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This is a vegan, Paleo, and AIP-approved homemade Italian dressing. This is a tasty and healthful substitution for store-bought dressings, as it is made with basic ingredients.

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper omit for AIP. 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup omit for AIP, replace with a small amount of coconut aminos for sweetness.

Instructions: In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Whisk well until fully combined and emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately over your favorite salad or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for later use.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Strawberry Iced Smoothie is a delicious and refreshing treat that follows the Autoimmune Protocol AIP guidelines. It's dairy-free and packed with the natural sweetness of strawberries and bananas. You can customize the sweetness by adding honey and vanilla extract if allowed on your AIP protocol.

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen strawberries. 1 ripe banana. 1/2 cup coconut milk. 1/2 cup filtered water. 1 tablespoon honey optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional. Ice cubes.

Instructions: Add the frozen strawberries, ripe banana, coconut milk, and filtered water to a blender. If desired, add honey and vanilla extract for added sweetness and flavor. Blend everything until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more filtered water to reach your desired consistency. Add ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the smoothie is chilled and frosty. Pour the Strawberry Iced Smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately! You can garnish it with fresh strawberries or a sprig of mint if you like.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This recipe is the ideal side dish for any Paleo or AIP-friendly meal because it combines the savory goodness of bacon with the freshness of green beans. The green beans give a nice crunch, and the bacon adds rich flavor.

Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed. 8 slices nitrate-free bacon. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Sea salt and black pepper to taste omit black pepper for AIP.

Instructions: Set the oven's temperature to 400F, or 200C. To stop the cooking process, immediately transfer the blanched green beans to an ice bath after two to three minutes of boiling water. Make sure to drain well. Combine the olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper if using in a small bowl. Take a slice of bacon and wrap it around a bundle of green beans, securing with toothpicks if needed. Continue with the remaining bacon slices and green beans. Arrange the green beans with bacon slices on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil mixture onto the green beans encased in bacon. Bake, flipping halfway through, in a preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and the bacon is crispy. Take out of the oven and allow it to cool down a little before serving. Savor your delectable bacon-wrapped green beans that are Paleo/AIP-friendly!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes