
Maca is an adaptogen known for having strong effects on hormonal function for women. Sarah Ballantyne (of and the book The Paleo Approach) has it on her accepted list for AIP.

I think if you perused the online AIP resources now, you’d find differing opinions on maca root. For those of you with unstabilized blood glucose, be aware that one date has 16 grams sugar these little dreams can be a gateway food to excessive sugar snacking if you’re not mindful!Īt the time I wrote the post, it was not considered widely accepted on AIP. The basic recipe is in the recipe card below, with some options for alternate recipes and higher protein below the card. The inspiration for this recipe comes from Mickey Trescott’s fabulous book The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook. Well, not really, but I like to imagine it… Add some almonds for protein and you never need to eat anything else.
#Coconut bliss full#
Perfect for those moments between full meals when you need to keep blood glucose up and mental clarity sharp. I love that these little snacks provide a fast kick of date sugar, while also providing some long-lasting fat.

Something about the combo of coconut oil and dates just makes my taste buds do the happy dance. Avoid high temperatures – the coconut oil will melt and your baggie will become soft-but-tasty coconut-date-whiz. If crushed, you have a tasty bag of coconut date goodness. They travel well at moderate to low temperatures, can be stuffed in a baggie in your pocket or pack, and taste good no matter what. These are at the top of my list of tasty, high-energy, go-to hiking snacks.
