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Power Monday #48 The Do's And Don'ts To Having A Great Birthday

Published: Jun 9, 2014 Β· Modified: Aug 8, 2016 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

I think I may be cursed. The last few birthdays I've had have been anything but steller. I don't expect much and maybe it is just what happens as get older. But I don't think that is the case here. Last year, I failed my drivers test because I messed up the parallel parking by hitting the back cone. I basically cried the whole day which also lead to a horrible long summer of practicing that damn parking multiple times a week in a sweltering car with no AC. This year...well, I don't really know what to say. So I put together a list of do's and don'ts to having a better birthday than I.

Power MondayIt could have been worse, don't get me wrong. There were some highlights, but ultimately, this 18th birthday is not one for the memory books. You know, it is kind of like Christmas. The build up can be exciting, but then the actual day end up being pretty hum-drum. Ah well, there is always next year right? πŸ˜‰

The Do's and Don'ts to Having a Great BirthdayDo wake up with the sun and enjoy the fact that you don't have to get ready for school. Savor the silence and stillness. Anticipate the warm sunny day to come.

Don't leave your bedroom only to find your mom getting ready to go to the hospital. (P.S. She is okay!)

Do make some celebratory pancakes. Write a botched 18 with chocolate stevia syrup and post it to instagram. Plus add some candles in just for fun! (Recipe at the end of the post!)

Birthday Pancakes

Don't go on Facebook to find out that your room assignment was posted earlier then 12pm. Then don't proceed to check you college email and literally die on the spot because you were assignments to your last possible choice of dorm. And don't proceed to break out in to uncontrollable tears.

Do take some time to enjoy your old hobby of reading a book. Enjoy the escape and the wonderful story unfolding before your eyes and in your head.

Don't just wander around the house all day waiting for texts, planning how you will be switching your dorm somehow, completing loan counseling online for college, thinking about how you won't ever have the experience of senior prom.

Do get a smile on you face when you get 3 mail deliveries from Frieda's, My TaT, and Skoop. (Get ready for some Honest reviews in the next few weeks!) plus, feel special when Frieda's tweets to all their followers that everyone should wish you a happy birthday.

Everyone, say happy birthday to our friend @RebeccaGF666. πŸ™‚

β€” Frieda's Produce (@FriedasProduce) June 6, 2014

Don't get sad when you go on instagram and see everyone at Blend while your at home...

Do lift some weights to get all you anger and frustration form the day out. Make yourself feel like a beast and things start to look a bit better πŸ˜‰

Don't keep obsessively checking your college email since you activated Room Swap and are waiting to see what dorms open, only to find those options are equally as bad.

Do make a delicious dinner, ambient nothing interesting, but still tastes good.

Avocado Cumin Tilapia, Sweet Potato Fries, Veggies

Don't agree to having your mom and brother awkwardly stand and sing you happy birthday. (This is the worst...thank god they didn't do it!)

Do go to bed by 9 after reading a few more pages of your book and hope that the weekend will be a bit better (it was!). Reassure yourself that turning 18 means a lot more then just this one day.

Chocolate Frosted Peppermint Monster Pancakes

Chocolate Frosted Peppermint Monster Pancakes

Ingredients: (serves 1 birthday girl!)

+ β…“ Cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour

+ Β½ Tsp Baking Powder

+ ΒΌ Cup Grated Zucchini

+ Β½ Tsp Peppermint Extract

+ Β½ Cup Spinach

+ 5 Drops Liquid Stevia

+ β…“ Cup Water

Chocolate Frosting:

+ 2TB Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

+ 4-5 Drops Liquid Stevia

+ 1-2 TB Water (it needs to be thick, so add slowly!)

Directions:

+ In a small food processor, add all dry ingredients, give it a whirl. Then all the wet and the veggies. Blend until you have batter, then pour out into a bowl.

+ Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Pour batter (either Β½ or β…“) on the center of the pan. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes, flip, and cook an additional 3 minutes. Repeat with the rest of the batter.

+ For the frosting, just mix everything together. Slowly add the water though so it stays thick and easily spreadable. Then just top each cake with the frosting and Bam!

