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Power Breakfast Muffins

Published: Jul 30, 2014 Β· Modified: Dec 22, 2014 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

So I lied. I said I would be posting the oldest recipes on the blog first, but I just can't help myself with this one. I'm just going to post what I feel like posting! These are just to fabulous to hold from the blog and I am so proud of them! My first ever totally Rebecca-made muffins! I rarely bake breads and muffins (except these English Muffin Buns and this Pumpkin Buckwheat Cornbread). I just felt like totally breaking from the ordinary and creating my own baking project without any base recipe to go off of. 100% my own!

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and SunshineThese will now always and forever hold a special place in my heart and memory since these muffins where the first "meal" I ate post wisdom teeth surgery. I totally nuked them in the microwave, slathered them with PB, and made a big muffiny mash. Even though my mouth and tongue were still numb so I couldn't exactly taste them, they quelled my growing hunger at least! Plus they were packed with the nutrients I needed since I hadn't eaten since 7pm the night before as I had to fast for surgery.

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and SunshineWhen I made these, I had them the next day for breakfast, gave my mom one, and she even brought some in to some friends at work. But the rest I froze so I could enjoy them whenever I wanted. (Like after my surgery!). These definitely taste "healthy" so I was worried that I would be the only one who liked them, but apparently they were a hit! Another reason why you can always have your favorite foods like pancakes, granola, muffins, as long as you make them nutrient packed and super healthy! They taste better and you feel good about eating them!

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and SunshineSo I kind of loaded these up with every random ingredient I had in the pantry. I just couldn't choose one or two, I had to have it all! These can take-on the name of the "everything but the kitchen sink" muffins so to speak. But that name has always bothered me so I'll just call them power muffins and call it day πŸ˜‰

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and SunshineNow that I feel more comfortable with baking projects, I have kind of become a bit obsessed with ideas. I have more bags of flours and baking ingredients in my pantry than I have ever had before in my life. The only thing is the more fun flours I buy, the more I have to bring with me to college. My mom does not bake, especially not with the crazy flours I buy, so if I don't bring them with me, they will go to waste πŸ˜› And we can't have that now can we! I hate food waste as we all know πŸ˜‰

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and SunshineI bet by now you just want me to get to the recipe right? Well okay, I will, and I hope you love these little beauties as much as I do! How can you not love a vegan, gluten-free, nutrient packed power muffin that you can fuel your morning with? Again, I suggest you serve these muffins nice and warm, slathers with you favorite nut butter or coconut butter! Healthy fats are a must for breakfast, am I right?

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and SunshineOne more thing. You can make these in whatever muffin pan you want. I used a medium-sized muffin pan, but you can make mini muffins or large jumbo muffins. With my medium pan, I got 10 decent sized muffins. Two was a perfect serving for me if I added globs of nut butter! But you can always have 1 as a quick snack to. These are nutrient dense so they will keep you full and satisfied all morning (or afternoon) long!

Power Breakfast Muffins

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and SunshineIngredients: (10 medium muffins)

+ Β½ Cup Organic Buckwheat Flour

+ Β½ Cup Oat Flour (I ground some of my gluten-free rolled oats for this)

+ ΒΌ Cup Banana Flour (Or more buckwheat or oat flour if you don't have banana)

+ 6 Packets of Stevia (or ΒΌ your favorite sugar)

+ 1 Tsp Baking Soda

+ Β½ Tsp Baking Powder

+ 1 Tsp Cinnamon

+ Β½ Tsp Banana Extract

+ Β½ Tsp Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract

+ 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk)

+ ΒΌ Cup Mashed Super Ripe Banana

+ Β½ Cup Fresh Blueberries

+ ΒΌ Cup Grated Zucchini

+ Β½ Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

+ 1 TB Milled Flax Seed

+ ΒΌ Tsp Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (per topping for each muffin)

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and Sunshine

Directions:

+Β  Preheat oven to 350Β°F.

+ In a large mixing bowl combine: flours, stevia, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and flax. Mix well with a wisk. Then add the remaining wet ingredients: extracts, almond milk, banana, zucchini, blueberries, apple cider vinegar. Wisk again so everything in combined and incorporated in to the muffin batter.

