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Friday Finisher 6/27/14

June 27, 2014 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 46 Comments

One year and 1 day old now! I am still in awe that I have made it this far! What a blessing it has been to keep Strength and Sunshine up and running every day! Did you enter the birthday giveaway yet? You should! I got some good stuff packed to ship to one of you lovelies! Now we bounce into year two! Remember how I said June is a great month, but also a very busy month. Well on Sunday I will be in DC for orientation for a few days. So if I can get through and survive three days of no sleep, running around the city, information overload, who-knows-what-food resources I will have, then I can say there will be a year two for SAS. I pray I can get my posts up and promoted on Monday and Tuesday (I am not ready for a blogging break. I must post!)…I should have asked for guest posts, but it’s a bit to late for that now! Fingers crossed I survive all this Colonial Inauguration craziness. My anxiety is through the roof right now! But after that, the summer will be much more relaxed and I can start marking the things I want to get done in my own time. Relaxed except for when I get my wisdom teeth out at the end of July (god help me!).

Guess what’s back this week! My 21st FTSF!ย FTSF(Finish The Sentence Friday) is that you are given a sentence each week and you finish it however you want, long or short. This weekโ€™s sentence was, “The one thing I’ll never compromise on is…”

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The one thing I’ll never compromise on is the safety of my food. Having food allergies is one big world of walking on eggshells. If you don’t have control over where you food came from, how it was prepared, where it was prepared, how it was served, you are putting yourself at risk. So if I don’t feel 100% safe on the food I am about to eat, I won’t risk it. Yes, this means I always have to plan ahead and come prepared, but my health is worth more than convenience ten-fold. And it’s pretty obvious that you should never compromise your health to make someone happy because you feel awkward turning down food. Be gracious, but walk away. You don;t want to hurt your body and get yourself sick. It is not worth it!

Friday FinisherSS Posts from the week:

Monday: Power Monday #50 Getting Lost

Tuesday: A Little Random Q & A

Wednesday: Chocolate Banana Cashew Granola

Thursday: Happy Birthday Strength and Sunshine

Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:

Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:

+ The Sum Of Small Efforts, Repeated…

The small things do count and they add up to the best things!

+ Why We Need To Write Things Down

I am all about the lists and writing things down. They keep me sane!

+ 13 Small Choices That Can Change Your Life In Great Ways

Everything in this post!

+ I Used To Want To be Skinny

And now she just wants to be happy…and is!

+ Rethinking How We Compliment One Another

Stop complimenting on the size of a person!

+ Not Everyone Is Beautiful

Finally someone has the gusto to say this!

+ Be Proud Of Who You Are

Celebrate you and be proud of who you are!

+ Your Own Worst Enemy: Letting Go Of Negative Body Image

A little reminder to be kinder ๐Ÿ™‚

+ If Your Have Trouble Reaching Your Goals, This Post Is For You

How to get past the wall and keep yourself accountable.

+ 5 Tips On Dealing With Confrontation

From a blogging stand point to your everyday life.

+ College Is Hard

Taking hold of the right perspective again.

+ 10 Ways To Simplify Your Life – And Enjoy It!

I love everything about this! Now to just implement it!

+ How To Improve Your Body Image With Yoga

Yoga has brought me so much self-awareness and confidence!

+ 10 Tips for Avoiding Road Rage From the Queen of Grumpiness Behind the Wheel

Haha, yes! I think me and my mom need these tips!

Fitness:

+ Got Shin Splits? Have You Tried These Foot Stretches?

No matter what I do, I always get them from walking around, like in DC. Which is going to happen next week….Compression socks seem to help a bit though!

+ How To: Kettle Bell Swings

Boy how I love my KB Swings!

+ How Lifting And Crossfit Helped Me In My Recovery

The power of strength, muscle, progress, and POWER!

+ Lessons From Fitness

It’s a powerful thing!

Food:

+ 29 Tips To Get Rid Of Dairy (Without Turning To Soy!)

Don’t need dairy and you don’t need soy! Just look at me ๐Ÿ˜‰

+ Too Much Of A Good Thing? Kids’ Cereal Is Overloaded With Vitamins

See. We should just eat as minimally processed as possible and this wouldn’t even be an issue.

