Creamy Broccoli Dip
Do you find keeping to your diet challenging during the holidays? Doing paleo, AIP, GAPS or whatever your body requires can be tough- especially when it comes to family meals. I know for me, I don't have as much of a challenge with this since we don't have as much family down here- most of my challenge comes with getting bored and wanting to come up with new recipes. I get tired of having the same things- even for the holidays!
This can be especially true if you have food sensitivities. Your menu might be pretty limited. When I started doing AIP and modifying my Paleo based on what I have seen work best for my gut, I really missed good dips. For years, I had put mustard on everything. Even organic paleo dressings from the store had carageenan, xanthum gum, or other thickeners and fillers that I couldn't have. Don't even talk to me about spinach artichoke dip (salivating....!)! So I had been using guacamole and avocado almost daily for a dip for my meats, sweet potato fries...you name it! Avocado is a great fat but not everybody can tolerate it. In addition, I was getting BORED.
Rather than finding safety and sanctuary with my beloved mustard, I decided to make another dip to rotate out with guacamole when I get bored. What was important to me this time was to come up with something that was uber simple to make and with only a couple ingredients.
So I created a creamy broccoli dip that is not only AIP safe but easily gets you additional servings of veggies. All you need is a blender or food processor and a handful of item. It can be served warm or cold, and is quite filling and tasty as a dip. In addition, you get ample fiber, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C from this super vegetable. Give it a try, and season it to your liking!
Creamy Broccoli Dip (AIP, paleo, GAPS, SCD, GF, DF, soy-free, nut-free)
1 head broccoli, cooked
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk (can use more or less depending on how thick you like your dip)
2 tspn fresh garlic or garlic powder (optional)
1 tsp himilayan sea salt
1 tsp cilantro (optional)
1 tsp basil (optional)
1 tsp tumeric (optional)
Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and puree. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
Blessings,
Lindsay
This can be especially true if you have food sensitivities. Your menu might be pretty limited. When I started doing AIP and modifying my Paleo based on what I have seen work best for my gut, I really missed good dips. For years, I had put mustard on everything. Even organic paleo dressings from the store had carageenan, xanthum gum, or other thickeners and fillers that I couldn't have. Don't even talk to me about spinach artichoke dip (salivating....!)! So I had been using guacamole and avocado almost daily for a dip for my meats, sweet potato fries...you name it! Avocado is a great fat but not everybody can tolerate it. In addition, I was getting BORED.
Rather than finding safety and sanctuary with my beloved mustard, I decided to make another dip to rotate out with guacamole when I get bored. What was important to me this time was to come up with something that was uber simple to make and with only a couple ingredients.
So I created a creamy broccoli dip that is not only AIP safe but easily gets you additional servings of veggies. All you need is a blender or food processor and a handful of item. It can be served warm or cold, and is quite filling and tasty as a dip. In addition, you get ample fiber, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C from this super vegetable. Give it a try, and season it to your liking!
Creamy Broccoli Dip (AIP, paleo, GAPS, SCD, GF, DF, soy-free, nut-free)
1 head broccoli, cooked
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk (can use more or less depending on how thick you like your dip)
2 tspn fresh garlic or garlic powder (optional)
1 tsp himilayan sea salt
1 tsp cilantro (optional)
1 tsp basil (optional)
1 tsp tumeric (optional)
Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and puree. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
Blessings,
Lindsay
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