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Bacon Herb Biscuits (AIP)

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AIP Biscuits

We are delighted to share one of  Aleana Haber’s Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) recipes on Civilized Caveman! They are Bacon Herb Biscuits. We have set the bar high (it is our site, after all) with our scrumptious dishes and desserts. We won’t get the cart ahead of the horse here because many of you may be wondering what exactly is this “AIP” we’re speaking of…

What is AIP (Auto-immune Paleo)?

The Autoimmune Protocol is an elimination diet designed specifically for people with autoimmune and other chronic inflammatory diseases. It eliminates foods that can even be found in a traditional Paleo diet like eggs, nuts, seeds (even your beloved coffee!), and nightshades like tomatoes, white potatoes, and paprika.

Why eliminate such delicious and nutritious foods? They have been shown to cause leaky gut, feed bacterial overgrowth, and stimulate the immune system which research strongly links to autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Avoiding these foods allows the gut lining to heal, calm the immune system, restore nutrient stores, and heal cellular damage caused by these diseases. Many people are able to reintroduce elimination-phase foods as tolerated once healing has occurred!

Food heals, #AIP heals the gut lining and you can eat these bacon biscuits!!

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I credit my own autoimmune and leaky gut healing to AIP’s nutrient density: quality meat, seafood, offal, vegetables, and fruits. It focuses on lifestyle too – getting sunshine, moderate exercise, adequate sleep, socialization, and stress management! You can read more about my story on my site Grazed and Enthused and about the Autoimmune Protocol on Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s site The Paleo Mom.

Biscuits (AIP)

As you can imagine, baking without eggs, dairy, and nut flours can be a pain! When I set out to create a nutritious, allergy-free biscuit recipe, my goal was to incorporate as many whole foods as possible. Plantains act as both a starch and binder and have a neutral flavor – we use them a lot in AIP baking for this reason. Gelatin is commonly used as an egg replacement to also help with binding, but it does not rise. Bacon cooked with fresh garlic and thyme adds a savory touch to these light biscuits.

Now, I will forewarn you not to expect a flaky, buttery baked good. These are more the texture of an English muffin, easy to slice and stuff with homemade pork breakfast sausage drizzled in honey (as seen in the photo) or served with bacon and avocado. In fact, that’s exactly what I do at home… and then simply wrap them up individually to reheat for a quick and satisfying breakfast throughout the week!

Whether following AIP or not, these biscuits are a healthy alternative for those with grain, dairy, egg, nut, or seed allergies or sensitivities. Or for someone who likes bacon. That should cover just about 100% of you guys. Enjoy!

AIP Bacon Herb Biscuits

Alaena Haber
4.75 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 5 biscuits

Ingredients
  

  • 3 slices bacon sliced into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced thyme
  • 8 ounces peeled yellow plantain
  • 2 tablespoons bacon fat
  • ½ cup arrowroot starch
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • Flaked sea salt to taste
  • Raw honey drizzle (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cook chopped bacon over medium heat in a large skillet for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Stir in minced garlic and thyme, and let cook until garlic is fragrant about 1 minute.
  • Spoon bacon-herb mixture in a small bowl, leaving bacon fat in pan to use in step 4. Set aside.
  • Place plantain in food processor or high-powered blender and pulse until broken up into small pieces. Add remaining ingredients to blender, except the bacon-herb mixture, and blend until a smooth, wet dough has formed.
  • Spoon mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in bacon-herb mixture.
  • Scoop ¼ cup dough onto prepared baking sheet to create round biscuits. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly before slicing and serving with homemade pork sausage and a drizzle of honey.

Want to learn which ingredients are the best to cook with?

