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

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

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

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

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

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

Mini Meatloaves: Vegan Meatloaf Muffins (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

February 17, 2020 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 16 Comments

Mini Meatloaves! These Vegan Meatloaf Muffins are gluten-free, allergy-free, and a perfect kid-friendly dinner idea! These individual, healthy, meatless lentil loaves are full of plant-based protein and veggies. Made in a muffin tin, they’re a freezer-friendly recipe and perfect for meal prepping!

Meatloaf without the meat and mini? What else could you ask for? These Mini Meatloaves, Vegan Meatloaf Muffins are made right in your ‘ole standard muffin tin and packed with lentils, veggies, and loads of savory “meaty” flavor and texture! With a quick “ketchup” frosting, you can think of these are savory cupcakes, perhaps? Whatever you want to call them, they’re gluten-free, allergy-free, and perfect for a kid-friendly family dinner!Read More

Baked Vegan Mac & Cheese (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

February 10, 2020 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 16 Comments

This super easy homemade Baked Vegan Mac & Cheese is a gluten-free and allergy-free recipe that will blow your mind! This healthy and dairy-free version of the classic is still ultra-creamy, but secretly veggie-packed, kid-friendly, and contains no nuts or soy! Comfort food that’s quick enough for any weeknight dinner!

O my goodness! It’s time for a mac and cheese party! We’ve done one-pot, microwave, even bites! But let’s take it back to a comfort food classic and make a BIG batch of BAKED Mac & Cheese! This super creamy, vegan, and veggie-packed macaroni and cheese is going to be your new favorite dinner when you just need some good ‘ole soul food!Read More