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-dense ingredients.

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