The Ultimate Gluten-Free Banana Bread (Bakery Worthy!)
What do Britney Spears, Back to the Future, and banana bread have in common? They’re all undeniable National Treasures. And not to be dramatic, but this gluten-free banana bread might be the be-all, end-all of banana bread: tender, moist, perfectly sweet, and undetectably gluten-free (seriously!).
It requires simple ingredients and methods, and all the magic happens in just 1 bowl. What are you waiting for?!
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Gluten-Free PB&J Thumbprint Cookies
You can’t go wrong when peanut butter and jelly are involved. And in a cookie? Irresistible! These vegan and gluten-free thumbprint cookies are tender with crisp edges, packed with peanut butter flavor, and have a fruity jam center (a.k.a. cookie perfection!).
Plus, they’re easy to make with just 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required! Naturally sweetened, grain-free, and oil-free too! We know: It’s magic.
Salted Chocolate Banana Nut Muffins (Vegan + GF)
Salted chocolate banana nut muffins — need we say more!? These super fluffy, moist, vegan and gluten-free dreams take your classic banana nut muffin up a notch with flaky sea salt and melty chocolate chips.
Even better? They’re seriously simple to make thanks to our chocolate cake mix. Just 1 bowl, 7 ingredients, and 30 minutes stand in your way. Let’s go!
Inspired by our fan-favorite 1-Bowl Fudgy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, this easier version starts with mashed banana to create a moist, egg-free muffin!
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Easy Vegan Scotcheroos (No Bake!)
Did anyone else grow up eating Scotcheroos or Special K Bars? They’re crispy, salty-sweet, peanut butter cereal bars with a chocolate butterscotch topping. And yes, they’re just as good as they sound — totally decadent and (regrettably) shareable!
We’ve given these classic, NO-BAKE treats the ultimate MB remix with a naturally sweetened, gluten-free base and a fudgy, vegan chocolate “butterscotch” topping. Simple methods, just 9 ingredients, and no corn syrup or butterscotch chips required!
Easy Gluten-Free Crepes (Dairy-Free, Naturally Sweetened)
Your search for the perfect gluten-free crepe is over. These EASY, 7-ingredient crepes are just like the classics — thin and delicate with perfectly crisp edges, and they fold beautifully without breaking! Plus, dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and made in just 1 bowl!
Add your favorite crepe fillings and prepare for your breakfast, brunch, or dessert dreams to come true! Let’s do like the French do and make some crepes!
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No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites (5 Minutes!)
Need cookie dough, like NOW? We’ve got you covered! Meet these chocolate chip cookie dough energy bites. They taste just like cookie dough but come together in 5 minutes with just 1 bowl and 8 ingredients!
Vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfectly sweet and chewy. Great for lunch boxes or as a quick snack or dessert! Let us show you how!
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No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake Cups (5 Minutes!)
Cheesecake can feel like an undertaking, but not anymore! These 5-minute, no-bake vegan cheesecake cups solve your cheesecake challenges – all of the flavor, none of the waiting!
Layered with crushed granola, a creamy cashew cheesecake filling, and fresh berries, these parfaits are not only adorable, but perfectly sweet and oh-so delicious! Swap in your favorite seasonal fruit to enjoy this naturally sweetened dessert year round! Just 7 ingredients and 1 blender required.
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Vegan Ginger Sesame Noodles with Crispy Tofu
All the flavor and comfort of your favorite noodle stir-fry takeout, but easier than deciding where to order? You bet! This EASY, weeknight-friendly meal is a breeze thanks to one of our favorite kitchen essentials: the sheet pan.
Flavorful seasoned tofu and crispy roasted veggies combine with saucy, gingery sesame noodles for a nourishing, 10-ingredient party in a bowl! Consider dinner planned. Let us show you how it’s done!
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Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew (Vegan)
Cozy, hearty, and comforting — what more could you ask for in a winter meal? Easy, too? You’ve got it! This 1-pot white bean and mushroom stew is all that and more.
Savory mushrooms, tender potatoes, and fiber-packed white beans combine in a creamy, dairy-free broth. It’s nourishment for the body and soul. Let’s make stew, friends!
This cozy, 1-pot stew begins with sautéing onion in vegan butter (or olive oil) to bring out its natural sweetness and infuse it with flavor.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake (3 Ingredients!)
Chocolate cake in 3 MINUTES!? We’ve got you covered. This chocolate mug cake is rich, FLUFFY, and studded with melty chocolate chips. Bonus? No one will guess it’s vegan, gluten-free, and SO easy to make!
With just 1 mug and 3 simple ingredients, you’re about to be cozy on your couch with your new favorite single-serving dessert. Let’s make cake!
How to Make a Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake
This seriously easy chocolate cake requires 3 simple ingredients: 1) avocado oil (or melted coconut oil), 2) vanilla extract, and 3) our Chocolate Cake + Cupcake Mix.
