11 unusual paleo foods you need to try

If you've noticed you’re eating the same few foods day after day, maybe it’s time to shake things up?! Here are 11 unusual paleo friendly ingredients to change up your diet!

Kelp noodles

Who needs spaghetti when you can have these instead?

Fish eyes

Packed full of nutrition

Porcini powder

Add some of this Porcini powder into stews for a really deep flavour

Lambs necks

Cheap and a great base for a stock

Mineral Mountain Salt

So you've tried pink Himalayan and Celtic sea salt, how about mountain salt to get some different minerals into your diet?

Banana flour

I know, I know, it’s high in fructose. But if you've got a special occasion coming up, this Banana flour would make for an interesting paleo baking session!

Sweet potato flour

Another interesting ingredient to experiment with

Cricket bars

Yep, insects packed for your convenience

Aji Amarillo

Next time a recipe calls for chilli, try some Aji Amarillo instead for more of a sweet spicy flavour

Black garlic

And better still, try fermenting it

Dulse flakes

A really good way to get more iodine into your diet, but warning – they do have quite a strong flavour!

Which unusual foods have you tried lately? Have you tried any on my list – and if so – what did you think?! Let me know in the comments, below.

Why It’s Worth Trying Weird Paleo Foods

One of the biggest traps in any diet is falling into a food rut — eating the same 7 meals on repeat. But the Paleo diet is full of exciting and underused ingredients that can dramatically increase your nutrient diversity, introduce you to new flavours, and even support sustainability.

Take cricket bars, for example. Insects are one of the most sustainable protein sources available, and when processed into bars, they’re surprisingly tasty and convenient. Kelp noodles are another game-changer — low in carbs, quick to prepare, and loaded with trace minerals.

Even ingredients like banana flour and black garlic can add intrigue to your meals and give you a break from the usual Paleo staples. When you use dulse flakes or Aji Amarillo, you’re not just adding flavour — you’re adding a broader spectrum of nutrients that your body may be missing from a more repetitive menu.

Trying something unusual once a week can help you stay inspired and curious about the way you eat — which makes long-term Paleo living more enjoyable and sustainable.

Have you tried any strange or surprising Paleo-friendly foods lately? I’d love to hear your experiences — especially if you’ve cooked with anything wild or wonderful!