50+ Portable & Easy AIP Emergency Food Recipes - meatified (2024)

50+ Portable & Easy AIP Emergency Food Recipes - meatified (1)

Emergency Food. It’s a thing. And, no, I’m not talking about stuffing a closet or basem*nt full of premade powdered meals for the zombie apocalypse.

I’m talking about the kind of emergency food items that will prevent a different kind of meltdown. The kind of meltdown that you have when, despite all your planning and organization, real life happens and you find yourself stuck somewhere without an AIP option in sight, with a case of the hangries. THAT kind of emergency food. Although there’s been an explosion of ready to go, paleo-friendly snacking-or-hangry-avoidance foods in the last few years, the same can’t be true of the AIP just yet. So what’s a girl (or guy) to do?

Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m certainly not advocating that we all live off sugary-starchy snacks as soon as we step outside our front doors. The name of the AIP game is always going to be nutrient density. But, let’s face it. Sometimes it’s just not possible to whip out a balanced meal at every occasion, so we need a little helping hand. Something that’s just going to get us by until our next proper meal. And that’s where emergency food comes in. It’s not the kind of thing we eat every day, but it will get the job done: stave off the hangries, keep us compliant and let us move on with our day.

So I’ve gathered together over 50 recipes for emergency food options here. Everything from bars, bites and balls to granola, trail mix and meaty snacks are included! To class as emergency food, I’ve picked things which are:

  • small and compact – no bulky lunchboxes, thermoses or leaky containers here!
  • perfectly portable or purse-able – you can drop ’em in your bag before heading out the door
  • transport friendly – they’ll make it from home to work to the gym and back again

A handful of these recipes are made with some ingredients that will mean they soften up a little, but they won’t melt like, say, gummy snacks will. I’ve marked those with an (F) for fridge / freezer – as long as they’ve been stored that way and you don’t leave them somewhere crazy like a super hot car for a week, they’ll be a-ok to hang out in your purse / gym bag for the day. And if you don’t have time to whip up your own emergency food recipes, I’ve added a couple of ready to go, already made options that you can buy and stash, just in case. Because that way, we’ll all be emergency food ready!

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Bars, Balls & Bites

Applesauce Raisin Breakfast Bars from Cook It Up Paleo
Apple Pie Balls from Paleo Parents
Banana Bread Balls from Paleo Parents
Chocolate Coconut Collagen Protein Bites from Unbound Wellness(F)
Cinnamon Crispy Date Bites from Lichen Paleo Loving AIP
Coconut Orange & Date Bars from Healing Family Eats (F)
Coconut Turmeric Bites from Unbound Wellness (F)
Cranberry Fig Collagen Protein Bars from Grazed and Enthused
Mango Coconut Lime Energy Bars from Tasty Yummies
Orange Carob Bliss Balls from Grazed and Enthused (F)
Raw Fig Newtons from Beyond The Bite
Sticky Antioxidant Energy Bites from Grazed and Enthused
Superfood Energy Bites from Sweet Potatoes and Social Change (F)
from Meatified
from Meatified
Zesty Orange Pumpkin Balls from Zesty Paleo (F)

Ready To Go Options:

Barnana Chewy Banana Bites: Original, Coconut & Apple Cinnamon varieties
Pressed By Kind Bars: Pineapple Banana Kale Spinach & Apricot Pear Carrot Beet
Single Serve Coconut Butter Packets
That’s It Fruit Bars
Veggie Go Bars: Sweet Potato Pie, Carrot Ginger & Mountain Berry Spinach

Dried apricots,blueberries,cherries,dates&figs
Freeze dried raspberries&strawberries

Chips, Crackers & Flatbread

Crunchy Kale Chips from Provincial Paleo
Dill Pickle Plantain Chips from Lichen Paleo Loving AIP
Garlic Rosemary Plantain Crackers from Autoimmune Paleo
Lemon Garlic Plantain Chips from Meatified
Notato Arrowroot Chips from Zesty Paleo
Plantain Crackers from The Paleo Mom
Plantain Flatbread from Zesty Paleo
Ranch Crackers from Forest and Fauna
Rosemary Yuca Crackers from Food To Heal Ourselves
Sea Salt Taro Chips from Grazed and Enthused
Vegetable Thin Crackers from Provincial Paleo

