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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

Paleo Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

November 30, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 24 Comments

Paleo Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

This grain-free, gluten-free Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake is a crowd-pleaser for holiday gatherings and birthday celebrations! Glass Bundt Pan While this recipe adapts well  to a rectangular or layer cake, it works perfectly with a bundt pan. I purchased this heat resistant Borosilicate glass bundt pan from MightyNest. The Simax Sculptured Cake Form is a more natural… 

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Grain-free Devil’s Food Cake

October 9, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

Grain-free Devil’s Food Cake

Looking for real food desserts your family will love? Try this Gluten-free Devil’s Food Cake for any birthday or holiday treat! Consider adding a whipped cream frosting or this Dairy-free, Sugar-free Frosting. Wondering which sweetener to choose? See 5 Sweetener Alternatives. Gluten-free Devil’s Food Cake   Related PostsAvocado Cacao Shortcake – By Kids For Kids57[mpprecipe-recipe:37]  Tags:… 

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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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Gluten-free Angel Food Cake

May 26, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 45 Comments

Gluten-free Angel Food Cake

This gluten-free angel food cake is the ideal dessert for a festive occasion. Light and fluffy, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser! 14-year-old Brandon enjoys making this grain-free version of the ever-popular angel food cake. Brandon Fabry Grain-free, Sugar-free Angel Food CakeThis recipe takes some patience but is well worth the effort! Save Recipe Print… 

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Three Ingredient Maple Coconut Butter Bites

May 3, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 11 Comments

Three Ingredient Maple Coconut Butter Bites

Looking for gluten-free, sugar-free healthy snack and dessert alternatives? Try these delicious Maple Coconut Butter Bites! You can tweak this recipe however you like. Try vanilla, citrus, or chocolate flavored varieties! Add extra sweetener if desired. (See 5 Sweetener Alternatives.) Andrea Fabry Maple Coconut Butter BitesThis low-carb snack is not only delicious, it also offers… 

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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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