Chocolate Chia Pudding (Egg-free Dairy-Free GAPS)

by Cara | Jan 30, 2016 | Dairy-Free, Dessert and Treats, GAPS Recipes

This chocolate chia pudding is surprisingly light and flavorful, thanks to the pureed apple and dates rather than heavy coconut milk as the base.  Chia seeds are fun and super easy to work with – they thicken by simply absorbing the liquid in a recipe.  This...

Creamy Dairy-Free Spinach-Artichoke Dip

by Cara | May 4, 2015 | condiments, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, GAPS Recipes, keto recipes, sides

  We’ve enjoyed spinach-artichoke-parmesan dip for years now, but I wanted to work on a dairy-free alternative so that those not eating dairy can enjoy this treat on top of meat, vegetables, or with grain-free crackers. The artichoke hearts are so creamy...

Easy Homemade Jerky From Ground Beef

by Cara | Mar 7, 2015 | Carnivore Diet Recipes, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, keto recipes, snacks

Beef jerky is an easy portable way to get needed protein in either as a quick snack, or even a meal replacement in a pinch. I love to bring this camping and when we do errands or otherwise are out and about.  Less chewy than beef jerky from a roast, this ground beef...

Blueberry Jello Homemade with Real Fruit

by Cara | Jul 7, 2014 | Dairy-Free, Dessert and Treats, snacks

  Even though you’re following the GAPS diet, you don’t need to say goodbye to some of your favorite foods. High-quality gelatin made from healthy animals can be a nutritional powerhouse, so you can happily indulge in a piece (or more!) of this sweet,...

Making Kombucha Sweet and Fizzy (like what you get at the store) with the 2nd Ferment

by Cara | Apr 6, 2014 | Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, Lactofermented foods

Kombucha from the store is a delicious treat, I was wondering if I could make something *just as good* at home. I can! And the good news is that it is super easy, costs very little per batch, and after you buy (or make) the SCOBY, it’s made with what you most...

Continuous Kombucha with Honey

by Cara | Mar 13, 2014 | Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Recipes, Lactofermented foods

Even if you avoid refined sugar, you can make continuous brew kombucha with honey!  Continuous brew kombucha is a great way to keep kombucha on hand all the time.  In addition, because of the complex fermentation (but it’s easy to do) you get even more strains...