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Baked Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

October 8, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 53 Comments

The best seasonal donuts, baked right at home! These easy Baked Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts are vegan, allergy-free, coated in cinnamon “sugar” but made without oil or refined sugar! Indulge in this classic Fall recipe using your favorite apple cider, for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!

Finally! Is it Fall without apple cider doughnuts? According to…everyone…it’s not. I’ve been having apple cider doughnut dreams for the past year and I made a promise to myself that I’d make a perfect baked, gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free version of the classic when all the apple cider hit the shelves again. I’m proud to present the last apple cider doughnut recipe you’ll ever need (the best in my humble biased opinion)! Move over pumpkin spice and everything nice, apple sweets and treats are just as trendy and (possibly) better.Read More

Mini Chewy Gluten-Free Vegan Fudge Brownie Bites (Allergy-Free)

October 1, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 51 Comments

The best homemade Mini Chewy Gluten-Free Vegan Fudge Brownie Bites you’ll ever have! These top 8 allergy-free brownies are a super chocolaty, fudgy, poppable bite-sized treat whenever you need an easy, kid-friendly dessert (or satisfying sweet snack!) A recipe you can make-ahead, freeze, even pack for lunch as a “Little Bites” copycat!

I think I have unlocked the most perfect, the best, the number one gluten-free brownie bite recipe out there! The perfect chew on the outside, soft on the inside, super chocolaty, mini (bonus cute points), and that means just the right amount to satisfy that sweet chocolate craving! These fudge brownie bites are just like those Entenmann’s “Little Bites” Fudge Brownie bites; the ones that come 4 in a pack and were totally in everyone’s lunchbox growing up! BUT, these brownies as MUCH healthier and allergy-free!Read More

Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

September 17, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 60 Comments

Seasonal baking that’s healthy and delicious! Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites! An easy, vegan, top 8 allergy-free recipe that’s kid-friendly, perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert! Bite-sized mini muffins at their best!

Chocolate chips, pumpkin, mini muffins, a combo made in food heaven! These chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are basically the seasonal iteration of the classic chocolate chip muffin, just with pumpkin and in tiny bite-sized form! Not to mention these mini muffins are gluten-free, vegan, top 8 allergy-free, and pretty darn healthy! Since they’re mini, these muffins are just perfect for little hands and/or satisfying that afternoon sweet tooth with just a “bite”!Read More

Gluten-Free ‘Pastel de Elote’ Sweet Mexican Corn Cake (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

September 3, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 33 Comments

A lightened up, gluten-free, vegan, & top 8 allergy-free recipe for ‘Pastel de Elote’ Sweet Mexican Corn Cake! This traditional dessert is moist, dense, with a bread pudding like texture. Baked in a bundt pan, with fresh corn, and topped with a light glaze, this treat will be gone in a flash!

Basically, we’re talking a sweet, bread-pudding-like, super moist, Mexican-style cornbread! Using a combination of masa (corn flour) and gluten-free all purpose with real sweet yellow corn kernels, this bundt cake is super “corny”. Pastel de Elote traditionally uses tons of condensed sweetened milk, but instead this vegan, dairy-free cake uses a combo of non-dairy milk and condensed coconut milk!Read More

Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Oreo Cookies (Allergy-Free, Sugar-Free)

August 20, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 69 Comments

A healthy Oreo copycat recipe, anyone? Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Oreo Cookies that are top 8 allergy-free, sugar-free, and just like the classic crunchy chocolate and cream sandwich cookies you loved! A fun and easy dessert or snack you can feel good about serving up!

A current favorite, nostalgic for others, untouchable to many. Oreo cookies are vegan, but they’re not gluten-free. Gluten-free Oreo copycats are not vegan and allergy-free. So where does that leave us? The ones who need Oreos totally free-from? Why not make them a bit healthier too? No sugar bombs or processed cookie sandwiches allowed! I hear, yea, and I also have a rather delicious solution!Read More