+ Line a muffin pan with muffin papers. Then add about 2 Β½ TB of batter in to each paper. Top each muffin with ΒΌ tsp of shredded coconut.

+ Then place the pan into the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Clean up your bowls and utensils while you enjoy the glorious aroma coming from the oven.

+ Then remove the muffins from the oven when done and let cool a bit. (I know it will be hard!) Then just dig in! Or you can freeze them for later once they cool completely. Just wrap each muffin in wax paper in their paper cup and place in a plastic baggie. Then just remove and reheat in the microwave when you what them!

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and SunshineYea, you've got your power flours, fruits, veggies, flax, everything in these babies! These would be perfect to bake for a brunch with friends or as a quick easy baking gift! or you know...just for yourself since they are really good. I don't like sharing πŸ˜› And if anyone tells you muffins aren't healthy or can't be delicious while being vegan and gluten-free, tell them they are so wrong! Then just bake them these muffins to prove it!

Power Breakfast Muffins | Strength and SunshineNow I leave you drooling with happy muffin thoughts! I hope you give these a try. They are one of my proudest cooking moments as of late! Just typing this up has me craving these! Thankfully I have some still stocked int he freezer πŸ˜‰ Always have to be prepared and prepared I am! Making homemade yummies like these are so much better and cost-effective than buying processed food in the grocery! If you want a muffin or granola, make it yourself and you will be so glad you did!

So tell me:

+ What is your latest baking creation?

+ When you bake, do you make things as healthy as possible?

+ What is your favorite type of muffin?

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  1. Laura

    July 11, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    Yummm!!! These look delicious. I have yet to try banana flour yet, but it's on the list. I feel like it would go well in so many different baking adventures. And I'm always up for those! Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 12, 2015 at 7:14 am

      Banana flour is so awesome! You can use a little and it acts like you used a lot! One of my favorites!

      Reply
  2. Ariana

    March 02, 2015 at 1:02 am

    These look sooo good! I definitely have to try these. Whenever I bake I do try to make things as healthy as possible. I try to avoid using wheat flour since it doesn't agree with me too much, and I try to keep the sugar in check by using things like bananas or applesauce. I'm not very creative though so I always try to follow recipes!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 02, 2015 at 7:46 am

      Haha, well this is one creative muffin to try then!

      Reply
  3. AJ @ NutriFitMama

    March 01, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    This looks like an interesting combination for a breakfast muffin- I haven't tried zucchini WITH bananas, blueberries, etc. I will have to try this out.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 01, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      Packing in as much produce as possible is always the way to go πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  4. Pascha

    March 01, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    They certainly look good! I will Pin this for later. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 01, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer Corter

    March 01, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Ooooooh, how tasty do these muffins look?!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 01, 2015 at 10:55 am

      They are delicious!

      Reply
  6. Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl

    March 01, 2015 at 10:41 am

    I love that you used buckwheat flour for these! That is one of my favorite flours to bake with πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 01, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      Buckwheat goes in ALL my baking. It really is the best flour out there!

      Reply
  7. Becca from ItsYummi.com

    March 01, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Wow, these muffins are packed with healthy goodness!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 01, 2015 at 10:31 am

      They sure are!

      Reply
  8. Good Enuf Mommy

    March 01, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I have just been looking for a great muffin recipe for my son! He will love these!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 01, 2015 at 10:31 am

      I hope he does! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    March 01, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Banana flour? Who knew? Must try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 01, 2015 at 9:13 am

      It is so great!

      Reply
  10. Terri

    October 03, 2014 at 9:50 am

    I've never heard of banana flour, where do you buy it. I've never seen it at Whole Foods and they have every type of flour. They look good maybe I'll just substitute.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 03, 2014 at 10:59 am

      Online! WEDO Gluten Free is the kick starter company that produces it!

      Reply
  11. β˜•οΈgetfitnaturally (@getfitchick)

    August 08, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    These sound delish! coming by from SITS!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 08, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks lovely!

      Reply
  12. Nicki

    August 07, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    They look delicious! It's so nice to start the day healthy, and these seem to fit the bill! Thanks for sharing with Pin Your Friday Favorite!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 07, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      You bet! The perfect breakfast πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  13. ana @ fit, fun & delish!

