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Home Β» Granola Β» Recipe ReDux #9 Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola

Recipe ReDux #9 Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola

Published: Jul 22, 2014 Β· Modified: Jul 23, 2017 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

I love this month's Recipe ReDux because I made a wonderful granola recipe that fit the theme! I feel like the themes keep getting fancier and fancier. Last month was unique and intriguing with tea and this month it's spirits (a.k.a alcohol!) Well I don't have any cooking wines or liqueurs in my house, but I do have the best Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract. It has to be pure and it has Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans. Never ever use that fake "imitation" vanilla extract. You can tell the difference when you use the real quality stuff compared to anything fake and full of artificial chemicals.

July’s theme: A Spirited ReDux - From plain Jane vanilla extract to fancy-pants elderflower liqueur, we like to keep a little liquor in the kitchen. Show us how you like to cook, bake or mix-it-up with spirits, extracts and other alcohols. A splash of vodka makes summer sauces shine – and liqueurs brighten desserts: What’s your healthy recipe with spirit?

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola | Strength and Sunshine

Vanilla extract is just one of those ingredients you can not compromise quality on. If you want that pure robust aromatic vanilla taste, then go with the real stuff. If you open up that bottle and you don't smell the most glorious smell, throw it out! Make sure you keep the real stuff in a cool dark place, away from harmful sunlight. Vanilla extract is definitely something I want to try making on my own eventually with quality Madagascar vanilla beans and pure vodka, but until then, J.R. Watkins will always be the only vanilla you'll find in my pantry!

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola | Strength and Sunshine

And here are a few fun facts on learned on the Watkins website! "A delectable addition to dessert recipes, vanilla isn’t just for the kitchen. Use it to freshen potpourri or remove odors from microwaves, fridges and coolers. You can add a little bit of vanilla to paint to minimize the smell, and you can even keep insects away by mixing a teaspoon of vanilla with 1 cup of water and spraying it on your skin. (Bugs hate the scent!)" Ah, so I may have to use some vanilla when I sit outside to keep those damn summer bugs away πŸ˜‰ Good to know!

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola | Strength and Sunshine

Besides the fact that I think my Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract is fancy, I also think this granola is extra fancy because I hoped on the raw quinoa theme. That's right, there is uncooked quinoa seeds in there! As well as quinoa flakes! When I started seeing so many great granola recipes using quinoa, I knew I had to try my own too. I absolutely loved the fresh clean quinoa taste the granola had. It worked really well with this subtly sweet vanilla pear granola.

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola | Strength and Sunshine

As for the pear, I had a different pear granola flavor combo in my head, but then when I really started thinking about it, it just didn't sound as appealing anymore. So I used the pear in this recipe instead. Plus, pears are pretty fancy too right? I mean people get those special Harry and David Pear boxes for Christmas. Yea, pears aren't exactly summer fruit either, but I digress!

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola | Strength and Sunshine

When it comes to granola, there are no seasons, there are no restraints, there is just glorious deliciousness!

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola | Strength and Sunshine

Ingredients: (serves 6)

+ 1 Β½ Cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats

+ 1 Cup Crispy Brown Rice Cereal

+ ΒΌ Cup Quinoa (rinsed)

+ ΒΌ Cup Quinoa Flakes

+ ΒΌ Cup Milled Flax Seed

+ 1 Cup (20g) Freeze Dried Pear (I used two bags)

+ Β½ Cup Pear Puree

+ 6 Drops Liquid Vanilla Stevia

+ Β½ Tsp Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract

+ ΒΌ Tsp Cinnamon

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola | Strength and Sunshine

Directions:

+ Preheat the oven to 325Β°F.

+ In a large bowl, combine oats, cereal, quinoa, quinoa flakes, flax, and dried pear. Mix well. Then add the remaining ingredients and mix well so everything is mingled together and thoroughly distributed.

+ Line a baking pan with parchment paper, or an oiled piece of foil. Evenly spread the granola out on the pan and pop it in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

+ Remove from the oven when done and let cool completely before storing in an air tight container or glass jar.

