An easy dessert to feed a crowd on Thanksgiving…this pumpkin sheet cake with chocolate frosting is gluten free and vegan, and so delicious! What are your Thanksgiving plans? If you’re hosting, one thing that may be on your mind is the dessert table. And if you are baking for those who have food allergies, you…
Homemade Peppermint Patties (Vegan, Allergy Friendly).
Homemade peppermint patties are surprisingly easy to make! Enjoy these sweet treats this season – this version is vegan, gluten free, and allergy friendly! Halloween…it’s almost here. It can be so tricky to make sure everyone feels included on this candy centered holiday. It’s not fun to have to say “no” to your children when…
Easy Vegan Cheese Ball (Nut Free).
An easy recipe for a creamy, flavorful vegan cheese ball with a kick! Spicy pumpkin seeds and creamy dairy free cheese make this the perfect allergy friendly recipe for a party! A vegan cheese ball? Is that even possible, you ask? It sure is. When the holiday season arrives, it’s time to find some delicious…
Banana Oatmeal Muffins (Vegan and Gluten Free).
These vegan and gluten free banana oatmeal muffins are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Enjoy this flavorful muffin with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Does anyone else have trouble with an overabundance of brown bananas from time to time? We buy bananas, and then suddenly they’re too ripe, and so I’m…
Gingerbread Pancakes with Warm Pear Sauce.
Enjoy a stack of fluffy gingerbread pancakes for a weekend breakfast. A sweet pear sauce is the finishing touch to these nicely spiced pancakes. Chilly, windy, autumn days call for cozy, spicy, stacks of pancakes, don’t they? But you could argue that sunny days call for pancakes, and weekend days, and week days, and…well, any…
Fudgy Chocolate Sweet Potato Cookies (Grain Free, Vegan).
These fudgy chocolate sweet potato cookies have are grain free, egg free, and delicious! These are a tasty way to get some sweet potatoes into your diet. If you have picky eaters in your family, you know that sometimes you have to get a little bit creative. When they’re going through a phase of mostly…
Spiced Apple Cider Donuts (Vegan and Gluten Free).
Fresh baked spiced apple cider donuts are a perfect treat for fall! You won’t miss out on cider mill donuts with this homemade recipe! There’s nothing like a trip to the cider mill in the autumn months. And Michigan has tons of cider mills, so we’re very fortunate that we get to visit a few…
Chewy Pumpkin Spice Molasses Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Chewy pumpkin spice molasses cookies are perfectly spiced and so delicious! Enjoy these with your cup of coffee or tea this fall. Is there a dessert or treat that you realllly missed when you went gluten free? For me, that treat was a molasses cookie from Starbucks. Those cookies were perfectly chewy and spicy, and…
Spicy Sweet Homemade Barbecue Sauce.
An easy recipe for sweet and spicy homemade barbecue sauce that’s allergy friendly and perfect for all your barbecue needs! This simple sauce is delicious on chicken, pork, or beef. Imagine that you’re having a backyard barbecue, and you need to run to the store to grab some barbecue sauce. You run into the store,…
A Simple Guide to Using Egg Replacers.
Using egg replacers doesn’t have to be confusing! Learn about the different types of vegan egg substitutes and when and how to use them in this guide. What binds baked goods together? What keeps cakes light and fluffy? The answer? Eggs. But what if you can’t eat eggs? What’s the best way to replace them…
The Easiest Green Smoothie Recipe.
This is the easiest green smoothie ever, and it’s so delicious. You can’t taste the spinach, so it’s perfect for those who are hesitant to add greens to their smoothies. What’s your opinion on green smoothies? Are they a regular part of your routine? Do you love them? Hate them? For a long time, I feared…
Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower (Vegan and Gluten Free).
This cheesy roasted cauliflower is full of delicious savory flavor. It’s the perfect vegan and gluten free side dish recipe that your family will love. Cauliflower seems to be one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. The people who love it will eat it in many different ways. Cauliflower rice, grilled cauliflower steaks,…
Chocolate Overnight Oats with Cherries.