    August 03, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    This looks so good! It's great that you're experimenting... is the only way to grow in the kitchen! I'll give these a try since I'm a sucker for healthy muffins πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 03, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      I've got to say I no longer frown upon baking πŸ˜‰ It is fun to have fresh healthy breads, muffins, etc!

      Let me know if you do! XOXO

      Reply
  14. Honest Mum

    August 03, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    They look incredible! Will have to try these asap! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 03, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      Please do! They rock!

      Reply
  15. Chitra Jagadish

    August 02, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    great recipe. they look awesome and healthy toooo...

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      They totally are πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  16. Katherines Corner

    August 02, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    Good for you and yummy too, Score! Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      Awesome and thank you love!

      Reply
  17. Stephanie

    August 02, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    I will definitely be trying these out! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      I hope you do! Thanks!

      Reply
  18. Marla

    August 02, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Hi Rebecca,
    Love this recipe with all the protein, fruits & vegetables. Sounds like a great breakfast that would give you the get up and go to start your day. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop. Will share on Pinterest, Twitter.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2014 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks Marla! Its definitely a great way to start the day πŸ™‚

      Reply
  19. Pam Garrett

    August 02, 2014 at 7:43 am

    These look delicious! I know my family will love them. Thanks for sharing. I saw this on the SITS Sharefest.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Thanks Pam! I hope you get to make them some time πŸ™‚

      Reply
  20. Emily @amummytoo

    August 02, 2014 at 5:54 am

    These look WONDERFUL! Seriously yum. Thanks for linking up to #recipeoftheweek - have Pinned this post and scheduled in a tweet. x

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2014 at 7:24 am

      Thanks you Emily!

      Reply
  21. GiselleR

    August 01, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    Banana flour? When did that happen? Not sure I could make these cuz that's a lot of ingredients to have on hand at the same time lol but definitely an interesting recipe πŸ˜€
    p.s. the only way to eat muffins is with pb πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      Its pretty common ingredients besides the banana flour (which you can sub)!

      Reply
  22. sprint2thetable

    August 01, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I love throwing random shizz together and crossing my fingers. Once you have the basics of baking down, it really does work a lot of the time!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      It does! Once you get over that initial hump you can usually get everything to work out!

      Reply
  23. Elise @frugalfarmwife.com

    August 01, 2014 at 10:25 am

    These look really good! I love that you used stevia in them. I have yet to use stevia in baking - it scares me a little because it's so different! Thanks for making it easy. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2014 at 10:54 am

      It's not different at all! You just use a much smaller amount! The only sweetener I ever use is stevia!

      Reply
  24. Sami

    August 01, 2014 at 9:44 am

    These look so good Rebecca! I've made sure to save them so that I can make them before school starts and have something yummy to snack on during the day.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2014 at 10:53 am

      That would be perfect! Total portable yummy nutrition πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  25. Kathleen

    August 01, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Can't wait to try these! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Let me know if you do!

      Reply
  26. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    July 31, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Yum! These look so good - I really need to get my hands on some banana flour, sounds intriguing!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      Order it from Amazon! It's perfect for us Celiacs πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  27. vegetarianmammac

    July 31, 2014 at 9:36 am

    These power breakfast muffins look great!! I'd love one now! Do you deliver? πŸ™‚ J/k

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Haha! I would totally send you some sometime πŸ˜‰ XOXO

      Reply
  28. Health, Love, and Chocolate

    July 30, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    These look amazing, I really want to find banana flour!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      Amazon! It's pricy, but so worth it πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  29. Emily @ Zen & Spice

    July 30, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    I recently tried to make zucchini bread and it is a lot harder than I thought it would be! I think I made it too dense and it didn't cook all the way through even though I baked it for 85+ minutes!
    I don't try to make baking too healthy, I'll substitute applesauce and bananas for butter and sugar and try to throw in some healthy fats like flax seed or peanut butter. These look really good!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 3:32 pm

      I'm pretty sure you should never bake something that long, haha!
      Cutting out the refined sugar and skipping unhealthy fats is always the best and your good to go!

