There’s nothing better or easier than a blender dressing. Add all of the ingredients to the blender, blitz until smooth, and then enjoy immediately. Blender dressings thoroughly incorporate all of the ingredients, and you can always adjust flavors if necessary. With this Thai dressing, you may need to tinker with measurements to appease your palate, but the recipe is evenly balanced.

Not only is this Thai dressing great on salads, but it also works as a marinade or dipping sauce. In addition to being raw vegan, this recipe happens to be Whole30- and paleo-approved. That’s what happens when you focus on real foods! The raw almond butter provides a nutty, slightly salty flavor that is balanced by the coconut aminos, dates, and lime juice. If you know Thai flavors, you know that there are many ingredients, but they all balance each other out. You have citrus, spice, nutty, sweet, salty, and every other nook and cranny of the flavor spectrum!

One thing to keep in mind when making this dressing is that you have to use a neutral-flavored oil. That doesn’t mean that you go straight for unhealthy vegetable or corn oil; rather, use avocado oil or grapeseed oil instead of olive oil. The recipe calls for avocado oil, but grapeseed oil is an acceptable replacement. Olive oil will alter the flavor because it has a specific flavor that doesn’t necessarily mesh with the rest of the ingredients.

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What is gazpacho? Well, gazpacho is a chilled soup that originated in Andalucía, Spain, and traditional recipes call for tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, and more. You enjoy the soup cold, so there is no cooking involved, making it a great summer dish or light beginning to a multi-course meal. Although this avocado gazpacho is not entirely authentic, it does exhibit incredible depth of flavor and it’s almost like liquid guacamole.

This recipe is not only raw vegan, but it is also low-carb, paleo-friendly, keto-friendly, and replete with healthy fats. Slurp it out of a spoon or pour it into a cup so that you can drink it. We are not responsible if this refreshingly cold soup with powerful flavors kicks you into a pleasure-induced food coma. The great thing about this recipe is that you can tweak it until it is just right for your palate. Adjust the amount of onion, lime juice, chile, sea salt, and pepper to taste and then enjoy immediately.

This avocado gazpacho serves about four people, but you can divide it into much smaller portions as a party appetizer. Consider making a big batch and pouring it into shot glasses for a healthy swig of deliciousness. If you make it for a large gathering, make sure to do it right and top each shot glass with some fresh ingredients. Diced cucumbers, diced green onion, and diced avocado take the presentation to another level. Plus, you get more texture to contrast the creamy cold soup.

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Fret not, people who aim to be gluten- and nut-free, there are many nut- and grain-free flours for you to consume. This is primarily for people who transition to the paleo diet, for which you will find many recipes and exclusive content. Many people make cookies, muffins, pancakes, and more using paleo-approved flour alternatives. So what exactly are those options and are they available?

Because there is a growing market of gluten-free and paleo flour alternatives, you can find them more easily in grocery stores. You don’t have to sift through (pun intended) the deep channels of the internet to find them, or which ones you can consume. That’s also why we decided to compile a list of the best grain-free, nut-free flour alternatives. More often than not, you can use these flour alternatives like regular flour, but you may need to adjust the moisture content of recipes. Even if you don’t adhere to the paleo diet, these flour alternatives come in handy for people with nut or gluten allergies/intolerances. 

Coconut Flour

Coconut flour is quite popular among gluten-free and nut-free diets. In fact, coconut is a paleo staple, whether it is in oil, raw, or flour form. Coconut flour may be the most popular grain-free flour alternative because of how widely available and versatile it is. It has an inherently low-carb profile, making it suitable for keto diet enthusiasts. The macronutrient profile is a healthy balance of fats, fiber, and protein; plus, it offers superfood powers in the form of monounsaturated fatty acids. For every cup of regular flour, you only need to use 1/4-1/3 cup of coconut flour. 

Tiger Nut Flour

Tiger nut is not a nut, but rather a small root vegetable that grows in the Mediterranean and Northern Africa. It is a nutrient-dense plant and historians believe that ancient peoples consumed it. Tiger nut flour contains gut-friendly prebiotics that feed that good bacteria in your gut. It has risen to fame in recent years as a health food staple, especially when you consider that it contains potassium, vitamins C & E, and phosphorus. It can be difficult to source, but if you find it online, you can generally use a 1:1 ratio when adapting recipes with flour.

Green Banana Flour

Although green bananas are not very tasty, they do exhibit an impressive nutritional profile. One of the primary benefits is the presence of resistant starch, which is a highly beneficial prebiotic fiber that fuels beneficial gut bacteria. Green banana flour is similar to the aforementioned tiger nut flour in that way. The good news about this flour is that it doesn’t taste like bitter green bananas. That means you can use it in both savory and sweet recipes. Green banana flour has a mild, earthy flavor profile and the replacement ration is about 2/3 cup of banana flour to one cup of wheat flour. 

Pumpkin Flour

Made from – you guessed it, dried pumpkins, this flour is wonderfully balanced with sweet and savory notes. Pumpkin flour is rich in antioxidants, making it an ideal year-round flour replacement, although the best applications may only exist during fall. Can you imagine making pumpkin bread with pumpkin flour? Generally speaking, you can use a 1:1 ratio when adapting recipes with flour. 

Cassava Flour

What is cassava, exactly? This is a valid question because most people are not familiar with this tuber. Also known as yuca, cassava is in the same plant family as potatoes, yams, and taro. Many people mistake cassava flour for tapioca flour because they both come from yuca. Unlike tapioca flour, which is made from the drained starchy liquid of yuca, cassava flour is made using the entire yuca root, which is peeled, dried, and ground into a fine powder. It has a neutral flavor, making it a great flour substitute for gluten-free, nut-free recipes. The replacement ratio is 1:1 and it adds a light, fluffy texture to your recipes. 

