Hi there!
My name is Katie Hieb and this is my little corner of the web, where I share wholesome paleo recipes - all gluten free and dairy free. I love baking and creating healthier versions of my favorite childhood foods, as well as paleo versions of current foodie trends.
Over here, dessert is a daily thing - as I'm a firm believer that you CAN live a healthy life and still eat treats on a daily basis. Which is why my blog is mostly dedicated to paleo baked goods, desserts and snacks.
About Me
I'm Katie - a full time stay-at-home mama to three energetic kids (2 boys and a girl), married to my best friend and pursuing my love for baking through this blog. I have a degree in Civil Engineering, but was more than happy to leave that career behind to raise my children and blog on the side.
My passion and excitement for baking started when I was a child; baking holiday cookies with my mom and sister, decorating birthday cakes and cooking M&M pancakes on the weekends. This passion really blossomed as an adult; after having my first child, diving deep into the paleo lifestyle and finding a few spare moments as a full time mama.
Through the years, my love for baking has continued to grow. I love the challenge involved in creating paleo baked goods that are low in sugar and healthy, but still taste great.
I’ve always had a sweet tooth, but over the years I’ve curbed my sugar cravings by focusing on real ingredients, cutting out refined sugar and limiting processed food.
Don't get me wrong, rarely a day passes that I don’t have some sort of sweet treat. But the difference is that I can have one or two tahini cookies, or just a couple pieces of homemade paleo fudge and feel satisfied, as supposed to indulging in an entire pint of ice cream.
While I don't adhere to a strict paleo diet anymore, it is this diet that changed my view of food and put me on the path to a healthier lifestyle. I use the paleo diet as a foundation for the way I eat because I love it's focus on real, whole foods.
About the Blog
Bake It Paleo contains a collection of my favorite paleo friendly recipes. All of these recipes are:
- grain free
- gluten free
- dairy free
- refined sugar free
- free of vegetable oils (canola, soy, corn...)
- soy free
- free of artificial flavorings, colors and preservatives
This blog also provides recipes that cater to a host of other dietary preferences and restrictions. For instance: nut-free, vegan and whole30 approved. My recipes are easy to recreate, don’t take too much prep time and can be enjoyed by the entire family, whether they follow a paleo diet or not.
Bake It Paleo is mostly dedicated to baked goods and sweet treats, but I throw in meals and savory side dishes as well. I’m always cooking for my family and not a day goes by where you won’t find me whipping up something healthy in the kitchen. However my true love is baking - so that's what I share!
Popular Recipes
From pancakes and muffins to cookies and cupcakes, this paleo baking blog contains a large selection of healthy treats and meals for the family. Here are some trending paleo recipes from the blog:
- Coconut Caramel Bars (No Bake, Paleo, Vegan)
- Healthy Chocolate Ninja Creami (Dairy Free, Paleo)
- Flourless Sweet Potato Bread (Gluten Free, No Sugar)
- Paleo Chocolate Torte (Flourless, No Bake)
- Brownie Protein Bites (Gluten Free, Paleo)
- Carrot Cassava Flour Muffins (Paleo, Refined Sugar Free)
- Healthy Chocolate Beet Muffins (Paleo, Gluten Free)
- Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies (No Sugar)
Baking with Alternative Flours
One thing you'll notice on my website, is that I tend to bake with many alternative flours, namely cassava flour and tigernut flour. If you aren't familiar with the paleo diet, you may not have heard or baked with these two flours.
I consider myself an expert at baking with cassava flour and tigernut flour, as nut free paleo recipes are a specialty of mine. Both cassava and tigernut flours are nut free, gluten free, grain free and paleo friendly.
Here are some popular cassava flour and tigernut flour recipes from the blog:
Cassava Flour Recipes
Tigernut Flour Recipes
Why Paleo?
Why do I have a blog dedicated to paleo meals, snacks and treats? Well, over a decade ago I discovered the paleo lifestyle (not just diet) and it improved so much of health - and not just physical health.
Paleo has improved every aspect of my life. I'm happier, have more mental clarity and better self confidence, my skin is clearer, I have more energy, my gut is happier, my hormones function properly and my body composition has improved. Needless to say, this way of living makes me feel my best.
To me, paleo is the end of dieting. I never count calories or worry about how much food I'm eating. But instead, focus on the nutritional value and ingredients in my food. While I no longer adhere to a strict paleo diet, I use it as a template for the way I eat. It's what makes me feel my best.
Paleo is what you make it
I love the flexibility that the paleo diet allows. You can alter this diet to fit your own personal needs - it is what you make it!
For instance, paleo doesn't have any restrictions on macros or calories. You're encouraged to eat until you're satisfied. And with that, you can follow a high carb, low carb or moderate carb diet. You can choose to eat primarily meat, or focus on more of a plant based diet. There's flexibility! It's about your preferences, needs and what makes YOU feel your best.
This way of eating focuses on REAL FOOD - food that is nutrient dense, low inflammatory and gut friendly. Food that is organically grown and properly raised.
This diet is a great way to shift your focus to real, whole foods and provide you with the foundation you need to live a healthier life.
Let's Connect
Thanks for reading and don't hesitate to leave a comment, question or just say "hi"! I hope you stick around!
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Instagram: @bakeit.paleo