      Reply
  30. Jeanette Chen

    July 30, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Love all the goodness packed into these muffins!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Haha, thanks Jeanette! I went a little crazy πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  31. Jennifer @nourishedsimply

    July 30, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    I love muffins, especially for breakfast. Love the healthier ingredients.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      Their such a great healthy option when you make them right πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  32. jugglingrealfoodandreallife

    July 30, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    These look great! I learn something new every day. I had no idea that banana flour existed. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Banana flour rocks! Check out my Ultimate Banana Pancake recipe for it too πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  33. fearlessdining

    July 30, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    These look delicious. I love that you used Stevia to sweeten them.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      Stevia always! Its the only thing I'll ever use πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  34. Casey @ Casey the College Celiac

    July 30, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Like usual, your recipe looks absolutely delicious! It's definitely scary tackling a meal without a baseline recipe, but when it works out, it definitely tastes even better! My latest baking addiction is granola (I can apparently never eat too much...), but I'm super excited to experiment with my new buckwheat flour when I get home from Texas! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Lol, you sound like me πŸ˜‰ Granola making is an every week occurrence!
      Buckwheat is THE BEST flour out there!

      Reply
  35. genevieve y

    July 30, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Oh man, if you give me a tray of really good, hearty muffins, they will be gone in no time! Excited to try these babies. They sound awesome!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 11:23 am

      Thanks love! I need to make another batch myself πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  36. Jill Conyers (@jillconyers)

    July 30, 2014 at 9:33 am

    I've seen so many great muffin recipes lately! I can always count on you for yummy and GF!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 9:47 am

      Muffins just make people happy πŸ˜‰ Haha, thanks Jill!

      Reply
  37. slimsanity

    July 30, 2014 at 8:49 am

    I.LOVE.MUFFINS.!!!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 9:46 am

      I second that πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  38. Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy

    July 30, 2014 at 8:46 am

    How often do you bake? Seems like you have a great new recipe every week!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 9:46 am

      Well if you read the post you would know that I don't bake often at all!

      Reply
  39. Lindsay L, RD (@LeanGrnBeanBlog)

    July 30, 2014 at 8:03 am

    these look like a great way to start your day! i'm OBSESSED with muffins lately!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 8:25 am

      This is like the first time I have eaten muffins in....years? But o man....that is changing! Haha!

      Reply
  40. knotsewnormal

    July 30, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Yum!!! These would be perfect for my daughters lunch this school year!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 8:18 am

      Totally! They are packed with nutrition, but taste o so good!

      Reply
  41. cottercrunch

    July 30, 2014 at 7:57 am

    i'll eat any of your muffin or breakfast creations! YUM!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 8:14 am

      Breakfast is the BEST meal of the day! I think I could just spend the rest of my life making breakfast foods and I would be 100% happy πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  42. Becca from ItsYummi.com

    July 30, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Wow, that banana flour sounds interesting!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 8:13 am

      It's so fun! One of my favorites!

      Reply
  43. Francesca

    July 30, 2014 at 7:54 am

    So delicious- bring me some for my birthday today?? πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 8:12 am

      O my gosh! Happy Birthday! I'll send you some right now πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  44. Brittany (@batrentham)

    July 30, 2014 at 7:31 am

    I need to look into this banana flour!! Love the looks of these!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 7:45 am

      If you find yourself with some extra food fun money...definitely get some!

      Reply
  45. Crystal C

    July 30, 2014 at 7:22 am

    those look delicious!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Thanks Crystal!

      Reply
  46. Almost Getting It Together

    July 30, 2014 at 7:18 am

    Whoa girl, these are definitely power breakfast! Zucchini, flax, blueberries... Awesome job!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Haha thanks love! They totally make you feel powerful πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  47. Carla

    July 30, 2014 at 7:13 am

    hmmmm you may have had me at BOURBON EXTRACT?!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Hahahaha, only the best πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  48. dishofdailylife

    July 30, 2014 at 6:57 am

    These look really good! Looks like a perfect breakfast to start the day! Do you think I could substitute the buckwheat for another flour? Long story but every time I ate buckwheat as a child, I got really sick, so I think I might be allergic to it. Maybe I'd be fine if it was mixed with something though. Pinning and sharing!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 7:02 am

      Yea! You could use more Oat or millet. Brown Rice flour is fine too!

