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There are a few things that can throw a wrench in our plans for a good and healthy meal – from lack of time, lack of motivation, or lack of ideas. One that always really frustrates me is lack of ingredients. Nothing is worse then going to make that beautiful meal and realizing you are missing ingredients. For those times (or just when you are looking for a simple and easy Paleo meal) you’ll love these simple Paleo dinners. All 20 of these are made with only 5 ingredients or less.

1. Avocado Tuna Salad

I used to love tuna salad but always felt guilty about the mayonnaise that it used. Let’s face it, store-bough mayo is not Paleo. That is why I immediately fell in love this is avocado tuna salad – much more tasty and loads healthier. Find the recipe here.

2. 5 Ingredient 10 Minute Creamy Dill Salmon

To me nothing can beat a good simple fish dish. Luckily fish is a protien that doesn’t need a lot to give it a pack of flavor. This 5 ingredient 10 minute creamy dill Salmon recipe is the perfect example of that. Find the recipe here.

3. Simple Chorizo Butternut Squash Hash

The first time my husband and I tried out this recipe we were instantly hooked. It was so simple, so easy and completely addicting. Find the recipe here.

4. Crockpot Beef Stew Curry

I love crockpot recipes – but crockpot recipes that are 5 ingredients or less? Even better! This is the perfect recipe for those busy days where you still want to have a delicious and hearty meal. Find the recipe here.

5. Tuna-Stuffed Pepper

I’m not going to lie – I’m a fan of most stuff foods. Stuffed chicken, stuffed avocados… and especially this tuna stuffed pepper recipe. Your mouth will thank me later. Find the recipe here.

6. Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Another great slow cooker recipe – for pot roast. Who doesn’t like pot roast? Especially when it can be cooked easily and with only 5 ingredients this is a great staple in our household. Find the recipe here.

7. Pan Seared Cajun Spice Cod Filet

Another simple yet flavorful fish recipe – cod is not only easily accessible but usually a cheaper option when it comes to fish. This 5 ingredient pan-seared Cajun spiced cod will have you coming back for more. . Find the recipe here.

8. Egg Casserole Bites

I’ve always been a fan of breakfast for dinner – or brinner as we like to call it. Some breakfasts can get a little too complicated though and are too much effort for a quick dinner. Not so with these egg casserole bites. Filling, delicious, and only 5 ingredients. Find the recipe here.

9. 5 Ingredient Spinach Omelet

One more great brinner option is this 5 ingredient spianch omelet. I always feel like I conquered “healthy eating” after I’ve had this – it is packed with nutrients! . Find the recipe here.

10. 5 Ingredient Bacon Brussels Sprouts Slaw

For the brussels sprouts lover or for the brussels sprouts hater – this 5 ingredient slaw will please just about anyone. So yummy! Find the recipe here.

11. Maple Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

I love quick and simple chicken recipes – but most of those still contain countless ingredients. For those days where ingredients are running low, but you are still wanting a flavorful chicken recipe this Maple Roasted chicken with sweet potatoes is the recipe to go to! Find the recipe here.

Maple Roasted Chicken & Sweet Potatoes — Photo credit: Honey, Ghee & Me

12. 5 Ingredient Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi is an all time favorite in our household and anytime it is requested I will almost always goes with this delicious 5 ingredient shrimp scampi recipe. Find the recipe here.

13. Quick and Easy Paleo Wraps

Not only are these quick and easy paleo wraps only 5 ingredients or less, they also are a great option for when you might have to take dinner or lunch on the go. Find the recipe here.

14. Chicken Satay

For those days you have chicken planned for dinner but no idea what to do with it… I bring to you this 5 ingredient chicken satay recipe! Find the Recipe here.

15. Paleo Fish and Chips

My kids are huge fans of fish and chips and it’s always been a bit of a guilty pleasure to me… until I found this recipe that is not only Paleo but 5 ingredients or less! Find the recipe here.

16. Quick Beef Ragu with Zoodles

Most beef ragu recipes can be a little bit daunting to try out – complicated and filled with too many ingredients. Not this one! So easy. So delicious. Plus the perfect amount of ingredients! Find the recipe here.

17. Slow Cooker Kalua Pig

Anytime we have guests over and we need a bigger meal to share this is one of my go-to’s. In fact it now is requested more often then not by my friends. This slow cooker Kalua Pig is so delicious. Find the recipe here.

18. Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Ribs. Who doesn’t like ribs? Luckily ribs are another meat that doesn’t have to be overly complicated to give you a mouthful of deliciousness. You’ll love these slow cooker baby back ribs. Find the recipe here.

19. 5 Ingredient Roast Chicken

Whoever thought that roasted chicken had to be complicated was completely wrong. This chicken is delicious, flavorful and so tender it basically melts in your mouth. Find the recipe here.

