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No-Bake Gluten-Free S’mores Parfait (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

June 11, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 48 Comments

Easy, healthy, and delicious! A No-Bake Gluten-Free S’mores Parfait that’s vegan, top 8 allergy-free, and uses homemade ingredients without the junk! A perfect summer dessert recipe the kids and adults will love (it’s even secretly protein-packed)!

It wouldn’t be summer without ALL the s’mores! From breakfast to dessert, there’s always time for a s’mores recipe! Something like a dessert parfait seemed like a delicious idea. It’s basically a cold and deconstructed campfire s’more! And by campfire, I also mean microwave, but that was last year 😉 This gluten-free s’mores parfait I have for you is going to blow your mind with that fact that 1: it’s super healthy, and 2: it’s protein-packed due to a lovely little legume friend.Read More

Gluten-Free Strawberry Quick Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

May 30, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 55 Comments

Put those ripe strawberries to good use in this healthy, sweet, and delicious quick bread recipe! This Gluten-Free Strawberry Quick Bread is vegan, allergy-free, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or as a seasonal snack! It’s spring and summer baking at its finest!

I know it can’t just be me when I say I just LOVE strawberry season! The sweet aroma, beautiful bright color, and perfect blissful bite of a super fresh ripe strawberry is like no other. Strawberry season came early to New Jersey this year. Walking into the grocery stores in April to find $1.99 containers of perfect strawberries…how glorious! Eating strawberries straight from the carton is great, but why don’t we put those beautiful berries to use in another way…Read More

Easy Thick & Fudgy One-Bowl Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies (Allergy-Free)

May 7, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 83 Comments

A quick & easy recipe for classic Thick & Fudgy One-Bowl Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies! A top 8 allergy-free, oil-free, and sugar-free swap for your favorite rich and decadent chocolate dessert! Kid and mom approved for any party or celebration!

My personal favorite chocolate dessert. The humble, simple, classic brownie. Always a no-fail go-to for birthday parties, gatherings, any celebration in general. A glorified chocolate cake you can eat with your hands, so what’s not to love? I realized I didn’t have a classic, thick & fudgy, EASY and simple gluten-free vegan brownie on Strength and Sunshine yet…TRAGEDY! We have some fancy pumpkin peanut butter ones, mini mint brownies, double-stuffed, and that lovely skillet brownie, but not “the classic”.Read More

Homemade Gluten-Free Teddy Grahams (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

March 5, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 70 Comments

A kid-friendly snack time favorite! Homemade Gluten-Free Teddy Grahams that are vegan, top-8 allergy-free, even sugar-free and whole grain! A recipe with options for different flavor variations, these adorable little bears with be gobbled up by little hands (and big ones too!)

Teddy Grahams were one of my favorite sweet snacks as a kid! I guess I had a thing for any cute snack with a face! There was the whole debate on which body part to bite off first. The ears, head (savage!), arms, legs; I usually started with the ears, the tummy was always last. There are different flavors of Teddy Grahams, like cinnamon, honey, cocoa, and chocolate chip. I was pretty classic and loved the cinnamon or honey ones best!Read More

4-Ingredient Homemade Mounds Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)

February 28, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 68 Comments

A homemade candy bar recipe that couldn’t be easier! 4-Ingredient Homemade Mounds Bars! This copycat coconut and chocolate treat is gluten-free, vegan, paleo, top-8 allergy-free, much healthier without the junk, but still delicious!

Homemade candy always has a special place in my heart. Actually, candy (period) has a special place in my heart. I was never a big candy eater, but I did have my favorites that I always enjoyed on those “candy-centered” holidays like Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s day. You could always please me with an Almond Joy or Mounds bar. Chocolate-covered, sticky sweet coconut? Yes, please, I will gladly accept!Read More