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Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

September 16, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 26 Comments

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An easy, creamy, Italian classic! Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo that's vegan, allergy-free, and healthy! A perfect weeknight dinner recipe that's quick, ready in less than 15 minutes that the whole family will love! Packed with plant protein and sneaky hidden veggies; you won't miss the dairy, nuts, or soy in this lightened-up version! Fettuccine alfredo can do no wrong. Such a beloved Italian pasta dish; the white sauce and fancier version of the most comforting pasta dish, mac and cheese! Thankfully, by using some gluten-free fettuccine noodles, even we celiac folks can enjoy this classic dish! Why is any dairy-dominate dish always so comforting? It's not that hard to figure out it has something to do with the high-fat content, cream, and cheese! Not vegan, not dairy-free, but if we're making gluten-free fettuccine alfredo from scratch...why not make it allergy-free and a whole lot lighter while we're at it? … Read More...

Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

September 15, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 6 Comments

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Super creamy, easy, Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe without nuts or soy! It's gluten-free, allergy-free, packed with plant protein from white beans and sneaky veggies! This healthy alfredo sauce will be a hit with the family and they won't taste the hidden cauliflower or know it's dairy-free! That creamy, decadent, white sauce we all know and love. Drench our pasta in it and serve it with a sprinkle of parsley to break up all the beige. Kids seem to always love the classic fettuccine alfredo and can we blame them? The dairy-based sauce isn't something you'll find on the plates of the food allergic and vegan crowd. That is...until now! When it comes to Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipes, so many contain nuts or soy. Why not make the sauce allergy-free and secretly healthy for all...without anyone knowing? … Read More...

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

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

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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

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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...

Homemade Vanilla Wafers | Copycat Nilla Wafers (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

August 26, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 46 Comments

A classic, crispy, vanilla cookie! This Homemade Vanilla Wafers recipe is a copycat of Nabisco's famous Nilla Wafers! These wafer-style cookies are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, sugar-free, and only 6 ingredients! A nostalgic snack or dessert with a healthy update! Nilla Wafers always bring back those childhood nostalgia feelings. The iconic vanilla-flavored crispy wafer-style cookie. Such a plain and humble cookie. Was it a snack or dessert, maybe something your mom gave you as a "healthy" treat? It was probably one of the most boring cookies, but for some reason, they've stood the test of time (and still hold a place in my heart!) With celiac disease and food allergies, you won't find Nabisco's childhood cookie in the pantry, but you can make up for this sad lose with Homemade Vanilla Wafers, aka Copycat Nilla Wafers, instead! … Read More...

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Paleo)

August 19, 2019 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 32 Comments

centered white bowl with rice and slow cooker teriyaki chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful, quick, and easy meal the whole family will love! This gluten-free, soy-free, allergy-free, and paleo recipe is a dump-and-go Crock-Pot dinner you'll be making on repeat. Use the leftovers for lunch or make it for a freezer-friendly meal prep option! Just chicken and a naturally sweet homemade teriyaki sauce! Everyone loves an easy, no-fuss Crock-Pot meal! Slow cooker chicken is always a go-to. Make it Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and that pretty much seals the deal on answering the "what's for dinner?" question! Dump chicken breasts and a homemade teriyaki sauce into your slow cooker, let it cook while you're at work, and come home to a perfect healthy Asian meal the entire family will love! Did I tell you? It's also gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo? … Read More...