Check out our friends over at Wellness Force Radio and learn about how good nutrition impacts your health with Udo Erasmus:

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Comments

  1. Kampus Terbaik di Medan

    October 17, 2022 at 2:33 am

    4 stars
    looks delicious, I think I want to try it at home and serve it to my family

    Reply
  2. Laurie

    November 21, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! I messed up this recipe big time, yet it came out tasting deliciously savory with a wonderful texture and aroma. Hungry and in a hurry, I somehow skipped the part where you’re supposed to add the garlic and herbs to cook with the bacon. I just threw everything in the blender with the plantain (including the crisped bacon pieces) and pulsed it all up. After realizing what I’d done, I figured I was in for a disappointment. Went ahead and baked them anyway and boy, was I wrong! Couldn’t believe my eyes when I opened the oven. My hub, who can eat whatever he likes, really loved these, too! Thank you so very much for the first truly bread-like (actually, better than bread) recipe I’ve come across in the two months since starting AIP!

    Reply
  3. Kassia

    November 6, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    Are the 2 tablespoons bacon fat IN ADDITION to the bacon fat leftover from cooking the bacon? It’s unclear. Thanks.

    Reply
  4. Gabby

    February 24, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    My plantains had a few black spots so when it was more like a runny batter than a wet dough I added 3& 1/2 tbsp of green bannana flour and it worked out well.

    Reply
  5. Tracy Gauger

    November 16, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    Mine turned out great, thank You! My plantain was even totally black and I used less baking soda. I appreciate you sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  6. Carole

    October 19, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    I was a little worried when I started reading the comments because I’ve made a few AIP baking things that were awful. BUT these were awesome and delicious. We ate them with a little coconut oil and salt. I didn’t use the bacon or garlic this time because well, I was lazy, but will definitely try it next time.

    Reply
  7. Sonja

    March 4, 2016 at 1:35 am

    5 stars
    Thank you!! This recipe was sooo good!! I read all the comments first and subbed some items, here in Aus it’s really hard to find plantain so I used 4 medium very green bananas and they did not have a banana flavor . I also at the very last step added the ACV. Instead of the lard I used beef dripping. I baked them at 200 C for exactly 20 min, came out perfect. Hard on the outside and airy to a degree inside.

    Reply
  8. matilyn

    November 4, 2015 at 9:47 am

    These are great. Do you know if they freeze well? Thanks

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      November 4, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      I haven’t tried but others have with success

      Reply
  9. Marilyn

    July 6, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    Alaena…I tried this recipe tonight, and was very disappointed… they were like very large flat cookies, although very moist. I have read through the comments above, and wonder if it’s the plantain… mine had yellow and black peel… maybe they were too ripe?? they weighed only 7 oz. but I used all the rest of the measurements as written in the recipe…I also used a bulk gelatin that I got at my local Coop, don’t know the brand… but it doesn’t seem like that would be the issue…? I seem to have the same results w/other biscuit recipes I’ve tried… they all turn out as flat large cookies and run together on the pan…I even put them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before I baked them. SO disappointing..

    Reply
    • Alaena

      July 12, 2015 at 8:37 am

      Oh no!! I’ve never had that happen to this recipe and I’ve made it tons of times. I think you nailed it – they were too ripe and the starch (our binder here) had already converted into sugar. Unfortunately that is the caveat with autoimmune baking – it can be so finicky! I encourage you to try this again with yellow or green-yellow plantains and find out the brand of gelatin. I use the one George recommends – Great Lakes in the red canister.

      Reply
      • Jenny

        July 24, 2016 at 12:48 am

        I just tried this recipe for the first time and same thing. I think my plantains were too ripe. However the flavor is delicious. It’s honestly my first time trying all of this and cooking with plantains. I made another recipe of muffins and same kinda thing. They never rose…or maybe the baking soda? I’m gonna try to ace it this time :-) question though, for the gelatin, do you want us to make it bloom first? I have the beef gelatin in the powder form. Again it’s my first time with all of this. Trying my best! Thanks for the delicious options :-)

        Reply
  10. Adam Trainor

    June 11, 2015 at 3:50 am

    5 stars
    Now this is a recipe I’m going to have to try.
    Thanks for sharing this with us.
    At first when I saw the name I thought bacon flavoured biscuits, that can’t be right. But after seeing the images you have put on, I’m guessing you use these for burgers rather than the usual burger buns?