20. Lemon Pepper Chicken Burgers

My family loves burgers but I have one child that isn’t a fan of beef – enter these delicious 5 ingredient lemon pepper chicken burgers. Find the recipe here.

Everyone always talks about how Breakfast is the most important meal of the day… and yet doesn’t it seem to be one of the hardest to come up with healthy, different, and delicious ideas? Luckily there are quite a few different Paleo breakfast ideas out there! You don’t have to say no to your favorite breakfast foods either! From pancakes to sausage and everything inbetween there are some great tasty Paleo recipes out there and we’ve found 30 of some of the best!

1. Grain Free Paleo Pumpkin Spice Protein Waffles

Waffles are my weakness when it comes to breakfast dishes. Well now they not only don’t have to be a weakness but can be Paleo and healthy, they can also help give you a great boost of protein! As soon as you see this recipe you’ll be ready to try it out! I love putting all natural maple syrup and a little bit of almond butter on these! Find the recipe here.

2. Paleo Breakfast Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to get in a great start to the day with a big nutritional punch and this delicious recipe is no exception. Especially for those who may not be a fan of certain vegetables smoothies can be a way to sneak some of those in without even tasting them. Filled with some pretty amazing, healthy, and even healing ingredients you wont go wrong with this delicious breakfast smoothie! Find the recipe here.

3. Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

To most people Muffins have started to verge from a great breakfast choice to a dessert or treat. It’s no wonder when most are filled with countless processed ingredients and refined sugars. I still hold to the idea of muffins being a great and healthy breakfast and these Paleo pumpkin muffins just make my point even stronger. Healthy, delicious, filling, and a great change from some of your typical breakfast options. Find the recipe here.

Paleo Pumpkin Muffins - My Natural Family — Photo Credit: My Natural Family

4. Paleo Breakfast Pizza

How can you not like the idea of pizza for breakfast? This is one of my favorite go-to breakfasts, especially when I’m sick of the typical same old breakfasts I tend to get in the habit of making. Not only is this recipe simple, has very few ingredients, it’s amazing delicious. Find the recipe here.

5. Paleo Cinnamon Coffee Cake

If you are one for sweet breakfasts then we have a winner for you – and the great part about this is it’s completely guilt free! Sweet, guilt free and absolutely delicious you can’t go wrong with this yummy paleo cinnamon coffee cake. Find the recipe here.

6. Two Minute Paleo Porridge

Growing up I loved porridge… my mom always called it a “stick to your bones” type of breakfast. For those days when you need something to stick with your for a long morning then you can’t go wrong with porridge! Add in the fact that it only takes 2 minutes to whip up? You have me sold! Find the recipe here.

7. No-Oat Paleo Oatmeal

It may sounds a bit strange to call it ‘oatmeal’ if it doesn’t actually have oats, but many Paleo lovers (such as myself) love oatmeal and giving it up was a bit hard for us. Luckily this delicious, healthy, and filling no-oat Paleo oatmeal makes it all okay again! Find the recipe here.

8. Ham, Broccoli & Sweet Potato Paleo Frittata

Talk about a real breakfast of champions! Packed with tons of vegetables and protein filled eggs you will feel like a champion when you eat this delicious frittata. Not to mention your taste buds will feel like champions too. So good! Find the recipe here.

9. An addicting Paleo Green Smoothie

There are plenty of green smoothie recipes out there, some healthier then others, and some tastier then others. This one hits the bill of both – delicious and healthy and not to mention addicting. Good thing it’s so good for you! Find the recipe here.

10. Paleo Cinnamon Rolls

Who doesn’t love cinnamon rolls?! I never thought I’d find a Paleo cinnamon roll recipe that made me think I wasn’t actually eating Paleo… but I did. Once you take a look at how beautiful and delicious these look you’ll waste no time in making them. Find the recipe here.

11. Three Ingredient Paleo Crepes

One of my favorite weekend traditions was making fruit crepes for breakfast on Sundays. I took a long time perfecting a recipe that really wasn’t that healthy for you and definitely not Paleo. Luckily I found this super easy and delicious 3 ingredient Paleo crepe recipe. Find the recipe here.

12. Paleo Apple-Cinnamon Pancakes

I have always felt that you can’t really go wrong with combining apples and cinnamon and this Paleo apple-cinnamon pancake recipe is just another example of how right that combination can be. Fluffy and delicious you can’t ask more out of a pancake recipe. Find the recipe here.

Paleo Apple-Cinnamon Pancakes Recipe — Photo credit: Paleo Newbie

13. Coconut Milk Yogurt

I bet you thought going dairy free meant saying goodbye to yogurt forever? Luckily that isn’t the case with this dairy free coconut milk yogurt! Bring back your favorite go-to yogurt flavors and still be dairy free! Find the recipe here.

