Need a quick boost of energy and protein? These no-bake, snack-sized energy bites made with SunButter are just the pick-me-up you need.

As a family with two small children, we are always on-the-go. Between dog walks, adventures in the park, and chasing our 2-year-old daughter around, my wife and I barely have the energy to keep up.

Luckily, we came across this great recipe for allergy-friendly energy bites. They are chock full of healthy ingredients, and they’re free from many of the top food allergens.

We both love SunButter, as does our daughter (“peen butter” she calls it). So naturally, these easy-to-make protein energy balls were a hit! …

I love this time of year. The sun is (finally!) shining, the days are getting warmer, and the prospect of summer is right around the corner.

With the unofficial start to summer about to kick off this weekend, no doubt many of us will be attending a Memorial Day cookout or two. From firing up the grill to drinking a few cold ones with your friends and family, nothing quite says “Let’s kick off summer” like a good Memorial Day BBQ.

Summer cookouts and backyard parties also means having to adjust to how we cope with food allergies. Food is being prepared by different people in different ways, and not everyone may be aware of a family member’s food allergy. …

This moist, sweet, gluten-free cornbread recipe is the perfect companion to chili or stew on a cold, winter day.

Allergen Information

Free from Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat.
Contains dairy and eggs.

Ingredients

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup melted butter (2 sticks)
• 1 ⅓ cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups cornmeal
• 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp. xanthan gum (omit if flour blend already has xanthan or guar gum in it)
• 1 tsp. salt

Directions

1. In a glass measuring cup, measure buttermilk then add baking soda, mix together and let sit.
2. In a large mixing bowl, melt butter in microwave. Add sugar and use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix into butter. Add eggs. Add buttermilk/baking soda to the butter/sugar/egg mixture and mix just until combined. …

A true unicorn — finally a chocolate chip cookie recipe that is free from the 8 major food allergens and actually tastes good! Booyah!

Allergen Information

Free from Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups gluten-free cup for cup flour blend
• 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. baking powder
• ½ cup palm oil shortening
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup water, room temperature
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1 ⅔ cups allergen-free semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine flour blend, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in small bowl. Beat shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until blended. Mixture will look sandy. Add water and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat in flour blend mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets. …

These paleo brownies are so delicious a caveman would eat them!

Allergen Information

Free from Dairy, Fish, Peanuts, Shellfish, Wheat.
Contains almonds, eggs. Manufactured in a facility that also uses tree nuts and soy.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups honey
• 6 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 5 eggs
• ½ cup Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp. salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a small pot, melt honey, unsweetened chocolate, and coconut oil over low heat. Whisk frequently to combine and prevent burning. …

Swap out raisins for chocolate chips and now it’s a real oatmeal cookie!

Allergen Information

Free from Fish, Peanuts, Shellfish, Wheat.
Contains eggs and dairy. Contains ingredients manufactured in a facility that also uses tree nuts and soy.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup Bob’s Red Mill Sorghum Flour
• ⅓ cup Bob’s Red Mill Potato Starch
• ¼ cup Bob’s Red Mill Finely Ground Tapioca Flour
• 2 tsp. psyllium fiber powder
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. Bob’s Red Mill Baking Soda
• ¼ cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
• ½ cup chocolate…

Who says vegetables have to be boring? Take veggie grilling to the next level with this garlic and herb grilled asparagus recipe.

Allergen Information

Free from Dairy, Fish, Eggs, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons Simply Organic® Garlic & Herb Vegetable Seasoning Mix
• 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, toss the asparagus with the olive oil and seasoning mix.
2. Preheat your grill. Real wood charcoal tastes best, but gas works fine. Aim for medium-high heat — if your grill lid has a thermometer built into the lid, it should read about 375 degrees.
3. Once hot, lay the asparagus perpendicular to your grill grates and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until fork tender yet still firm.

Unlike other recipes, this gluten-free banana bread is moist and delicious. Once you make it, your guests won’t even know it’s gluten-free. Just try it!

Allergen Information

Free from Fish, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat
Contains Dairy, Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup margarine
• 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups Namaste Foods Gluten Free Perfect Flour Blend
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C). Grease and flour one 9×13-inch pan, or two 7×3-inch loaf pans.
2. Combine banana and Greek yogurt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and banana mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the banana mixture. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan or pans. …