+ My Favorite Ways To Eat Almonds

Almonds rocks! I eat a ton, may that be as milk, almond butter, or simply just whole!

+ Is It Rude To Eat Differently From My Family And Friends?

No. Our society had just become to “people-pleasing” and there is no reason to sabotage your beliefs or health. Stick up for yourself!

+ 10 Flicks That Changed The Way That I Eat

Food Inc. was phenomenal!

+ Out From The Cold: Getting The Best Out Of Fresh And Frozen Foods

How to keep you food good and safe in the freezer.

+ Food Guilt

Food is food. It is not emotion, it is not guilt.

+ Why I’ll Never Eat Another Quest Bar

Those things are disgusting. Haha, #sorryimnotsorry!

+ 10 Easy & Satisfying Desk Breakfasts To Start Your Day

Some days cereal will satisfy me, others it’s pancakes, or hot cereal, it is always changing!

+ Sorry To Be The Bearer Of Bad News… But Lemme Share The Real Deal On Agave Nector

Amen to that! It’s still crap processed sugar, y’all!

Health:

+ 6 Tips For Traveling With Dietary Restrictions

I definitely travel this way! Always got to plan for food emergencies!

+ How To Increase Calories

An outline to healthfully and effectively increase calories and fix you metabolism.

+ Choose Food, Not Drugs, For Weight Loss

It is the only real “fix”!

+ Eat More Gluten: The Diet Fad Must Die

This article was a bit controversy with Celiacs, as it did not speak to the life-long medical need of being gluten-free for medical reasons. But I agree with stopping the fad.

+ The Difference Between Registered Dietitian And Nutritionist

In case you were confused like me!

+ Are We Putting Too Much Emphasis On Our Weight?

Interesting, interesting, interesting…

Blogging & Social Media:

+ I Will Never Be The Kind Of Blogger Who

What kind of blogger will you never be? ๐Ÿ˜‰

+ Maintaining A Low Bounce Rate

I just checked mine out for the first time using the Alexa Ratings…It was scary.

+ 35 Blogging Tips To Woo Readers And Win Business

This is an awesome resource!

+ Are People Talking Behind Your Back?

Find out where you blog, name, pictures, etc. are being used on the internet.

Favorite Pins:

(Follow me on Pinterest โ€“ RebeccaGF666)

Michael Lauren Lilac Gage Maxi Dress. How gorgeous is this!

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What Size Photo? Which Platform? Great for optimizing your photos on all social media!

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Crunchy Toasted Coconut Cashew Nut Butter. O.My.God. Drooling!

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Mashed Chickpea Spread. Not just your average “hummus” ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Banana and Peanut Butter Pancakes. Um, yes?!

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Crunchy Quinoa and Oat Granola. More granola lovin’!

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Not Your Grandma’s Spicy Lime Chicken. Yes, I do enjoy chicken. Biggest vegan contradiction…I have actually been craving it a lot more recently too…

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Cherry Almond Energy Bars. I promise I will make my own bars soon!

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A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:

+ I hit 500 Likes on Facebook on Wednesday! Woohoo! Love you guys XOXO

+ I finally got my butt in gear and started my Media Kit! It is a slow grueling annoying process (and I should probably have waited until my new design), but alas, it is almost done and I am excited! And relived! If you’re wondering, I used this awesome post as a guide!

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+ I found a new way to enjoy my nightly/post-workout protein milk! Instead of just mixing my Plant Fusion into my Almond milk and basically eating the protein off the top, I have been using my Ninja single serve cup to blend 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk + 1 Scoop Plant Fusion + 3 or 4 Ice Cubes + 1/2 Cup Water together for a frosty delicious beverage!

Plant Fusion+ I’m stressed about it, but I am also incredibly happy to be going down to DC yet again! I love that place so damn much! ๐Ÿ™‚

+ And congratulations to my Aunt and Uncle for the birth of their new son (my cousin!) yesterday, Carmine Angelo!

So tell me:

+ How do you calm yourself down before a stressful work/school travel-not-vacation?

+ Did you have your wisdom teeth taken out? My brother had 4 impacted and when he got his out he was fine! Little to no pain. So I am hoping I will be the same way!