    Can you use a different fat, rather than bacon fat?
    Also what are the calories in them for those who like to calorie count?

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      June 12, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      You sure can and I don’t count calories or measure. I would recommend a site like my fitness pal or fitday

      Reply
      • Adam Trainor

        June 15, 2015 at 9:31 am

        Thanks for the reply George. Can’t wait to give these ago. Will probably look nothing like yours, but there’s a first for everything

        Reply
      • Margaret Martino

        December 3, 2020 at 3:31 am

        Do you know any of the nutrition facts on these scrumptious tasty biscuits?

        Reply
  11. Christine

    May 31, 2015 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    One of my plantains was too ripe, and the dough turned out rather flat. But the flavor is delicious, and I’m going to try it with less ripe ones next time. Delicious!

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      May 31, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Awesome Christine, glad you loved them

      Reply
  12. Qu Boudica

    May 8, 2015 at 9:20 am

    5 stars
    You two just made an (almost) 6 year old boy very happy! Having to go AIP has made him miserable… but a biscuit.. and with bacon?…. kinda made up for it. I believe this is going to be a weekly staple in our home.

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      May 8, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      Oh that is so awesome. I love it. Give him a high five for me :)

      Reply
  13. Michelle

    May 1, 2015 at 9:14 am

    4 stars
    Hi Alaena and George-

    Made these last night and they are simply amazing. Unlike other AIP baking, these aren’t complicated and are quick to make! I subbed AIP compliant Italian seasoning (1 TBSP) and a 1/2 TSP Herbamare for the salt/seasoning. SAD boyfriend in the house gobbled them right up too. I plan on adding these to my regular weekly batch cooking rotation.

    Keep posting more AIP recipes, George!
    (and I’m trying to leave 5 stars but it isn’t working! Gah!)

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      May 3, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      Well that makes me sad :( What browser are you in trying to leave the 5 stars?

      Reply
      • Michelle

        May 5, 2015 at 12:59 pm

        5 stars
        It makes me has a sad too. :(

        Safari on a Mac. I have no idea why it’s doing that!

        but now I’m on a Mac with Firefox, so have 5 more stars. ;)

        Reply
  14. Susu

    April 15, 2015 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    So, I have to say, THANKS for sharing and these are amazing!

    1. I tried it with frozen plantain and the dough was too wet, sweet, and came out rather flat and gooey. Not unpleasant, but not good for a sandwich. Just an FYI for those with frozen plantains.

    2. I subed the herbs and bacon with raisins and cinnamon and replaced the bacon fat with coconut oil – divine ;)

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      April 15, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      Those substitutions sound amazing!!!

      Reply
  15. Kathryn

    April 13, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    George, these biscuits are delicious! I’ve made 3 batches now each better than the last…I’ve used plantains in varying stages of ripeness (although none were black or more than a few spots of black) and all worked well. I did learn from other reading that the reaction between the vinegar and the baking soda is fairly short. I found that adding the vinegar last just before stirring in the bacon and then quickly getting the biscuits in the oven produces a biscuit with more “fluff”. Thank you so much for your recipes and I too would love more AIP recipes!

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      April 13, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      That is a great tip, thank you

      Reply
  16. Stacey

    March 30, 2015 at 6:15 am

    Hey George!

    I made these last night (we did breakfast for dinner!)and they are amazing! I have recently signed up for your meal plans. I know you put a lot of work into them and I just want to thank you! I am trying to get back into the paleo thing (I did strict for a while). Being a busy mom, your meal plans help me make sure I have a good dinner that is paleo friendly. There are so many recipes that we have thought are amazing! It leaves us saying “wow that’s paleo?” Thanks again! I look forward to seeing what I can make next week!

