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Mini Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffin Bites (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

March 4, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 41 Comments

Everything you love about cornbread and muffins, just in bite-sized form! These Mini Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffin Bites are vegan, allergy-free, and only 7 ingredients! These mini muffins are buttery, slightly sweet, great for kids, and will be your go-to recipe for easy corn muffins!

I love mini muffins, you love mini muffins, we all love mini muffins! Corn muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, in the bread basket on the dinner table. You really can’t go wrong and they are such a classic baked good! Making them mini for cornbread muffin bites just makes the cornbread eating experience 10x better! These little bites of gluten-free cornbread are just 1 tablespoon each, super tiny, but also super quick! Just about 10-12 minutes are you’ve got a big batch of freshly baked mini muffins on your hands!Read More

Easy Sheet Pan Vegan Buffalo Chicken Nachos (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

February 25, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 38 Comments

What’s easier and more delicious than a big batch of sheet pan nachos? These Easy Sheet Pan Vegan Buffalo Chicken Nachos are gluten-free, allergy-free, & 100% meatless! Whip up these quick, bold, & spicy chips for a snack, party appetizer, or fun dinner! This baked plant-based recipe will be your go-to for nachos!

Vegan? Chicken? Chick’n? Nope, no real or fake processed meat here! A totally real food plant-based single ingredient? It could be no other than the deeply loved, JACKFRUIT! The dense and fibrous fruit that holds the ultimate mock meat properties! From pulled pork to chicken soup! It’s a no-brainer to throw on some buffalo sauce and make some bangin’ vegan buffalo chicken! But we can’t stop with just vegan buffalo chicken; we need to go all out and make it a full-on party-food-worthy! Break out your favorite tortilla chips and things are about to get real crazy!Read More

Pickled Beetroot Hummus (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

January 30, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 26 Comments

An easy and veggie-packed homemade hummus recipe with standout color and flavor! This Pickled Beetroot Hummus is gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and sesame-free! With fresh beets providing the vibrant color and zesty pickling seasonings, this hummus can be used for more than just a healthy snack!

I’ve always believed that hummus should be a staple food you keep in the house! It’s the perfect snack, condiment, spread, and appetizer for any situation! Sure, classic hummus is delicious and easy to whip up with just a can of chickpeas, but amping up the flavor (and color) always makes it a bit more special! Take this Pickled Beetroot Hummus for example. Just by the look of it, it’s clear there will be some double dippers at hand!Read More

Homemade Gluten-Free Vegan Copycat Pizza Bagel Bites (Allergy-Free)

January 16, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 46 Comments

A healthier, homemade version for your favorite childhood snack! Gluten-Free Vegan Copycat Pizza Bagel Bites! A mini, allergy-free, recipe that’s perfect for the kids, quick & easy to make, and great as a nostalgic adult appetizer and finger food!

Are you feeling the ’90s nostalgia? Bring on the Bagel Bites! One of my favorite pizza-themed snacks of yester-years. When you combine a bagel with pizza, it’s a no-brainer that you’re going to have a delicious snack on your hands! But I think it’s time we made Bagel Bites a bit healthier and, most importantly, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Every celiac and food allergic kid should be able to experience some delicious pizza bagel bites, regardless of their dietary needs!Read More

Homemade 3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Mini Bagels (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

January 14, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 37 Comments

What’s better than a fresh homemade bagel? How about 3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Mini Bagels! They’re vegan, allergy-free, don’t require yeast, are freezer-friendly, and so quick and easy to make! Bake up a batch for fun kid-friendly breakfasts or snacks; customize them with toppings and spreads; perfect party food too!

If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that mini things are always that much better. Especially baked goods. Probably because you get to pop more than just one into your mouth to satisfy that craving! Mini things for breakfast are always a favorite too! For kids and adults. Who says no to mini pancake bites? Something else that begs to be mini…BAGELS! Not only are these gluten-free mini bagels nostalgic of the Thomas brand mini bagels, but these are so quick and easy, they’re only 3 ingredients!Read More