These vegan cherry hand pies are irresistible! Buttery, flaky crust, and sweet cherries make a wonderful summer dessert. Summer is here, and cherries are in season! That means it’s time to make all the cherry desserts. Are you a fan of cherries? I love to eat cherries plain, or in a Michigan salad, or on…
Dairy Free Recipes
Dairy free recipes don't have to be bland or boring. You can enjoy all of your favorites, from Buttercream Frosting to Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing to 3 Ingredient Dairy Free Fudge.
There are many good dairy substitutions available now, and I talk about them in this post: Guide to Dairy Substitutes. From dairy free cheese to dairy free milks, there are many choices to use in your cooking and baking.
Dark Chocolate Blackberry Mug Cake.
A delicious chocolate mug cake made with fresh blackberries. This is a fun twist on a chocolate muffin for breakfast! Do you ever get bored with your breakfast options? I do get bored at breakfast time. I love easy make ahead breakfasts like chia seed pudding, or overnight oats, but sometimes I forget to make…
Coconut Chocolate Energy Bites.
Need a quick snack in the middle of the day? These no-bake coconut chocolate energy bites are the perfect pick me up! Some things are just meant to be together, right? Peanut butter and jelly. Spaghetti and meatballs. Netflix and pizza. And perhaps my all-time favorite combo…coconut and chocolate. Truthfully, chocolate goes so well with…
Light and Fluffy Vegan Waffles with Blueberry Sauce.
These vegan waffles are light and fluffy – you’ll never guess that they’re free of eggs and dairy! A perfect weekend breakfast, especially when topped with blueberry sauce. Let’s talk breakfast. For those with food allergies or dietary needs, breakfast can be the most difficult meal of the day. If you used to eat eggs for breakfast,…
Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins.
These vegan chocolate chip muffins are light and fluffy and so yummy! The perfect breakfast or after school snack. There’s nothing like a light and fluffy muffin filled with chocolate chips is there? My family loves having muffins for breakfast, and these vegan chocolate chip muffins are a favorite. My son loves chocolate chips, and…
Simple Zucchini Noodle Salad.
A refreshing blend of zucchini, red onion, and a simple vinaigrette makes this summer zucchini noodle salad perfect for hot days! Use your spiralizer to make these zoodles in no time! Our garden will be exploding with zucchini soon, and I can’t wait! We love this summer vegetable – whether it’s in salads, or chocolate…
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Celebrate your next special occasion with this giant chocolate chip cookie! It’s easy to make, fun to eat, and allergy friendly, too! Sometimes you have big plans for a birthday party – a fancy cake, perfectly decorated, and with the theme that your child has chosen. But then real life happens, and you have extra…
Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Peas.
Lemon pasta with chicken and peas is an easy and tasty meal that the whole family will love! Use your favorite gluten free pasta or zucchini noodles to make this allergy friendly. When spring or summer rolls around, there’s nothing I like more than a nice lemony pasta. Lemon is such a nice, light flavor…
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Donuts.
Delicious vegan strawberry shortcake donuts are topped with a simple glaze. These are perfect for a spring treat! These are nut free, dairy free, and so delicious! Strawberries are in season! Yippee! Well, not in season in Michigan, just yet, but in season in our warmer states, and that means that the strawberries at the…
Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies.
Chewy, delicious oatmeal cookies have a surprising addition – fresh strawberries! These strawberry oatmeal cookies are sure to become a new favorite. You love oatmeal cookies, and you also love strawberry shortcake. What’s the best way to enjoy those two flavors? Strawberry oatmeal cookies, of course! These cookies are tender, chewy, sweet, and have the…
Roasted Red Pepper Cheesy Vegan Quesadillas.
These roasted red pepper cheesy vegan quesadillas are a filling and tasty lunch or dinner! Roasted red peppers and caramelized onions give these quesadillas a ton of flavor! Figuring out what to have for dinner can be such a struggle, can’t it? Sometimes we get into a rut at our house, and we wind up…
Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream.
