Coconut Chocolate No-Bake Cookies Recipe
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I’ve always let my kids help out in the kitchen when I’m cooking. It was important to me that they be confident in their ability to cook their own healthy…
Dessert Recipes
My favorite healthy, real food desserts & recipes for busy families can be found below. All recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!
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Family Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Dairy & Gluten Free)
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What would Thanksgiving (or fall!) be without something pumpkin? Whether it is a spiced pumpkin latte or pumpkin pie, the taste and scent of pumpkin are the perfect companions to cool fall…
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Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe
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Ice cream is a kid-favorite dessert (and let’s face it, adults too!), but store-bought ones often contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, or other ingredients that we…
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Banana Bread Muffins Recipe (Grain Free)
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Before a reader by the name of Sarah suggested this recipe, I didn’t have a banana bread or muffin recipe on the site. I’m not a big fan of bananas so I…
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Fresh Strawberry Pie (Gluten and Dairy Free)
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When I come across a good deal on strawberries in the summer, I tend to take advantage of it. We have a lot of strawberry lovers in this house so…
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Very Berry Crisp Recipe
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I am a big fan of simple recipes. Like kale chips or chocolate coconut energy bars. Life is so full, that I don’t always have a huge amount of time to spend in…
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Homemade Chocolate Mint Candies (Like Junior Mints)
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Creating homemade copycat recipes, like pineapple whip or Asian lettuce wraps is a hobby of mine. The latest in the lineup is homemade Junior Mints. With just a few simple ingredients, these are…
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Simple Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe
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Any chocolate junkie knows… not all chocolate is created equal. There can be a huge difference in quality depending on the brand and the ingredients. There may not be sweets…
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Decadent (Dairy Optional) Coffee Ice Cream
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I’ve been thinking for a while that it’s high time for a new dessert recipe! I know ice cream is a popular summer dessert choice, but does cold weather really…
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Fruit Smoothie Sorbet Recipe
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Need a delicious summer treat without added sugars and preservatives? Make this real fruit smoothie sorbet. It’s a simpler recipe than my strawberry coconut milk ice cream. I use coconut…
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Real Food Pineapple Whip Recipe (Like Dole Whip)
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The first time I made this pineapple whip, I had no idea how much it resembled a certain famous dessert. I was just trying to make pineapple sorbet! I’m not…
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Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Grain and Gluten Free)
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Every once in awhile, there is a food that we really miss from our pre-real food lifestyle. Like the kids’ desire for waffles. Or my love of Chinese food. I’m not willing…
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Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe (Grain-Free & Delicious!)
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When we have dessert, it’s frequently something simple like cookies or fresh fruit. However, when we want something extra special or a little fancier, we love this gingerbread cheesecake. Its spiced crust…
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
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This is one of my favorite dessert recipes. Ever. Good ol’ pumpkin pie is always a classic around this time of year (and I love it!) but after many years…
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No-Bake Raspberry Chocolate “Pie” Recipe
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Raspberry chocolate pie is one of my favorite dessert recipes of all time. It is one of those awesome no-bake recipes that is the perfect blend of rich and refreshing. Raspberry Chocolate…
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Dairy-Free Coconut Whipped Cream Recipe
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Whipped cream is a fun and delicious addition to so many drinks, desserts, and breakfasts, but it’s not really an option for those that don’t consume dairy. Fortunately, it’s possible to…
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Paleo Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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This pineapple upside down cake recipe was inspired by my oldest son who asked for a breakfast other than omelets or frittatas made with leftovers. I wanted to create a breakfast…
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Healthy Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Lime is such a refreshing taste, which is why it’s in many of my favorite summertime recipes (like this iced lime and dandelion tea). Key lime pie is one of…
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12 Healthy (& Guest-Worthy) Summer Desserts
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That back-to-school feeling may be in the air, but I insist… summer is not over. I repeat. It is not over! To prove it, we’re doing all of the grilling…
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Flaky Almond Flour Pie Crust
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A delicious (and reliable) pie crust recipe is essential in every kitchen. Even better if it’s grain free and paleo! I often go crustless for recipes like my bacon and broccoli…
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Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe (Dairy Free & Paleo)
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Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot summer day? Umm… those of us that don’t eat dairy! I first learned to make homemade ice cream when we were avoiding…
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Popsicles
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Summertime around here is hot, and sometimes a cool summer treat is needed. Like a chocolate chip cookie served with a cup of coffee in cool popsicle form, this is one…
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Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes
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As far as healthy dessert recipes go, this is an overall winner! I make these glazed donut holes are made with healthy ingredients, but the taste is very similar to old fashioned…
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Easy Homemade Strawberry Gelato Recipe
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Gelato is one food I would probably eat even if there wasn’t a way to make it healthy. When my husband and I first started dating, we traveled to Europe…