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Baked Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

October 8, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 53 Comments

The best seasonal donuts, baked right at home! These easy Baked Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts are vegan, allergy-free, coated in cinnamon “sugar” but made without oil or refined sugar! Indulge in this classic Fall recipe using your favorite apple cider, for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!

Finally! Is it Fall without apple cider doughnuts? According to…everyone…it’s not. I’ve been having apple cider doughnut dreams for the past year and I made a promise to myself that I’d make a perfect baked, gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free version of the classic when all the apple cider hit the shelves again. I’m proud to present the last apple cider doughnut recipe you’ll ever need (the best in my humble biased opinion)! Move over pumpkin spice and everything nice, apple sweets and treats are just as trendy and (possibly) better.Read More

Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast Bagel Waffles (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

September 26, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 51 Comments

Thought you couldn’t have it all? Think again! Breakfast just got a lot more fun with these Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast Bagel Waffles! An easy, vegan, allergy-free recipe that brings together all your favorite breakfast foods in one delicious, toasty, cinnamon sweet (but healthy!) way with endless topping possibilities!

I know what you’re thinking. “This is crazy! This is too much! I can’t handle it!” Don’t worry, I KNOW you can handle it. Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, but it’s also the best, the most fun, the most delicious! At least…it should be. If you don’t think breakfast is fun or your struggle with starting the day with a smile, than you’re in for a treat (literally!) A perfect breakfast for getting you over that mid-week slump or an easy weekend treat to surprise the kids with that doesn’t leave you with a messy kitchen and bowls of batter to clean up!Read More

Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

September 17, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 60 Comments

Seasonal baking that’s healthy and delicious! Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites! An easy, vegan, top 8 allergy-free recipe that’s kid-friendly, perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert! Bite-sized mini muffins at their best!

Chocolate chips, pumpkin, mini muffins, a combo made in food heaven! These chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are basically the seasonal iteration of the classic chocolate chip muffin, just with pumpkin and in tiny bite-sized form! Not to mention these mini muffins are gluten-free, vegan, top 8 allergy-free, and pretty darn healthy! Since they’re mini, these muffins are just perfect for little hands and/or satisfying that afternoon sweet tooth with just a “bite”!Read More

Mini Chickpea Flour Vegan Frittata Bites (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

September 10, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 49 Comments

No eggs (or soy!) needed for these frittatas! These easy, make-ahead Mini Chickpea Flour Vegan Frittata Bites are gluten-free, allergy-free, grain-free, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack! A protein rich and veggie packed recipe the kids will love to eat!

Frittatas, quiches, any baked egg dishes were never a favorite of mine growing up. Honestly, I was just never a big egg person regardless (I always needed my sweets for breakfast, even back then!) Since Strength and Sunshine is a NO EGG establishment, you know I have a few tricks up my sleeve for recreating those old favorites you may be missing! These vegan frittata bites are top 8 allergy-free, so you don’t have to worry about any soy in these either!Read More

Gluten-Free ‘Pastel de Elote’ Sweet Mexican Corn Cake (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

September 3, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 33 Comments

A lightened up, gluten-free, vegan, & top 8 allergy-free recipe for ‘Pastel de Elote’ Sweet Mexican Corn Cake! This traditional dessert is moist, dense, with a bread pudding like texture. Baked in a bundt pan, with fresh corn, and topped with a light glaze, this treat will be gone in a flash!

Basically, we’re talking a sweet, bread-pudding-like, super moist, Mexican-style cornbread! Using a combination of masa (corn flour) and gluten-free all purpose with real sweet yellow corn kernels, this bundt cake is super “corny”. Pastel de Elote traditionally uses tons of condensed sweetened milk, but instead this vegan, dairy-free cake uses a combo of non-dairy milk and condensed coconut milk!Read More