20 Paleo Comfort Food Recipes (2024)

3.15.20

From creamy soups to “cheesy” casseroles to classic pancakes, these 20 Paleo Comfort Food Recipes will make even the pickiest eaters happy! All recipes are gluten free, grain free, dairy-free, refined sugar free and perfect for whenever you’re craving something cozy, delicious, and healthy.

No matter what time of year it is, comfort food is always my jam! From the beginning, my goal with this blog is to help recreate all your favorites using healthier, real food ingredients.

And it just happens to be that most of my favorites fall into the “comfort food” category! Food and eating are emotional, period. I’ve always felt like there’s no shame in that.

For those of us who need to avoid things like gluten and dairy, it’s hard to miss out on some of the most special “food memories” that go along with both big and small events. From birthday cake, to special family dinners, to Saturday morning pancakes or waffles – and everything in between!

Whether it’s a creamy “cheese” sauce, fluffy pancakes, crispy chicken or classic chocolate chip cookies, cozy comfort food is always my first choice! And I have the ultimate roundup if you’re with me on that! 20 of my favorite personal favorite comfort food recipes including breakfasts, dinners, and desserts. I hope you enjoy!

20 Paleo Comfort Food Recipes

Breakfast and Brunch:

Fluffy “Buttermilk” Pancakes {Nut Free}

Classic Sweet Potato Sausage Hash with Eggs {Whole30}

Best Homestyle Paleo Waffles

Paleo Breakfast Casserole

Crispy Whole30 Potato Pancakes {Latkes}

Paleo Cinnamon Rolls

Dinner:

Creamy Paleo Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Whole30 Tuscan Chicken {Keto}

Whole30 Zuppa Toscana

Crispy “Breaded” Chicken Cutlets {Whole30, Keto}

Slow Cooker Meatballs in Marinara {Whole30, Keto}

Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes {Whole30}

Whole30 Classic Meatloaf

Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Low Carb Biscuits

Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie

Dessert:

Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies {Paleo, Vegan}

Grab a copy of my new cookbook – Paleo Baking at Home – for more delicious grain free, dairy free baking recipes for all occasions! Order your copy here.

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About Michele

More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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