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Granola | Strength and Sunshine

There you have it. Fancy "spirited" granola! This one would definitely be a good "gift" granola recipe. Although I just ate all this myself since...well...it was really good πŸ˜‰ No one else in my house really likes granola. My mom says she doesn't know what to put it on! That's such a silly excuse! I love mine just plain by the handful or in a cereal bowl combined with some other cereals and almond milk...and extra cinnamon! I would live off granola if I could, but then I would miss things like apples, nut butter, and potatoes. Gotta keep it balanced my friends πŸ˜‰

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Before you go, remember to check out the rest of the incredible Recipe ReDux members great spirited recipes! Just click the froggy in-linkz button below to view them! (I can't wait until my new site gets up so I can finally have the link-up show up on the actual blog and not through the stupid button! In do time folks!)

So tell me:

+ Do you or have you ever cooked with wine or actual alcohol? I have once when I made risotto many moons ago. We had to stop after the grocery store to grab a bottle of white wine. Only to realize that we couldn't find the wine bottle opener right when I needed it! I remember frantically having my mom call up my dad to see if he knew where it was, all while my risotto is on the stove waiting ever so patiently. (P.S. Risotto is pronounced Risott-O not RisAtto. Big pet peeve of mine!)

+ Is there a certain ingredients you will never compromise the quality on? Vanilla extract is definitely one of mine, as well as cinnamon, and nut butters.

Happy granola-ing my foodie friends!

*Recipe linking up for the week! 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, Tasty Tuesdays!*

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Comments

  1. Dibs yet

    October 04, 2015 at 9:45 am

    Sounds yummy !
    what can I use instead of stevia ? Can I omit or replace with a little honey or coconut sugar ?
    Thanks !

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 04, 2015 at 11:06 am

      Thank you!
      You can, but that's up to you.

      Reply
  2. Susan@LunaCafe

    February 07, 2015 at 12:30 am

    Love this flavor pairing. There's no substitute for real vanilla. I'm not familiar with quinoa flakes but will search them out. Looking forward to trying this.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      February 07, 2015 at 8:04 am

      Quinoa flakes will rock your foodie world! You will love them!

      Reply
  3. Kristina

    February 06, 2015 at 11:44 am

    only real vanilla in this house! I think I have everything to make this, sounds so good! thank you!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      February 06, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Yes! Real is the ONLY way to go!
      Thanks Kristina πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

    February 06, 2015 at 10:42 am

    I love granola, but it always seems like there is only so much you can do with it - you've really gotten creative with the textures in this one - too awesome!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      February 06, 2015 at 11:44 am

      No way! There is SO much you can do with granola!

      Reply
  5. teffysperks

    August 12, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Oh wow, looks SO good!

    I'm a huge fan of home made granola. So much better than store bought! I'd never seen freeze dried pears though - so cool!

    {Teffy's Perks} X

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 12, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      Granola is my life! I don't think I will ever go back to buying store bought ever! Homemade is so much better!

      Reply
  6. dishofdailylife

    August 03, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Your granola sounds delicious! Real vanilla is so much better than the fake stuff!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 03, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Thanks girl! And yes...yes it is!

      Reply
  7. Emily @amummytoo

    August 02, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    That looks DIVINE! Another granola recipe to bookmark to try - I am really looking forward to breakfast time πŸ™‚ Thanks for linking up to #recipeoftheweek - sorry I'm a bit late over! Have Pinned this post and scheduled in a tweet. New linky just went live for this week πŸ™‚ x

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Haha, yes granola is the perfect breakfast! You can never go wrong with granola at any time though πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  8. Cher Kachelmuss (@mamasmoney)

    August 01, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    Love it! I am all about anything with pear in it!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      Granola and pear...a match made in foodie heaven πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  9. rockmyvegansocks

    July 30, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Oh man... I haven't had a big bowl of cereal since I went gluten-free. This looks so good! I would especially love to eat this after a long run... mmm cereal. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Healthy Vegan Fridays. I have Pinned your recipe to our Pinterest Page.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 5:36 pm

      Ha, this is NOT cereal! Granola is in it's own lovely special category of delicious πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  10. Diane (@SimpleLivingEat)

    July 30, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Great idea combining quinoa with granola...terrific way to add protein. Pinned.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 4:46 pm

      Yes! A crunchy protein pop! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  11. Kelly @ Trial and Eater

    July 30, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    This looks so yummy! I make my own vanilla extract, last time I used madagascar beans!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Yea! That is the way to go! I want to make my own so bad!