Ready To Go Options:

Jackson’s Honest Sweet Potato Chips
Plantain Chips
Rosemary & Sea Salt Pork Clouds
Sea Salt Cassava Strips
Sea Salt Plantain Strips
Sea Snax
Sweet Cinnamon Plantain Strips
Sweet Plantain Strips
Yucan Crunch

Cookies

Apricot N’Oatmeal Cookies from Healing Family Eats
Cherry Carob Cookies from Autoimmune Paleo
Chewy Plantain Apple Cookies from Lichen Paleo Loving AIP
Crispy Cinnamon Thin Cookies from A Squirrel In The Kitchen
Prune & Orange Cookies from Joanna Frankham
Pumpkin Spice Dehydrator Cookies from The Paleo Mom
Pumpkin Spice Macaroons from He Won’t Know It’s Paleo
Sweet Potato, Coconut & Vanilla Cookies from Healing Family Eats

Ready To Go Option:

Power Balls:blueberry,lemon cream,vanilla& AIP variety pack.
(Limited seasonal flavors: orange cranberry & pumpkin!)

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Granola, Trail Mix & Baggable Snacks

Cinnamon Coconut Crisp Cereal from Sweet Potatoes and Social Change
Crunchy Cinnamon Baked Banana Chips from Meatified
Pumpkin Spice Granola from Autoimmune Paleo
Sweet & Crunchy Kale Granola from Grazed and Enthused
Savory Roasted Coconut Flakes with Oregano from A Squirrel In The Kitchen
from Meatified
Tigernut Granola from Beyond The Bite
Trail Mix from It’s All About AIP
Vanilla Cinnamon Breakfast Granola from A Squirrel In The Kitchen

Ready To Go Options:

Bare Natural Apple Chips
Bare Natural Banana Chips (plain & cinnamon varieties)
Dang Coconut Chips (sea salt & caramel sea salt varieties)
Jica Chips (sea salt variety)
Tigernuts (peeled, sliced & original)

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Meat Snacks

Bacon Bison Cranberry Bites from Food To Heal Ourselves
Bak Kwa / Chinese Jerky from Provincial Paleo
Beef Heart Jerky from Food To Heal Ourselves
Beef Jerky from The Paleo Mom
Mock Epic Bites from Food To Heal Ourselves
Oven Baked Pork Jerky from Meatified
Sage Maple Beef Jerky from Backcountry Paleo
Salmon Jerky by Gutsy (omit paprika for AIP)

Ready To Go Versions:

Bacon & Sea Salt Bites
Beef Apple & Bacon Bars
Bison Bacon & Cranberry Bars
Coconut Carnivore Jerky Mix (black pepper reintro)
Salmon Bites with Maple & Dill
Wild Zora Mediterranean Lamb Bars

Canned kippers, mackerel, salmon, sardines, smoked oysters & tuna

Did I miss anything? Tell me about your emergency food staples in the comments!
50+ Portable & Easy AIP Emergency Food Recipes - meatified (2024)

FAQs

Are bananas AIP compliant? ›

Examples of foods you can eat while on the AIP diet include: Vegetables that aren't nightshade vegetables like cucumbers, spinach, sweet potatoes and zucchini. Fresh fruits like apples, oranges, mangos, strawberries, bananas and blueberries.

What foods are eliminated in the elimination phase of the AIP diet? ›

The AIP Diet eliminates nuts, seeds, grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, food additives, nightshade family vegetables, and processed foods such as processed vegetable oils and processed sugars during the elimination phase of the diet. You should also avoid consuming certain drugs such as tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine.

Is corn AIP compliant? ›

During the elimination phase, the AIP diet recommends cutting out the following foods: Grains (wheat, oats, rice, corn, etc.) Legumes (lentils, black beans, chickpeas, green beans, etc.) Nuts, seeds, and seed-based spices (like mustard, cumin, sesame, etc.)

Is kimchi AIP compliant? ›

Fermented Foods

Coconut milk kefir and yogurt, sauerkraut, kombucha, kimchi and other fermented vegetables and fruits are all allowed in the AIP diet.

Is peanut butter OK for AIP? ›

The foods to avoid on the AIP diet include the following: Dairy products (including milk, cream, butter, yogurt, and cheese) Legumes (including beans, soybeans, peanuts, and lentils)

Why are there no tomatoes on AIP? ›

Tomatoes (skins and seeds) contain lectins which causes inflammation in susceptible people. Autoimmune people's antibodies when binding to self cause and can perpetuate inflammation. Short answer, no. The AIP diet excludes all foods in the nightshade family.

Is coffee allowed on AIP diet? ›

An AIP diet avoids all processed foods, alcohol, additives, refined sugars, coffee, tea, oils, and certain medications. In the elimination phase, a person will also avoid foods such as grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, and nightshade vegetables, but they may reintroduce these later.

Why is coffee not allowed on AIP? ›

The first thing to consider if you have autoimmune issues, is that coffee is a seed. If you are following a strict Autoimmune Protocol, seeds are cut out of the diet for a period of time, and then reintroduced. Therefore, you would want to remove coffee for the first few weeks, along with any other seeds.

How long should you stay on AIP diet? ›

People usually stay on an elimination diet for only about 4 to 8 weeks. Following the AIP diet could be risky for your health, so you need to get your doctor's OK before you try it. If they give you the green light, they have to structure the diet for you and supervise you while you're on it.

What is the best diet to reverse autoimmune disease? ›

Get an adequate amount of protein, plus healthy fats and oils. Supplement your plant-rich diet with some protein. And don't shy away from healthy fats: nuts and seeds, avocados, coconut and extra virgin olive oils, and other non-refined oils. Sprinkle in some fermented foods.

What are high protein AIP foods? ›

Lean ground proteins including turkey, chicken, and beef. Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon and trout. Other fish you can buy include cod, haddock, tilapia, and tuna. Seafood, including shrimp and scallops.

What spices are not allowed on AIP? ›

What spices are NOT allowed on AIP?
  • Allspice.
  • Anise Seed.
  • Annatto Seed.
  • Black Caraway.
  • Black Cumin.
  • Black Pepper.
  • Caraway.
  • Cardamom.

Is honey OK on AIP? ›

Pick one of the dark/cloudy, unrefined/raw sweeteners like grade B maple syrup, blackstrap molasses, or raw honey. Unlike refined sugars, at least they contain some vitamins and minerals. I've got lots of AIP-friendly treat recipes to choose from.

Can I have pickles on AIP? ›

If you're using store-bought pickles, check the ingredients list on the jar to make sure there is no refined sugar, nightshade peppers, or artificial coloring added to the pickle brine. You can choose to make your own homemade pickles for this recipe to make sure that your fried pickles are AIP-friendly.

Can I eat hummus on AIP? ›

Hummus is a universally liked snack food. But, a traditional hummus is made with garbanzo Beans and tahini, both of which aren't AIP, because of the inflammatory potential.

What fruits are not allowed on AIP? ›

First off, fruit itself is not restricted on the Autoimmune Protocol. Different varieties of fruit (especially colorful ones) come loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which are a great compliment to a healing diet. While fruit can have a lot of sugar, that in itself is not reason enough to avoid it.

What fruits are allowed on the autoimmune diet? ›

You can eat berries, citrus fruits, and melons. They are low in sugar and high in nutrients, making them a healthy choice for people with autoimmune diseases. Other fruits, like apples, pears, and bananas, are also considered part of the diet and contain as many nutrients as berries or melons.

Can you eat bananas on a paleo diet? ›

Many paleo followers wonder if bananas are paleo because of their higher sugar content. They are considered paleo. One medium banana has 113 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 26 grams of carbohydrates. Bananas are an unprocessed, whole food with a good source of potassium.

Can bananas cause IBS flare up? ›

Ripe bananas have a high FODMAP content, making them a potential trigger for people with IBS. Unripe bananas, however, are low in FODMAPs. While suitable for people with IBS generally, they could be a trigger food for some. This is where a personalised approach to the low FODMAP diet is often required.

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