We ran out of granola bars and the grocery store is literally last on my list of places to go right now. And I can almost guarantee that you have all these pantry staple ingredients handy. Our oatmeal bars cover all the bases: they’re salty. They’re sweet. Take about 5 minutes to make. Use pantry staples. Are kid-friendly. Super customizable. And, most importantly: are delicious. How to make our vegan peanut butter oatmeal bars: Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice!) 1 cup maple syrup (honey is great too if your diet allows) 3 cups gluten free old fashioned oats Optional ingredients we like to include: 1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes (we use unsweetened as the maple syrup and peanut butter are sweet enough on their own) 1/3 – 1/2 cup peanuts 1/3 – 1/2 cup cashew pieces Cinnamon Vegan chocolate chips Pretzel pieces Chopped dates Raisins Directions: Melt peanut butter and maple syrup / honey. I put it in the microwave for 60 seconds and it’s the perfect temperature to mix easily. Stir in oats and any remaining dry ingredients. If mixture feels too “wet”, add more oats or optional ingredients and mix. Press mixture […]
Sometimes I feel a little extra, and I get my Pinterest worthy mixing on. I love playing with the recipe for my power bites. They are super kid-friendly, and taste delicious. Every time I make these gluten free power balls, I double the recipe. Otherwise, the boys eat them up in the blink of an eye! The candy coated sunflower seeds are a fun little pop of color. And my boys think it’s super cool to be eating something that looks like a rainbow! I use peanut butter in these oatmeal power bites, but you can swap that out for any nut butter! Cashew butter and sun butter are two variants I’ve tried and they are both delicious. If you’re wanting a vegan version, swap the honey for maple syrup! And the candy coated sunflower seeds for some vegan chocolate chips. While these aren’t necessarily lactation bites, they also just so happen to contain multiple ingredients that are great for milk production. And they’re a perfect grab-and-go treat for a breastfeeding mom. I’ll eat a few in the morning with a glass of water and they kick in pretty quickly! These gluten free oatmeal rainbow power bites take less than 10 […]
Now that R is biting, nursing sucks. Before, he basically lived on the boob. I’m talking woke up attached, breastfed all morning, afternoon and night. And then nursed to sleep and the five thousand times he wakes up after bedtime. But lately, I’ve only been nursing him about half as often. And mostly when he’s sleepy. Awake R likes to bite, which sleepy R is a champ nurser. I’ve noticed that my supply doesn’t seem as strong, and wanted to get ahead of it before it tanked. So I dug up my old gluten free lactation bites recipe, and modified it to fit within the vegan diet. Vegan + Gluten Free Lactation Energy Bites Recipe A few things to note – you do NOT have to make these in a food processor. I’m just lazy. And my old lady arthritis makes mixing these in a bowl by hand not super fun. So dumping it all in my food processor is much easier. Ingredients: 1 cup gluten free oats 1/2 c vegan chocolate chips 1/2 c ground flaxseed 3 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 2/3 c peanut butter 2 tbsp brewers yeast *optional* Sometimes if I have them on hand, […]
When I was first considering going vegan, I was overwhelmed and intimidated. All the recipes I saw looked so complicated and had ingredients I had never heard of. Plus, so many vegan recipes were gluten and soy heavy. After convincing Z to give it a go in November of last year, I have been shocked at how easy it’s been! Here’s a really delicious quinoa and chickpea salad with an awesome cilantro dressing that we are currently loving. It’s quick and easy and you probably have most of these at home already! Bonus – this vegan and gluten free salad tastes amazing when you make it, but also keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Although I doubt it’ll last that long! Chickpeas have become a huge staple in our vegan diet. They are packed with nutrients and high in protein, something I was nervous about when cutting out animal proteins. And their texture and taste have proven to be delicious in every type of meal we’ve used them in. Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Cilantro Dressing A vegan, gluten free salad that takes less than 30 minutes to make and everyone will love. Serves 4-5 Cooking time: 30 min […]
The holidays are the best time to indulge in desserts since there are so many creative and delicious ways to use seasonal ingredients. These 20 gluten-free and dairy-free Christmas desserts are the perfect way to enjoy Christmas sweets while still staying compliant with your dietary needs. These festive desserts contain all the holiday flavors and spices that you’ve come to love but with healthier ingredients. You’ll find sweet treats like an apple tart, gingerbread cake, fudgy maple pecan brownies, vegan cheesecakes, red velvet cookies, cinnamon streusel coffee cake, chocolate mousse and many more that are perfect for those on a restricted gluten and dairy diet. Dazzle your friends and family this holiday season with these mouth-watering desserts that are appropriate for even those that are not lactose-intolerant or gluten-intolerant. Be prepared to receive rave reviews for your amazing efforts at the Christmas dessert table! 20 Gluten Free Dairy Free Christmas Desserts Gluten Free Apple Tart Recipe by Cookie And Kate Utilizing Bob’s Red Mill almond and oat flours, this beautiful tart takes only 25 minutes to prepare, and 40 minutes to cook! To make it dairy free and vegan, use coconut oil instead of butter. Holiday Snowflake Cake by Healthy […]
