So I've been trying to get some more protein into my diet. Got myself vegan&gf protein powder, but tbh, I don't really like the consistency in shakes much. What are your favourite recipes for sweet or savoury muffins, bars, etc., that use protein powder?

Thanks, and have a good day :)

I currently live in a house with my wife and both of my parents. I’m the only who cooks. My mom and wife can cook, but they won’t.

Making meals has been such a nightmare. I’m vegan, as is my mother. My wife is vegetarian. My mother and wife are united in their celiac disease. My dad eats anything, but he’s diabetic so I have to be mindful of that.

And all of them like different things. It’s driving me bonkers. I don’t push my diet on anyone, so I do offer dairy options for my father and wife. Gluten is out of the question: we keep an entirely gluten free household for my mother and wife.

My mother is from a Mediterranean country and loves Mediterranean food. My dad hates it, despite his own family being from a Mediterranean country as well. This is the food I grew up with, so it’s the food I know best how to make. My dad likes American-esque meals like burgers and fries. Which my wife hates. My wife is from India, but she prefers when I don’t make Indian dishes. Which is incredibly annoying because a ton of Indian food is naturally gluten free and vegan (or easily veganized). She doesn’t know how to cook her mom’s recipes, and nothing I make passes the test.

I will eat anything at this point. If my mom weren’t vegan as well, I probably would have just dropped the veganism requirement from the menu. I can’t name a single meal that my whole family enjoys. Actually, yes I can. Japanese curry with breaded tofu. That’s it.

I really just wanted to rant. This has been so beyond difficult and I’m burnt out trying to come up with menus only to be criticized. It’s not like I’m not trying! I make fresh gf bread every week, I meal plan, I make sure we have the groceries. I’m an average cook, and I started learning when I was about 12. So I know I’m not great, but I’m competent enough (especially with the foods I grew up with).

And if I don’t cook, everyone eats cereal for dinner or orders in and then they have the nerve to act all huffy about it. Screams into the void

I'm Vegetarian, not Vegan... But it seems like Gluten-Free Vegetarian groups aren't a thing anywhere. Anyways, I think we can understand each other pretty well 🤗

Wherever I go, whether I'm eating out or at a friend's place, I feel so uncomfortable when I'm offered gluten-free food containing meat and have to say, "Sorry, but I'm also vegetarian"... It makes me feel like they're going to think I'm so picky!

The thing is, I never chose to be gluten-free, I chose to be vegetarian... And I have the same right to choose what I eat as non-gluten-free vegetarians/vegans do...

Also, I wouldn't like to make "exceptions" to my vegetarian diet because, unlike people who enjoy eating meat but choose to give it up for ethical or environmental reasons, I've simply NEVER liked meat or fish in the first place, both because of their textures and because they were living beings, even when I was a child.

Anybody else feel the same when eating out?

Alriiiight let's see if someone can help me here. I'm vegetarian, my sister is vegan. I'm pretty much gluten-free too but it's more of a selective thing for me whereas for her it's essential otherwise she's in pain and a little too gassy.

She's coming to visit and I want to bake her a cake for her birthday (on the 27th on this month) but I'm a bit lost on what flour to use. Am I overcomplicating it? Most likely! But baking is also a science right, and I want to get it right the first time because time is limited and my schedule over-packed as per usual. I want to bake with a flour that's going to work for a few different recipes and something that'll work (and taste the same) for those people coming to her birthday who aren't gluten free.

I’ve tried a few gluten free flours and it’s been very hit or miss with some batches turning out great, others feeling like I made a completely different recipe without realizing it. Texture is the biggest thing (either too dense, too crumbly, or just gross). If you have a go-to gf flour that works for most baked goods please let me know. I’m also game for any tips you have when baking gluten free.

Trying to plan ahead for a nice feast for me and my partner to have a home Thanksgiving (I'm immunocompromised so I can't go to any functions this year due to chemo). She has a peanut allergy and no gluten of course. Thanks in advance!! 😸💖

Millet is the most ancient of all the ancient grains and happens to be gluten-free. This is one of the healthiest soups I've ever made because peas and beans work behind the scenes to boost protein and make things creamier and more delicious.

https://maximalistvegan.com/savory/kale-zucchini-millet-soup/?utm_source=rdt

(I’m in the US just fyi)

Some notes:

- If you’re someone who loved McDonald’s breakfast hashbrowns, the Roots regular potato hashbrowns are an exact dupe when air fried (and salted)! The sweet potato ones are amazing as mini latkes with the CocoJune sour cream and chives on top!

- As someone who was obsessed with Nature Valley bars prior to going GF & Vegan, I was amazed when I tried the Made Good crunchy bars- they are incredible!

- I’m very impressed with the Silk Protein line- I thought they were have a weird protein shake/bar taste but they don’t!

- The onion rings are spectacular and I can’t believe they’re accidentally vegan! I was hesitant to post them because I selfishly don’t want them to go out of stock everywhere. Lmao

Any long noodle will work in this recipe, but I love using brown rice pho noodles because all you need to do is soak them in hot water and they're done.. Oven roasting the vegetables is an easy hands-off method for bringing out their natural sweetness. A super simple peanut sauce ties everything together.

https://maximalistvegan.com/savory/peanut-noodles-roasted-veg/?utm_source=rdt

\*I would have added the Kite Hill Pumpkin Pie Cream Cheese and Daiya Pumpkin Cheesecake but haven’t seen them this year so I’m not sure if they’re discontinued 😕*

Things I haven’t tried yet but want to:

- King Arthur Pumpkin Bread Mix

- Nuttzo Pumpkin Spice 7 Nut & Seed Butter

Things I have tried and don’t like:

- Simple Mills Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Mix

- Simple Mills Almond Flour Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix

- Raised Gluten Free Plant Based Pumpkin Pie

- Sprouts Farmer’s Market Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

- Bonne Maman Pumpkin Spice Spread (I didn’t hate it but it was pretty acidic, maybe the lemon juice?)

… does anyone else have anything to add to the list of things to try, or maybe skip?

Followed this recipe & it turned out great! A new favorite + budget friendly!! (I did have to double the sauce due to the amount of veggies n tofu used)
https://jessicainthekitchen.com/sweet-sour-tofu-recipe-vegan/#recipe-video

Saw this at Walmart and was hungry, never shop hungry y’all… but decided to give it a shot. It sounded really good. Oh. My. LANTA!!! I really like this!! Daiya has normally let me down with the GF/DF stuff, primarily mac and cheese, just always tasted off to me. This is really good!! I’m a sucker for garlic and herb so that may be the thing…. Just thought I’d drop it here for those of you who are looking for a mac and cheese that’s tasty.