Chocolate Frosted Peppermint Monster Pancakes So why are these called "Monster" pancakes? Well anytime anyone adds in greens to a recipe like a smoothie or pancakes, they call it a green monster. So yea, I just went with it. But these pancakes are like Junior Mint cake pancakes πŸ˜‰ Remember we spoke of old candy favorites last week? Mint and chocolate are a good combo. And they make a perfect 18th birthday "cake". Although sadly I didn't even light the candles, just took a few pictures (alone at 6am in the kitchen), then proceeded to eat my birthday pancakes alone. Damn, I should have made a wish πŸ˜› Next time, right? Next time πŸ˜‰

So tell me:

+ What is you ideal birthday, or what do you wish you could do on your birthday?

+ If it just me or does anyone else have bad luck birthdays?

*Recipe linking up for the week! WIAW, Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeFridays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, #Foodie Friday, Real Food Recipe Roundup, Gluten-Free Tuesdays!*

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  1. eat good 4 life

    February 19, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    What a great fun post!! Happy birthday. I am glad everything turned out ok πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      February 20, 2015 at 7:33 am

      Hahaha, thanks, but I hope you know this post is form last year πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  2. The Frugal Exerciser

    June 23, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Did you come up with this recipe on your own? How does it tastes with the greens added? It looks delicious. Visiting from the #wowlinkup

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 23, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      All my my recipes I come up with on my own, haha!?
      And it is just like a green smoothie. Add in the greens and you don't taste it!

      Reply
  3. Femme Fitale Fit Club

    June 20, 2014 at 9:55 am

    Happy belated birthday!!!! When you wake up EVERY day is a GREAT day. Have an awesome weekend. #wowlinkup

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 20, 2014 at 9:56 am

      Thanks love! Haha, it is! Always be grateful for life!

      Reply
  4. Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife}

    June 19, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    LOL, Happy {late} birthday and sorry it wasn't as good as you hoped. The good news is, there's always next year... lol.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 19, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      Thanks love! Yup, just gotta keep making pancakes every year and it will be okay πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  5. Raia Torn

    June 19, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I think birthday pancakes are a great idea! πŸ™‚ Thank for sharing these at Savoring Saturdays. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 19, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      The only way to celebrate πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  6. cassidl

    June 19, 2014 at 9:59 am

    chocolate and pancakes, my two fav things

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 19, 2014 at 11:45 am

      Haha, same here girl! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  7. Amanda H

    June 18, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Aww sorry your birthday wasn't the best. Having experienced some less than awesome bdays myself, I would add one more tip: schedule something awesome as a present to yourself so you don't depend on other people to make it special. Hope you still have a great year! #wowlinkup

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 18, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      I had wanted to go to a yoga studio, but that never panned out. I was happy just at home, just wish some things didn't have to happen on that day!

      Reply
  8. Deborah Smikle-Davis

    June 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Hi Rebecca,
    What better way to celebrate your special day than with Chocolate Frosted Peppermint Monster Pancakes! I am so glad you shared this delicious recipe at the Plant-Based Potluck Party Blog Hop! I appreciate it!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 17, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      It is the perfect way to celebrate πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Diane (@SimpleLivingEat)

    June 16, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    Happy Birthday and you will have many more... many much better, just keep making monster pancakes and you'll live forever. Thanks for sharing them on foodie friday.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 16, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Hahaha thank you and I will for sure πŸ˜‰ They are the power elixer!

      Reply
  10. Aubree Cherie

    June 16, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    These are such a cool idea! And I love how you've tucked in some extra healthy ingredients too. Happy [late] birthday πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing this with Naturally Sweet Tuesday - the linkup for this week is live, if you are interested. Thanks!!! ~Aubree

    http://livingfree.aubreecherie.com/2014/06/naturally-sweet-tuesday-june-17-2014/

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 16, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      Thank you Aubree! It is a sneaky power house breakfast!

      Reply
  11. Stephanie

    June 16, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    Those pancakes looks delicious! 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

      June 16, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Thank you Stephanie!

      Reply
  12. balmtomysoul

    June 15, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Yummy pancakes!! I would like that for my birthday breakfast!! Isn't it funny how birthdays change the older we get?? Happy, happy!!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 15, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      Haha, yes, but the one thing that will never change is the pancake lovin!

      Reply
  13. Emily @amummytoo

    June 14, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Mint chocolate pancakes sound dreamy! I've never tried that combination but I really want to. Thanks for linking up to #recipeoftheweek - I have pinned this post to my food boards and scheduled in a tweet for this evening πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 14, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Mint and Chocolate is a must!

