Living with an autoimmune disorder is tough enough, so I say a life without the occasional sweet treat just isn't a life I'm interested in. I've rounded up 30 easy AIP desserts that prove you can nourish your body and still have your cake, too. These recipes are here to bring a little joy back to your plate, grain free, dairy free, nut free, and egg free never tasted so ridiculously good.
1. Strawberry Mousse
Let's start with a strawberry mousse so light and creamy you'll do a double take when you realize there's zero dairy in sight. The usual suspects like cream, eggs, and chocolate are taking a backseat while bananas, avocado, and maple syrup swoop in to work their magic.
This clever swap doesn't just make the mousse AIP approved and packed with good stuff, it also happens to be straight up delectable. I'm honestly obsessed.
2. No Churn Mango Turmeric Ice Cream
If you're into exotic ice cream flavors, this recipe is an absolute must try, don't even think about it, just go make it now if you can. Ripe mangoes and turmeric come together for something tropically sweet that fills your whole body with a warm and soothing sensation. This ice cream is also unapologetically yellow, exactly what you need to make your day a little sunnier.
3. No Bake Coconut Date Balls
Here's another date ball recipe I know you're going to fall for. If a quick and easy recipe is what you need, this one fits the bill perfectly. A simple mix of dates and shredded coconut creates a sweet and chewy bite that hits the spot every single time.
4. Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Traditional chocolate mousse gets its magic from beating cream and chocolate together until fluffy and smooth. Somehow this version calls for avocados, coconut milk, and carob and tastes just like the real thing. Thanks to those creamy avocados the mousse is unbelievably smooth and silky, and that hit of healthy fats certainly doesn't hurt either.
5. AIP Mango Sticky 'Rice'
If you're a fan of Thai food you already know how superb sticky mango rice can be. The traditional version with rice, coconut cream, and mangoes isn't exactly AIP friendly. But with a simple plantain swap you can recreate that sticky treat without the heavy grains and it's pretty spectacular.
6. Spiced Apple Cupcake
These spiced apple cupcakes are light, fluffy, and absolutely brimming with apple y goodness. The cupcakes are perfect all on their own to be honest. But that spiced vanilla frosting takes them to a whole new level and honestly I wouldn't have it any other way.
7. Key Lime Pie Coconut Date Ball
Sweet, chewy, and completely irresistible, these date balls are crazy good considering they only need four ingredients. They're perfect for eating on the go, just grab a few and snack whenever you need a little boost. The fact that they happen to be paleo and AIP friendly is just a beautiful bonus.
8. Pumpkin Pudding
Silky, sweet, and full of sugar and spice and everything nice, this pumpkin pudding is the answer when you're in the mood for pumpkin pie. A blended mix of pumpkin puree, coconut milk, cinnamon, clove, and maple syrup comes together so easily it almost feels like magic. Dessert truly couldn't be simpler.
9. Coconut Passion Fruit Panna Cotta
Panna cotta sounds fancy but it's really just a milk pudding set with gelatin, simple yet delightful. Meaning "cooked cream" in Italian, this version gets sweetened with maple syrup and topped with passion fruit and coconut flakes. The result is a silky smooth dish that bursts with refreshing tropical flavors in every single spoonful.
10. Paleo AIP Strawberry Coconut Lime Cream Pie
This pie is a total showstopper, bursting with the fresh flavors of strawberries, coconut, and lime. Just imagine all that goodness hitting your mouth in one single bite. It looks just as gorgeous as it tastes, so you can confidently walk into any potluck knowing absolutely nobody will guess it's paleo, gluten free, keto, and AIP approved.
11. AIP & Paleo Sugar Cookies
These AIP sugar cookies are just as light and airy as the classic ones you grew up loving, it's honestly hard to wrap my head around how wholesome they are. Maple syrup brings the sweetness instead of processed sugar and gives them that lovely chewy texture I can't resist.
The cookies are addictive enough on their own. Slather on that cinnamon glaze though and they become ten times more epic, no exaggeration.
12. AIP Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
Here's another coffee cake that will have everyone at your next brunch or book club swooning. Just look at those blots of blueberry and swirls of glaze, they make this cake almost too pretty to eat. If overly cloying desserts aren't your thing, this one was basically made for you.
13. Paleo Banana Cream Pie Parfaits
Thank goodness fruits and berries are allowed on the AIP diet because I honestly don't know how I'd live without these parfaits. This dessert looks like a parfait but tastes exactly like a banana cream pie. The little camouflage is part of what makes it so interesting and so completely scrummy.
14. Raspberry Blackberry Coconut Parfait
These parfaits have the most fun layers of whipped coconut cream, raspberries, blackberries, and coconut flakes. While the berries and coconut flakes contribute a lot to this dessert's success, the whipped coconut cream honestly steals the whole show. It's wonderfully light and billowy with a subtle sweetness from vanilla and honey that just gets me.