      Reply
  12. Gaye @CalmHealthySexy

    July 29, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    This looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with the Let's Get Real Party. We are starting a Facebook group for Let's Get Real bloggers as a place where we can get to know each other a bit better and support each other's blogs. We would love to have you join. If you're interested, please send the email address for your personal FB page (we aren't able to add people from their blog pages) to me at gc @ calmhealthysexy.com and I will send you an invitation to the group.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      Thanks Gaye! I would love to join! I'll shoot you an email now πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts

    July 29, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    Looks and sounds delicious! I love granola, especially recipes that are not your typical ones. πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing on Gluten-Free Wednesdays with us all!

    Shirley

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks Shirley! You can never go wrong with granolas πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  14. Lean Lena

    July 29, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Thanks so much for stopping by at the Tasty Tuesday linkup party today! Love that recipe. Definitely pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Thank you Lena! I am happy to link-up anytime πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  15. Stephanie

    July 28, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    Looks so delicious! Can't wait to try this! 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

      July 28, 2014 at 11:57 pm

      Thanks Stephanie!

      Reply
  16. Nicki

    July 28, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    This looks amazing. I never would have thought to put quinoa in granola. Thanks for sharing with Pin Your Friday Favorite!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 28, 2014 at 11:57 pm

      Haha, its a really common ingredient everyone is using for granolas now!

      Reply
  17. Honest Mum

    July 28, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Another gorgeous, healthy recipe! Adore granola here, nothing sets you up better for breakfast! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 28, 2014 at 7:51 am

      Granola IS the perfect way to start the day πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  18. Michelle

    July 27, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    This sounds delicious. I love the addition of the pear. Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 27, 2014 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks Michelle! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  19. organic4greenlivings

    July 25, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    Great recipe. I always use the Real Vanilla Extract too. I didn’t know that Vanilla extract is a bug repellant – thanks for that tips and for sharing with Real Food Fridays.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      Haha I did not either!
      Thanks Marla πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  20. The Unextreme (@TheUnextreme)

    July 25, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    I love quinoa! Have never seen it with granola before-- Will definitely have to try this! Thanks for sharing! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      It's the best! The little protein packed suedo-seed πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  21. Audrey @ Gluten-Free Vegan Love

    July 25, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Looks so yummy, Rebecca! Pears + quinoa… mmm… πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      Totally πŸ˜‰ Thanks Audrey!

      Reply
  22. Caroline Hooper (My Family Ties)

    July 25, 2014 at 10:16 am

    I really love quinoa so I will be looking forward to trying out this recipe - thank you πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2014 at 10:43 am

      It so good! you really get the quinoa taste and it is only subtly sweet!

      Reply
  23. aiming4simple

    July 24, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I never use artificial vanilla. We used to get our vanilla from Haiti and Mexico when relatives brought it back for us.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 24, 2014 at 11:59 pm

      That's fabulous! Have you ever made your own?

      Reply
  24. Cindy Kerschner

    July 24, 2014 at 7:28 am

    Never tried freeze dried pears, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 24, 2014 at 7:49 am

      They are great!

      Reply
  25. laura bridgman (@laurabridgman)

    July 23, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    add me to the list of those who have never made granola, but i have a bunch of oats ready and waiting. this looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 23, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      AH! Get on that stat! You will not be sorry!
      Homemade granola is one of my favorite things to make and it is just so so so good!

      Reply
  26. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily

    July 22, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Would you believe I’ve never made granola before? the shame….. This. Looks. Amazing! gotta try this with my yogurt ASAP!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      O my gosh! You are missing out! Once you make your own, you will never go back to store bought πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  27. Bailey K.

    July 22, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    YUM!! We get our vanilla from Mexico. SO good. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 6:40 pm

      Ah specialty vanilla is the way to go πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  28. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay

    July 22, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Very cool! I love the idea of using pear puree to sweeten it! And freeze dried fruit in granola is one of my favorites πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      I love fruit purees (specifically baby food!) It comes in handy all the time!
      And freeze dried is perfect for that extra crispy bite!

      Reply
  29. genevieve y

    July 22, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    This sounds so good! I wish you could mail things through cyberspace so I could have some of this granola for breakfast tomorrow morning πŸ˜›

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      Haha I would!
      It is so easy to make though and so quick! Although it seems like when your waiting for it to finish in the oven...it smells so good!