+ Going to be in DC Sunday-Tuesday? Want to meet up!?

Have a happy summer weekend friends! Celebrate life! And I hope you hear from me on Monday…if I survive my first night in a dorm…

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Comments

  1. Tatum | EATS from the oil patch blog says

    July 2, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    oh my goodness. I want to try SO many of the recipes you shared babe. xoxox

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      July 2, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      Haha well I consider that a job accomplished on my part then ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  2. slimsanity says

    June 30, 2014 at 11:32 am

    Thanks for sharing! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 30, 2014 at 11:57 am

      Welcome!

      Reply
  3. MaDonna says

    June 28, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    Great roundup! Thanks for all the info!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 28, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks for checking it out!

      Reply
  4. thatskinnychickcanbake says

    June 28, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Happy birthday to your blog! I need to update my media kit so your link will be VERY helpful! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 28, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      Thank you sweetheart!

      O the media kit! I think it is always a work in progress for all bloggers!

      Reply
  5. Ruchira Khanna says

    June 28, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    I like how you compile all the essential data…and loved the dress ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 28, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Haha, “data”? Well thank you!

      Reply
  6. Kristy @ Southern In Law says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Oh I loveeeeeeeeee that dress – and that colour isn’t something I’d usually go for!

    As for calming yourself down before stressful travel, I’m doing that right now haha. I just remind myself that whatever will be, will be and not stress over the details. The more you analyse something, the more stressed you become!

    I was lucky enough to have all of my wisdom teeth come through naturally – my dentist said that’s practically unheard of these days and was shocked to see them all in there perfectly aligned…. but I guess that means I have a big mouth? Hopefully not in the tattle tail/gossipy sense haha.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      To it is $88! Way to expensive ๐Ÿ˜›

      I know, there is nothing I can do except let it happen and see how things go! Everyone who has already been has come back with only great thing to say, so that’s a good sign!

      Hahaha! Well you supper lucky then girl! Mine aren’t poking through at all yet, they aren’t impacted, but I will need to get them out….ugh…

      Reply
  7. Anna-Marie @Beauty and the Beets says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Oh my Goodness- you take amazing pictures! All that food looks so good. I so need to get my be-hind in gear and get my media kit started- thank you for that link- I am going to have my rough draft made by NEXT FRIDAY!! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      I’m so glad I a fellow blogger pointed me to that tutorial! Microsoft Word? Couldn’t get any easier!

      Reply
  8. eatsofagirldiscovering says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Girl I loveeee your friday posts!!!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      Haha, thank you love! I love putting them together and sharing with you all!

      Reply
  9. Kierston says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Crunchy Toasted Coconut Cashew Nut Butter looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      I know! It’s genius!

      Reply
  10. Casey @ Casey the College Celiac says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Congrats on the one year! And good luck with your trip to DC! Orientation is always totally crazy and stressful, but it’s also a butt-load of fun if you just accept the fact that you’re going to be ordered around like cattle, on your feet for way too long and searching for safe food. ๐Ÿ˜‰ You’ll do fine though! And it definitely makes unforgettable memories and friendships!

    To relax, I always like to do a workout. That used to be running, but because of a strained IT band, now it is yoga, biking or doing a Nike Fitness Workout.

    And good luck on the wisdom teeth! I had mine out in May and it was a nightmare. Initially, it wasn’t bad. Four impacted teeth out, a little pain but nothing awful. But then one got infected, I was put on an antibiotic to treat it, and then I had an allergic reaction to that antibiotic. Right now, I’m on prednisone because the allergic reaction came back (grrr!). I’m a special case, though, and as long as you are really careful to not get your teeth infected, you’ll be fine! I actually wrote a few blog posts on my tips for surviving wisdom teeth surgery while gluten free, so feel free to check it out!

    http://caseythecollegeceliac.blogspot.com/2014/05/celiac-and-wisdom-teeth-part-3.html

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      The thing with this orientation is we are pretty much on our own to go the the sessions we want! Which I think is more stressful!