Start your day with an easy breakfast recipe – these chocolate overnight oats with fresh cherries are healthy and delicious! Gluten free, dairy free, and loved by kids and adults, this is the perfect simple breakfast for when you’re on the go. We all have crazy mornings…the kind where you are running late, can’t find…
Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites.
Frozen chocolate banana bites are topped with sunbutter, chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt for an easy, healthy, frozen treat. These are a great way to keep cool in the summertime! I know frozen chocolate banana bites aren’t exactly a new invention. I’ve seen chocolate covered bananas in stores, at ice cream shops, and…
Easy Homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing.
Creamy, delicious, homemade dairy free ranch dressing is perfect for topping salads or dipping veggies! It’s bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and garlic. We’re approaching salad season here…warm weather, lighter meals, and lots of fresh veggies will soon be the norm. And what will you top your salads with this season? Do you miss…
Vegan Chocolate Truffle Easter Eggs.
Chocolate truffle Easter eggs couldn’t be easier to make – they just require two ingredients! Dairy free, vegan, and allergy friendly recipe. Easter…such a candy-filled holiday! It’s second only to Halloween, isn’t it? If you’re a food allergy mom, you may just steer clear of the candy aisle at this time of year. It’s too…
Chocolate Gingerbread Mug Cake (Gluten Free and Vegan).
Decadent and delicious, this single serving chocolate gingerbread mug cake is a great way to treat yourself! Take a break and sit down to enjoy this chocolatey dessert. Since it’s Friday, and since sometimes you just need a little chocolate, this seemed like a good day to share this chocolate gingerbread mug cake. Why…
Easy Vegan Shepherd’s Pie.
This vegan shepherd’s pie is delicious and comforting – it’s loaded with lentils, mushrooms, and other veggies. Perfect for a healthy dinner option! What kind of comfort food do you love? Is it a cozy casserole? A creamy pasta dish? Something that’s rich and delicious? When you eliminate dairy from your diet, you might think…
Allergy Friendly Tagalong Cookies.
Your favorite Girl Scout cookies made allergy friendly! You can make these delicious Tagalong cookies at home whenever a craving hits! It’s Girl Scout Cookie season! Are you missing your favorite Girl Scout Cookies? Or are you glad to have a reason to avoid buying a dozen boxes of cookies? ;) What’s your favorite variety…
Vegan Cheesy Roasted Asparagus.
This vegan cheesy roasted asparagus takes just minutes to make and is sure to become a new favorite side dish! Do you get excited at this time of year, when you finally start to see some signs of spring? Whether it’s in the yard or the garden, or in the grocery store, mid-March is the…
Extra Decadent Sunbutter Cookies.
These sunbutter cookies are chewy and wonderful, and extra decadent with the addition of chocolate chips and gooey sun cups. Truly a special cookie recipe! Have you heard any of these common complaints and misconceptions about gluten free/allergy friendly baked goods? “Gluten free cakes are always dry. You can’t frost them, they fall apart.” “You…
Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Cereal.
A warm bowl of chocolate quinoa breakfast cereal is a delicious and healthy way to start the day! Breakfast can be a real conundrum when you have food allergies. Whether you’re allergic to eggs, dairy, wheat, or nuts, it can really limit your breakfast choices. Sure, there may be some allergy friendly cold cereals you…
Simply Delicious Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.
There’s nothing like a comforting bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup when you’re under the weather. This version is gluten free and allergy friendly! There are so many reasons to have a good homemade chicken noodle soup recipe up your sleeve. Chilly winter days, a yucky head cold that’s making the rounds in your family,…
Gluten Free and Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars.
Love sugar cookies but short on time? Try these gluten free and vegan sugar cookie bars! Sugar cookies…love them or hate them? Or are you somewhere in between? If you’re new to allergy friendly baking, you may wonder about trying to make cut out cookies. Will they keep their shape, or spread out too far? Can…
