The Hanukkah meal is a special dinner for us during the winter holiday season. We look forward to it all year long. As soon as the gluten-free latkes hit the plate, they seem to disappear. Thankfully, now that the boys are older they do all of the latke frying! Hanukkah the Festival of Lights I'mRead More → The post Paleo Hanukkah Menu appea...

These Paleo Thin Mints are a scrumptiously healthy cookie that make a great holiday gift. We love this treat so much though, that we make it all year round. Homemade Girl Scout Cookies Making your own Girl Scout cookies is as simple as 1-2-3 with my quick and easy recipe. These Paleo Thin Mints areRead More → The post Paleo Thin Mints appear...

Over the years I've had tons of requests for a healthy Homemade Hanukkah Gelt recipe. Well, you're in luck! Now you can celebrate Hanukkah with gelt and stay on your healthy, low-carb diet at the same time. What is Hanukkah Gelt? The word "gelt" comes from the 16th-century Dutch-German word "geld," meaning gold or money.Read More → The post ...

What's the one question we all ask ourselves the day after Thanksgiving? What to do with those turkey leftovers! This continues to occupy my thoughts throughout Thanksgiving weekend. I'm reminded every time I open the fridge. I ponder how to salvage the remains of a feast that's gone from "must have's" to "must go's." MyRead More → The... C...

I went on a grain-free diet in 2001, giving up corn, rice, potatoes, and more. In 2009, I wrote and am often referred to as the "Queen of Almond Flour." Still, I know that nuts aren't everyone's cup of tea. That's why I've created this Nut-Free Egg-Free Pie Crust for you! Nut-Free Pie Crust IRead More → The post Nut-Free Egg-Free Pie Crust a...

I've been working on this Vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe for a couple of years. It takes a while for me to perfect a recipe. I stay awake at night thinking about the ingredient ratios, then test different combinations the next day. In the last week I've made this rich and creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie 9Read More → The post Vegan Pumpkin Pie appeared fi...

Here's a quick update and thank you to my fans. I'm truly grateful that so many of you supported my latest book, , buying copies for yourself, family, and friends! As a special thanks I've provided you with the nutrition information for the recipes in this New York Times best selling cookbook! This paleo cookbookRead More → The post Nutritio...

What is Flour? If you're new to paleo baking you'll want to know what types of flours you can use. It's easier than you think! Flour is simply a term for something ground into powdery form. I've been baking with almond flour and coconut flour since 2001. I've become an expert along the way andRead More → The post Paleo Baking: Almond Flour v...

Wondering how to eliminate EMF exposure from your computer? I've been plugging my computer into the wall to get my internet connection for as long as I can remember. That's because using a hard wired Ethernet connection is more secure and far faster than wireless. Initially, I didn't realize that by doing so I wasRead More → The post Avoidin...

I created this easy Baked Apples recipe with a handful of incredibly aromatic ingredients. Stuffed with lemon rind, vanilla bean, dried fruit, and a dash of lemon juice this classic dessert is super healthy, yet incredibly decadent. I love making this as a shortcut to apple pie. To me, autumn isn't complete without this simpleRead More → The...

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest days of the year for Jews. I keep our Yom Kippur Break Fast light and very healthy. After going without food and water for over 24 hours it's important to reintroduce food in a simple way! Fasting for Yom Kippur beginsRead More → The post Paleo Yom Kippur Break Fast appear...

Cinnamon Apple Cake is a fabulous fall dessert and super easy to make. This paleo cake recipe calls for 8 ingredients total. All you need to make it is apples, orange juice, almond butter, eggs, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. My boys adore it smothered in my classic Whipped Cream or Dairy-Free Coconut Whipped Cream.Read More → The post ...

Superfood Lattes are not a fad, they're here to stay. As more people turn away from coffee, and caffeine in general, they're choosing super food drinks full of nourishing ingredients. I made the switch in the early 1990's during my multi-year Ayurvedic training. Back then we were taught that caffeine is not a good choiceRead More → The post ...

This easy Paleo Honey Cake recipe is fan-favorite made with healthy low-carb almond flour. I love turning classic desserts into wholesome gluten-free versions that everyone can eat. What is Honey Cake? Honey Cake, a traditional Jewish dessert eaten during Rosh Hashanah, is referred to as Lebkuchen in Yiddish. I love serving it at our HighRead More ...

If you've always wondered how to cook okra, but haven't yet tried, you'll love learning about it below. Okra is one of the most underrated vegetables around. It's also one of my all-time favorites, although admittedly, I don't cook it very often, making it a couple of times a year. All About Okra Okra isRead More → The post How to Cook Okra ...

A healthy gut is linked to brain function and much more. I've struggled with gut issues since I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1998. Now I want to share with you the story of how I healed my gut. At times my digestion has been good, at others not so much. Dealing with celiacRead More → The post How I Healed My Gut appeared first on Ela...

I've followed a strict Grain-Free Diet since 2001, and went on a Ketogenic Diet in 2014. Still, I eat pasta every week. How's that possible? I know how to make zucchini noodles, otherwise known as zoodles. Healthy Low-Carb Swaps There's nothing like Spaghetti with Meatballs, or Bolognese Sauce. When you know how to make zucchiniRead More → T...

