A simple chia egg replacer is a great substitute to use in your vegan baking! Learn how to make one with this step by step tutorial. When you eliminate eggs from your diet, it not only changes your breakfast options, but it also changes how you bake. Thankfully, there are several options for vegan egg…
Blueberry Peach Crisp (Gluten Free and Vegan).
Blueberry peach crisp is the perfect summer dessert! This version is gluten free and vegan, and so delicious with vanilla ice cream. I think that of all the summer fruits, peaches are my favorite. But it seems like the peach season is so short here in Michigan! So we buy, buy, buy them from the…
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,…
3 Ingredient Cherry Chia Jam.
It’s easy to make jam from fresh, sweet cherries! This cherry chia jam is simple to make, delicious, and it’s refined sugar free! A few weeks ago, sweet cherries were on sale in our local grocery store. We stocked up, and after a could of days, we realized, uh-oh, there’s no way that we can…
Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake (Vegan, Nut Free).
Treat yourself to a gluten free chocolate mug cake! It’s an easy recipe that you can enjoy when you want a quick but indulgent treat. Sometimes, you just need to treat yourself. You might just have a chocolate craving, or maybe you need to make a quick dessert, but don’t want a whole cake…
How To Make Oven-Dried Tomatoes.
It’s easy to make your own oven-dried tomatoes! These tomatoes are tangy and delicious, and will bring a ton of flavor to your recipes. Do you plant a summer garden? We love to plant zucchini, cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes. We usually do quite a few varieties of tomatoes, and inevitably the ones that do the…
The Easiest Refrigerator Dill Pickles.
Learn how to make the easiest refrigerator dill pickles! These are garlicky, salty, and crisp, and are the perfect addition to a picnic. Dill pickles are one of my favorite things to have on hand. I love the salty, cold, garlicky, crisp crunch of a refrigerator dill. In the summer, we love to make refrigerator…
Buttery Coconut Granola (Gluten Free, Vegan).
There’s nothing better than a good bowl of buttery coconut granola in the morning! Enjoy this dairy free recipe with your favorite non-dairy milk, yogurt, or fresh fruit. It’s definitely a good thing to know how to make a good batch of allergy friendly coconut granola. So often store-bought granola either contains allergens, like nuts,…
Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bites (Dairy Free, Vegan).
These gluten free cookie dough bites are so simple to make, and even easier to eat! Keep them in the freezer for a chilly treat that’s so delicious! Is there ever a wrong time for chocolate chip cookies? Since chocolate chip cookies are my absolute favorite, I would tend to say no. But when you’re…
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes.
Vegan lentil Sloppy Joes are savory, sweet, healthy, and so tasty! A perfect family friendly vegan dinner recipe. Sloppy Joes are a favorite in this house. My grandma’s recipe for Sloppy Joes was something that we made often when I was growing up. It was a traditional recipe that used ground beef, and it had…
Vegan Lentil Salad with Brown Rice.
This vegan lentil salad is a hearty summer recipe! Brown rice, carrots, tomatoes, and cilantro make this a fresh and colorful salad to serve at your next party. When the hot weather hits, do you tend toward cold dishes like salads? It’s nice to have cold salads in the refrigerator to eat for a quick…
Vegan Gluten Free Double Chocolate Cupcakes.
These vegan gluten free double chocolate cupcakes are rich and decadent, and are allergy friendly! The only cupcake recipe you need for parties and special occasions. When there’s a birthday party in this house, we often turn to cupcakes. And more often than not, the request is made for these gluten free vegan double chocolate…
Simple Hot Fudge Sauce (Dairy Free).
This simple hot fudge sauce is a rich and decadent topping for your ice cream sundaes! Dairy free, vegan, and so delicious. There’s nothing like a delicious hot fudge sundae on a special occasion. The combination of cold ice cream and hot fudge is truly decadent. If you have food allergies, you probably aren’t going…
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…
The Best Classic Vegan Potato Salad.
Classic, creamy, and delicious, this vegan potato salad is a must for your summer picnics and parties! A flavorful dressing, dill pickles, and crunchy celery and onion make this recipe a favorite. One of my favorite things about summer is a casual get-together with friends or family. A sunny day, something tasty on the grill,…
Blackberry Crumble Bars (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These blackberry crumble bars are a perfect way to use summer berries! The buttery, crunchy oat topping is just irresistible! These delectable bars are gluten free and vegan. It’s summer time, and that means it’s time to break out all the berry recipes! Strawberry shortcake, blueberry ice cream, and these amazing blackberry crumble bars. This…
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding (Dairy Free, Vegan).
Need a healthy way to satisfy your chocolate craving? Try chocolate chia seed pudding! It’s a delicious dairy free dessert with some great health benefits. Would you like to find a dessert-like breakfast that’s also healthy? Of course you would, right? But generally, dessert isn’t the best way to start the day. However, this chocolate…
Healthy Vegan White Bean Quinoa Chili.
An easy dairy free meal, this vegan white bean quinoa chili is delicious and warming on a cold night. It’s full of healthy fiber and protein, and it’s perfect for kids and adults. What do you make when you’re racing home at dinner time, and you know that your pantry and fridge is almost…
Watermelon Strawberry Fruit Popsicles.
Fruit popsicles don’t get any easier or tastier than these watermelon strawberry popsicles! A healthy summer dessert recipe that kids and adults love! Is there anything better than an ice cold popsicle on a summer day? These whole fruit popsicles are so refreshing, and they are beautiful, too! The berries and watermelon make a…
Seasoned Crunchy Chickpeas (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Seasoned crunchy chickpeas are a tasty vegan and gluten free snack that packs a lot of fiber and protein! You’ll love how crispy these get – they are addictive! When you have a nut allergy, it can eliminate a lot of snack options. If you used to snack on nuts, you might miss that crunch,…
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 Vegan Corn Muffins.
These easy vegan corn muffins are the perfect side to serve at a barbecue! These are light, delicious, and always disappear quickly. Sometimes, you just need a good corn muffin. Whether you’ve made a big pot of chili, or if you’re hosting a barbecue, these vegan corn muffins are just the thing to serve on…
