Here’s an epic list of AIP Winter Recipes. They all recipes include AIP friendly ingredients that are in season right now! Eating seasonal produce helps keep your winter menu interesting AND healthy.
What is the best food for winter?
I prefer hearty, warming foods during the winter. AIP soup recipes or any AIP approved recipe using seasonal produce is fantastic during the colder months.
Eating seasonal produce that is also AIP friendly is the best way to ensure that you are getting a variety of nutrients. It also keeps you from getting bored. When you think you just can’t stomach another acorn squash, spring arrives and something new shows up at the market.
What fruits and vegetables are in season right now? Here’s your AIP approved seasonal produce guide.
- Cabbage
- Brussel Sprouts
- Onions
- Beets
- Celery Root (also known as celeriac)
- Carrots
- Turnips or Rutabagas
- Parsnips
- Sweet Potatoes and Yams
- Citrus Fruit (Grapefruit, Oranges, Lemons, Limes)
- Pomegranates
- Spinach
- Kale
- Fennel
- Winter Squash (pumpkin, butternut, acorn, spaghetti, etc.)
- Apples
- Swiss Chard
- Pears
- Celery
- Collard Greens
- Broccoli
- Kohlrabi
- Persimmon
- Taro
AIP Drink Recipes
All of these drinks use seasonal produce and are AIP approved.
This homemade Rose Latte recipe is a delicious and unique drink that combines the sweetness of rose syrup, hibiscus tea, and creamy milk. You’ll love it’s floral notes and smooth texture.
Turn your kombucha into the sweetest sparkling Apple Cider Kombucha with fresh apples and spices at home! This recipe takes plain ole kombucha and transforms into a fall or holiday treat. This recipe is allergy friendly (gluten, dairy, shellfish, nut, egg, and soy free) and suits the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP), and paleo diets.
This recipe for Persimmon Chai Smoothie use uses only a few ingredients to create a healthy and delicious drink. Persimmons have a rather short season so take advantage and blend this seasonal smoothie. This drink is vegan and paleo/AIP.
Curl up with a hot cup of AIP coffee in the morning. It uses carob and chicory root to give it the taste of coffee without the inflammation.
This AIP Hot Chocolate is sweet, thick and chocolatey, even with carob (not chocolate). It takes just a few ingredients and less then 10 minutes to make this delicious AIP hot drink.
AIP Soup Recipes
These AIP Soup Recipes will keep you warm all winter long.
This Chicken Feet Soup recipe is a satisfyingly rich and traditional Chinese soup. If you love the health benefits of chicken feet and bone broth, then this recipe is a must try.
If you’re looking for a warm soup to cuddle up with this winter, try this Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup. It’s creamy with a cheesy flavor even though it’s dairy and nut free.
This easy AIP Coconut Milk Curry Soup is filled with bold Thai flavors and yummy veggies. It’s so easy that you can have this on the table in about 35 minutes which makes this an ideal weekday meal.
Chicken Minestrone Soup (Paleo, AIP) || Instant Pot Chicken Minestrone
Instant Pot Tom Yum Gai || Thai Hot and Sour Chicken Soup (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)
Pumpkin Coconut Soup || Instant Pot Pumpkin Coconut Soup (Paleo, Vegan, Whole30, AIP)
Roasted Squash Soup with Thyme {AIP, GAPS, SCD, Paleo} - Healing Family Eats
Lamb Stew with Butternut, Apples and Ginger {AIP, GAPS, SCD, Paleo}
Chunky Turkey and Vegetable Soup with Warm Cranberry Gremolata {AIP, GAPS, SCD, Paleo}
AIP Approved Snacks Sauces and Condiments
Snacks, sauces and condiments make the AIP diet a lot more fun. It’s especially delicious when using AIP approved seasonal produce.
It only takes 5 minutes and a bunch of pantry staples to make this delicious AIP Classic BBQ Sauce. It’s that sweet and tangy BBQ sauce that tastes great with ribs, grilled chicken or even fish.
This classic AIP Cranberry Sauce is an easy AIP thanksgiving side that can be made in advance. It’s the perfect balance of tart and sweet for your entire family.
AIP Friendly Salad
Just because it’s wintertime doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy an AIP Friendly Salad.
AIP Compliant Side Dishes
AIP Compliant Side Dishes are heavily focused on pumpkin, leafy greens and other yummy seasonal veggies.
This ‘Cornbread’ Stuffing recipe goes beyond gluten free; it’s AIP and Paleo. It’s the perfect addition to your grain free Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Cilantro Carrot Mash {AIP, GAPS, SCD, Paleo, Low FODMAP} - Healing Family Eats
Charred Brussels Sprouts with Anchovies and Orange {AIP, GAPS, SCD, Paleo}
AIP Approved Main Dishes
These AIP Approved Main Dishes are the showstoppers of your meal.
Paleo Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo (AIP, Whole30 & Dairy Free)
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken with Tarragon and Kale {AIP, GAPS, SCD, Paleo} - Healing Family Eats
Lamb Tagine with Orange and Prunes, Cilantro "Butter Couscous" {AIP, GAPS, SCD, Paleo}
Rich Beef Stew with Pomegranates {AIP, GAPS, SCD, Paleo} - Healing Family Eats
This Bison Meatballs (Air Fryer) recipe makes a juicy, flavorful batch of Italian bison meatballs. The air fryer makes it easy, but there are also instructions for the oven baked as well.
AIP Dessert Recipes
These AIP Dessert Recipes will definitely satisfy your pumpkin spice loving sweet tooth!
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Grapefruit Linzer Cookies with Blueberry Preserves (AIP, Nut Free, Egg Free)
Raw Coconut, Orange and Date Bars with Pink Himalayan Salt {AIP, GAPS, SCD, Paleo}
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