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The Best Dairy-Free Ice Cream Dessert

Recently, I read that cashew milk makes the best ice cream. Since I found out that coconut milk does not agree with my stomach, I have been researching another dairy-free ice cream alternative. As I was strolling down the frozen aisle at my local grocery store, this mochi dessert caught my eye as it was on sale for buy one, get one free. I was so pleased to find out this dessert is not only dairy-free, but gluten-free as well.

I couldn’t wait to get home to try the dessert. Let me just say that you do need to let the dessert thaw for a couple minutes before trying to bite into the dessert as I broke my permanent retainer. My orthodontist is so wonderful and got me in the next day, but she did have a good laugh. The dessert was worth it for sure.

This treat is perfect for a summer get-together or family picnic. The best part is each serving is only 100 calories. All the ingredients are all natural as well which is a huge positive in my opinion.

Go ahead and run to your local grocery store.

Life is so different!


Can we just take a few minutes to say how much life is so different? Somehow I blinked and the girls finished their 10th grade and 8th grade school years.

This past spring, life was a blur. I’m excited to be back and start sharing about our family adventures once again. Life is just so different now. Have I already said that? Yes, I’m sorry. I am cherishing every moment as the girls continue to get older and we all four are not together as often. It’s hard!

M is working full-time this summer at good ole Tweetsie Railroad. We have visited many times, and I intend to write more posts this summer about our adventures at Tweetsie. M is a Tweetsie Clogger which is the perfect summer job for her.

Recently, Tweetsie’s Facebook’s page posted a video of a song of one of her shows. You will have to check it out. L loves their animal farm in which she can feed the animals.

Speaking of L, we have been fighting for insurance to cover her formula but we do have good news on the food trial fronts. I will do a post this week updating you on her progress.

This past Spring, I have struggled with what I should share on this blog since the girls are now getting older. Family time means everything to me, so I want to share ways that families can still stay connected when teenagers are in the house. Also, I am going to start sharing the allergy-friendly foods that we have been enjoying over the past little bit.

We hope you all are doing well and wish you a wonderful new week!

Love and Blessings –

Momma Jen

Costco Has Paleo Pancake Mix (Non-GMO)


Food ingredients is a hot topic in our household. L cannot eat food and then I have a dairy and gluten allergies. Ever since L was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis, we all changed the way we eat. We try very hard to only eat all natural foods. I was so excited to find this paleo pancake mix at Costco.

The best part? You only have to add water! I did add fresh blueberries because I love blueberry pancakes. This mix is non-GMO, no added sugar, and of course gluten, dairy, and grain free!

My husband is my worst critic when it comes to new foods. As I flipped the pancakes into his plate, I silently was hoping he would enjoy them.

May I get a drumroll? My husband loved them and asked for seconds. It was M’s turn to try them and she thought they were delicious. Finally, it was my turn. Friends, they were not dry. Score! It’s hard sometimes with gluten-free recipes. I enjoyed every bite and I believe the fresh blueberries made the pancakes even more delicious.

I highly recommend putting this good for you food in your tummy.

By the way – this is not a sponsored post.

 

Easy Dairy Free and Gluten Free Strawberry Cobbler


The morning started by my oldest daughter M, asking me what I was going to do with all the frozen strawberries in the freezer. She is our family organizer and the strawberries were cramping her style while she was organizing the fridge and freezer compartments. I decided to go to google and search for an easy cobbler recipe. I found this recipe on The Spruce website. The reason this recipe caught my eye is that it used all real ingredients and I would be able to substitute my dairy free products for all the milk products. As many knows, I was diagnosed with a dairy allergy last year along with previously being diagnosed with a gluten intolerance. Doesn’t this picture display deliciousness?

Strawberry Cobbler

You are going to love how this recipe is so easy!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of strawberries

For the Cobbler Batter:
1 cup organic cane sugar
1 cup gluten-free coconut flour
1 3/4 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
6 tablespoons melted earth balance dairy free butter
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

For the Topping:
1 tablespoon organic cane sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

Directions:

gluten and dairy free strawberry cobbler

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray an 11×14 glass pyrex dish with olive oil or your spray of choice. Pour the strawberries into the baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
  4. Add remaining ingredients, egg, melted earth balance butter (keep 2 tablespoons to pour over batter), coconut milk and vanilla. Beat until well blended. I used a fork to blend.
  5. Evenly spread the batter mixture over the strawberries.
  6. Pour the remaining melted butter over the batter and top with sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The batter will be golden brown.
  8. Enjoy!

Gluten and Dairy Free Strawberry Cobbler

Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free No Bake Energy Bites


Ever since L’s diagnosis, we say no to processed foods. We enjoy knowing what is in our foods that we eat. We are all healthier and living a more natural lifestyle. Each week, I love making the no bake energy bites for a quick snack during the day. They are delicious and so easy to make.

No Bake Energy Bites

Ingredients

1 cup 100% dry oats (gluten allergy or intolerance ensure it is gluten free oats)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup ground flaxseed

Directions

– Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Put the bowl in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
– After time in the fridge, take a spoon and scoop enough to make a ball in your hand.
– I was able to make 20 balls.
– Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

Enjoy. Your entire family will enjoy these bites. You will be making them each week!



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