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Fudgy Dark Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles
Sweet potatoes in desserts? You’ve voted: You love it. We had to do it again and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result. These dark chocolate sweet potato truffles are next-level fudgy perfection!
Perfect for Valentine’s Day or a healthier sweet treat to have around in the refrigerator or freezer for when a chocolate craving strikes. Plus, they’re EASY to make — just 6 simple ingredients required.
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The BEST Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Need cookies, like now? Introducing cookies that come together fast: 6-ingredient chocolate raspberry cookies made in 1 bowl in 30 minutes. The secret? Our chocolate cake mix!
Not only are these cookies so EASY to make, but they taste INCREDIBLE — decadent, chewy, perfectly sweet, and bursting with bright raspberries and melty chocolate chips. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free.
Easy Pesto Pasta Bowls with Crispy Tofu & Veggies
Consider dinner plans sorted thanks to this new weeknight-friendly pasta with pesto-seasoned crispy baked tofu and veggies! Made with simple methods in under an hour, it’s the perfect combination of comfort, ease, nourishment, and FLAVOR.
Just 7 ingredients required for this crowd-pleasing, plant-based meal. Let us show you how it’s done!
First came the pesto tofu and now come the pesto tofu BOWLS! But instead of the tofu cooking on its own, it now has some friends in the form of cherry tomatoes and shallots.
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Gluten-Free Orange Almond Loaf Cake
Did you hear? Orange zest and almond extract planned a party with a gluten-free cake, and you’re all invited. Buckle up! We’ll drive.
This perfectly sweet and moist cake is gluten-free PERFECTION and is sure to steal the show at your next brunch or gathering. Plus, just 10 ingredients and 1 bowl required. Let us show you how it’s done!
To start this lovely loaf, cane sugar combines with orange zest for BIG, zesty flavor.
Fluffy Gluten-Free Gnocchi (4 Ingredients!)
Soft, FLUFFY, and light, yet sturdy? We’re not talking about your favorite pillow. Behold: gluten-free gnocchi that are just as DREAMY, but you definitely don’t want to sleep on these!
Perfect for a cozy night in, fun date night, or family activity, and just as fun to make as they are to eat. Grab 4 simple ingredients and get your water boiling!
What is Gnocchi?
Gnocchi (pronounced nyo-key) is often associated with pasta, since (like pasta) it originated in Italy and is usually eaten as part of the primi course in traditional Italian meals.
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Creamy Mushroom Chicken (Samoan-Inspired)
Savory, saucy, and satisfying! What’s not to love?! This Creamy Mushroom Chicken is inspired by a Samoan dish and doesn’t skimp on comfort or richness.
It’s a flavorful, 1-pot meal that’s elegant enough for hosting but easy enough for weeknight dinners. Serve with veggies and rice (or coconut rice!) and it’s meal prep perfection. Let us show you how it’s done!
This easy, 1-pot recipe begins with sautéing onion, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger for a flavorful base.
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Instant Pot Coconut Rice (Perfect Every Time!)
Rice is always the right answer. It’s the perfect base for countless dishes, and this Instant Pot Coconut Rice is the quickest and easiest way to take your everyday rice to the next level!
It’s fluffy, subtly sweet, and perfectly coconutty. And the flavors pair beautifully with entrées like Samoan chicken (recipe coming soon!), Massaman Curry, and Thai Yellow Coconut Curry. The best part?
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Lemon Garlic Pasta with White Beans (Vegan)
Creamy, garlicky pasta — what’s not to love? This quick and easy pasta is the ultimate satisfying, nourishing meal with tomatoes, arugula, and fiber-rich beans. YUM.
Just 10 ingredients required for your new favorite weeknight-friendly pasta, friends. Let us show you how it’s done!
This garlicky pasta starts with (you guessed it) garlic! And there’s more in the sauce, friends. We aren’t playing around! Canned white beans combine with the garlic and some tomatoes for a savory, garlicky base.
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Tahini Sweet Potato Blondies
Tahini sweet potato blondies are HERE and ready to rock your world. These fudgy, caramelly blondies are studded with melty chocolate chips, and no one will guess the secret ingredient: sweet potato!
Just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients required for these vegan, gluten-free, maple-sweetened treats. Let’s get baking!
How to Make Sweet Potato Tahini Blondies
These decadent yet nutrient-infused bars start with a combo of mashed Japanese sweet potato and maple syrup for natural sweetness.
1-Pot Chipotle Black Bean Chili
Chilly weather calls for chili. We don’t make the rules! This black bean chili has all the hearty satisfaction you know and love about chili, with a new smoky chipotle twist. YUM.
This fiber-packed dish is the perfect plant-based meal for cooler days, or any time you’re craving a warm bowl of nourishment! Just 1 pot and 30 minutes required!
This hearty, 1-pot black bean chili begins with a naturally sweet and savory base of sautéed onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