This incredible Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread is perfect for when your garden is exploding with zucchini! I've created this easy paleo bread recipe in order to use up all of the zucchini that emerges each summer from my garden and CSA share. This is a quick and easy recipe that our entire family enjoys. OfRead More → The post Paleo Chocolat...

Traveling with food allergies can be challenging. Both my son and I have celiac disease, so we're careful about what we eat, especially when we travel. I learned long ago that packing healthy travel snacks for the whole family makes travel easier and more pleasant. It doesn't matter whether we're going on a road trip,Read More → The post Hea...

This 2-ingredient Basil Oil is super easy to make and tastes like summer. Basil oil packs one of my favorite sun-kissed ingredients into a bottle for you to use in the middle of winter, or right now! If you're wondering how to make basil oil you'll love this simple recipe. What is Basil? An incrediblyRead More → The post How to Make Basil Oi...

Recently a friend told me she was splitting up with her husband. I wasn't sure what to say initially and an awkward silence ensued. I didn't want to reply with something silly or insensitive. But when she referred to the elongated silence, I blurted out the only thought in my head, "mating for life isRead More → The post Personal Thoughts On...

My husband and I love biscotti, but most are packed with sugar and flour, which we don't eat. Even paleo biscotti recipes can be full of the natural sweeteners that we tend to limit or avoid. That's why I created this easy Low-Carb Orange Chocolate Macadamia Biscotti recipe. Made with almond flour and sweetened withRead More → The post Low-C...

Made with 5 ingredients, Keto Lime Popsicles hit the spot when the heat is on! It's been pretty toasty here in Boulder, Colorado, so cool, quick, and easy is at the top of the menu. All you need to make these Keto popsicles is coconut milk, avocado, lime juice, stevia, and vanilla powder. This sugar-freeRead More → The post Keto Lime Creamsi...

My 3-Ingredient Strawberry Sorbet is the perfect healthy dessert for summer. All you need to make it is strawberries, water, and honey. Simply blend up those 3 ingredients and throw them in your ice cream maker to churn and chill. If you're wondering how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker, see myRead More → The post 3-Ingredient St...

Recently I wrote about Safer Sunscreen and many of you reached out for my recommendations on Safer Skincare. Since I have the MTHFR genetic mutation it's important for me to use non-toxic organic beauty products that are gentle and completely safe. Those with the MTHFR gene can have impaired detoxification so I'm very careful aboutRead More →...

You may be wondering, is chocolate a keto food? Or, is chocolate allowed on the Ketogenic Diet? Well, it depends. First, some background on the Keto Diet. Why I Went on the Keto Diet I went on the Keto Diet in 2014 and have found it gives me more energy than a high-carb diet. I thinkRead More → The post Is Chocolate Allowed on the Ketogenic ...

I've been making 2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream without an ice cream maker since the boys were little. Sometimes I'm just too lazy to drag my ice cream maker out of the cabinet. Other times I'm too impatient to wait 40 minutes for the ice cream to churn. This recipe solves both of those issues. Making iceRead More → The post 2-Ingredient Bana...

With 7 healthy low-carb high-fat ingredients, this Keto Strawberry Lime Smoothie recipe is a cinch to make! Just throw coconut milk, strawberries, protein powder, MCT oil, lime juice, sunflower lecithin, and stevia in a blender and voilá, you've got a wonderfully healthy keto smoothie. My boys are big fans of this easy ketogenic recipe. I'veRead Mo...

It seems like every time I cook meat, chicken, or fish I ask my boys, "can you look up the done temp?" I feel a little silly admitting this since I cook those items almost every night of the week. If like me you've asked yourself, "what is the temperature for medium rare beef?" moreRead More → The post Meat Temperature Guide appeared first o...

I'm always looking for new ways to drink my liver cleansing dandelion coffee and this Caffeine-Free Ketoccino is a warm weather winner. Made with 5 healthy ingredients –dandelion root, coconut milk, collagen protein, sunflower lecithin, and stevia, it's heaven in a glass. I've been drinking caffeine-free dandelion coffee since the mid 1990's....

I've been in the health industry since the early 1990's. Yes, more than two and a half decades! During that time I've made it my mission to create the healthiest food possible for my family. I've also created my own non-toxic household cleaning products and personal care products. That's because health and beauty are aboutRead More → The pos...

This Cilantro Detox Juice is packed with cilantro, a super food full of healing properties and incredible phytonutrients. Cilantro chelates heavy metals from the body, which is important since I have the MTHFR genetic mutation which can impair detoxification. I began drinking a quart of this green juice every day when I was diagnosed withRead More ...

There's nothing like using baked fruit to make paleo desserts during the summer. This gluten-free Apple Blackberry Crisp uses seasonal, fresh, luscious ingredients, and is the perfect warm weather delight. When finished off with a high-protein almond flour topping, baked fruit treats such as this are super food in the form of dessert. The boys love...

