These 22 Paleo Recipes for delicious, classic comfort foods will get you excited to cook up your favorites ASAP! Let the cravings begin!
What makes a meal or dessert comfort food? I think it’s one of those things that’s tough to put into words – the feelings explain it far better 🙂
As for my definition, comfort food is any food that makes us feel like all is well in the world at that moment – foods that are the equivalent of a warm hug from our favorite person in the world. A giant, delicious, edible hug! Do I sound crazy right now?
I know I’m not the only one who feels this way, which is why I had to create this roundup of legit, classic comfort foods made Paleo! I know that many people who turn to Paleo for health and lifestyle reasons might just be a tad bit concerned that Paleo recipes won’t quite hit the spot the same way the old classics do. But, fear not – these 22 paleo recipes for your favorite comfort foods will completely blow your mind and satisfy your cravings – I promise!
Comfort food is just the best, plain and simple. The weather cools down and the evenings are dark and we all start craving similar flavors and textures. Everyone has their favorites of course – I know I have mine – but I think most people wouldn’t argue that warm, filling and savory meals plus sweet, rich and creamy desserts take priority this time of year. They remind us of being little, being taken care of, home, the holidays, or simply feeling happy and content. They’re the most delicious foods we can remember!
I split this roundup into two parts – savory comfort foods and sweet comfort foods. Breakfasts, lunch/dinner and desserts are included, though I maintain that any good comfort food can and SHOULD be eaten whenever you damn feel like it 🙂
Hope you Enjoy! Which comfort foods are your favorites?
22 Paleo Recipes for Your Favorite Comfort Foods
Savory Comfort Foods:
Slow Cooker Meatballs in Marinara Sauce {Paleo & Whole30} via Paleo Running Momma
Company Pot Roast {Paleo & Whole30} via Noshtastic
Paleo Fried Chicken Biscuits via Wicked Spatula
Paleo Breakfast Casserole {Whole30} via Paleo Running Momma
Crockpot Paleo Chipotle Chili via Cotter Crunch
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes {Whole30} via The Real Food Dietitians
Chicken Pot Pie Soup via My Heart Beets
Paleo & Whole30 Meatloaf via Jay’s Baking Me Crazy
Paleo Loaded Mac and Cheese via Fake Ginger
Easy Paleo Shepherd’s Pie {Whole30} via Noshtastic
Roasted Butternut Bacon & Apple Hash {Whole30} via Paleo Running Momma
Sweet Comfort Foods:
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies via Paleo Running Momma
Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Donuts via 24 Carrot Kitchen
Grain Free Snickerdoodles {Paleo & Vegan} via Running with Spoons
Paleo and Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream via Joy Food Sunshine
Paleo Blueberry Pancakes via Real Simple Real Good
Mocha Almond Fudge {Paleo & Vegan} via Paleo Running Momma
Paleo Blueberry Protein Waffles via Food Faith Fitness
Paleo Edible Cookie Dough via Wicked Spatula
Paleo & Vegan Strawberry Coconut Milkshake via Beaming Baker
Perfect Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies via Texanerin Baking
Banana Blueberry Breakfast Bread via Paleo Running Momma
Tell Me!
Which ones are YOUR favorites?!
Hi! I'm Michele. Paleo eater and recipe creator, runner, and mom of 3. Welcome to my blog, where we obsess over all of it and love every minute! (It's way fun over here, promise.) Stay a while to eat, run, and rant with me! 
These all look amazing…and perfect for this time of year when we start craving comfort food! I am so glad I discovered paleo desserts. And so many of the meals taste just as good if not better without any processed stuff added!
I will take one of each! They all look so delicious.
I’m with you on that, I want them all 🙂
mission complete. currently craving all! 😉 LOVE this round up. Thanks friend. xxoo
I’ve got fresh beefalo in my freezer that I just picked up….waiting for the pot roast recipe to prepare it ! wow ! it looks yummy..
and I love the hash…make those kinds of dishes all the time…thanks to you, Michelle….my husband likes them too…and with the ability to walk out and gather eggs from “the girls”, it is an easy dinner…..
can’t wait to get home to cook !
Haha that’s great! I wish I could gather eggs that way. Hope you enjoy a few of these recipes 🙂
Holy yum! So many drool worthy recipes! Thanks so much for including our blueberry pancakes! 🙂
Of course!
Today is a perfect day for comfort foods around these parts, so I’ll take one of EACH pls. Thanks for sharing my cookies, lady 🙂
I’m craving all of these plus all kinds of cookies lately. Just in time for the holidays to begin for us 🙂
Yep, I’m pretty sure your chocolate chip skillet cookie is like a giant, warm hug from a good friend. 🙂 I love how you described comfort foods–totally made me feel all the cozy, good vibes. Thanks so much for including my milkshake, Michele! Now if only I could have one (or more) of your skillet cookies… 😉
I’m thinking they’d be a great combo – thanks!
Oh my word SO many delicious recipes to try! Where to begin?! I’m thinking that skillet cookie or those chocolate glazed donuts!! But really you can’t go wrong here! YUM!
Definitely can’t go wrong! I’m on an ice cream kick so yours totally called to me!