      Reply
  30. Farrah

    July 22, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    I have less than half of those ingredients, but this sounds so, so good! *-*

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      More the reason to get out to the store and get in the kitchen! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  31. Danielle Omar MS RDN (@2eatwellRD)

    July 22, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Freeze dried pear!? YUM!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      Freeze Dried is the best! I always use it in my granolas! It is perfectly crispy and keeps so much longer!

      Reply
  32. Kimberly

    July 22, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    Oh my goodness ... this sounds wonderful! I must make up a batch for breakfast next week!

    And I only use REAL vanilla extract too!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      Haha, thank you Kimberly! Let me know if you do! πŸ™‚
      REAL Vanilla = Love!

      Reply
  33. GiGi Eats Celebrities

    July 22, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I used to love chowing down on the granola... But... It's so calorie heavy that I would always eat WAYYYYYY toooooo much! ha ha ha! Well, good thing when I did this... It was the time of my life when I was competitively snowboarding so I was working out A LOT - Now, I cannot eat grains - BAH!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      That's really sad πŸ™
      But this isn't calorie laden since I don't use sugar or oil! And I always bulk up my granola by adding it so a simple puffed cereal so I get more "bang" for my buck πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  34. Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy

    July 22, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Oats seem to have taken over the internet--especially if you're vegan!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      They are a great grain full of so much nutrition! (As long as they are certified GF for use Celiacs!)

      Reply
  35. Casey @ Casey the College Celiac

    July 22, 2014 at 11:57 am

    Looks absolutely delicious! All the granola I've made have included uncooked quinoa and quinoa flakes and I absolutely LOVE the results. I'm addicted.... πŸ˜‰

    Because I'm super new to cooking (like, could only bake a potato a year ago), I haven't tried out alcohol. Maybe one day! As for quality ingredients...probably my veggies and spices. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      I'll be using quinoa way more often in my granolas now!

      Haha! You'll be a cooking master soon, don't worry πŸ˜‰
      I totally agree with veggies and spices! Spices for sure because they just MAKE the dish!

      Reply
  36. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

    July 22, 2014 at 9:37 am

    I had no idea you could do that with Quinoa. I clearly need to spend more time on Pinterest. Ha ha! Lovely recipe, and so glad you shared it Rebecca!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Haha, it gives it a perfect crunch and nutty flavor without the nuts!
      Thanks Katie πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  37. Lizzi

    July 22, 2014 at 9:34 am

    I have only cooked with wine a couple of times, but definitely need to get more adventurous about it. My step-mother used to make this amazing bourbon chocolate cake...perhaps I should start there. lol. Your granola looks delicious, I love that it has pears. pinned!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Same here! And that sounds fabulous πŸ˜‰ Booze and chocolate, haha!

      Thank you! XOXO

      Reply
  38. Kara Lydon, RD

    July 22, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Always looking for new granola recipes. Have yet to add quinoa to mine so this will be added to my list!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 9:39 am

      It was my first try with quinoa too and it has the perfect addition!

      Reply
  39. Sami

    July 22, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Great recipe Rebecca! Elderflower liqueur sounds really interesting. I'll have to splurge and try it sometime. I love vanilla extract, I even use it in my protein smoothies.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 9:00 am

      I've never cooked with liqueurs either!
      Vanilla is the best!

      Reply
  40. Michelle

    July 22, 2014 at 8:53 am

    This looks fantastic Rebecca. I came across your blog at the Gluten Free Diy Tuesday link party. Looking forward to having a look around.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle!
      I love finding new blogs in link-ups too! Haha!
      XOXO

      Reply
  41. Jill Conyers (@jillconyers)

    July 22, 2014 at 8:11 am

    This looks amazing! I was thinking the same thing as I read the recipe, a great gift granola!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 8:11 am

      Haha yes it is! Thanks Jill πŸ™‚

      Reply
  42. dinnermom

    July 22, 2014 at 7:52 am

    I love the peaches! I cook a lot with wine. I always have a few small bottles in the pantry!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 7:56 am

      I think you mean pears haha?!
      I think I need to pick up some wine this weekend!

      Reply
  43. Francesca

    July 22, 2014 at 7:50 am

    Nice work! Looks delish

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 7:52 am

      Thanks Francesca!

      Reply
  44. Brittany (@batrentham)

    July 22, 2014 at 7:34 am

    oh man... I die! I need some of that vanilla!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 7:39 am

      This is the best vanilla I have ever found! I seriously love just breathing in the bottle, haha!

