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Homemade Paleo Pigs in a Blanket

Last Updated on March 3, 2023 by Jean Choi 22 Comments

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A favorite for both adults and kids alike, learn how to make paleo pigs in a blanket that’s healthier than the original but still super tasty and addicting!

paleo pigs in a blanket baked on a baking sheet

Pigs in a blanket is a type of dish that I get excited about growing up and even now. There’s something so yummy and comforting about these pillowy bites dipped in a delicious sauce that’s just so addicting. While I can’t enjoy them like I used to because of my gluten intolerance, I can definitely make a paleo version at home using much healthier and cleaner ingredients!

Paleo Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

While you do have to make the dough yourself and can’t use store-bought crescent rolls, this is a fun and easy pigs in a blanket recipe that doesn’t take too long to prep AND only needs 15 minutes in the oven. I was so pleased with the flaky and soft dough that wrapped the mini hot dogs and even my husband (who is a hot dog snob) said these were incredible!

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homemade pigs in a blanket before baking

How to Make Pigs in a Blanket That’s Healthy and Paleo

To make these homemade pigs in a blanket, you first have to make the dough with a combination of grain free flours for best results. I’ve never tried this by substituting with other flours so I can’t guarantee the same results if you make any modifications.

Unlike regular gluten dough, this paleo pigs in a blanket dough will be a little sticky and not as easy to work with. Make sure to let it sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help it firm up, and then roll it out in between 2 parchment papers so it doesn’t stick to any surface. And when you are rolling the hot dogs into the dough, just be a bit more gentle when handling the dough, and it should be fairly easy to do.

Paleo Mini Hot Dogs

Conventional mini hot dogs or lil smokies can contain a lot of weird ingredients and preservatives, so I like to buy this grass fed version. It’s also Whole30-friendly, delicious, and just filled with super clean spices!

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dip for pigs in a blanket

My Favorite Dips For Homemade Pigs in a Blanket

I’m pretty basic when it comes to my dips for any kind of hot dogs. I’m a ketchup girl through and through. If you want to also make ketchup at home and maybe get creative with all the different ketchup varieties you can make, make sure to check out this post for the recipes.

I also think these will be fantastic with some honey mustard sauce (Whole30 version here) or even just plain mustard! What would you dip these homemade pigs in a blanket in or what did you love dipping them in growing up?

I hope you and your entire family enjoy this yummy and easy pigs in a blanket recipe, and let me know how you like them in the comments if you try them out!

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Homemade Paleo Pigs in a Blanket

A favorite for both adults and kids alike, learn how to make paleo pigs in a blanket that's healthier than the original but still super tasty and addicting!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: game day appetizer, gluten free appetizer, kid friendly recipe, paleo appetizer
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Dough resting time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 386kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 12 oz mini hot dogs preferably nitrate-free and grass fed – I like Teton Waters Ranch's

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all ingredients, except mini hot dogs, in a large bowl and knead into a sticky dough.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes until the dough firms up.
  • Place the dough in between 2 sheets of parchment paper, and roll it out to a thin layer that's 1/8 inch thick.
  • Use a butter knife and score the dough into long triangles that are about 1.5 inch wide x 4 inch tall (see photo in the blog post).
  • Roll each hot dog into the triangle dough starting from the widest part. Repeat with the rest of the dough and hot dogs.
  • Place on the lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite dippings sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Paleo Pigs in a Blanket
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (makes 4))
Calories 386 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 694mg30%
Potassium 97mg3%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | June 10, 2019

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  1. Joni Gomes says

    June 24, 2019 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    Omg those are sooo cute!! That dough looks so easy to make! I pinned for later 🙂

    Reply
  2. Irena says

    June 24, 2019 at 9:03 am

    5 stars
    These went down a treat!!! Made these for a friend’s kids party (her son is GF) and the whole crew loved them. Nobody even asked if they were paleo or not paleo. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  3. Tessa Simpson says

    June 24, 2019 at 10:56 am

    5 stars
    i NEED to make these ASAP! A great nutrient dense after school snack OR meal for the family!

    Reply
  4. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    June 26, 2019 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    OMG, I could eat the entire tray of these! so tasty and addictive!

    Reply
  5. Kiran Dodeja Smith says

    June 26, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    SO stinking cute. Love these!! Trying them this week with my kids.

    Reply
  6. paleoglutenfreeguy says

    June 27, 2019 at 8:13 am

    5 stars
    OMG I miss these so much! They’re always at parties and I’m so sad when I can’t eat them. Thanks so much for this!

    Reply
  7. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    June 27, 2019 at 8:33 am

    5 stars
    These are so cute! I haven’t had pigs in a blanket in forever but I can’t wait to make these for my next party!

    Reply
  8. jennifer says

    June 27, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    ooo the kids are going to LOVE these (and me too!) — and also good for breakfast, snacks and whenever IMO

    Reply
  9. Zuzana says

    June 29, 2019 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    Those are so cute. My daughter loves them so much.

    Reply
  10. Meredith says

    June 29, 2019 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    These pigs in a blanket are just perfect for our upcoming holiday cookout! I love that the dough is paleo!

    Reply
  11. Anne Lawton says

    June 29, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    A classic appetizer made healthier, I love it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. chihyu says

    June 29, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    They look so adorable and I love that they are healthy, too!

    Reply
  13. Shelby says

    December 5, 2019 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    I made these for Friendsgiving and they were a hit!! Pigs in a blanket are my all-time favorite appetizer and I haven’t had them in years. I’m so thankful for you sharing this recipe 🙂 I ended up cooking mine for about 20 minutes to get golden.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 5, 2019 at 11:34 am

      So happy to hear that. Thank you so much for trying my recipe!! 😊

      Reply
  14. Lorna says

    January 1, 2020 at 8:44 am

    I couldn’t get the consistency of the dough right but they turned out great! Even my picky 14 year old ate them up! Do you use just the creamy part of the coconut milk? That may have been where I went wrong!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 2, 2020 at 10:24 am

      Did you chill the dough? That should firm it up. Make sure to use full-fat coconut milk from the can and not the ones from cartons. Otherwise, I’m not sure what could’ve happened. So glad you enjoyed though!

      Reply
  15. Carrie says

    October 10, 2020 at 8:28 am

    I tried this! It did not make a dough, just a very thick batter. Refrigerated it and it didn’t not firm up. Suggestions?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      October 10, 2020 at 11:04 am

      So sorry! Might be the brand of flours you are using. I would add a bit of coconut flour at a time until a dough forms.

      Reply
  16. Kristen Kapur says

    November 5, 2020 at 9:12 am

    Hi! I am excited to make these for a football parry this Saturday! But I cant find the mini hot dogs (goo quality 🙂 🙁 I have the regular sized applegate organics only. Is that fine?.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      November 5, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Yes! They might be a bit thicker but they should work. Just cut them into 2 inch pieces. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Dina says

    February 7, 2021 at 7:37 am

    I only have light coconut milk. Is there something I can do to make up for the missing fat?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 7, 2021 at 10:32 am

      It’ll still work with the lite version!

      Reply

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