Welcome to A Sweet Alternative, a source for gluten free, refined sugar free, clean eating recipes, many of which are suitable for a paleo or vegan diet. Peruse the blog for plenty of nutritious desserts, main courses, soups, snacks, drinks, muffins, and other delicious treats.

simple, nutritious gluten free recipes

Seven muffins arranged on a white plate.
Paleo Sweet Potato Muffins
Five cookies stacked on a white plate with a bite taken out of one.
Vegan Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
A grouping of mini cornbread muffins on a white counter.
Mini Cornbread Muffins
A pile of vegan tahini chocolate chip cookies with a bite missing from one.
Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Close up of some muffins in a cloth napkin lined basket.
Paleo Blueberry Banana Muffins
A white plate piled with cookies against a white background.
Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Muffins in a basket next to some apples.
Paleo Apple Muffins
Some muffins displayed on a white plate.
Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Three pancakes stacked on a white plate.
Paleo Banana Pancakes