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My First Trimester Recap: Symptoms, Food, Mental Health, Exercise, Supplements, and More

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
If you saw my post on Instagram post the other day, then you know that hubby and I found out in August that we were cooking up something special (and totally unexpected). Shocked? Well, I was too. LOL! Hubby and I had been talking about starting a family but we had expected it to be 6-12...
Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements Beverages & Smoothies Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Real Food Recipes

Dairy-Free Evaporated Milk :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Rich, creamy, dreamy dairy-free evaporated milk. Not only is it super easy to make, it tastes amazing. If you’ve been missing classic evaporated milk in your dairy-free life, then this is a recipe you must try. Use it in all of your favorite recipes! I have a confession. I used to loooooove evaporated milk. Sometimes I...
Breakfast Condiments, Sauces, & Spice Blends Real Food Recipes Slow Cooker & Instant Pot

Instant Pot Apple Butter :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
This sweet Instant Pot Apple Butter is perfectly offset with deliciously warm Fall flavors from the different spices used. It’s a cinch to make in your Instant Pot and depending on the type of apple you use, you may not even need to add in any extra sweetener! Enjoy as a spread on toast, crackers,...
Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes

Copycat Thin Mint® Cookies :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Crispy, chocolate cookies enrobed in a silky mint chocolate glaze. These Copycat Thin Mint® Cookies are (dare I say it?) better than the original. If you are having to avoid the top allergens of gluten, grain, dairy, and refined sugars, you are going to swoon over this recipe. Not only do they taste better, but they...
Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Food Gelatin & Collagen Recipes Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Sweet & Savory Snacks

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip :: Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Low-Carb, Real Food, Paleo

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip is the perfect solution when you’re craving cookie dough but don’t want to bake the cookies. Now you can enjoy cookie dough any time with this easy egg-free recipe. Enjoy it as-is or dip your favorite fruits, crackers, or nuts in it for an extra special treat. Let’s be honest....