Welcome to A Sweet Alternative, a source for simple and nutritious gluten free recipes, many of which are suitable for a paleo, vegan, or clean eating diet. Peruse the blog for plenty of delicious desserts, main courses, soups, snacks, drinks, sides, and appetizers that are easy to make and call for nourishing, nutrient-rich, gluten free ingredients.

simple, nutritious gluten free recipes

Muffins displayed on a plate.
Chocolate Buckwheat Muffins
Three pancakes stacked on a white plate.
Paleo Banana Pancakes
Banana bread with two slices cut off.
Chickpea Flour Banana Bread
A glass dish full of chocolate spread next to some toast.
Nut Free Chocolate Spread
Seven muffins arranged on a white plate.
Paleo Sweet Potato Muffins
A pile of vegan tahini chocolate chip cookies with a bite missing from one.
Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
A white plate with a stack of maple walnut cookies with a bite missing from one.
Maple Walnut Cookies
Crackers and dip on a white plate.
Grain Free Crackers