      Reply
  49. Kate

    July 30, 2014 at 6:22 am

    Any time I find a healthy recipe for muffins, it makes my heart swoon! Well done on this being "your own" recipe! The idea of heating them up, putting PB on and mashing them a little bit has made my tummy rumble! haha.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 6:46 am

      I was so worried they wouldn't come out...but I think I nailed the deliciousness! πŸ˜‰ Haha!
      Making a muffins mess is the best way to eat them πŸ˜‰

      Reply

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#threebeansalad #summerrecipes #beansalad #bbqsides #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #mealprepping #foodallergies #feedfeed #summersalad #glutenfreelife #whatsonmyplate #healthymoms #kidapproved #thenewhealthy #potluck #greenbeans #glutenfreefood #summereats #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom #makesmewhole #easylunch
Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transfor Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transform it into PASTA SALAD!? 🀯πŸ₯ͺ🍝
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Vegan BLT Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸπŸ₯—πŸ₯“πŸ₯¬πŸ…
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This Bangin' Baconless BLT Pasta Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Friendly 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
Healthy, Quick, & Easy πŸ’š
Just 5 Ingredients πŸ’™
Homemade Coconut Bacon & Eggless Mayo πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead & Meal Prep Essential (great for light lunches & dinners!) 🀎
A Potluck, Cookout, BBQ, Summer Grilling Side Dish Must! πŸ’—
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This recipe was the LAST one I made back in NJ last summer! It is one of the best pasta salads to ever appear on Strength and sunshine! Using @eatbanza Cavatappi, crisp romaine, grape tomatoes, my homemade coconut bacon, homemade aquafaba mayo, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper! It's SO easy and quick! You are going to fall in love! Ditch the gluten, meat, and eggs in this BLT salad and still get all the delicious flavors and heartiness you love! πŸ€€πŸ™ŒβœŒοΈ
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What's your favorite sandwich? BLTs are the best savory sandwiches, PBJs are the best sweet! πŸ˜†βœŒοΈ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-blt-pasta-salad-gluten-free/
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#pastasalad #summerrecipes #bltsalad #bltsandwich #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #mealprepping #foodallergies #feedfeed #summersalad #glutenfreelife #whatsonmyplate #healthymoms #kidapproved #thenewhealthy #veganpasta #glutenfreepasta #glutenfreefood #summereats #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom #makesmewhole #easylunch
When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, but not ripe enough for banana bread, what do you do??? πŸ€”πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
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Vegan Bananas Foster (Gluten-Free, No Alcohol) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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This Blissfully Brilliant Non-Alcoholic Bananas Foster recipe is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Quick, No Rum NeededπŸ’—
Perfect Southern Dessert, Brunch Topping, or Breakfast Treat πŸ’–
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Slice up those naturally sweet @chiquitabanana bananas, melt some @countrycrock vegan butter in a @lodgecastiron pan with brown sugar @swervesweetie, some rum and vanilla extract with a dash of @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, to caramelize into a rich deeply flavored and aromatic sauce. Saute the bananas until slightly soft and serve right away with vanilla @nadamoo ice cream for dessert or some homemade French toast (use one of my banana bread recipes!) πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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What do you like to serve your bananas foster with? πŸŒπŸ¨πŸžπŸ§‡
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/bananas-foster/
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#bananasfoster #bananas #bananafoster #castironcooking #castironskillet #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #southerndesserts #southfloridaliving #neworleansfood #glutenfreelife #southernvegan #southfloridafoodie #kidapproved #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #veganbreakfast #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebreakfast #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripenes You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripeness! πŸ’›πŸŒ
When their yellow, make Maduros! πŸ₯°
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Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Mouthwatering Melt-In-Your-Mouth Maduros are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Healthier, & Pan-Fried πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack (for Any Meal!) πŸ’–
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The opposite of tostones with your unripe green plantains; Once your @chiquitabanana plantains turn perfectly yellow and ripe, slice them up, and lightly pan-fry them in your @lodgecastiron for a quick, semi-sweet, creamy, custardy side dish everyone will love! Toss them with some cinnamon, salt, and enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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Team Tostone or Team Maduro? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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#maduros #friedsweetplantains #sweetplantains #castironcooking #castironskillet #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #cubanfood #southfloridaliving #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #plantain #southfloridafoodie #kidapproved #vegansnack #plantains #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #caribbeanfood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Ma Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Make Tostones! 😍