15. Fudgy Vegan Brownies
Any diet that lets you eat brownies is a diet I can get behind. These vegan brownies don't just check every AIP box, they're also ridiculously scrumptious. Fudgy, chocolatey, and everything you want a brownie to be, the main ingredient is actually sweet potato but you would absolutely never know it.
16. Mixed Berry Galettes
These bite sized galettes are just as flavorful as they are colorful and I'm kind of in love. Cassava flour keeps the crusts grain free while still managing to be flaky and delicious. In fact these crusts taste just like regular pastry, you genuinely won't notice the difference.
17. Cassava Flour Sugar Cookies
Navigating the holidays with a strict diet can take some of the sparkle out of the season, I get it. Thankfully these sugar cookies are here to spread some serious Christmas cheer.
Cassava flour steps in for traditional all purpose flour and somehow they still turn out light, airy, and simply delicious. You won't feel like you're missing a single thing.
18. Mixed Berry Fruit Crisp
This recipe pulls together a mix of berries for a dessert that is nothing short of glorious. Sweet, tart, and juicy on the bottom with a wonderfully crisp and golden top, it's practically begging for a dollop of coconut whipped cream or yogurt. That hot and cold contrast gives the whole thing an extra pleasant mouthfeel that I can't get enough of.
19. AIP and Paleo Lemon Olive Oil Cupcakes
Lemon and olive oil come together in these cupcakes to create a unique flavor that will have you craving them again and again. They might not have the same spotlight as chocolate or red velvet, but these beauties are every bit as mouthwatering. Instead of something heavy and sinful you can expect a cupcake that's super light and wildly refreshing.
20. Paleo Vanilla Ice Cream
Yes, ice cream is actually allowed on this diet and I am so grateful. Admittedly this is a plain and simple vanilla ice cream, no frills, no thrills, no bells and whistles. But as simple as it is, this smooth and creamy scoop absolutely delivers when a craving hits.
21. Pumpkin Pie Donut Holes
Soft, fluffy, and tasting exactly like pumpkin pie, these donut holes are the ultimate AIP approved fall dessert. Flavored with pumpkin puree and cinnamon, they deliver phenomenal warmth and spice in every little bite. Their only flaw is how dangerously addictive they are, consider yourself warned.
22. AIP Lace Cookies
Can't choose between chocolate and caramel? Lace cookies have entered the chat.
I love how this recipe delivers an AIP version that's every bit as sweet, chewy, and chocolatey as the real deal. That's a huge win when you consider processed sugar and chocolate aren't allowed on the AIP diet. Consider me thoroughly impressed.
23. Lemon Coconut Fudge Bites
A blend of honey, lemon, coconut oil, and coconut butter makes these stunning treats unlike any ordinary fudge you've ever met. If you've tried the keto diet you'll recognize the genius of fat bombs, little bites of sweet or savory fats designed to keep you going and crush cravings. These are that, but make it bright and lemony.
24. AIP Salted Caramel Apple Parfaits
If you're missing the flavors of that iconic fair snack, these parfaits have your name written all over them. Layers of crunchy cinnamon spiced apples, salted caramel sauce, and a fabulous coconut crumble come together like caramel apples served in a glass. I'm telling you, it's a total dream.
25. AIP/Paleo Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint cookies are that kind of dessert where stopping at just one feels physically impossible. They're soft and chewy with the exact right amount of sweetness and these AIP cookies are no exception to that rule. Light and buttery with beautiful sweet and tart flavors, they beg to be decorated with different berry fillings for a colorful platter of pure yum.
26. AIP Paleo Apple Cider Doughnuts
If you've never tried apple cider donuts before, give this recipe a shot immediately. Dense and exploding with that sweet tart apple flavor, they're ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. A coating of coconut sugar gives you that extra touch of sweetness and crunch that seals the deal.
27. Paleo Coffee Cake
I know you can't have actual coffee on the AIP diet, but coffee cake is still fair game right? This sponge is moist, nutty, and kissed with cinnamon, crumbly in the best way with a lovely crunchy streusel sitting right on top. Together those textures create one heavenly bite and I am absolutely here for it.
28. Cinnamon Ginger Molasses No Churn Paleo Ice Cream
This ice cream is infused with cozy autumn spices and sticky molasses for a refreshing dessert that's spot on when you're craving those festive fall flavors. Best part?
There's absolutely no churning required. Just pop the ingredients in a blender, give it a whirl, and freeze, it's that easy.
29. AIP Chocolate Cake or Cupcakes
Real talk, chocolate is off the table on the AIP diet and that can sting a little. But here's a sneaky little workaround that will save the day: carob.
With this AIP friendly swap you can dive face first into a decadent slice of chocolate cake, frosting and all. Some of the ingredients like tigernut flour might sound a little out there if you're new to this, but trust me they're a breeze to work with and the results are incredible.
30. Healthy Caramelized Apples
If you want something without any fuss, these caramelized apples are exactly the thing. You'll cook apples in maple syrup and cinnamon until they get that signature caramel coating. The cinnamon doesn't just add warmth but fills the kitchen with a wonderfully sweet aroma that makes the whole house smell amazing.