Arrowroot Flour

This flour is made by extracting the starches from the tubers of the arrowroot plant and grinding them up into a fine powder. It is actually commercially manufactured from the cassava root, but it tends to include other tropical ground tubers. Occasionally, it can contain potato starch, so make sure to read your labels in case that is an issue for your diet or health. If you are looking for arrowroot flour in the grocery store, it may go under the name “arrowroot powder” or “arrowroot starch.” It is flavorless and odorless and it has gained popularity in the keto and paleo diet communities. Arrowroot flour is a suitable alternative to cornstarch and is great to use when making bread, sweets, treats, and other baked goods.

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The parsnip is a delicious root vegetable that resembles a carrot. They are long, cream-colored, and exhibit a nutty and sweet flavor profile. An interesting fact is that parsnips that grow in colder climates, or where a light snow covers the ground, are inherently sweeter. They also happen to comply with paleo and Whole30 diets, making them an excellent potato substitute.

Parsnips contain a diverse mix of nutrients, including fiber, vitamins C, E, & K, magnesium, folate, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6. Additionally, they exhibit impressive antioxidant activity to help reduce oxidative stress. Increasing the amount of antioxidants you consume is beneficial for reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Some test-tube studies found that the polyacetylene compounds in parsnips may anti-cancer properties.

Parsnips are underutilized, mainly because people don’t know what to do with them. Once you unlock the secrets of parsnips, though, you won’t stop. The creations are endless and you’ll have them as a featured item on your shopping list during the fall season. They are available throughout the year but are freshest during the fall and winter months. We hope you love these parsnip fries, so much so that you make them instead of regular potato fries in the future!

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There’s nothing like a high-quality green dressing. You feel healthier just by looking at it. That’s exactly how we feel about this avocado ranch dressing. Normal ranch dressing contains unhealthy trans fats that increase the risk of heart disease. Not to mention, store-bought ranch also contains added flavors, sugars, dairy products, and hydrogenated oils. In case you are unaware, those are not beneficial ingredients for the body. You can’t dress a salad with regular ranch and think that it’s healthy. It’s just not, folk.

Lucky for you, avocados are the perfect, creamy ingredients to help you achieve a thick ranch dressing. It has all of the signature seasonings, including dill, tarragon, parsley, onion powder, chives, celery seed, and garlic powder. This recipe calls for dried herbs, just so everyone is aware. We love using fresh herbs and you can use them in this recipe, but you’ll have to use more than the dried amounts. The higher concentration of flavor requires smaller measurements. If you use fresh herbs, use one tablespoon of fresh herbs in place of one teaspoon of dried herbs.

One pro tip for making this ranch dressing while the food processor is going. Slowly pour the homemade almond milk into the processor until it reaches your desired creaminess. We hope you enjoy this healthier rendition of a classically unhealthy dressing!

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What’s the key to a great smoothie? Some say that it has to be packed with protein, while others won’t sip it if it doesn’t contain at least one superfood. Ultimately, the perfect smoothie is a blend of three categories. It has to be wonderfully refreshing, rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, and the ingredient list should be minimal. The last category isn’t definitive, but fewer ingredients makes it easier when it comes time to blend the smoothie.

This smoothie has a lot of great qualities. You get the healthy fats and protein from the cashew butter and avocado. The spinach offers a healthy dose of iron, vitamin K, and magnesium. The best part is that this smoothie is wonderfully nutty and flavorful. Please don’t think it tastes like freshly cut grass because it doesn’t. We have other recipes like that, but that’s not this one. If you like this smoothie and want to have more recipes like it, please let us know in the comments.

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To come across a dressing that serves as an insanely addictive salad dressing, condiment, sauce, or marinade is very rare. That was until you clicked on this recipe. You just discovered your new favorite dressing that comes together in a matter of minutes. With bright zesty flavors and a wonderfully creamy texture, this salad dressing is great to have in your arsenal.

Do you want to know the worst part about this salad dressing? It only lasts four days in the refrigerator, but that’s only if you can resist it for that long. Chances are that you are going to eat all of this within the first two days. Just make sure that if you store it in the fridge, it is in a sealed glass jar or container to keep it as fresh as possible. Lastly, the cilantro is a very forward flavor in this dressing. If you think cilantro tastes like soap, this may not be your cup of tea.

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Is it Taco Tuesday yet? When that day comes, this is the perfect grain-free, paleo, Whole-30, keto-friendly alternative to classic Mexican rice. This cauliflower rice is zesty and has rich notes of tomato, spice, and cilantro.

If you don’t have the time to chop your head of cauliflower into florets and blend it in a food processor, you can buy pre-riced cauliflower. Riced cauliflower is more popular nowadays, so it is readily available at most grocery stores. The main thing to remember is that you need to have your riced cauliflower at the ready. There is no time to delay when it’s time to throw it in the pan!

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There’s no reason to deny yourself the simple pleasure of a delicious dip while you are cleansing. While you may not be able to consume processed dips and chips, you can easily make cleanse-approved dips and enjoy them with vegetable sticks. This dip is filled with fresh herbs that pack a flavorful punch in every bite. Let us know how you like it!

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You don’t need store bought seasoning mixes when you can easily make your own with spices. This homemade jerk spice blend is Whole-30 approved, raw vegan, and made for anyone eating cleanly. For those who are a little sensitive to spicy foods, this blend is toned down and doesn’t attack your taste buds with unbearable heat.

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