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Air Fryer Tostones (Healthy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Totally Tropical Terific Tostones are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Simply Plantains & Salt πŸ’œ
Quick, Easy, No-Mess, No Oil! πŸ’—
Perfect Savory Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack πŸ’–
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Perfect tostones require the unripe green plantains (got mine from @theboysfarmersmarket), they're super cheap (like 20-30Β’), peel, slice, soak them in some water, lime juice, and salt, use your @gowiseusa air fryer to give them the first "fry", then get out your frustrations by smashing them into flat discs with a tostonera or a heavy mug, toss them back in the air fryer to finish getting golden and crispy! Serve with an extra pinch of flaky salt and salsa dips of choice! πŸ‘Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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#tostones #airfryertostones #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #oilfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #southfloridaliving #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #plantain #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #vegansnack #plantains #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #caribbeanfood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing! Your new sala Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing!
Your new salad obsession for the season! πŸ₯—
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Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber & Tomato Salad) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯—πŸ₯’πŸ…πŸ§…
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This Cool Crisp Cucumber Tangy Tomato Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Naturally Raw & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Healthy Veggies, EVOO, & Herbs πŸ’œ
Simple, Easy, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Salad, or Appetizer πŸ’–
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This Persian salad is packed with flavor but so simple! Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onion, @pompeian extra virgin olive oil, authentic verjuice or fresh lime juice, @simplyorganicfoods dried mint (the secret!) salt and pepper. Toss on some fresh herbs like parsley if you want, mix it up, and serve right away to enjoy that super refreshing crunch! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜šπŸ™Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/shirazi-salad/
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#shirazisalad #persiansalad #salad #saladrecipe #saladrecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #cucumbertomatosalad #vegetablesalad #vegansalad #glutenfreelife #cucumbers #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #tomatoes #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #rawvegan #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little po Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little poppy seed nuttiness! πŸ˜πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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This Flavor-Packed Pancake Stack of Sunshine is:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Perfect Springtime or Easter Breakfast or Brunch πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly πŸ’–
Easy & Quick, Fluffy & Healthy πŸ’—
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Who's ready for this bright and zesty stack of hotcakes?! πŸ™Œ
Start with @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking powder & soda, applesauce or my homemade vegan sour cream with @so_delicious coconut yogurt, tons of fresh lemon set and juice, vegan buttermilk, @simplyorganicfoods poppy seeds, a touch of @swervesweetie, vanilla, and topped with a simple lemon glaze made with @swervesweetie! 😍✌️🀀
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Lemon poppy seed is a seasonal flavor must! Not too sweet, but sweet and flavorful enough not to need any maple syrup! Tons of ways to top them and more suggestions over on the blog! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜š
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/lemon-poppy-seed-pancakes/
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#pancakes #lemonpoppyseedpancakes #veganpancakes #glutenfreepancakes #lemonpoppyseed #pancakerecipe #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #veganbreakfast #glutenfreebreakfast #pancakebreakfast #pancakesunday #veganbrunch #healthybreakfastideas #easterbrunch #glutenfreebrunch #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #pancakelover
Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜ * Pe Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜
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Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli (Easy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯¦
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This Brilliant un-Believable Broccoli Bash is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Broccoli & Choice of Seasonings πŸ’œ
No-Fuss, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Weeknight Side Dish, Appetizer, or Healthy Snack πŸ’–
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Just grab a bunch of fresh broccoli from your local market (like @theboysfarmersmarket), your flavors and seasonings of choice (@simplyorganicfoods), toss, and let your @gowiseusa air fryer do all the crispy roasting magic! Turn even the pickiest of eaters and biggest broccoli haters into diehard broccoli lovers! πŸ₯³πŸ˜‹πŸ₯¦πŸ™Œ
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What's your all-time favorite way to eat yo' broccoli? I'm a raw kinda gal ✌️
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-broccoli/
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#broccoli #oilfree #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #broccolirecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #easysidedish #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #pickyeaters #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #pickyeater #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #ketosnacks #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom