3 AIP-Friendly Party Recipes No One Will Know Are AIP

Real talk: No one should have to explain their plate at a party.

If you're following the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), bringing your own food to gatherings can feel like a tactical mission. But good news: it doesn't have to be obvious—or complicated.

We rounded up three AIP-friendly recipes that are party-approved, crowd-pleasing, and so good no one will even know they’re protocol-perfect.

1. Mini AIP Meatballs with Tangy Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey or beef

• 1/2 cup finely shredded zucchini (squeezed dry)

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• 1/4 cup coconut flour

• 1/4 cup coconut milk

For the dipping sauce:

• 1/2 cup coconut yogurt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp chopped dill

• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Mix all meatball ingredients together and form into small balls.

3. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.

4. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.

5. Serve meatballs warm with sauce on the side.

✅ Protein-packed, easy to grab, and sauce makes everything better.

2. Roasted Veggie Skewers with AIP Pesto Drizzle

Ingredients:

• 1 cup zucchini, sliced

• 1 cup mushrooms

• 1 cup butternut squash, cubed

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Sea salt to taste

For the pesto:

• 1 cup fresh basil

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove (optional)

• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Thread veggies onto skewers. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

3. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.

4. Blend pesto ingredients until smooth.

5. Drizzle pesto over warm skewers before serving.

✅ Bright, colorful, and zero suspicion it’s “diet food.”

3. AIP Apple Crumble Bars

Ingredients for the crust and topping:

• 1 cup tigernut flour

• 1/2 cup coconut flour

• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

For the filling:

• 2 cups apples, finely diced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Mix crust ingredients and press 2/3 into a parchment-lined baking dish.

3. In a bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, maple syrup, and cinnamon.

4. Layer apples over crust.

5. Crumble remaining dough over top.

6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.

✅ Sweet enough to pass any dessert test. AIP-approved from crust to crumble.

Party without the "Is this AIP?" conversation.

Bringing food you trust—and that everyone loves—makes gatherings way easier (and tastier).

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No weird ingredients. No stress. Just real food that belongs at the party.