I shared this dish on my Instagram stories last night and had a ton of messages asking me to share the recipe. I won’t bore you with a big long backstory on how my grandmother’s aunt’s uncle’s nephew walked the Thailand countryside to find the best Jasmine rice in the world. Let’s just get straight to the point. Here’s a super easy, gluten free and dairy free crock pot meal idea. It’s cheap, it’s delicious, and my kids loved it. Slow Cooker Chicken + Rice Bowl You’ll need: Chicken breasts (although all I had was frozen chicken tenders, I used 6) Chicken Stock – enough to cover your chicken, plus 1 cup. 1 large sweet potato / yam, chopped. 1 can black beans 1.5 cups corn 1 cup rice 2 tsp chili powder Optional: Add a can of tomatoes (I’m going to try this next time). Try Avocado / guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa, cilantro, sour cream / plain greek yogurt, tortilla chips for topping. How to: Put chicken in crockpot and pour in enough chicken stock to just cover the chicken. Add chili powder and set cook time to 4 hours. Remove lid and add 1 can of beans, 1.5 […]
You know what I love about crockpots? You can just throw whatever you have in there, add some liquid, and it’s bound to taste good. And that’s exactly what happened here. It’s a gluten free, dairy free super easy and inexpensive meal idea. And even my kids like it! Slow Cooker Chicken + Root Vegetable Quinoa This is seriously so easy I feel silly even writing this all out. You’ll need: Chicken breasts (although all I had was frozen chicken tenders, I used 5) 1 box (32 oz) butternut squash soup (or you can use chicken stock, veggie stock, whatever!) 1 large sweet potato / yam, chopped. 4 large carrots, sliced 1 cup quinoa How to: (Again, I feel silly even writing this out) Put chicken and butternut squash in crockpot, and set for desired amount of time (I usually do 4 hours, because I’m forgetful and last minute with everything). Halfway through, add the chopped sweet potato and carrots. When there’s 45 minutes to an hour left, add the quinoa (don’t put it in too early, or else it will get mushy). EAT UP! And bonus – it’s really good topped with an egg for lunch the next […]
This post contains affiliate links. Okay friends. We’ve all seen the ads on our Facebook side bars. We’ve seen the influencers sharing them. BUT what’s the deal with Daily Harvest? And is it all it’s chalked up to be? This is going to be a super honest Daily Harvest review (and don’t worry – I’ve got a discount code for you too! Use code Shynnz for $25 off.) Daily Harvest Review: Daily Harvest’s tagline is “organic, farm-frozen recipes delivered weekly or monthly”. So many of my favorite bloggers have been sharing about Daily Harvest, so I figured it was time to try it out myself. I ordered a mix of smoothies, harvest bowls, a latte, and an activated breakfast. My plan is to try everything and then come back and report one by one our honest thoughts. First thoughts on Daily Harvest: (Don’t forget you can use code Shynnz to get $25 off!) Something I already love? The fact that I can have superfood smoothies and meals for the boys and I, no thought or prep work required. Daily Harvest offers smoothies, harvest bowls, soups, lattes, overnight oats and chia parfaits. All delivered straight to your door, so you […]
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons on Broadway. The opinions and text are all mine. Does anyone else enjoy grocery shopping as much as I do? By myself, with the kids, whenever. I love it. And when that grocery store is the new Albertsons on Broadway, I love it even more. I know I’ve spoken about them multiple times, but it’s that amazing. It’s so light and bright and beautiful, it just makes me happy. Plus, it’s HUCKLEBERRY SEASON!! I’ve been wanting to start baking again. But it’s been so hard now that I can’t do gluten or cane sugar! The boys were asking if we could make dinosaur muffins, so challenge accepted! These “dinosaur” muffins are perfect for grab and go breakfasts. They’re not only healthy, but delicious. And toddler approved! If you’re looking for a great gluten free, dairy free green muffin recipe – here you go! Gluten Free + Dairy Free Green “Dino” Huckleberry Muffins: You’ll need: Dry Ingredients: 2 cups gluten free flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder Wet Ingredients: 3/4 cup milk 1/2 c honey 1/2 c applesauce (or […]
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of ABSCos. The opinions and text are all mine. Zach has been traveling a ton lately, which means I’ve been solo parenting a lot. I am happy to report that I feel like it’s actually getting a little easier. Don’t get me wrong, I am no Wonder Woman. I can’t do it all. But, I’ve lowered my expectations and am learning to just go with the flow. If the boys don’t get dressed all day? It’s fine. Eating family style platters for meals because I don’t want to clean up a bunch of dishes? MAJOR WIN. A little while ago I asked for your favorite easy chicken recipes. And y’all did not disappoint! I have a huge list to make my way through, but wanted to share one of our favorites. This crockpot chicken recipe is not only gluten free, but you can make it dairy free as well! With all the healthy add-ins, this dish is not only kid friendly, but also a colorful rainbow of deliciousness! First, let me talk about something important: your protein choice. I love chicken because it’s a clean protein. You know my obsession […]