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Gluten-Free Banana Sunflower Mini Muffins (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

May 20, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 43 Comments

a plate of gluten-free banana sunflower mini muffins stacked up

These healthy Gluten-Free Banana Sunflower Mini Muffins are so quick and easy to bake! They're vegan, allergy-free, naturally sweet, and make for a great nut-free school & kid-friendly breakfast or snack! This muffin bites recipe only take 10 minutes, is great for meal prepping, and keeping in the freezer for those busy days!Mini muffins are the best! So quick, so easy, they make for a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, lunchbox addition, or afterschool snack! Mini muffin bites that are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free and naturally sweet are perfect for little hands and hungry bellies! What's special about these banana sunflower mini muffins is that fact that they're a nut-free riff on the classic banana nut muffin! … Read More...

Easy Vegan Pad Thai (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

May 13, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 48 Comments

white plate with a pile of vegan pad thai

A healthier homemade version of your takeout favorite! This Easy Vegan Pad Thai recipe is gluten-free and allergy-free, meaning no nuts or soy! With authentic rice noodles, veggies, and a delicious Pad Thai sauce, you'll have dinner on the table in a flash and the best leftovers for lunch!There's nothing a big plate of lusciously flavored noodles can't solve! A pile of vegan pad thai that's just loaded with stir-fry veggies and a homemade Asian sunflower seed sauce is just the thing to end a stressful workday with (and end up with some drool-worthy leftovers the next day for lunch!) The best part? You don't have to go to a fancy restaurant or order Thai takeout to have your favorite pad thai noodles right at home, on demand! Saves money and time! This quick and easy pad thai recipe only takes 10 minutes! … Read More...

Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Waffles (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

May 6, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 60 Comments

big forkful of gluten-free chocolate chip waffles on plate

Quick and easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Waffles that are vegan, allergy-free, and freezer-friendly! A great homemade breakfast recipe you can make-ahead for busy mornings and enjoy by just popping them in the toaster! The kids will love them and so will you! They're healthy, simple, and low in sugar!There's no better way to start that day than with a little bit of chocolate! Chocolate and crispy homemade waffles sound like a perfect way to put some pep in your step and guarantee that you'll have a very good day! These gluten-free chocolate chip waffles are SO easy and quick to make that they don't have to be reserved only for the weekend. Just like your typical weekday frozen toaster waffles, just homemade and 10x better! Of course, these waffles are gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free too; move aside Eggo! We have a perfect and much healthier chocolatey waffle replacement on our hands! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

April 29, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 48 Comments

slice of gluten-free coffee cake with cinnamon streusel fork bite

The best Gluten-Free Coffee Cake loaded with cinnamon streusel! This classic cake is vegan, allergy-free, and sugar-free! Baked rich and moist with a dairy-free sour cream and balanced with a decadent and buttery brown sugar cinnamon top and middle layer! A breakfast treat or dessert recipe you will adore!One type of cake that can never be passed up is coffee cake. The classic breakfast cake that will literally make you day 100% better, even before you've taken that first sip of coffee in the mug beside your plate! That warm, buttery, cinnamony, sweet aroma that draws anyone into the nearest bakery can be yours, at home! Even better? No celiac tears here, because this decadent coffee cake is gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and sugar-free! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Bagel with Vegan Carrot Lox & Cream Cheese (Allergy-Free)

April 22, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 34 Comments

gluten-free bagel and vegan carrot lox on a white plate

Every good New Yorker knows bagels & lox are essential! This Gluten-Free Bagel with Vegan Carrot Lox & Cream Cheese recipe is just the allergy-free recipe you need to still enjoy the classic Jewish deli sandwich! This vegetarian smoked salmon will make your breakfast or lunch bagel sandwich the envy of every city dweller!Just when you thought that classic NYC bagel and lox could only live on in your pre-celiac/food allergy memories. We couldn't be bagel-deprived, now could we? The days when you could just hop into the Jewish deli down the on the corner may be over, BUT there's nothing stopping you from making a few simple swaps and tweaks in the comfort of your own home, so you can still enjoy your favorite savory bagel sandwich! … Read More...

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

April 15, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 46 Comments

bowl of slow cooker shredded taco chicken

The best Slow Cooker Taco Chicken recipe perfect for tacos, burritos, even quesadillas! This healthy Mexican shredded chicken is so easy to throw in the Crock-Pot, it's gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free! Grab your favorite taco sauce and relax as your weeknight dinner cooks itself to perfection!What's easier and more delicious than slow cooker chicken? The most requested weeknight dinner in the household and one that doesn't need much planning! Get out that vintage Crock-Pot, chicken breasts, taco sauce, and few extra Mexican ingredients, and let dinner cook itself! (While you drool over the smell of the chicken simmering away in the slow cooker!) The best part? You can shred the taco chicken and use it in meals throughout the week, making it an optimal meal prep option! … Read More...