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11.15.16

22 Paleo Recipes for Your Favorite Comfort Foods

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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

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Company Pot Roast {Paleo & Whole30} via Noshtastic

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Paleo Fried Chicken Biscuits via Wicked Spatula

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Paleo Breakfast Casserole {Whole30} via Paleo Running Mommabreakfast-casserole

Crockpot Paleo Chipotle Chili via Cotter Crunch

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes {Whole30} via The Real Food Dietitiansstuffed-sweet-potatoes

Chicken Pot Pie Soup via My Heart Beets

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Paleo & Whole30 Meatloaf via Jay’s Baking Me Crazy

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Paleo Loaded Mac and Cheese via Fake Ginger

paleo-mac-and-cheeseEasy Paleo Shepherd’s Pie {Whole30} via Noshtasticeasy-shepherds-pie-recipe-2Roasted Butternut Bacon & Apple Hash {Whole30} via Paleo Running Momma
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Sweet Comfort Foods:

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookies via Paleo Running Momma

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Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Donuts via 24 Carrot Kitchenchocolate-donuts

Grain Free Snickerdoodles {Paleo & Vegan} via Running with Spoons

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Paleo and Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream via Joy Food Sunshinevanilla-ice-creamPaleo Blueberry Pancakes via Real Simple Real Goodpaleo-blueberry-pancakes-737x1024Mocha Almond Fudge {Paleo & Vegan} via Paleo Running MommaMocha almond fudge 5Paleo Blueberry Protein Waffles via Food Faith Fitnessblueberry-wafflesPaleo Edible Cookie Dough via Wicked Spatulacookie-dough_Paleo & Vegan Strawberry Coconut Milkshake via Beaming Bakervegan-strawberry-coconut-milkshake-gluten-free-dairy-free-2Perfect Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies via Texanerin Bakingperfect-paleo-chocolate-chip-cookies-3-1-650x953Banana Blueberry Breakfast Bread via Paleo Running MommaBanana Blueberry Bread - Paleo and nut free

A roundup of 22 delicious Paleo recipes for your favorite classic comfort foods! Savory and sweet Paleo recipes included - this is not one to miss! All recipes are Paleo and many Whole30 friendly

I’m craving these 22 #Paleo #recipes for your favorite comfort foods #glutenfree #grainfree

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Which ones are YOUR favorites?!

Michele

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  1. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    November 15, 2016 at 6:13 am

    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!

    Reply
  2. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    November 15, 2016 at 8:07 am

    I will take one of each! They all look so delicious.

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    • Michele says

      November 15, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      I’m with you on that, I want them all 🙂

      Reply
  3. lindsay Cotter says

    November 15, 2016 at 8:46 am

    mission complete. currently craving all! 😉 LOVE this round up. Thanks friend. xxoo

    Reply
  4. Jennie says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:32 am

    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 !

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 15, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Haha that’s great! I wish I could gather eggs that way. Hope you enjoy a few of these recipes 🙂

      Reply
  5. J+E | Real Simple Good says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Holy yum! So many drool worthy recipes! Thanks so much for including our blueberry pancakes! 🙂

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    • Michele says

      November 15, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      Of course!

      Reply
  6. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    November 15, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    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 🙂

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    • Michele says

      November 16, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      I’m craving all of these plus all kinds of cookies lately. Just in time for the holidays to begin for us 🙂

      Reply
  7. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:36 am

    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… 😉

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    • Michele says

      November 16, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      I’m thinking they’d be a great combo – thanks!

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:22 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 16, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Definitely can’t go wrong! I’m on an ice cream kick so yours totally called to me!

      Reply
  9. CONCERNED CONSUMER says

    January 31, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    Have been eating paleo since 2011 and i do know that dairy and grains are not allowed so you are not advertising true paleo… why is it everyone wants to add their keto spin to a diet that was designed for people with cronic illness such as diabetes and hoshimotos… Robb Wolf’s book Paleo Solution diet helped me get my life back and people like you that are trying to make a quick buck ruin it make me sick….

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