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

January 16, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 30 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 34 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

Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites (Allergy-Free)

August 27, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 51 Comments

A healthy and snackable way to enjoy your favorite comfort food! These Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites are top 8 allergy-free, super kid-friendly, and act as a great side dish, snack, or even an appetizer recipe for your next gathering! Portable macaroni and cheese is never a bad idea!

Because if you’re not making mac & cheese every which way, are you really a macaroni and cheese lover? There is no denying that mac & cheese is the ultimate comfort food (at least in America), and what’s better than eating it in a bowl? When it’s MINI and BITE-SIZED! Not only that, but of course it’s gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free so everyone, every.single.mac.and.cheese.lover can enjoy these mac & cheese bites!Read More

Homemade Gluten-Free Copycat Totino’s Pizza Rolls (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

August 13, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 64 Comments

The iconic, bite-sized, pizza pillows that are a favorite snack and party food for kids (and adults!), now as a healthy homemade recipe! These Gluten-Free Copycat Totino’s Pizza Rolls are vegan, top 8 allergy-free, baked, easy to make, and 100% freezer-friendly!

It’s a pizza dream come true! The bite-sized, poppable, exploding, little handheld pizza pockets (aka: pillows) that have been providing microwave comfort to teenage boys’ insatiable appetite, college students’ all-night study sessions, and boisterous game day sports fans for decades. For some reason pizza and celiac disease/ food allergies never tend to go together. From actual pizza parlors to all the frozen and processed pizza goodies on the market. But, are we restricted eaters really going to take the neglect?Read More

New England Vegan “Clam” Chowder (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

July 2, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 61 Comments

A healthy plant-based twist on the creamy New England classic! This New England Vegan “Clam” Chowder recipe is gluten-free and top 8 allergy-free, with none of the dairy or clams! An easy & quick meatless meal the family will love that’s still hearty and satisfying!

Did you guess correctly? You’ve already seen what hearts of palm can do in the way of tricking non-vegans into thinking they’re still eating traditional comfort foods. You also know I couldn’t stop there! Hearts of palm are the perfect “clam” substitute for a New England vegan “clam” chowder due to the easy sliceable size, the meaty texture, and the ability to soak up any flavor you pair it with.Read More