    ~Stacey

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 30, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Ah thank you so much for encouragement :)

      Reply
  17. Anita

    March 29, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    I need advice…my biscuits were awful! They were a green, crumbly, strange tasting mess. I want to make them again but need to figure out where I went wrong…(at least the sausage was good!)
    My plantain was turning yellow but still had some green. Perhaps waiting until the skin was more yellow?
    Did not know about the different types of gelatin. I used Knox. Does this affect texture?
    I’ve read that the combo of vinegar & soda could have caused the green issue. All my dry ingredients come from Bob’s Red Mill as I live close to his store.
    Thanks in advance for any tips. I’m new to AIP and looking forward to feeling great!

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 30, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Green is a reaction like you said, nothing bad. The gelatin I am unsure of, all I use is vital proteins. I also don’t like using Bob’s red mill, it doesn’t perform the same as others.

      Reply
      • Laurie

        April 10, 2015 at 12:49 pm

        I think there is quite a difference between a yellow plantain and a green one w just a bit of yellow. The green plantains are very starchy, almost the consistency of a potato and more savory in flavor. As they ripen and turn yellow the consistency becomes more banana like and the taste alters as well. I would bet some of the dry, crumbly-ness is because a greener plantain has less moisture.

        Reply
  18. Patricia

    March 29, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    4 stars
    Hello, I am new to your site. I am so in love with quite a few of your recipes. :) I made these today for tomorrow’s breakfast..a bit of meal prep as I get up at 5am so anything to help cut down on time. I have a question as the grocery store near me did not carry plantains, so I chose a very green banana. When I finished making the biscuit it still smelled of banana. So I was wondering if you could recommend a substitution for the plantain? I am anxious to try to make them again with the substitution you offer, please. I am so thrilled to have found you!!

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 30, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      I don’t actually know of a substitution for plantains, they are quite unique

      Reply
      • Margaret Martino

        December 3, 2020 at 3:36 am

        I subbed sweet potato for plantain and they came out yummy

        Reply
  19. Leora

    March 29, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Alaena! I can’t wait to try these…I love your aip recipes :)
    One question: I don’t eat bacon. Could I just leave out the bacon and use coconut oil instead of the bacon fat? thanks!

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 30, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      Yes you can

      Reply
  20. Sylvie

    March 23, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    These are fantastic, thanks for the great recipe. Thought I would share what subs I used and might help answer some questions you’re getting. I made them twice and once I used the blue Vital container and it turned out just fine. The second time I used the green can and used tapioca flour and was just as good if not better. The only thing I find mine where a bit darker than your picture you posted but that doesn’t matter, as long as it taste delicious and that it was. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 23, 2015 at 5:36 pm

      Oh thank you for the awesome tips, that will help a lot of people.

      Reply
  21. Rachel

    March 15, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Thank you, George! I’m wondering if I can use tapioca flour/starch in place of the arrowroot. I never seem to have good luck with arrowroot. Do you think that might work or is there a different ratio? I just went AIP a few weeks ago and wonderful recipes like this are what keep me going! Thanks so much!!

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Arrowroot normally needs to be dissolved in water or liquid first. In theory it makes sense so you can give it a try

      Reply
    • Alaena

      March 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Yes you can sub tapioca here!

      Reply
  22. Kimberly

    March 15, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Hello, I am also wondering about the gelatin. Which type, and do you just sprinkle it in or does it need to be dissolved in liquid first? Thank you.

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      I use the green lid, and I will have to ask the author.

      Reply
    • Alaena

      March 16, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Use the red can of gelatin for this recipe!

      Reply
    • Alaena

      March 16, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Use the red can and just mix it in as the recipe directions state :)

      Reply
  23. Susan Stivers

    March 15, 2015 at 6:30 am

    THANK YOU for this exciting AIP recipe! I’ve already shared it on FB and I haven’t even made them yet!

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Ah should I make more AIP recipes?

      Reply
      • Deb H

        March 17, 2015 at 5:56 am

        Yes please!

