Baked & Glazed Chocolate Chocolate Chip Donuts {Gluten & Top 8 Allergy Free} #Recipe

Little Miss and I are always testing recipes.  Sometimes they're utter failures. Sometimes they're near miracles.
A week and a half ago, I shared a sneak peek on Facebook & Instagram of one we'd been working on. It was on its final "tweaks": A Baked Chocolate Chocolate Chip Donut that was Gluten & Top 8 Allergy Free. That's right... No eggs, no dairy, no nuts, no soy, no wheat, etc. 
Not only was it food allergy friendly but soft, plump, and delicious to boot! Let's be honest, that's rare when it comes to free-from recipes. I've tried my hand at many donut recipes before this - that's not to say the others aren't good, I wouldn't share them if they weren't...  but as you bake your skills and knowledge evolve, and I'm quite pleased with how this turned out! Obsessed, actually. They're darn delicious.
If Jesus was gluten free and had food allergies, he would serve these in heaven. Just sayin. 
In other words, make these for breakfast and watch your family melt at your amazing skills in the kitchen. *High Five!* To quote Little Miss: "This is the best donut EVA!" 

Peppermint Mocha Coffee Donuts {Gluten & Top 8 Allergy Free} #Recipe

Coffee and donuts: An iconic breakfast combination. 
There's something so divine about the smell of fresh coffee grounds. Pair that with the sweet aroma of peppermint and it suddenly becomes a warm cup of comfort.
I admit it. I was once heavily addicted to those Peppermint Mochas from Starbucks. Coffee, Chocolate, & Peppermint together? Sold! It can, however, be hazardous to your waistline and wallet. That doesn't mean the flavors aren't still one of my favorites, but I have to keep my drinks and foods gluten & dairy free. 
Coming up with yummy gluten free & allergy friendly donut recipes is always a fun challenge, so why not combine my favorite drink right into them? Perfect. Glad you agree!

Lunch Made Easy: {Gluten Free} Apple Ring Donut Simple School LunchBox

We've never been able to walk into a bakery and purchase donuts, due to Little Miss' peanut allergy.

Now that she's also gluten free, even the prepackaged "safe" options aren't available (without spending an arm and a leg on frozen brand GF ones).

She *loves* the Apple Ring Donuts I made for MOMables. They are gluten free and nut free, but can also easily be made dairy free by substituting the butter for a vegan spread. It also has the added nutrition of ground flax and fresh apples.

So for something a little fun and different, I decided to pack one up in her School Lunch for today!

 

Lunch Made Easy: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MISS!

TODAY MY BABY IS 6 YEARS OLD! AHH, I FEEL OLD! LOL
Here is not only her lunch I made her today BUT some other fun surprises she had this morning to wake up to! ;)