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Gluten-Free Blackberry Crumb Bars (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

August 3, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 16 Comments

corner cut gluten-free blackberry crumb bar

These super easy Gluten-Free Blackberry Crumb Bars are vegan, allergy-free, and loaded with sweet juicy blackberries! Made with a sweet dairy-free buttery crust and crumb topping, these blackberry bars are a healthy dessert recipe served warm like a slice of pie with melty ice cream and a fork or eaten cold with your hands! Bar-style desserts are the best, aren't they? I mean, that's why we all love brownies so much, right? Being a little obsessed with blackberries this year, using some of those delicious, sweet, juicy berries for some crumb bars sounded like a good idea! With a super simple gluten-free crumbly crust, a layer of fresh blackberries, and a crumble topping, they're a perfect summer treat! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fried Pickles (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

July 27, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 20 Comments

dipped gluten-free air fryer fried pickle in creamy ketchup

The ultimate crispy, tangy snack! Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fried Pickles! This healthy version of the classic deep-fried Southern recipe is vegan, egg-free, allergy-free, & made without oil! Your favorite festival food, homemade, & served with a creamy ketchup dipping sauce! These pickle chips are a quick & easy appetizer everyone will love! Guys! You knew it was coming. If it's fried, you can AIR fry it instead! Healthy fried pickles, no deep-frying, no eggs, no gluten, no oil at all! Bring the festival/state fair food home and make it from scratch with this super easy (and quick) recipe! Serve them as a snack or appetizer while you dip them in a super simple creamy ketchup-y dressing that goes so well with the crisp and tang of the dill pickles! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Blackberry Muffins (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

July 20, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 18 Comments

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Bursting with blackberries, these Gluten-Free Blackberry Muffins are so moist, have an amazing cinnamon streusel topping, and are vegan and allergy-free! A healthy recipe that's easy to whip up using fresh or frozen berries with no added sugar! Homemade muffins with crumb topping make a perfect breakfast for any morning! Moist, sweet, bursting with juicy blackberries! These are the only gluten-free muffins you'll need this summer! Maybe you just went berry picking or you're lucky enough to have a blackberry bush in your yard; if you have a ton of blackberries and need an idea for how to use them, then bake up a batch of these amazing muffins! Hey, and if you don't have fresh berries, you can use frozen and still get 99% of the awesomeness! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Greek Pasta Salad (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

July 13, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 16 Comments

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This easy Gluten-Free Greek Pasta Salad is vegan, dairy-free, allergy-free, loaded with fresh crunchy veggies, & a homemade greek vinaigrette! A healthy Mediterranean cold side dish recipe that takes the ingredients of a classic Greek salad, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion, green pepper, & adds pasta! It's time you add some pasta to that classic Greek salad! All the fresh, bright, crunchy veggies and Mediterranean flavors you love, added to a healthy cold pasta salad! But this isn't just any Greek salad or pasta salad...it's gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-free! Gluten-free penne, no feta cheese, jut wholesome plant-based ingredients! It makes for a perfect cold side dish, lunch, or light meal. Bonus points for being SO quick and easy! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

July 6, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 12 Comments

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This easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler is vegan, allergy-free, made with sweet fresh peaches, and a buttery biscuit topping! A homemade old-fashioned Southern dessert recipe that's simple and quick, but out of this world delicious! Don't forget to top your "hot from the oven" serving with some dairy-free vanilla ice cream! O my goodness! Where have you been all my life? The only thing you should be doing with your fresh, juicy, sweet peaches this summer is making this gluten-free peach cobbler recipe! Peaches are great on their own, of course. Nothing beats that first bite of a fresh juicy peach, come summer (basically the moment summer officially begins), but WOW, it's cobbler time! If you happen upon this recipe in the winter, have no fear, of course, we have some time-saving hacks if the real deal is "out of reach"! … Read More...

Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

June 29, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 10 Comments

overhead view of bowl of vegan mexican street corn salad

This Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad is everything you love about grilled Mexican street corn without the mess! Fresh, grilled corn on the cob (elotes), sliced off the cob (esquites), and paired with a cool, creamy, and tangy gluten-free, allergy-free mayo-based sauce with cilantro, lime, and a dash of spice! An easy summer side dish recipe! Sure, it's "fun" to eat corn on the cob, but it can get messy and difficult for serving a crowd. Grilled corn is an essential summer food, a must! So why not make it just a bit easier, but slicing off those slightly charred sweet kernels and toss them in a salad with ALL the classic flavors of Mexican street corn! Yes! The creamy, cheesy, slightly smokey, and spicy street corn, but let's make it vegan too! … Read More...