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Paleo Coffee Cake with Coffee Flour

February 22, 2018 by Andrea Fabry Leave a Comment

Paleo Coffee Cake with Coffee Flour

Coffee flour is a newer flour on the market with rich opportunities for use in baking. Not only is coffee flour gluten-free, it’s full of fiber and has more iron per gram than fresh spinach. My family loves this simple Paleo Coffee Cake with Coffee Flour. I buy my coffee flour at Trader Joe’s, but… 

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Filed Under: Breads, Desserts, Foodie, Recipes Tagged With: almond flour, almond yogurt, coffee flour, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, sugar-free, xylitol

Egg-free, Grain-free Cookies

February 5, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

Egg-free, Grain-free Cookies

These egg-free, grain-free cookies are my go-to for any holiday treat. With a silicone mold or decorative frosting, you can celebrate Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or even birthdays!                                                     Egg-free, Grain-free… 

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Gluten-free, Sugar-free Santa Berries

December 14, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

Gluten-free, Sugar-free Santa Berries

Your family will love these gluten-free Santa Berries (with dairy-free option). Combine pineapple pieces with sugar-free icing, cacao nibs and fresh strawberries for a festive holiday treat! Gluten-free, Sugar-free Santa Berries  Ingredients: 12 toothpicks 12 fresh strawberries 12 pieces canned or fresh  pineapple * 24 cacao nibs Icing ** * It’s easy to reduce the… 

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Dairy-free, Sugar-free Frosting

December 12, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

Dairy-free, Sugar-free Frosting

This simple dairy-free, sugar-free frosting combines coconut, palm shortening, and your favorite natural sweetener! Dairy-Free, Sugar-free Frosting Recipe This is my go-to recipe for any birthday or holiday decorating. The recipe is simple if you have coconut manna or coconut cream on hand. You’ll also need a high-quality palm shortening. (I like Tropical Traditions Palm… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Foodie, Recipes Tagged With: coconut, cream, dairy-free, frosting, GAPS, gluten-free, icing, natural sweeteners, paleo, palm, Real food, shortening, stevia, sugar-free

Nut Butter Cups

September 2, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 4 Comments

Nut Butter Cups

Enjoy this real food version of the popular Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! Skip the refined sugar and artificial ingredients and enjoy this natural Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup alternative. I use almond butter for the filling, but for those who must avoid nuts, consider tahini (sesame seed butter) or sunflower butter. Andrea Fabry Nut Butter CupsThis… 

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Mrs. Fields Gluten-free Cookie Alternative

April 28, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

Mrs. Fields Gluten-free Cookie Alternative

Looking for a healthier alternative to your favorite Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookie? Try 14-year-old Brandon’s version! Gluten-free Cookie Recipe Who doesn’t love the texture and taste of Mrs. Fields? This gluten-free version uses almond meal (almond flour), and a sweetener of your choice. Almond meal and almond flour are virtually the same product as… 

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MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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