14. Sunnyside Salad

You may not typically think of a salad when you are thinking up breakfast ideas, which makes this recipe even more great. Chang up the boring typical breakfast routine with this delicious and nutritious sunnyside salad! Find the recipe here.

15. Paleo Twice Baked Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

I love sweet potatoes and I thought I had tried them in every way imaginable… until I tried this! You wont believe how yummy and filling these Paleo twice baked breakfast sweet potatoes! Plus it doesn’t hurt that they are so easy to make. Find the recipe here.

16. Cinnamon Vanilla Paleo Muffins

Muffins are a great way to have a quick and easy breakfast made ahead of time. For those days you are on the go you can’t go wrong with these beautiful and delicious cinnamon vanilla Paleo muffins. You’ll be sure to come back for another. Find the recipe here.

17. Paleo Chocolate-Glazed Chocolate Donuts

Let’s face it – there aren’t very many people out there that would pass up a donut – especially a chocolate glazed donut. Don’t worry though – you wont be cheating on your Paleo diet with these delicious chocolate-glazed chocolate donuts! Find the recipe here.

18. Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

One of my favorite flavors is pumpkin… nothing beats pumpkin spice in the fall. This is probably why I love making these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins so much. Plus… hello… chocolate chips in a muffin? Sign me up. Find the recipe here.

19. Cinnamon Faux-St. Crunch Cereal

Most cereals are filled with horrible ingredients… in fact most Paleo eaters don’t even think of cereal as a good breakfast option. Well if you have a craving for cereal then this Cinnamon Faux-St Crunch cereal recipe is perfect with some coconut or almond milk. Find the recipe here.

20. Apple-Onion Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Nothing beats a good breakfast with some sausage and eggs…. sadly not all sausage is created equal. Luckily this apple-onion chicken breakfast sausage is not only Paleo but so completely delicious and perfect with a side of sweet potato hash or eggs. Yum! Find the recipe here.

Apple Onion Chicken Breakfast Sausage Paleo — Photo credit: An Edible Mosaic

21. Smoked Salmon Egg Stuffed Avocados

I’ve seen some stuffed avocados before but nothing as tasty looking as these beautiful smoked salmon egg stuffed avocados. Filled with protein, healthy fats, and pure yumminess you wont go wrong with this quick and easy breakfast! Find the recipe here.

22. Cheesy Bacon Cauliflower Bites

Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that gets a bad reputation a lot of times. I feel like it’s bad reputation all comes down to people not knowing how to cook it correctly. Take for example these delicious cheesy bacon cauliflower bites. They are so good and a great way to get some healthy veggies in for the day. Find the recipe here.

23. Coconut Flour Pop-Overs

Pop-overs are a great replacement for bread… so if you are craving some bread then you’ll love these coconut flour pop-overs. Add in a little butter, some homemade Paleo jam and you’ve got a delicious breakfast! Find the recipe here.

Fresh homemade popovers with black raspberry jelly. — Photo credit: Primal Hub

24. Apple Nut Butter Crisp

This is a great substitute for cereal in our house. Not only do the kids love it but so do I. Sweet, crunchy, full of delicious apples. You can’t go wrong with this yummy apple nut butter crisp. Find the recipe here.

25. Lemon Raspberry Pancakes

I love adding lemon to recipes for a bit of zest and citris so when I saw this lemon raspberry pancake recipe I had to try it. I’m so glad I did the combination of fluffy pancakes, raspberries, and lemon is more delicious then I was expecting. Find the recipe here.

26. Paleo Chicken Sweet Potato Frittata

For whatever reason chicken isn’t seen very often in breakfast foods and I don’t understand why that is. Once you try this Paleo chicken sweet potato frittata recipe you’ll wonder why too. So good and packed with protein you’ll fall in love at first bite. Find the recipe here.

27. Paleo Pancakes

Sometimes you just want a regular nothing fancy good old fashion pancake. These are so fluffy, soft and delicious they are perfect for any breakfast. Add syrup, almond butter, or just regular butter and you will be in pancake heaven. Find the recipe here.

28. Paleo Granola Bar Recipe

Some days you are running late… whether from sleeping in or having to deal with getting the kids ready for school things can throw breakfast plans for a loop. Which is why I love having these Paleo Granola Bars already made up. They are the perfect go-to breakfast option. Find the recipe here.

29. The Ultimate Paleo Breakfast Cookie

Okay you had me at the term “breakfast cookie”. Seriously how could you pass up anything with that title? As soon as you take a look at these delicious breakfast cookies you’ll wonder why you never had them before. Find the recipe here.

30. Paleo Egg Muffin Recipe

I’m all about quick and easy breakfast ideas… especially ones that make extras for future breakfast. This Paleo egg muffin recipe fits that bill to a tee. Easy? Check. Makes a lot for the family? Check. Healthy? Check. Full of vegetables? Check. Delicious? Double check. Find the recipe here.