      Yoga is the best stress reliever ๐Ÿ˜‰

      And yes, I’ve read about your wisdom teeth situation. That is terrible…probably the worse case scenario! I’m not planning on having that happen haha!

      Reply
  11. Kristi Campbell - findingninee says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:46 am

    Congratulations on your blogiversary! And thanks so much for linking up with us. I don’t compromise on the safety of my food, either and didn’t even think of that!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 11:21 am

      Thank you Kristi!
      Right! It is somewhat of a natural instinct, but one I must be very vigilant about!

      Reply
  12. Kara Lydon, RD says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:19 am

    That cashew butter! Wow. I’ve been meaning to make my own nut butter one of these days and that picture has got me drooling (and inspired!). ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Haha yes! I can make nut butter, but my blender is still such a pain to use that I haven’t in a while….but I might just need to get over that!

      Reply
  13. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Lots of great links here! Thank you for sharing my link too!! Have a great weekend! xoxo

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Thanks Ashley, and you welcome! Have a lovely weekend as well! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Thanks for sharing that post on the media kit which has been on my to do list like forever…

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:11 am

      It was really helpful! I’m still not done, but it showed me that it isn’t as hard as I thought!

      Reply
  15. Kacey says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Hey! Thanks for including my pancakes in your post ๐Ÿ™‚ Nice to see great recipes being spread around!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 9:46 am

      Your welcome Kacey! They look absolutely fabulous!!!

      Reply
  16. Nichole says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Good luck in DC! It’ll be great! Just remember to try to take as much of it in as you can….it’s your first time visiting your college:)) I know they are going to be throwing a lot at you but it’s going to be exciting to step there as a high school grad! I’m sorry your anxiety is high love:( Definietly understandable. You’ll be awesome! And thanks so very much for the shout out to my blog post this week! xox

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 9:45 am

      Haha no, it’s my third time visiting! But this time it is going to be the real deal! I won’t have my mom with me to guide me, haha!
      And you are so welcome XOXO

      Reply
  17. Kayla Hoffman says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Thanks for the link up! You have so many good reads in here; I could get lost for hours! Congrats on 500 likes!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Thanks Kayla! Haha have fun reading! You won’t be bored ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  18. cottercrunch says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:38 am

    gosh, so many good ones! we know a lot of talented bloggers! you included!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 7:41 am

      If your a blogger it just automatically makes you awesome ๐Ÿ˜‰
      Haha, and thank you love XOXO

      Reply
  19. Tina Muir says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:37 am

    Love so many of these links Rebecaa, and I have added more to my browser now to go read haha. I had my wisdom teeth out last summer, wasn’t fun, but glad it is over with….well actually I still have 1 left in, but I am hoping that one stays in its place ๐Ÿ˜› Have a wonderful time in DC!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 7:40 am

      Thanks Tina!
      It won’t be fun…and I will have to get creative on the eating front! I say smoothies, soup, and mashed potatoes galore!

      Reply
  20. jillconyers says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:21 am

    You can never have too many granola recipes ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 7:24 am

      No you can not!

      Reply
  21. Janine Huldie says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:04 am

    First off, Happy Blogiversary and what a great 1st year you had. Here is to an even better 2nd year now. Also, wishing you tons of luck this week and sounds like exciting times coming you way. And lastly thank you for sharing with us this week and joining us once again ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 7:07 am

      Thank you Janine!
      And thank you for the luck, haha! I’ll need it ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  22. Amber @ Fit Foodie Runs says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:01 am

    Great round up and CONGRATS on your one-year anniversary!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Thank you Amber! XOXO

      Reply
  23. Tara Newman says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:15 am

    Hey Rebecca! Thanks for including my post in your awesome round up. I found some great posts here. Happy bloggiversary.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      June 27, 2014 at 6:27 am