      Reply
  45. cottercrunch

    July 22, 2014 at 7:30 am

    pear?! oh i love this combo! and you know i love to cook with wine. ha and drink

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 7:38 am

      I've kinda have become obsessed with pear flavors right now, haha!

      Hehe πŸ˜‰ Cooking with alcohol...while drinking it...is just the way it has to happen πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  46. Linz

    July 22, 2014 at 7:30 am

    wow this looks and sounds amazing!!! yes i agree with you on vanilla - must have the real thing!!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 7:37 am

      Thanks girl! XOXO
      Yes, it has to be real! None of the imitation stuff! That's just scary πŸ˜›

      Reply
  47. Tina Muir

    July 22, 2014 at 7:06 am

    Oooh yum! this sounds delicious Rebecca! I love things like this, and what a great combination of flavors! I have cooked with wine a few times, but I usually sub out vegetable stock for the wine.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine

      July 22, 2014 at 7:25 am

      Thanks Tina!

      I want to start doing some more cooking with wines, but yea, it's always easier to go with another liquid (less expensive too!)

      Reply

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Grab some fresh green scallions, give them a quick pan-fry in your wok to make them crispy and infuse the oil with that delicious allium flavor. Toss in some @coconutsecretofficial coconut aminos as your allergy-free soy sauce, a pinch of @swervesweetie sweetener (or sugar), and of course your favorite gluten-free noodles! I used @ronzonipasta thin gluten-free spaghetti, you can also use GF ramen, rice noodles, or whatever long noodles you have in the pantry! So easy, so delicious! 🀀✌️
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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-scallion-oil-noodles/
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Soft, chewy, tender, pillowy, perfect gluten-free Soft, chewy, tender, pillowy, perfect gluten-free naan! πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜˜πŸžπŸ«“
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Authentic Gluten-Free Naan (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ€€πŸ™ŒπŸžπŸ«“
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This 4-Ingredient Noshable Naan is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
4 Simple Ingredients πŸ’š
100% Customizable πŸ’™
Quick & Easy, Freezer-Friendly πŸ’œ
Perfect Side, Appetizer, Even A Snack πŸ’—
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The perfect side to soak up all that chana masala goodness I shared with y'all last week! This super duper easy gluten-free naan is just 4 ingredients! You favorite gluten-free flour @kingarthurbaking, yeast, salt, and a pinch of sweetener @swervesweetie. Cook them on a hot flat skillet or griddle! They are so easy to customize with herbs and spices, vegan cheese, lots of garlic; however you want to jazz it up! πŸ₯³πŸžβœŒοΈ
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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-naan/
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Hot and fresh of the updated-blog-post stove! One Hot and fresh of the updated-blog-post stove! One of my all-time FAVORITE recipes, posted back in 2013 (yes, a decade ago!), has finally been refreshed, reshot, and given some much-deserved love and attention! πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜˜
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Easy Chana Masala (Vegan, Gluten-Free) πŸ€€πŸ™ŒπŸ½
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This Gobblicious Garbanzo Curry is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
100% Plant-Based πŸ’š
Made In One Skillet πŸ’™
Quick & Easy, Meal-Prep Friendly πŸ’œ
Chickpeas, Veggies, So Many Spices πŸ’—
Perfect Meatless Dinner or Lunch πŸ’–
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You can never go wrong with a quick and easy curry and this one is a classic! Just canned chickpeas, @muirglen tomatoes, onion, garlic, tons of aromatic and fragrant Indian spices @simplyorganicfoods, and my secret ingredient...a handful (or two) of spinach! Made in one pot or skillet (I use my @lodgecastiron ) and top it with some fresh cilantro and a splash of lemon juice if you so desire! πŸ₯°
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/my-favorite-chana-masala/
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Crispy, charred, and popped snow pea magic! 🀩 * Crispy, charred, and popped snow pea magic! 🀩
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Crispy Air Fryer Snow Peas (Easy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯—
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These Snazzy Snow Peas are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Snow Peas & Your Choice of Seasonings πŸ’œ
No-Fuss, Quick & Easy πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Appetizer, or Healthy Snack πŸ’–
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Grab a big β€˜ole pile of fresh and crisp snow peas, your spices and dried herbs of choice, toss, and let your @gowiseusa air fryer do all the crispy roasting magic! Make them as charred and popped as you want (you know I go far on the β€œburnt” side)! πŸ₯³πŸ˜‹
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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-snow-peas/
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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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