Having an autoimmune paleo holiday can be difficult with all of the dietary restrictions. However, with so many incredible recipes out there, it’s possible to plan a great holiday feast while still remaining totally autoimmune paleo (AIP) compliant.

I’ve been on the autoimmune paleo diet for a while and it has made such a big difference in how I feel. It’s really helped settle my blood sugar fluctuations, helped with low energy from adrenal fatigue, improved my sleep and totally eliminated my sugar cravings.

Although some might decide not to be so strict during the holidays, I wanted to put this list together to give you the option to make an incredible AIP holiday meal if you want!

What is the Autoimmune Paleo Diet (AIP)?

The autoimmune paleo diet is a protocol that helps people with autoimmune disorders remove foods that can trigger flare ups and figure out food sensitivities. Learn more about the details of the AIP diet here.

Where to Get A Pasture Raised Turkey

Order Online:

Tropical Traditions

Slanker Grass Fed Meat

Tendergrass Farms

Amazon (from Tendergrass Farms)

Buy Locally:

Find a local farmer that offers pasture raised turkeys from your local farmers market (see farmer’s markets in your area at Local Harvest). You can also look up local farms at the online database Eat Wild.

30+ Autoimmune Paleo Holiday Recipes

*If you are doing strict AIP, you will also want to omit black pepper from most of these recipes.

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Main Dishes

Shepherds Pie with Sweet Potato Topping *Can omit peas if needed

Best Ever Brined Turkey and Gluten Free Gravy *sub lard or coconut oil for butter

Maple Bacon Turkey *sub lard or coconut oil for butter

Mandarin Roasted Turkey *sub lard or coconut oil for butter

Honey and Citrus Glazed Ham *omit dry mustard. replace cloves with dried ginger and a pinch of cinnamon.

 

 Soups

Creamy Root Vegetable Soup

Butternut Squash Apple Soup *omit cayenne pepper

Caramelized Onion & Beet Soup *sub lard or coconut oil for butter

Purple Cauliflower Soup

 

 Sides

Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze *sub lard or coconut oil for ghee

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cauli Cream Sauce

Holiday Mashed Parsnips *sub lard or coconut oil for butter

Citrus Cranberry Relish

Grain-Free Gravy

Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Ginger

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese *omit cumin and paprika

Apple Cranberry Holiday Stuffing

Brazilian Couve a Mineira (Garlicky Collard Greens)

Cauliflower Puree (like mashed potatoes)

Cranberry Cherry Apple Sauce

Maple Glazed Delicata Squash

Mashed Butternut Squash

 

Desserts

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Gingersnap Crust

Blueberry Crumble

Chewy Thin Ginger Cookies

Pumpkin Date Cookies

Pumpkin Ice Cream

Chewy Banana Spice Cookies

Apple Pie *omit allspice

Savory Breakfast Cookies

Pumpkin Pie

Apple Crisp

Pumpkin Fudge

Cranberry Mint Mousse