Vegan cookie dough ice cream – a perfect dessert on a hot summer day! Creamy coconut ice cream and little cookie dough bites make this one sweet treat! One thing that makes our summer experience a little easier was the purchase of an ice cream maker a couple of years ago. Yes, there are some…
Salted Sunbutter Cups.
Salted sunbutter cups are amazingly rich and decadent. You won’t believe these are free of the top allergens! The whole family will enjoy this delicious alternative to peanut butter cups. Let’s talk about sunbutter. It took me a long time to try sunbutter. Years ago, one of my friends who has a son with a…
Southwest Sweet Potato Noodles.
Sweet potato noodles, onions, peppers, and black beans combine to make a delicious southwest lunch bowl! This is an easy grain free and vegan recipe. Summer time is when I like to step back a little bit from social media and the screen. Just to get a little break. Whenever I take these kind of breaks,…
Chocolate Cherry Donuts (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Chocolate cherry donuts are a fun dessert or breakfast! These decadent treats are gluten free and vegan, too! A great way to use summer cherries. You want to have a weekend tradition of donuts, but food allergies are standing in your way. In a perfect world, there would be an allergy friendly donut shop right…
Easy Dairy Free Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These dairy free pumpkin muffins are super simple – just a few ingredients required! These muffins truly taste like fall, plus they are free of the top allergens. Okay, who’s been bitten by the pumpkin bug? FYI, I typed that out and then had to google it to see if there actually is an insect…
Chocolate Cherry Vegan Baked Oatmeal.
A warm and delicious way to start the day, this chocolate cherry vegan baked oatmeal is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults! Make it the night before to keep your morning simple and stress free! Are you an early riser? Do you like to get up with the sun, get ready,…
Quinoa Porridge with Mixed Berries.
A hearty and healthy breakfast that’s quick to make, this quinoa porridge with mixed berries is a great way to start your day! This is an easy gluten free breakfast option that’s allergy friendly and tasty. Do you change what you eat for breakfast for different seasons? I tend to crave different things depending on…
Cookies and Cream Mini Ice Cream Pies.
These little no-bake cookies and cream ice cream pies are a favorite easy summer treat! This version is dairy free and gluten free, too! Make these in minutes, and enjoy! It’s hard to believe, but we are approaching the time of year when I don’t want to turn on my oven. It will be hot…
Homemade Paleo BBQ Sauce.
Homemade Paleo BBQ sauce is delicious and very simple to make! This recipe is perfect for chicken, beef, or pork. Get ready to ramp up the flavor of your favorite summer grilling recipes! Did you know…barbecue sauce is so easy to make? Doesn’t it make you happy when you find out how easy it is…
Classic Gluten Free Meatloaf.
Gluten free meatloaf is a delicious meal to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon. This homestyle meatloaf is just right when served with dairy free mashed potatoes and gravy. My mom made the best meatloaf when I was growing up. It was a delicious, classic recipe that I always looked forward to. There’s nothing as delicious…
Savory Roasted Asparagus (Vegan, Dairy Free).
This delicious savory roasted asparagus takes just minutes to make and is sure to become a new favorite side dish! The cheesy flavor is so tasty, and it’s dairy free and vegan, too. Do you get excited at this time of year, when you finally start to see some signs of spring? Whether it’s in…
Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting (GF, Vegan).
Chocolate zucchini cake with coconut cream frosting is a delicious and beautiful dessert that’s gluten free and vegan. A rich chocolate cake is a perfect sweet treat to enjoy this summer! You know how sometimes you want to be fancy, but you really don’t have time to be fancy? Maybe you have a party coming…
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Asparagus.
Dinner has never been easier! Enjoy a complete meal in one pan with these sheet pan chicken thighs and veggies! This is an easy gluten free and dairy free meal the whole family will love. I’m a huge fan of easy dinners. I suppose everyone is, right? No one wants to come home after a…