      Reply
  14. marie

    June 14, 2014 at 9:16 am

    You had me at mint. Happy bday- yea you for making your own celebration.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 14, 2014 at 9:20 am

      Haha, thanks Marie! The pancakes really helped πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  15. Amberly

    June 13, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    Happy birthday!!! I'm sorry it wasn't as perfect as you might have wanted it to be! Birthdays are the best though.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 13, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Yup I'm still 18! So there is always a plus right πŸ˜‰ Haha, Thanks!

      Reply
  16. GiGi Eats Celebrities

    June 13, 2014 at 12:55 am

    My birthday is coming up June 26! I try not to anticipate it being the BEST DAY EVER because that always sets you up for disappointment! Ha! I just love getting up early, feeling good, going to my favorite lunch and dinner spots, hanging out with my closest friends and just lots of smiling and laughing! πŸ™‚

    I'm sorry your birthday wasn't the best - HOWEVER - I am THRILLED your mother is okay!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 13, 2014 at 3:30 am

      Yay June baby πŸ˜‰ Birthdays are just not meant to be the best kind of days anyway πŸ˜‰ But you know what the 26th is? My blogs Birthday! Woohoo! You guys are twins πŸ˜‰ Hahahaha!

      Reply
      • GiGi Eats Celebrities

        June 13, 2014 at 12:53 pm

        AH HA HA HA! Your blog and I look so much alike πŸ˜‰

        Reply
  17. Miss Angie

    June 11, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Some of these Don'ts seem a little out of your control... lol HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 11, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Hsha they were, so not much I could have done, just some bad luck!
      Thank you πŸ™‚ XOXO

      Reply
  18. Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa

    June 10, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Happy belated birthday! 18 is a big one! Enjoy πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 10, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      Thank you Melissa! XOXO

      Reply
  19. itsemmaelise

    June 10, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Thanks for linking up with Manic Mondays!
    β™₯Emma, of It’s Emma Elise

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 10, 2014 at 12:17 pm

      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  20. Nichole Josey

    June 10, 2014 at 3:51 am

    I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't have a great birthday πŸ™ I've had some that don't turned out as planned for sure and I find myself looking to those things that did go right - your do list - and trying to forget the parts that went bad… That's not always 100% possible though depending on what it may be. I'm also sorry to hear your mom had to go to the hospital but Im glad she is okay! We're warm birthday twins! πŸ™‚ Mines in July. I do love that there is always a great chance to wake up on my birthday to sunshine, warmth and a beautiful day!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 10, 2014 at 5:00 am

      The sunshine always makes thing better. If it was a rainy day...it would have been all down hill even sooner, haha!
      But we all just try to make the most of it no matter what right?

      Reply
  21. kgirll13

    June 09, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    My ideal birthday is just hanging out with friends! I'm sorry your day wasn't the greatest, but happy birthday anyway!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 10, 2014 at 12:48 am

      Thank you love!
      That seems like a doable "not asking to much" birthday to me πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  22. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    June 09, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I think my biggest do and don't for birthdays is;
    DO be realistic and realise that whilst your birthday is special, it is just another day and like with every day, anything can happen.
    DON'T get too wrapped up in the whole "birthday" thing and have a melt down as soon as a tiny little thing goes wrong.

    I know way too many people who disappoint themselves year after year because they feel like EVERYTHING needs to go perfectly on their birthday - everyone needs to treat them like a queen, they have to get their way with everything, they need to be spoilt and everyone needs to pay attention to them - but they end up becoming birthday monsters! (My sister is one of THE WORST for this haha)

    And that, is why I don't fuss over my birthday haha ;P

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      Hahaha, very strong feelings Kristy πŸ˜›
      I definitely don't want a big to-do, maybe no crying would be good πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  23. Farrah

    June 09, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Happy belated birthday! :] Glad that your mom ended up being okay!

    That pancake recipe looks amazing. πŸ˜€ I recently got a spatula so I'm rather curious (also a little scared) to see if my pancake failures were because of my lack of spatula, or just because I fail at the art of making pretty pancakes. 😑

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you Farrah! πŸ™‚
      If you have trouble mastering the flip, just make your pancakes no bigger than the size or your spatula. Make them small until you get the hang of it!

