Animal-Based Recipes

Written By Animal Based Bae
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10 Nourishing Animal-Based Recipes to Fuel Your Body Naturally

Welcome to the Wild Side of Nourishment

Whether you're deep into the animal-based lifestyle or just exploring how to fuel your body with fewer plants and more powerful nutrients, this recipe roundup is for you. These dishes are simple, satisfying, and rich in the vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats your body was designed to thrive on. The best part is it serves as a helpful animal based diet list for those seeking clarity on what real, nourishing animal foods look like in practice.

Perfect for anyone ready to ditch processed food and embrace a more intentional way of eating.

1. DIY Grass-Fed Tallow (aka Liquid Gold)

One of the most affordable, versatile, and nutrient-rich animal fats you can use—for cooking and skincare. Plus, you can add these to your rotation of easy animal based diet recipes that prove eating well doesn’t need to be complicated.

Ingredients

Supplies

  • Deep pot for rendering

  • Fine strainer or cheesecloth

  • Glass jars for storage

Instructions

  1. Chop suet into small pieces.

  2. Place in a pot over low heat and melt slowly, stirring occasionally.

  3. Once fully rendered, strain the liquid tallow through a strainer or cheese cloth into jars.

  4. Let it cool, then store either in the cupboard or refrigerator. Use for cooking, frying, or moisturizing. (Planning to use it as a moisturizer? Check out my beef fat face moisturizer recipe here—just one extra step for smooth, easy application.)

👉You can also learn step-by-step in the full video HERE

If DIY isn't your thing, try a pre-made version from one of my favorite farms: White Oak Pastures (use code: BAE10).

2. Savory Paleo Summer Squash Frittata

A one-skillet dish made with beef, eggs, squash, and raw cheese—Sunday brunch, animal-based style. 

Ingredients

  • 1 squash, peeled and cubed

  • 1 lb ground beef paleo blend (White Oak Pastures — use code: BAE10)

  • 6 eggs

  • Tallow or animal fat for the skillet

  • ½ tsp salt 

  • Raw Gruyère cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Brown squash in tallow.

  2. Add ground beef and cook thoroughly.

  3. Beat eggs with cheese and salt in a separate bowl.

  4. Combine everything in the skillet and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

  5. Let cool slightly before slicing.

3. Crunchy Chicken Nuggets with Lemon Mayo Dip

Family-friendly, seed-oil-free, and crispy on the outside—tender on the inside. 

For the Nuggets

  • 1 lb ground chicken ( I source mine from Miller’s Bio Farm — use code: BAE)

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan

  • ½ cup crushed pork rinds

  • ½ tsp salt

For the Dip

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • 2 egg yolks

  • ½ cup plain yogurt

  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Mix nugget ingredients and form into small nuggets.

  2. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until golden.

  3. Whisk dip ingredients until smooth.

  4. Serve hot with lemon mayo.

👉 Catch the full video on my YouTube HERE

4. Hearty Carnivore Chili

A slow-cooked, bean-free, nightshade-free chili made for cozy days and batch cooking.

Ingredients

(all meats sourced from Shirttail Creek Farm - use code: BAE10)

  • 1 package bacon (chopped) or pork bits

  • ½ lb chuck roast, cubed

  • ½ lb ground beef

  • Optional: beef heart (cubed or chopped)

  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven or slow cooker (used on the stovetop), cook the chopped bacon or pork bits over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, reserving the fat in the pot.

  2. Brown the cubed chuck roast and ground beef in the bacon fat.

  3. If using beef heart, add it after the meat has cooked for about 3 minutes.

  4. After about 5 minutes total of browning, add the water.

  5. Cover and simmer on low in the slow cooker for 4 hours.

  6. Serve as-is, or top with avocado, pork rinds, or raw cheese.

👉 Full YouTube tutorial available HERE

5. 2-Ingredient Animal-Based Pancakes

Fluffy, protein-packed, and toddler-approved—no flour, no filler. 

Ingredients

  • 1 banana

  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Blend banana and eggs until smooth.

  2. Pour into a greased skillet and cook like pancakes.

  3. Top with a fried egg for savory or fresh berries for sweet.

6. Blueberry Feta Burgers

Sweet + salty = a surprisingly delicious burger combo.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (White Oak Pastures — use code: BAE10)

  • ½ cup blueberries, halved

  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

  2. Form into burger patties.

  3. Grill or pan-fry to desired doneness.

  4. Enjoy!

7. Lemon Honey Chicken Legs

A sweet-and-savory dish that’s juicy, flavorful, and simple. 

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pasture-raised chicken legs (White Oak Pastures — use code: BAE10)

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken legs overnight with lemon juice and salt.

  2. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cover. Cook for 6 minutes per side.

  3. Uncover and sear on high until the skin is crispy.

  4. Remove from the pan, toss with honey, and serve warm.

8. Homemade Bone Broth

A mineral-rich elixir for gut health, joints, and immunity.

Ingredients (makes 6–8 quarts)

  • 4 lbs of soup bones (include at least 2 knuckle bones and I source mine from Northstar Bison — use code: BAE10)

  • 2 gallons of filtered water

  • 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roast salted bones for 30 minutes.

  2. Transfer bones to a stockpot with water and vinegar. Let it sit for 1 hour.

  3. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low.

  4. Skim foam in the first 2 hours.

  5. Add salt. Simmer for 48 hours, topping off with water as needed.

  6. Cool, strain, and store in the fridge (up to 10 days) or freezer for longer.

👉Check out my video tutorial HERE.

9. Date + Plantain Energy Balls

An adult and kid-approved, nutrient-dense snack with whole ingredients and natural sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups pitted Medjool dates

  • 2 green plantains (fried) or 1 bag of plantain chips

  • 3 tbsp ghee or coconut oil (plus more for frying)

  • ½ cup dried berries (like golden berries or raisins)

  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. If using fresh plantains, fry until golden, smash, and fry again. (check out this video for step-by-step instructions)

  2. Add plantains and oil to a food processor; pulse until crumbly.

  3. Add dates and berries; blend into a sticky dough.

  4. Mix in salt and roll into balls.

  5. Chill to firm and store for hikes, school snacks, or on-the-go fuel.

👉Check out the full tutorial HERE

10. Homemade Animal-Based Tortilla Wraps

Flexible, grain-free wraps with just three ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups plantain flour

  • 1¼ cups warm water

  • 2 eggs

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Add flour to a bowl and slowly mix in warm water.

  2. Add eggs and salt, mix until smooth.

  3. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

  4. Heat skillet, pour ¼ cup batter, and spread thin.

  5. Cook 2–3 minutes per side.

  6. Keep warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.

Perfect for tacos, breakfast burritos, or clean handheld meals—minus the junk.

👉Check out the video on my instagram HERE.

Consider this your no-stress animal based diet food list—every recipe delivers flavor and nutrients without compromise.

Looking to go deeper? 👉 Check out my full animal based diet guide for meal plans, sourcing tips, and how to make this lifestyle work long-term.

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