“Cooking done with care is an act of love” ~ Craig Claiborne
Note: There are notations following each link to a recipe on this page to help you to know if it may be appropriate for the diet you are following or the allergens you may be avoiding. All recipes listed on this site are soy free. If a recipe is appropriate on the GAPS Diet, the stage of GAPS is also listed to assist those following the Introduction phase of the diet. Scroll down for a complete listing of recipes per stage on the GAPS Introduction Diet.
Key to abbreviations found on the recipe page:
GF = gluten free
GFCF = gluten free casein (dairy) free
GAPS = appropriate on the GAPS Diet (Full GAPS means that this recipe would be appropriate on the Full GAPS Diet; if the diet is not appropriate for the Full GAPS Diet, the STAGE will be listed at which the recipe may be introduced)
Paleo = appropriate on most Paleo diets
Gut Healing Basics:
Basic Meat Stock GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
How to Make Bone Broth GFCF; GAPS; Paleo
How to Soak Nuts (and make nut flour/butter) GFCF; GAPS; Paleo
Homemade Yogurt GF; GAPS stage one; Paleo (if dairy allowed)
How to Render Tallow GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
How to Make Ghee GFCF; GAPS stage two; Paleo
How to Make Sauerkraut GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
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Fermented Foods:
How to Ferment GFCF; GAPS stage one (veggies are stage three); Paleo
Beet Kvass GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
Fermented cucumbers GFCF; GAPS stage one (veggies are stage three); Paleo
Fermented Uncanned Tomatoes GFCF; GAPS stage three; Paleo
Homemade Yogurt GF; GAPS stage one; Paleo (if dairy allowed)
How to Make Sauerkraut GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
Kimchi GF; GAPS stage three; Paleo
Pickled Garlic GFCF; GAPS stage two; Paleo
Pickled Purple Eggs GFCF; GAPS stage three; Paleo
Water Kefir GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
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Main meals:
Baked Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms GFCF (use ghee); GAPS stage four; Paleo
Beef and Golden Beet Stew GFCF; GAPS stage two; Paleo
Beef, Kale and Mushroom Breakfast Bake GFCF; GAPS stage five; Paleo
Better Than Oatmeal GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Breakfast Sausage GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Chicken and Cabbage Casserole GFCF; GAPS stage three; Paleo
Chicken Enchiladas GFCF; GAPS stage five (without the spices, GAPS stage three); Paleo
Chicken Pancakes GFCF; GAPS stage three; Paleo
Chicken and Rice Casserole GF; Full GAPS; Paleo (if dairy allowed)
Chicken Salad GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Creamy Chicken Chili GFCF; GAPS stage five; Paleo
Crustless Chicken Pizza Casserole GF; Full GAPS; Paleo (if dairy allowed)
Easy Chicken Soup GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
Egg Drop Soup GFCF; GAPS stage three; Paleo
Glazed Chicken Strogonoff GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Grain Free Pasta and Meatballs GFCF; GAPS stage five; Paleo
Honey Mustard Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenderloins GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Liver and Butter Saute GF; Full GAPS; Paleo (if dairy allowed)
Meatball Soup GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
Orange Chicken GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Roasted Cauliflower Soup GF; GAPS stage two; Paleo (if dairy allowed)
Slow Cooker Chili GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Tomato Soup GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
Waffles GFCF; Full GAPS (without baking soda and vanilla, GAPS stage four); Paleo
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Side dishes:
Better Than Oatmeal GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Cauliflower Fried Rice GFCF; GAPS stage five; Paleo
Deviled Eggs GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Raw Veggie Salad GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
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Dips/salads/condiments:
Creamy Cauliflower Dip GFCF; GAPS stage five; Paleo
GAPS Refrigerator Jam GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
GAPS Homemade Mayo GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Homemade Spiced Ketchup GF; Full GAPS; Paleo
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Desserts and Snacks:
Almond Flour Brownies with Chocolate Frosting GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Apple Pie Gummies GFCF; GAPS stage five; Paleo
Baked Apple Crisp GFCF (omit butter); GAPS stage six; Paleo
Best Grain Free Blueberry Muffins GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Better Than Oatmeal GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Chamomile Gummies GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
Chia Energy Bites GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Chocolate Butter Fudge GF; Full GAPS; Paleo (if dairy allowed)
Cinnamon Raisin Bread GFCF (use ghee); Full GAPS; Paleo (if dairy allowed)
Coconut Cream Chocolate Fudge GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Date Fudge GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Easy Strawberry-Lemonade Gummies GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
GAPS Marshmallows GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
GAPS Refrigerator Jam GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Homemade Yogurt GF; GAPS stage one; Paleo (if dairy allowed)
Mango Berry Popsicles GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Orange Creamsicles GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Peach Ice Cream GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Peanut Butter Balls GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Pecan-Glazed Butternut Squash Pudding GFCF; GAPS stage three (with modifications); Paleo
Pickled Purple Eggs GFCF; GAPS stage three; Paleo
Pumpkin Fudge GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Raw Chocolate Bars GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Savory Coconut Flakes GFCF; GAPS stage five; Paleo
Snowflake Peppermint Fudge GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Strawberry Ice Cream GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Squash Bars GFCF; GAPS stage three (without the cinnamon; otherwise stage five); Paleo
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Beverages:
Beet Kvass GFCF; GAPS stage one; Paleo
Chocolate Peppermint Superfood Smoothie GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Iced Cold Peppermint Tea GFCF; Full GAPS (can be made for stage one); Paleo
GAPS Hot Chocolate GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Homemade Coconut Milk GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Hot Pumpkin Nog GFCF; Full GAPS (can be made for stage five without vanilla); Paleo
Iced Bulletproof Spiced Tea GF; Full GAPS (omit milk and sub ghee or more coconut oil for the butter to make this recipe dairy free); Paleo (can be made dairy free)
Mocha Frappuccino GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Pumpkin Spice Latte GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Refreshing Summer Drink GFCF; GAPS stage four; Paleo
Salted Caramel Latte GFCF; Full GAPS; Paleo
Sun Tea GFCF; GAPS stage one (using herbal tea); Paleo
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GAPS™ Introduction Diet: Recipes by the Stage
Stage One
Peppermint Tea (modify for stage one: less honey)
Stage Two
** continue with above stage one recipes **
Stage Three
** continue with recipes from previous stages **
How To Ferment (you can now eat the fermented vegetables, not just the juice)
Chicken Enchiladas (spices are stage five)
How to Soak Nuts and Make Nut Butter
Pecan-Glazed Butternut Squash Pudding (with modifications)
Squash Bars (cinnamon is stage five)
Stage Four
** continue with recipes from previous stages **
Baked Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms
Waffles (without baking soda and vanilla)
Stage 5
** continue with recipes from previous stages **
Beef, Kale and Mushroom Breakfast Bake
Grain Free Pasta and Meatballs
Stage 6
** continue with recipes from previous stages **
Cookbooks
You may find the following cookbooks helpful, as they are GAPS-legal or can be easily adapted to be suitable on the GAPS Diet:
Everyday Grain-Free Baking by Kelly Smith
Against All Grain (several cookbooks by Danielle Walker)
Internal Bliss
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