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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

October 14, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 30 Comments

Dive right into this easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp! An essential fall dessert that’s vegan, allergy-free, healthy, and naturally sweet! Warm tender-baked apples, covered in a crunchy, dairy-free & buttery, cinnamon oat topping. Top this old-fashioned classic recipe with vanilla ice cream and enjoy every seasonal cozy bite!

What’s better than apple pie? Apple crisp! Those sweet tender-baked apples and that crunchy cinnamon sweet oat streusel baking away in the oven. THAT is what Fall smells like! Get out your rustic ole’ cast iron skillet, grab the pounds of apples (I know you have from apple picking), and get ready for the BEST gluten-free apple crisp you’ve ever tasted! Bonus points…this crisp is super easy, vegan, and did I mention healthy?Read More

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

October 7, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 54 Comments

A recipe for the best Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread that’s vegan, allergy-free, and so easy to make! The classic Fall quick bread made healthy in one-bowl, packed with pumpkin, warming spices, and simple ingredients, super moist and soft, even sugar-free! Slice it up for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy autumn snack!

Imagine biting into a soft, cozy, pumpkin pillow. THAT is what eating THIS gluten-free pumpkin bread is like! I’m going to go so far as to say this is the very best pumpkin bread. It’s gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and sugar-free but this pumpkin loaf is going to be a hit with everyone who’s lucky enough to try a slice! When it’s pumpkin season you’re under obligation to make a loaf of pumpkin bread. Of course, there’s no beating the classic. Simple, humble, and packed with pumpkin perfection!Read More

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

September 30, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 48 Comments

Easy, healthy, and delicious! A Gluten-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake that can be made in 60 seconds! This mug cake recipe is vegan, allergy-free, sugar-free, and feels like you’re eating a slice of pumpkin pie! Super moist and lightly spiced for ultimate cozy vibes! Perfect for a single-serve dessert, quick breakfast, or cold weather snack!

Nothing says “basic” like a good ‘ole pumpkin mug cake! Pumpkin season calls for using the squash for just about everything. We all end up with more than enough cans (fresh if you’re dedicated) stocked in our pantries and the only way to get through it all is using it every chance we get. Mug cakes are the perfect and easiest ways to get in a little pumpkin. Best part? It will only take you 60 seconds!Read More

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Zucchini Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

September 9, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 52 Comments

Transition from Summer to Fall with this healthy and delicious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Zucchini Bread! This easy quick bread recipe is vegan, allergy-free, sugar-free, and gives you a dose of veggies! Not too sweet, super moist, and lightly spiced for ultimate cozy vibes! Perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack with tea or coffee.

You know that awkward period between summer and fall? Between winter and spring? You’re not sure how to dress, what produce to buy at the grocery, of really what to do with your life? We’re in that seasonal transition stage right now. It can feel like hot summer one day and frigid “crisp” autumn the next. You probably have a load of late summer zucchini to use up, but you’re also itching for all the pumpkin goodies you can get your hands on. Here’s the solution I came up with…Pumpkin Zucchini Bread!Read More

Southern Vegan Banana Pudding (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

September 2, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 56 Comments

A 100% homemade, from-scratch, Southern Vegan Banana Pudding! This gluten-free, allergy-free, sugar-free twist on the old-fashioned classic dessert is too easy not to make! A no-bake recipe with layers of vanilla wafers, banana slices, vanilla pudding, and sweet creamy fluff!

Not to be confused with banana cream pie; banana pudding holds its own in cool, creamy sweet Southern desserts! Crunchy sweet vanilla wafer cookies, slices of fresh banana, creamy vanilla pudding, and sweet whipped cream. Let the layers mingle together in the fridge, the cookies soften, and you have a dreamy scoop of no-bake heaven to serve up to your guests. Here’s a twist…let’s take the old-fashioned classic and make it vegan, gluten-free, and top allergen-free!Read More