      Reply
      • Farrah

        June 09, 2014 at 3:51 pm

        I'm definitely gonna start with that. Thanks for the tip! πŸ˜€

        Reply
  24. Orly

    June 09, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    happy birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day
    xo
    Orly
    coffeebeansandhighheels.weebly.com

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks! It wasn't great, but I'll take it πŸ˜›

      Reply
  25. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon

    June 09, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Happy belated birthday! I got last dorm choice and switched out a few months later- and met a fab new roommate my freshman year! Everything is for a reason and hopefully it goes smoothly!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you Marisa!
      That's great! I know no matter what I'll be changing out of that dorm though...to where, I have no idea yet!

      Reply
  26. fitfoodiemama

    June 09, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday!!! Sorry it was less than stellar...your recipes look amazing as always though πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you friend! At least I have the whole Summer to make up for it!

      Reply
      • fitfoodiemama

        June 09, 2014 at 1:49 pm

        You will!! Ps. I am in desperate need of Pinterest advice! You rock at it!!

        Reply
        • Strength and Sunshine

          June 09, 2014 at 1:57 pm

          Pin food.....lots of it!

          Reply
          • fitfoodiemama

            June 09, 2014 at 2:02 pm

            I just pinned pics from your blog πŸ™‚ I'm gonna go on a pinning frenzy now, haha! Thank you πŸ™‚

  27. Heather @ PrettyHealthyMostoftheTime

    June 09, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    My birthday is in the middle of August which means it usually falls on the first day of school – boo! Now that I’m a teacher I still have his problem! I usually try to plan something simple and fun on the weekend before or after (like target and froyo – nothing fancy)
    The dorm situation sounds like a bummer but you will love college no matter what! I’m excited to hear about everything already!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      O man! Well at least there I'd still beautiful weather in August!
      I know, no matter what happens it will be an adventure I will make the most of!

      Reply
  28. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast

    June 09, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Ooh, those pancakes! Happy birthday! Glad things turned out okay.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Thanks Laura! The pancakes made things better πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  29. Nikki vergakes

    June 09, 2014 at 10:28 am

    Happy belated birthday! You made the best of it

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Haha thank you Nikki! The weekend ended up being a tad better at least!

      Reply
  30. Lindsay L, RD (@LeanGrnBeanBlog)

    June 09, 2014 at 8:14 am

    those pancakes look phenomenal! i feel ya on the last choice of dorm. been there!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Hopefully I'll be getting it changed though due to my dietary needs! Haha!

      Reply
  31. Tina Muir

    June 09, 2014 at 7:38 am

    Hehe! Glad you had a great day.....love the dos and donts....my birthday is less than 2 months so I may need to keep this in mind πŸ˜‰ Only my second birthday ever away from home....so hopefully I enjoy! Have a lovely week πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 9:24 am

      At least we are both blessed with warm weather birthdays πŸ˜‰ Those are the best!

      Reply
  32. Carla

    June 09, 2014 at 7:25 am

    hmmm Im 45 soon and all all all I wannnnt is a nap πŸ™‚
    just an hour...
    silence πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Hey, that's not bad! Silence and rest is good πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  33. Heidi (@idlehide)

    June 09, 2014 at 5:45 am

    aww, sorry you didn't have a stellar birthday! I think getting up with the sun is a good idea:) I love the silence before everyone is awake! Happy Birthday! xo

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      June 09, 2014 at 6:05 am

      Thank you Heidi πŸ™‚ Yes, I could never start my day off right if I DONT get up with the sun. It is a must!

      Reply

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A little cheers to the most popular recipes on Str A little cheers to the most popular recipes on Strength and Sunshine this year. You're most beloved and trafficked recipes, time and time again! Here's to an amazing, beautiful, strength and sunshine-filled 2023! πŸ₯°β˜€οΈ

β˜€οΈ1 Italian Pasta Salad
β˜€οΈ2 Virgin Pina Coladas 
β˜€οΈ3 Slow Cooker Applesauce
β˜€οΈ4 Healthy Lemonade
β˜€οΈ5 Mexican Street Corn Salad
β˜€οΈ6 Slow Cooker Apple Butter
β˜€οΈ7 Sesame Seed Crunch Candy
β˜€οΈ8 Vegan Corn Casserole
β˜€οΈ9 Vegan Lemon Bars
β˜€οΈ10 Vegan Breakfast Casserole