      Your welcome Tara and thank you as well! XOXO

      Reply

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Instagram post 2185119379058648148_462853852 Are you ready for THANKSGIVING? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Trying any new dishes this year? ๐Ÿค” I hope you got all your grocery shopping done (we all know that every grocery store is a MADHOUSE this week...although it was already crazy last weekend!) ๐Ÿคฃ BUT, I have one more Thanksgiving (or Christmas) recipe for you to add to your to-make list! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Gluten-Free Brown Rice Stuffing Casserole (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ * This Cozy Baked No-Bread Stuffing is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Great for a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Holiday Side Dish ๐Ÿ’œ Easy Meatless Main for Any Weeknight๐Ÿ’– Simple Real Food Ingredients ๐Ÿ’— Healthy Comfort Food at its Finest ๐Ÿ’ * When you don't want bread stuffing, but want something baked (not the overdone "wild rice dressings you see so many recipes for!) this one is a must-try! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅฐ * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-brown-rice-stuffing-casserole/ * #brownrice #stuffing #dressing #casserole #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #holidayfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #veganthanksgiving #glutenfreefood #healthyholidays #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #justeatrealfood
Instagram post 2180062372549618176_462853852 Are you team Pumpkin, Apple, Sweet Potato, or Pecan Pie? ๐Ÿค” When it comes to holiday pies, you really can't go wrong with any! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿฅง I never found pecan pie appealing, but to complete Strength and Sunshine's portfolio of "crustless pies", I had to figure out a way to make PECAN PIE a thing! This year it happened... ๐Ÿฅณ Crustless Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Peculiarly Perfect Pecan Pie is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Vegan ๐Ÿงก Paleo ๐Ÿ’› Keto ๐Ÿ’š Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’™ Healthier, Sweet, & Nutty Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’œ 7 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick ๐Ÿ’ Only 1 Allergen: Pecans (can't get around that one!) ๐Ÿ’˜ Begging for a Spot on the Thanksgiving/Christmas Dessert Table ๐Ÿ’— * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/crustless-pecan-pie/ * #pecanpie #pecans #southerncomfort #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #easyketo #allergyfriendly #ketodessert #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #ketobaking #paleodessert #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2177098251824425516_462853852 Whatโ€™s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear โ€œgut healthโ€? ๐Ÿค” * It's MORE than just digestion! ๐Ÿง Your gut health is connected to just about every aspect of your wellbeing, from your mood to your immune system. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ@countrylifevitamins came out with a new line of supplements called Gut Connection that helps us balance our microbiome and target the specific areas of our health we need the most help with! ๐Ÿฅณ I got to try out the Digestive Balance, Stress Balance, and Sleep Balance and Iโ€™m so glad I did! ๐Ÿ™Œ Check out my latest blog post to find out all the details (strengthandsunshine.com/gut-health/) ๐Ÿ‘ #Sponsored * #countrylifevitamins #guthealth #guthealthmatters #guthealthy #glutenfree #vegan #foodallergies #allergyfree #nongmo #healyourgut #celiac #celiacdisease #glutenfreeliving #glutenfreelife #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness #gutfriendly #guthealing #healthygut #healthandwellness #healthyfamily #healthykids #gutflora #mindandbody #healthmatters #healthysleep #stressmanagment #healthylifestlye
Instagram post 2174976265205847810_462853852 The secret to a fantastic Monday? ๐Ÿค” Something a little SWEET and SALTY! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Loaded Vegan White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿช๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅจ * These are BIG cookies and they are stuffed with @nestletollhouse new ALLERGY-FREE White Chocolate Chips and my favorite @shopritestores gluten-free pretzels! A super-soft cookie base with @bobsredmill gluten-free flour and @swervesweetie brown "sugar". They will make a perfect new addition to all the cookie parties I know you have coming up! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ™Œ * These Tastebud Tantalizing Cookies are:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Low Sugar ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Quick and Easy๐Ÿ’œ 9 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Holiday Ready or a "Just Because Dessert" ๐Ÿ’— * Who else is ready for COOKIE SEASON? ๐Ÿค” Tag a cookie loving friend below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ These "Naughty and Nice" cookies are perfect for kicking off the holiday season! ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-white-chocolate-chip-pretzel-cookies-gluten-free/ * #sweetandsalty #cookieseason #holidaybaking #whitechocolate #pretzels #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #bakedfromscratch #vegancookies
