Monday, July 20, 2026

Sweet Potato Bites


Trying to find gluten/dairy free appetizers can sometimes be a challenge. So many dips have cream cheese or sour cream and while there are dairy free versions of those, sometimes the taste is off. 

I actually loved these. Like, really loved them. Could have eaten the whole platter by myself loved them. Want to make them tomorrow so I can have more loved them. But I am a sweet potato fanatic.  great thing, my family loved them too.  Love guacamole and bacon makes everything good. How can combining them can go wrong?

Ingredients:

2 sweet potatoes, cleaned, skins on

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 ripe avocados

Lime juice

Salt and Pepper

4 slices of bacon

Instructions:


Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Brush 1/2 Tablespoon of olive oil on the aluminum foil.

Slice potatoes into 1/4 – 1/2 inch slices. You can use a mandolin but I just eye balled it and used a sharp kitchen knife. Arrange slices on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining olive oil. I think I used another 3 Tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, then flip. Roast an additional 8 minutes.

While your potatoes are roasting in the oven, make your guacamole. I just mash up the avocado, add lime juice/salt to taste.

Fry up your bacon slices – I started cooking the bacon after I popped the potatoes into the oven. Drain slices and chop once cooled.

Once your potatoes have finished roasting, put them on the plate you are serving them with. Place a dollop of guacamole and sprinkle the chopped bacon on top. Serve.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Gluten Free Banana Bread


I’ve been gluten-free for 10 years, and this is the best gluten-free banana bread I’ve ever had! It’s great for breakfast, snack or a dessert! 😋


Here’s what you’ll need:

🥄 Ingredients:

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup unsalted vegan butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp maple syrup
1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (King Arthur’s)

🕒 Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 4x8 loaf pan with cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

Mix in the baking soda, followed by the melted butter.

Stir in the sugar, salt, eggs, and maple syrup.

Gradually add the gluten-free flour and mix until well combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 50 minutes to an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Keep an eye on it, as oven times may vary.

Let it cool completely before slicing. I like to eat mine with a little softened vegan butter spread on my slice. 😋💛