If you've been following my health story here you know that I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006. After that initial MS attack I was fairly symptom free until 2014. That's when things began to get weird. Non-Toxic Green Building Materials, Check! We had renovated a 100 year old house in historic Mapleton HillRead More → The post T...

This Strawberry Crisp can be whipped up in minutes. It's an easy gluten-free dessert recipe made with only 5 ingredients –strawberries, almond flour, salt, butter, and slivered almonds. If you're on a Dairy-Free Diet, I also tested this recipe with palm shortening and it was delicious. When I was developing this Strawberry Crisp recipe IRead ...

Grain-Free Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a phenomenal paleo brunch recipe. We love making this dish for Mother's Day brunch, but it's so good that we have it all year round. Another great paleo breakfast recipe? My flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes made with only 7 ingredients. My dairy-free French Toast is made with PaleoRead More ...

These 7-ingredient Green Chili Turkey Burgers are a super popular paleo recipe. Made with ground turkey, green chiles, cilantro, onion, cumin, chili powder, and salt, my loaded paleo burgers are stuffed with spicy goodness! Better yet, they are an absolute cinch to throw together. One of our favorite paleo dinners is Green Chili Turkey BurgersRead ...

I love writing easy recipes for you, and this Keto Blueberry Lemon Bread recipe is as simple as it gets. All you need to do is throw the low-carb ingredients in a blender, transfer to a pan, then bake. Making this homemade bread recipe is close to effortless. Keto Blueberry Lemon Bread is a ketoRead More → The post Keto Blueberry Lemon Bread...

Are Cell Phones Dangerous? Or, more to the point, is the radiation emitted from a cell phone a hazard to your health and well being? Last fall I didn't know much, if anything, about the risks of cell phones and wireless devices. Since then I've spent hundreds of hours researching the effects of the radioRead More → The post Are Cell Phones D...

The spring holidays, Easter and Passover, mark my favorite time of year. The ground begins to thaw, buds make their way up through the soil and the dirt comes alive. Year after year, my garden is reborn after a deep sleep. Signs of transformation abound. As the earth awakens, a renewed hope and the promise of abundance emerge.Read More → The...

I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1998 and went on a gluten-free diet. Although I followed it religiously, eating gluten-free wasn't enough, so in 2001 I went on the grain-free diet and have followed it strictly ever since. All of the dishes in my books and on this website are grain-free recipes. Additionally, IRead More → The post Pale...

This Egg-Free Paleo Macaroons recipe is made with 6 healthy ingredients. It contains shredded coconut, coconut flour, coconut oil, salt, vanilla, and a touch of honey and is a cinch to make. Egg-Free Paleo Macaroons are the perfect Passover treat. Especially when you have guests at your Seder following an Egg-Free Diet. We like thisRead More →...

For those of you who wonder, "what is bone broth," I'm happy to clear up any confusion. Bone broth is not a fad. It's been around for a long time, and it's here to stay. Most of us called it stock or soup until the term "bone broth"...Read More → The post 7 Bone Broth Sipping Recipes appeared first on Elana's Pantry. Click on the title...

I love a good green smoothie recipe. I've been part of the health industry since 1993 and have been whipping up healthy, yet tasty treats like this for just as long! This Keto Mint Chip Smoothie is a classic family favorite that's perfect for St. Patrick's day and...Read More → The post Keto Mint Chip Smoothie appeared first on Elana's ...

Keto Bread is the answer to your low-carb prayers. With 6 healthy ingredients it's the perfect sandwich bread. Now you can make incredible keto sandwiches stuffed with roast beef, lettuce, , and nestled between slices of toasted Keto Bread. This bread is baked in a regular size loaf pan and is as tall as aRead More → The post Keto Bread appe...

When I was a yoga teacher in New York City in the early 1990's, I studied Ayurveda. As we went deep into this intensive training we learned to diagnose different conditions and treat them with herbal remedies and yoga asanas. One of the best things that came from my Ayurvedic training was learning how toRead More → The post Golden Turmeric L...

I've made bone broth on the stove top and in my slow cooker for decades. It's delicious, but it makes our house smell like a bone broth factory. Not good! I've solved this problem and now I want to help you too! That's why I'm going to teach you how to make bone broth inRead More → The post How to Make Bone Broth in the Instant Pot appeared ...

My 5-ingredient Paleo Mug Cake is the perfect single sized treat. Make this when you're craving dessert, but don't want to take time to bake a full cake. This simple recipe calls for almond flour, cacao powder, egg, maple syrup, and baking soda, and will satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way! We loveRead More → The post Paleo Mug Cake ap...

Learn how to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries with my easy Homemade Paleo Chocolate and surprise your Valentine with a healthy treat. Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a great Valentine's Day dessert. Since they contain a fruit rich in antioxidants they're healthier than most. However, there's a hitch. Often, store bought chocolate contains dai...

The big game is right around the corner. That means I'm busy planning a party with a healthy menu. And I'm sharing the best paleo Super Bowl recipes here to make your life easier! Below you'll find everything from low-carb tortilla chips to keto mac and cheese. These paleo Super Bowl recipes are fun, healthy,Read More → The post The Best Pal...