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Gluten-Free Coconut Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

May 25, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 15 Comments

one bitten and one whole gluten-free coconut cupcakes

These ultra-coconutty Gluten-Free Coconut Cupcakes are vegan, allergy-free, and so easy to make! A healthy coconut cake made with coconut milk, coconut oil, and shredded coconut; baked and topped with a delicious dairy-free coconut buttercream frosting with toasted coconut shreds! A perfect dessert recipe for any occasion! If you're going to bake something with coconut, you might as well go all out! We've jam-packed ALL the coconut in these gluten-free cupcakes! The only coconut ingredients not used is coconut flour (I strongly dislike, IMO!) These are so easy to make, plus they're healthy and sugar-free! Real coconut goodness in a soft, sweet, buttery cupcake! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Pancake Cereal (Vegan, Allergy-Free) “Mini Cereal Pancakes”

May 18, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 18 Comments

bowl of gluten-free pancake cereal with square of vegan butter

Breakfast just got even better! Gluten-Free Pancake Cereal is just that, mini cereal pancakes! This recipe is vegan, allergy-free, and 100% customizable! It's a super fun breakfast for kids and adults; eat them in a bowl with milk, syrup, plain, with a fork or spoon! These teeny tiny pancakes will make every morning full of smiles! I'm not one to follow trends and "get on the bandwagon", but this TikTok #pancakecereal craze...it was made for me and most importantly, this blog. The two greatest breakfast foods...served in one perfect bowl of happiness. CEREAL PANCAKES! Mini pancakes served as cereal. Yes, really. It's so easy to make too, but of course, we had to make our gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free (otherwise, we'd just have a bowl of tears). … Read More...

Breaded Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

May 11, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 14 Comments

centered plate with breaded artichoke hearts and yogurt dip in middle

A super easy, delicious, and crispy appetizer recipe! These breaded Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts are gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Tossed in a lightly seasoned breading, there's no oil needed for these healthy air fried artichokes. They're a perfect party finger food to go along with a simple dairy-free yogurt dip! I think I may have found the perfect appetizer. Easy, delicious, healthy, crispy, so flavorful, and dippable! Appetizers can be so boring, but they need to make an impact! They're your first impression and whether you need to wow your guests or kick-off dinner with a bang, this recipe is for you! Crispy breaded air-fried artichokes? Yes, please! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

May 4, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 24 Comments

whole loaf with slices and lemons of gluten-free lemon poppy seed bread

This sweet and zesty Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is vegan, allergy-free, and topped with a delicious sugar-free glaze! It's a perfect loaf cake recipe for breakfast, dessert, or a spring brunch! Made with simple and healthy ingredients, it's quick and easy to bake just like any quick bread! Quick breads are the BEST! From banana bread to strawberry bread, fruit always seems to take the cake when it comes to these sweet loaves. But what about a sour and zesty fruit? Something like...a lemon? Lemon poppy seed bread it is! From muffins to doughnuts, lemon poppy seed is delicious any way to bake it! Whether you call it a loaf cake or quick bread, this iced gluten-free lemon poppy seed loaf is going to be your baking obsession this spring! … Read More...

Spicy Chipotle Black Bean Soup (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

April 27, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 22 Comments

spoonful of spicy chipotle black bean soup with bowl

This Spicy Chipotle Black Bean Soup recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free! It's a super quick and easy vegetarian soup using canned black beans, chili peppers, and adobo. Smokey, spicy, cool it off with a dollop of refreshing homemade dairy-free sour cream! A perfect healthy plant-based lunch or dinner for the week! Mmm, if you need something to warm the soul straight from the inside out, this bowl of spicy chipotle black bean soup is just the remedy! Nice and spicy with smokey undertones from the adobo sauce. It's slightly blended up so you get all the flavors throughout and a bit of creamy texture! Serve it with some fresh cilantro and dairy-free sour cream and you'll have a perfect balanced-heat profile in your bowl! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

April 20, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 16 Comments

stack of gluten-free chocolate chip banana muffins

These easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are vegan, allergy-free, and naturally sweet! Moist, tender, soft, and fluffy, they're packed with mashed ripe bananas and dairy-free dark chocolate chips. A perfect family-friendly recipe for a sweet breakfast treat or afternoon snack! Everyone loves an easy muffin recipe. Everyone loves a little chocolate chip action too...amiright? And when it's a sin to ever let an over-ripe banana go to waste that leaves us with one option...CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS! So easy, so delicious, perfectly portioned without the need to cut individual slices like you would with banana bread. Plus, baking muffins is quicker than baking an entire loaf! … Read More...