Find them all on strengthandsunshine.com

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Sweet, salty, and incredibly giftable...🎁 * Sun Sweet, salty, and incredibly giftable...🎁
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Sunflower Seed Brittle (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸ¬
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This Snackable Sweet Salty Sunflower Candy is:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Fun Edible Holiday Gifting For Everyone πŸ’š
3 Ingredients, Easy & Quick πŸ’™
No-Bake Snack or Dessert Candy πŸ’œ
Customizable Flavors πŸ’–
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Skip the peanuts and make this allergy-friendly sunflower seed brittle instead! You only need some roasty toasty full-flavor @gerbsallergyfriendlyfoods salted sunflower seeds (or unsalted and add your own to taste!), vegan honey (or normal honey if you so choose), and some granulated sweetener @swervesweetie or sugar! Add in any other fun flavors like spices and extracts or keep it simple! You can even make it chewier with my tips and tricks! 😍
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Fun Fact: This is a riff on my famous sesame crunch candy! Since sesame is now a top allergen, I decided to make a free-from version for you! (I actually made this recipe last Christmas season but ran out of time to post it!) πŸ€©πŸŽ„πŸŽπŸ™ŒπŸŽ…
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/sunflower-seed-brittle/
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Sneaky Snickerdoole Update is LIVE! πŸͺ My classi Sneaky Snickerdoole Update is LIVE! πŸͺ
My classic chewy soft cinnamony buttery snickerdoodle cookies have been fully redeveloped and updated on the blog from the original 2016 post! 😱🀩πŸ₯³
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Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸͺ
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These Buttery Soft Snickerdoodle Pillows are:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Sugar-Free or Low-Sugar πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Easy, Quick, Simple Recipe & Ingredients πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly πŸ’–
Christmas & Holiday Cookie Platter Staple πŸ’—
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Soft and chewy snickerdoodles with just the right amount of cinnamon and that iconic tang from the cream of tartar! Made with @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, @countrycrock vegan butter, a splash of @watkins.1868 vanilla, @swervesweetie granulated sugar, and some applesauce for extra moisture! πŸŽ„πŸͺπŸŽ…
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-snickerdoodles-vegan-allergy-free/
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#snickerdoodlecookies #snickerdoodles #snickerdoodle #homemadecookies #christmascookies #christmasbaking #egglesscookies #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #chewycookies #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #cookiestagram #vegancookies
Soft, chewy, rich, and smokey-sweet MOLASSES COOKI Soft, chewy, rich, and smokey-sweet MOLASSES COOKIES! 😱πŸͺ✌️
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Gluten-Free Soft Molasses Cookies (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸͺ
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These Old-Fashioned Chewy Christmas Cookies are:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Low-Sugar πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Easy, Quick, Simple Recipe & Ingredients πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly πŸ’–
Christmas & Holiday Cookie Platter Staple πŸ’—
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Soft and chewy with the rich and deep flavor of molasses, perfectly spiced, subtly sweet, with that hint of sparkly sugar crunch on the outside edges! Warm from the oven, these classic cookies are a cozy nostalgic bite of yum! With @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking soda, a pinch of @simplyorganicfoods ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, some @countrycrock vegan butter, a splash of @watkins.1868 vanilla, brown sugar @swervesweetie and granulated, and of course @wholesomesweet molasses! πŸŽ„πŸͺπŸŽ…
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-molasses-cookies-vegan/
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Tart, Tangy, and Sweet! 😘✌️ * Gluten-Free C Tart, Tangy, and Sweet! 😘✌️
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Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 😍🀀🍊🫐🧁
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These Cozy Christmas Cranberry Muffins are:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Kid-Approved πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Simple, Easy, & Quick πŸ’œ
Perfect Christmas Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, or Dessert πŸ’–
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Bursting with pops of fresh @oceansprayinc cranberries and freshly squeezed orange juice (and zest), these soft and fluffy bakery-style muffins are made with @kingarthurbaking flour, applesauce, @so_delicious yogurt, and @swervesweetie. Topped with a simple glaze to make them extra special...they’re a bright and jolly Christmas bite to fuel your present opening! 😍πŸ₯°πŸ˜‹
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-cranberry-orange-muffins-vegan/
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