Instagram post 2169912447125673010_462853852 Thanksgiving debate number 2! Side Dish or Dessert? ๐Ÿค” Where does the CLASSIC marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole reside? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ * It's always been a "sweet" side dish in our family, definitely NOT a dessert! Boy have I MISSED this controversial dish due to the "all vegan marshmallows contain soy, and all soy-free marshmallows aren't vegan". This recipe has been in the works since last year and it is finally here, on the blog, perfected to a T! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฅณ THE Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Spectacular Sweet Potato Casserole is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Paleo Topping Option ๐Ÿ’œ 6 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick (just 10 minutes in the oven! ๐Ÿ’ The Healthiest Sweet Potato Casserole EVER ๐Ÿ’— Holiday Perfection for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc. ๐Ÿ’˜ * How does your family do the traditional sweet potato casserole? ๐Ÿค” We've ALWAYS been a "canned candied yam and marshmallow family. I know some people top it with nuts and brown sugar, but that gets a thumbs down from me. It MUST be marshmallow-topped (or in this case...homemade marshmallow fluff topped!) ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜Ž * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-sweet-potato-casserole-marshmallow/ * #sweetpotatocasserole #sweetpotatoes #marshmallowfluff #aquafaba #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2164819317391112965_462853852 It's STUFFING Season! ๐Ÿ™Œ Or...do you call it Dressing? ๐Ÿค” DEBATE! What do you call this classic Thanksgiving side? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Technically, this is "dressing" since it was baked on its own (not inside a bird). ๐Ÿ˜ My family has ALWAYS called it stuffing and I grew up in the Northeast. In the South, they tend to call it "dressing". They also tend to make it with...CORNBREAD! ๐Ÿคฉ * I ALWAYS make my famous "traditional" stuffing recipe (on the blog), but a cornbread stuffing sounded delicious to try this year! What's your favorite way to make stuffing/dressing? ๐Ÿง Southern Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฝ * This Corny Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Picky-Eater Approved (even if they don't like traditional stuffing!) ๐Ÿ’™ Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or ANY weeknight ๐Ÿ’œ 10 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Uses my Homemade Gluten-Free Cornbread ๐Ÿ’— Makes You Feel Warm, Cozy, and Full or Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’ * So Team Stuffing or Team Dressing!? ๐Ÿค” Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-cornbread-stuffing-vegan/ * #cornbreadstuffing #cornbreaddressing #cornbread #stuffing #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #southernfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreefood #fallrecipes #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2159727060157945523_462853852 Everything you love about Fall, STUFFED in a cookie! ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿช STUFFED Caramel Apple Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŽ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ‘Œ They're Big, Warm, and Loaded with oozing buttery vegan caramel in the center and fresh chopped apple throughout! ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŽ * These Appletastic Crazy Cookies are:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ No Peeling Needed ๐Ÿ’œ 10 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Seemingly Decadent, but HEALTHY Seasonal Dessert (or Loaded Breakfast Cookie!) ๐Ÿ’— Eat these babies WARM with some Apple Cider or Coffee! ๐Ÿ’ * There's only 2g of added sugar in here from the @jjscocomels caramel center! Natural sugars from the apple and sugar-free @swerveweetie not counted. WOOOO! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ™Œ * Caramel apples on a stick are so 2018; bring on the stuffed cookies! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‰ Will you be joining me and the other cookie monsters? ๐Ÿค” Tag a cookie loving friend below! Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/stuffed-caramel-apple-cookies/ * #caramelapple #stuffedcookies #appleseason #applepicking #fallbaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #vegancookies
Instagram post 2154656184026676627_462853852 Forget pumpkin for a minute and let's appreciate the humble apple. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽ It's PEAK apple season and that means we're making something special with one of the most perfect fruits! ๐ŸŽ Super classic, super delicious, and super easy to whip up the moment you lug home those pounds of apples I know you just picked this weekend! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Rustic Gluten-Free Apple Crisp (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Appealing Apple Crisp is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ No Peeling Needed ๐Ÿ’œ 8 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Healthy Version of this Seasonal Dessert (and Breakfast!) ๐Ÿ’— Eat it Warm with a Scoop of Vegan Vanilla Ice cream ๐Ÿ’ * Want to make your house smell like cozy Fall heaven? ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‰ Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-apple-crisp-vegan/ * #applecrisp #apples #appleseason #applepicking #fallbaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded