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Healthy Air Fryer Falafel (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

March 30, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 6 Comments

full plate of air fryer falafel with pita, lemon, yogurt, parsley

This easy and healthy Air Fryer Falafel recipe is gluten-free, vegan, grain-free, and allergy-free! No oil or frying needed for these light and crispy falafel. Quick to make using canned chickpeas and chickpea flour and perfect for filling a gluten-free pita, lunches, appetizers, or dinners! Freezing and baking instructions included! When it takes you this long to make some gluten-free falafel, there's a problem. The remedy for that is some quick air fryer falafel to make up for all that lost time! Light and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, 100% chickpea-based and full of fresh parsley and cilantro! So many ways to serve them up and a recipe worthy of adding to your weekly meal prep rotation! … Read More...

Creamy Vegan Carrot Risotto (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

March 23, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 19 Comments

This super creamy Vegan Carrot Risotto takes less than 25 minutes to make from start to finish! Packed with real pureed carrots, it's dairy-free, gluten-free, allergy-free, and such an easy recipe to make for a healthy and comforting dinner entree or rice side dish! Another vegetable-packed, healthy, dairy-free risotto recipe! It's been years since I've made risotto, circa the famous Beetroot Risotto from 2016! Risotto always seems intimidating to people, but it's not (at least, it doesn't have to be!) This carrot risotto is just 6 ingredients and takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. It's made right on your stovetop in a large cast-iron skillet and makes the creamiest risotto you've ever had...without the cheese! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Sugar Cookies (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

March 16, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 16 Comments

overhead view of aligned gluten-free carrot cake sugar cookies on white

These Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Sugar Cookies are fun, delicious, and full of veggies! These carrot-shaped cut-out carrot cookies are vegan and allergy-free, made with a carrot cake dough and decorated with dairy-free & naturally colored white chocolate. They're a perfectly cute & kid-friendly treat for any Easter or Spring celebration! O my gosh, guys! These cookies! They're not only carrot-shaped, but made with a literal carrot cake cookie base, and perfectly decorated with allergy-free white chocolate happiness! Could you ever ask for anything better in an Easter/Spring themed cookie? I don't think so! Gluten-free holiday-themed cookies seem to be trending over here. Not only are they cute and fun, but they're easy to make, delicious to eat, and no one passes up an allergy-free cookie! … Read More...

Easy Gluten-Free Blueberry Waffles (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

March 9, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 26 Comments

full stack of easy gluten-free blueberry waffles on a plate with blueberries

Bursting with fresh blueberries, these easy Gluten-Free Blueberry Waffles make a delicious healthy breakfast! This waffle recipe is vegan and allergy-free, with no added sugar, they're quick and kid-friendly! Make them ahead of time and stock your freezer to always has a quick breakfast to pop in the toaster! A simple gluten-free blueberry waffle recipe, that's what you need! A cozy warm stack of blueberry waffles, bursting with blueberry sweetness, they don't even need maple syrup! Make a big batch and stock the freezer with them so you'll always have a quick and easy breakfast you can grab and pop in the toaster just like store-bought freezer waffles! … Read More...

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

March 2, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 28 Comments

overhead centered view of shredded slow cooker honey garlic chicken on white rice

Packed with flavor, super easy, and healthy, this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is going to be your new favorite Crock-Pot meal! It's gluten-free, paleo, allergy-free, and doesn't have soy sauce, ketchup or sesame! Great for dinner, lunches, and a better way to meal prep boring chicken breasts! Sweet, tangy, with just a hint of spice, this slow cooker honey garlic chicken is the best! The classic sticky honey sauce made healthier and allergy-free with no soy sauce, ketchup, or sesame! That means this Crock-Pot chicken is gluten-free, soy-free, sesame-free, and paleo! No refined sugar, besides some pure natural honey. A family-friendly meal that's great for dinner, lunches, and even works for meal-prepping and is freezer-friendly! … Read More...

Gluten-Free Mint Chocolate Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

February 24, 2020 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 22 Comments

overhead view of gluten-free mint chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles

Rich chocolate combined with sweet, minty freshness! These Gluten-Free Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are vegan, allergy-free, and a perfect way to take your chocolate cupcake craving up a notch! Homemade chocolate cupcakes topped with a naturally green, minty, & dairy-free buttercream frosting with a dash of chocolate sprinkles! Who else LOVES mint chocolate? The best chocolate combo (right next to chocolate and peanut butter), if you ask me! Rich, deeply flavored chocolate, paired with that refreshing zing of mint. How could you not love that combo! It wakes up the tastebuds and satisfies all the cravings. Why else would candies like York Peppermint Patties, Junior Mints, or Andes Chocolate Mints be so popular? … Read More...