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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Paleo)

August 19, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 32 Comments

centered white bowl with rice and slow cooker teriyaki chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful, quick, and easy meal the whole family will love! This gluten-free, soy-free, allergy-free, and paleo recipe is a dump-and-go Crock-Pot dinner you'll be making on repeat. Use the leftovers for lunch or make it for a freezer-friendly meal prep option! Just chicken and a naturally sweet homemade teriyaki sauce!Everyone loves an easy, no-fuss Crock-Pot meal! Slow cooker chicken is always a go-to. Make it Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and that pretty much seals the deal on answering the "what's for dinner?" question! Dump chicken breasts and a homemade teriyaki sauce into your slow cooker, let it cook while you're at work, and come home to a perfect healthy Asian meal the entire family will love! Did I tell you? It's also gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo? … Read More...

Soy-Free Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free)

August 18, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 4 Comments

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Skip the bottled stuff! This Homemade Teriyaki Sauce is the easy, healthy, & allergy-free recipe you need! This simple sauce is soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and sugar-free! A naturally sweet version of the classic to have on hand for any Asian dish, sauce, or marinade!I see you. I hear you. Scouring the store shelves for a teriyaki sauce that fits all your food allergy needs. It can't be THAT hard to find SOMETHING...right? It kinda is and that's why we're taking things into our own hands. This homemade teriyaki sauce is not only allergy-free, but it's healthier, cheaper, and can be whipped up a lot quicker than running out to the store just to cure that classic Asian sauce craving! … Read More...

Healthy Gluten-Free Mini Applesauce Muffins (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

August 12, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 58 Comments

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These healthy gluten-free applesauce muffins are vegan, allergy-free, sugar-free, mini bites, and 100% toddler-approved! An easy and quick recipe to bake and perfect for customizing with delicious add-ins! Freezer-friendly and great for a make-ahead breakfast or meal-prep snack for on-the-go moments!What's better than a muffin? Mini muffins of course! They're snackable, almost too easy to make, perfect for little grabbing hands and hungry bellies! When we're all short on time, busy, on-the-go, but want healthy food options for our families, healthy mini muffins are always here to save the day! A simple recipe for applesauce muffins that's gluten-free, top allergen-free, vegan, and sugar-free is just the solution you need to bake once and have on hand when those "I need a healthy toddler snack...fast!" occasions occur! … Read More...

Easy Gluten-Free Farfalle (Bow-Tie) Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

August 5, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 47 Comments

white plates of gluten-free farfalle bow-tie pasta with tomato basil sauce

An easy pasta recipe for any weeknight dinner! Gluten-Free Farfalle Pasta with a Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce! A quick vegan, allergy-free, and kid-friendly meal with fun bow-tie pasta, dressed in an incredibly aromatic and delicious stove-top sauce that can be used for any noodle dish! Who doesn't love a humble plate of delicious pasta and red sauce? It's that last-minute go-to on a busy weeknight. Just grab a box of gluten-free pasta, a jar of sauce, and get that pot of water boiling on the stove. A bland solution, but does the job of feeding our own bellies and hungry families. BUT, why not take it up a notch by using a fun-shaped pasta, gluten-free farfalle, and make a fragrant homemade tomato basil sauce that's almost as easy as opening a jar? … Read More...

Sweet & Sour Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

July 29, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 44 Comments

chopsticks picking up sweet & sour chicken from bowl

The best quick and easy recipe for Sweet & Sour Chicken! A Chinese takeout favorite that's homemade, gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free! This healthier unfried version is made in a wok or skillet on the stove and tossed with a sweet and sticky sauce that's naturally sweet!People are always telling me that sweet & sour chicken is their FAVORITE Chinese takeout dish. For good reason too! It's battered and deep-fried chicken, coating in that iconic reddish/orange sweet, tangy, sticky sauce that's just to die for! But, it is the healthiest? Is it gluten-free? Is it easy to make at home on a busy weeknight? No. However, we can fix that! This super easy allergy-free version of sweet & sour chicken is just the recipe you need to satisfy the craving no matter what your dietary needs are! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

July 24, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 28 Comments

gluten-free grilled french toast skewers in red basket with syrup bowl

Food on a stick is always a fun way to eat! These Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers are perfect for a kid-friendly breakfast or snack! These French toast skewers are vegan, allergy-free, great for camping, or a summer party! This quick & easy recipe is great for picky eaters and ideal for dipping without the mess or sticky hands!The ultimate breakfast kabob! Breakfast should never be boring (if it is, you're doing it wrong!); one way to guarantee a morning smile is with some French toast...on a stick! Any food on a stick tends to be a bit more fun! It adds to the eating experience and takes typical French toast to a whole other level! Whether you're looking for a fun summer treat or an easy way to get the kids to actually eat their breakfast, these gluten-free grilled French toast skewers may just be the answer! … Read More...