        Reply
  24. Yolande

    March 14, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    I think could be good to eat with a soup may be can take the place of my soda cracker biscuit I always need to eat my soup thank you George I will try next week to buy the bacon of half inche

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Oh that sounds great

      Reply
  25. Susan H

    March 14, 2015 at 11:09 am

    By the way, I’m hoping to make these for a Sunday brunch and to use them for sausage sandwich fixings. Should be yum!
    Thanks again George!
    Susan

    Reply
  26. Susan H

    March 14, 2015 at 11:07 am

    George,
    This looks like a wonderful recipe and I’m looking forward to making it. However, I’m not sure which type of gelatin to use. I have both kinds of Vital Protein’s gelatin in my pantry. Please shed clarity! Thanks!
    Susan

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Use the green one :)

      Reply
    • Alaena

      March 16, 2015 at 9:38 am

      I used the red can for this recipe.

      Reply
  27. Lauren

    March 14, 2015 at 8:54 am

    These sound awesome! They would be great for biscuits and gravy or on top of a pot pie :)

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Oh that is a great idea.

      Reply
    • Laurie

      March 16, 2015 at 9:18 am

      Grazed and Enthused has an AIP recipe for gravy that uses white sweet potatoes and bone broth. YUM!

      Reply
  28. Kmdoc8

    March 14, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Can banana flour be substituted for coconut flour?

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      I have not tried it but in theory it should work.

      Reply
    • Alaena

      March 16, 2015 at 9:39 am

      I have never used banana flour. If it doesn’t absorb as much moisture as coconut flour does then you would have to use more of it.

      Reply
  29. Lois

    March 14, 2015 at 8:32 am

    George-
    I don’t know anything about plantain. So could you tell me how ripe they should be and also when you say 8 ounces is that 1 cup or are you talking weight? Sorry for the ignorance. Also if banana’s bother my stomach will plantain also do the same? I’ve never had one before. Thanks for all your help with all your recipes and stories.

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      They look the same, but taste and react dramatically different. I don’t know if you will have an upset stomach, as I am not a doctor I can’t make speculation. I would say try it carefully, or try one (cooked) before you make the recipe. We are talking weight, it would probably be like 1.5 cups in my guess. Here is a great article on the ripeness.

      Reply
    • Alaena

      March 16, 2015 at 9:43 am

      Use a yellow plantain that does not have black spots or one that is yellow-green.

      Reply
  30. Robert

    March 14, 2015 at 6:45 am

    These sound like they would be good as “buns” for a bacon cheese burger, or pulled pork as well.

    Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      Oh that just made me hungry

      Reply
  31. Ana

    March 14, 2015 at 6:38 am

    Thank you George, Lindsay, and Cheyenne I akways wondered what AIP was and it makes sense. I can’t wait to try to these they sound and look amazing. I’ve been following George for years. He was the first one to reply to one of my comments and it just made me believe that you care about what you preach as you took time to respond. Anyway I’m still following and I love the recipes and your family!! Thanks a million!

    Reply
    • Alaena

      March 14, 2015 at 9:00 am

      Ana – I gave only a brief intro to the wonderful healing powers of the Autoimmune Protocol! I highly suggest visiting thepaleomom.com for additional information on AIP. Her book “The Paleo Approach” gives the why’s and science behind the recommendations of the protocol, and let me tell you it is fascinating! I hope you enjoy the recipe :)

      Reply
    • George Bryant

      March 15, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      Ah Ana you just made my day. I still read and reply to all the comments :) It touches my heart knowing that it makes a difference and you taking the time to comment makes me happy. Thank you

      Reply
      • Kieu

        April 14, 2015 at 10:09 am

        You sound like a very sweet person

        Reply
      • Margaret Martino

        December 3, 2020 at 3:22 am

        5 stars
        Ive made the 3x already. O.M.G. scrumptius. I didnt have plantains so i used a small sweet potato…yummy. Easy and delicious. Thank you for sharing this wonderful AIP bread! My only question…did i miss the nutrition facts? My dr needs a daily journal entry.

        Reply

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