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Healthy Gluten-Free Banana Bread

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This Healthy Gluten-Free Banana Bread is made with brown rice flour and arrowroot starch and completely egg-free and dairy-free! Sweetened with maple syrup.

Sliced Banana Bread When the world started making banana bread a few weeks ago, I did too. Comfort food and solidarity seemed like the right course of action. And it still does.

But this time, instead of making one of the banana bread recipes on this website, I experimented. 

In gluten-free and egg-free baking, nut and seed butters and nut flours play such a useful role in taste, texture, and binding capabilities. While I love my tahini, decadent chocolate peanut butter, and roasted strawberry breads, none of them are nut-free. …

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Vegan Chocolate Covered Coconut Candy

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This Vegan Chocolate Covered Coconut Candy recipe uses shredded unsweetened coconut, maple syrup, and dairy-free chocolate chips. All made in an ice cube tray! Gluten-free and vegan.

Chocolate Covered Coconut These dairy-free coconut candies are inspired by Russell Stover coconut creams. Or, if you are a Mounds candy fan, these are also quite similar. 

The Easter holiday festivities look a little different this year. But this Easter basket worthy candy is one you can make at home. And if they never make it in the Easter basket, that’s okay too. …

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Gluten-Free Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

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These Gluten-Free Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies are made with almond flour, coconut oil, and flaxseed. No eggs, no dairy, no gluten!

Peanut Butter CookiesThis is the cookie you are going to want to make right now. 

There are a lot of peanut cookie recipes out there, but I wanted one that was not only gluten-free but egg-free as well. 

Peanut butter cookies are comfort food in all the right ways. Salty, sweet, and satisfying. This recipe is no different….

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Healthy Almond Butter Oat Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

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These Healthy Almond Butter Oat Bars are made with only seven ingredients. Topped with a layer of chocolate, oat crumble, and sea salt, these bars are suitable for breakfast, snack, or dessert! Gluten-free and vegan.

Chocolate Oat Bars This recipe was inspired by a serious staring contest with my pantry. 

I wanted to make something sweet. And a little salty. With chocolate. But also kind of healthy. 

Too much to ask?…

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20 Easy Gluten-Free Baking Recipes

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These 20 Easy Gluten-Free Baking Recipes include cookies, quick breads, muffins, brownies, bars, and more, plus dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan options. 

Chocolate Chip CookiesNo matter whether you are new to gluten-free baking or just want a simple recipe, this list of 20 easy baking recipes has you covered. 

These are some of my go-to recipes when I want to bring a treat into work, share with neighbors, or just want to make something no-fuss. Many of these cookies, brownies, breads, and snacks are kid-friendly and fun if you have little ones around that want to help….

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Mint Gimlet Cocktail

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This Mint Gimlet Cocktail  is an easy drink to make at home. Made with gin, a fresh mint simple syrup, and lime juice. Gluten-free, vegan. 

Mint Gimlet Cocktail

It’s been a strange week to say the least. Our new normals are shifting, but separately together we can weather this storm.

I always have felt it is a healthy thing to have something to look forward to. Big or small, that something helps forward movement, forward thinking, and mood. It is a trick I use regularly, particularly in times of increased stress or anxiety.

In the last few days I’ve seen lots of “talk” about virtual happy hours with coworkers, friends, and family. To make a cocktail and chat through FaceTime or video chat with those that you’re missing seems like a pretty good idea to me. 

So, let’s make a drink. …

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