Garlic Crackers

1 c. arrowroot flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. garlic powder
4 tsp. Italian seasoning
4 T. oil (avocado or olive)
4-6 T. water

Mix all ingredients together to form a slightly crumbly dough, adding water as needed. Roll between two sheets of parchment paper til very thin. Cut into shapes. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 mins.

From: The Essential AIP Cookbook by Louise and Jeremy Hendon

These are great! Easy and tasty. Try mixing up the seasonings for different flavors.

Coconut Granola Bars

1 c. oats
1/3 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
1 T. coconut flour
2/3 c. chopped nuts/seeds
1/3 c. cranberries/dried fruit
1/3 c. honey
1/4 tsp. salt
3 T. coconut oil
1 T. brown sugar

Combine all ingredients and press into a 8x4" baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 mins. Cool completely, then cut into bars. Wrap with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Crispy Crackers

1 c. brown rice flour
1 c. arrowroot powder
1/2 c. rice or oat bran
1/2 tsp. salt
2 T. olive oil
3/4 c. + 1 T. water

Combine dry ingredients and make a well in the middle.  Pour oil and water in the well and mix until thoroughly combined.  Press the dough into a cookie tray and use a knife to score dough into desired shapes.  Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 mins. Cool in the pan. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

No-Bake Cereal Balls

1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. honey or agave nector
1/3 c. peanut butter
1 1/2 c. O-shaped cereal
1/2 c. puffed cereal
1/2 c. dried cranberries

Combine sugar and honey in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter til smooth. Add the rest and stir til thoroughly coated.  With oil-sprayed hands, shape into balls.  Cool on wax paper.

Granola Bites

2 c. quick oats
1 c. oat flour
1/3 c. brown sugar, optional  (It is plenty sweet without.)
1/4 c. Quinoa flakes
1/4 c. ground flax or chia seeds
2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. dried fruit of choice
1/2 c. seeds or nuts
1/4 c. dark chocolate chunks, optional
1 egg (OR for Egg-Free: combine 1 Tbsp Ground Chia or Flax seeds with 3 Tbsp HOT water, let sit 5 minutes until gelled)
2/3 c. oil
1/2 c. honey, or maple syrup
1 T. vanilla


Mix dry ingredients together, then add wet and stir til well combined.  Press into a 9x13" pan and bake 30 mins at 350 degrees.  Allow it to cool completely before cutting.

Healthy and delicious! 

Power Bars

2 c. rolled oats
1/3 c. sesame seeds
1/3 c. flax seeds, ground
1 c. sweet rice flour
1 c. quinoa, ground
1 c. cranberries
1/3 c. sunflower seeds
1/3 c. pumpkin seeds
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. oil
1/2 c. honey
1 1/4 c. applesauce
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix dry ingredients together, then stir in wet ingredients. Pat into a greased 9x13" pan. Bake 20-30 mins at 350 degrees. Cut while still warm.

Playgroup Granola Bars

2 c. rolled oats
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. sesame seeds
1/4 c. flaxseed, ground
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sweet rice flour
3/4 -1 c. cranberries, nuts, or other "fillers" of your choice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. honey
1 egg
1/2 c. oil
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add wet ingredients and stir til well blended. Pat into a greased 9 x 13 in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 mins. Cut while still warm.

I like to pack these individually in ziplock bags and store them in the freezer. They defrost quickly and make a great snack on the go.