Three ingredient paleo recipes, no chemicals allowed
Recently, Buzzfeed trapped me on their site with a post of cat memes when I found a clever compilation of Genius 3 Ingredient Recipes there. But my heart sunk when I saw that most of the recipes called for chemical-laden processed ingredients like cake mix, whipped topping, shortening, pre-made pie crusts and chocolate wafer cookies. I was bummed, and decided to use the idea to create a list of three ingredient paleo recipes. Grains, dairy, refined sugar and chemicals aren’t invited to this party. Happy three-ingredient cooking!
P.S. Salt and pepper are “freebie” ingredients and don’t count 🙂
1. Cauliflower + Eggs + Curry Powder = Cauliflower Wraps
Perfect for enjoying with your favorite filling. Recipe here.
2. Banana + Nut Butter + Chocolate Chips = Chocolate Banana Bites
A healthy snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, and also something kids love to make. Recipe here.
3. Strawberries + Bananas + Ginger = Strawberry Ginger Sorbet
A delicious summer soft-serve made with fruit. Recipe here.
4. Coconut Butter + Garlic + Olive Oil = Egg Free Mayonnaise
Perfect for dipping veggies, using in sauces, and spreading on sandwiches. Recipe here.
5. Bell Pepper + Tuna + Mayonnaise = Tuna-Stuffed Peppers
A super quick meal. Use homemade mayonnaise made with coconut oil/olive oil for paleo-friendly mayo without vegetable oil. Recipe here.
6. Coconut oil + Honey + Coconut Milk = Caramel Sauce
Silky, dreamy, sweet. Recipe here.
7. Almonds + Hazelnuts + Vanilla Beans = Toasted Almond Hazelnut Butter
Homemade nut butter is so much more flavorful than store-bought – and cheaper, too! Recipe here.
8. Pecans + Dates + Chocolate Chips = Chocolate “Turtles”
It couldn’t be easier to create a healthy alternative to Turtles candy. Recipe here.
9. Coconut Flour + Shredded Coconut + Banana = Paleo “Oatmeal”
This oat-free “oatmeal” is a warming breakfast porridge. Recipe here.
10. Watermelon + Coconut Milk + Garnishes = Watermelon Cake
The frosting is made with coconut cream, which is the thick part that separates to the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk. Recipe here.
11. Cocoa Powder + Honey + Coconut Oil = Chocolate Cups
Fill with fresh fruit or ice cream for a cute dessert. Recipe here.
12. Tulsi Tea + Gelatin + Honey = Hormone-Balancing Tulsi Geleé
Tulsi tea and gelatin both support hormone balance. Learn about these ingredients and get the recipe here.
13. Pumpkin + Eggs + Coconut oil = Pumpkin Pancakes
A quick and delicious breakfast! Recipe here.
14. Apples + Caramel + Coconut Cream = Caramel Apples
Who knew caramel apples were so easy to make with healthy ingredients? Recipe here.
15. Banana + Chocolate + Pistachios = Banana Sushi
Adorable concept and kids love personalizing their “sushi” with a variety of toppings. Recipe here.
16. Plantain + Baking Soda + Egg = Plantain Waffles
Three ingredient waffles? Sign me up! Recipe here.
17. Avocado + Basil + Lemon = Avocado Pesto Sauce
This would be delicious served with Zucchini Noodles or with spaghetti squash for a paleo pasta meal. Recipe here.
18. Apricot Preserves + Coconut Aminos + Apple Cider Vinegar = Sweet and Sour Sauce
Coconut aminos taste very similar to soy sauce, but contain no soy. Recipe here.
19. Coconut milk + Eggs + Banana = Banana Custard
Top with nuts and maple syrup, if desired. Recipe here.
20. Bananas + Eggs + Instant Coffee = Coffee Pancakes
Get your morning coffee and pancakes in one bite. Recipe here.
21. Portobellos + Proscuitto + Eggs = Baked Eggs in Mushroom Cups
A new way to enjoy your morning eggs. Recipe here.
22. Coconut Milk + Sweetener + Probiotic Capsule = Coconut Milk Yogurt
A creamy and dairy-free yogurt. Recipe here.
23. Bananas + Almond Butter + Honey = Almond Crunch Ice Cream
No ice cream maker needed! Recipe here.
24. Cocoa + Coconut Milk + Maple Syrup = Chocolate Mousse
A thick and creamy mousse without dairy or eggs. Recipe here.
25. Dates + Non-Dairy Milk + Unsweetened Chocolate = Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Is your mouth watering yet? Recipe here.
Have you tried any of these three ingredient recipes? Don’t forget to share the post if you enjoyed!
And they called it: “Paleo Diet” :D.
The only bad thing about it that everything is so tasty that you can’t decide what to make first! This makes me crave the weekend so I have time to create some of those for the first time, as I am currently still on “raw” foods, like raw vegetables, raw cocunut, raw fruits, eggs, etc… Those recipes, including the ones in your ebook are really optimal for people like me who want delicious food that you can make quickly, but are to clumsy to come up with their own food :P.
Why would anyone stop this diet :)?
I’m glad to hear that you enjoy the recipes in my ebook!
Thanks for including my recipes! I saw that Buzzfeed article, too, but I’m way more excited about this one!
I love your recipes and am happy to share them!
Wow … more slam dunk recipes – thank you!
I don’t know which to try first, but I’m leaning towards the pumpkin pancakes (though i don’t know how they can beat your coconut flour gelatin pancakes) ….
Can’t wait to try these 🙂
Love this listing of simple recipes, thank you!
I was wondering about the nutritional courses you took, and how long it takes to do this. I am wondering if this is a path i would like to take. I have been cleaning up some autoimmune issues for my family for a few years now. If you could give me some info that would be greatly appreciated. Love your sight, i have been following the same diet as you post here, it’s nice to see that I’m npt the only one who eats this way! Also when i can’t seem to find another way to eat a dish i can find some inspiration here. Thanks.
The link to the Almond Crunch Ice Cream comes back and error – searched your site but still couldn’t find this recipe. Do you have a different link? Thanks!
Oh my goodness! Pretty excited about working my way through these recipes 🙂 thanks for sharing xx
My ancestors came from the Northern hemisphere, far from the areas where bananas, coconuts, plantains and avocados grow.
In fact my present location would have to import all those except avocados.
My instinct tells me there should be a way of eating “paleo” with “ancestral” foods: can you or your readers offer a comment?
Appreciation in advance 🙂
Hi Valerie,
I have also had the same concerns about living the Paleo lifestyle. Many of our ancestors did not originate from areas which grow foods such as coconuts, bananas, plantains, or avocados. If your heritage lies in the Northern Hemisphere, especially if you know the specific location, you can research which foods grew there and which animals may have been hunted prior to the advent of domestication. For instance, in the area I currently live, I am fortunate that there is a relatively high population of the Native American groups that have lived here for thousands of years. There is an oral history and much research into their culture and customs. There is an abundance of fish, fowl, and game as well as wild fruit and greens and even black walnut trees.. Additionally, there are local farms and ranches which grow heritage produce and raise grass-fed meats and pastured chickens and eggs. If I chose to live off of just what is offered locally, I could easily support my Paleo lifestyle. Instead of using coconut oil and avocado as fats, I would rely on the fats from animal sources and possibly walnuts.
However, my ancestry lies in Northern Italy and Ireland. So, if I chose to eat ancestrally, I would research what the historical and prehistorical peoples relied on in those areas. Thankfully, Ireland is much like the area I live in now! Northern Italy has olive oil, of course, but prehistorical sustenance would have been foods in their natural state such as fish, fowl, and game. Although people link tomato products to Italian foods, tomatoes didn’t come to Europe until the mid-1500’s and were not widely eaten by the general public.
A question I often ask myself, and need to do more research concerning, is, “Why do Paleoists use so much additional fat?” For example, I went through a giant tub of coconut oil and thought about what I used it for. I roasted and sauteed many meals with meat and vegetables using a ton of coconut oil! It is so expensive and imported. I love the flavor and the nutritional profile but, like you, would rather stick to regional foods. So, I try to render fat from animal sources and roast vegetables either with bacon fat or add them to a pot roast in the dutch oven or slow cooker. However, I do realize it is an easier transition from the Standard American Diet to Paleo if you eat more fat while eliminating grains and added processed sugars.
All that being said, we can make allowances for imported foods with the knowledge that, while prehistorical man may not have traded for exotic foods, historical man could have. So, your ancestors may have traded salmon for oranges or chocolate or coffee (don’t quote me on this, I am just giving an example). For special occasions, I will purchase avocados or dried coconut and coconut flour. I buy imported olive oil and use it sparingly. I have a lemon tree, peach trees, and apple trees, and grow as much produce as I can. It would be very difficult for you to exclusively live your ancestors’ lifestyles in these modern times!
In the end, you do what you feel comfortable with, what your finances can accommodate, and what your particular dietary needs require. Lauren has generously provided a wealth of information and is one of a handful of sites I frequent. I know it seems there are almost too many online resources! Once you traverse through the Paleo universe for awhile and learn what works for you, you can narrow down the sites and the information within those sites. Paleo can be as simple or as complicated as you make it!
I found a scholarly article concerning food and drink in European prehistory you may find interesting: http://www.ffzg.unizg.hr/arheo/ska/tekstovi/food_and_drink.pdf. I hope this helps!
Thanks so much Anne for your interesting reply!
Almond crunch ice cream link does not work. All of these recipes look fantastic! Yummy!! Thank you.
Thank you for telling me! I fixed it.
Hey.. Um so I know we don’t know eachother or anything.. But I think I love you. ;D
Thank you for creating your blog! You have inspired me with all of these recipes. I’m new to eating grain free, so I am glad to see that it can be fun.
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