Years ago, before I knew what I was actually allergic/sensitive to, I had to go on a pretty extreme elimination diet. No eggs, no dairy, no gluten to name a few. Which made birthday cakes near impossible! I tried every vegan and gluten free cake I could find, from store bought to recipes, and this is what I came up with. It's moist, rich, and oh-so-chocolatey! The best part is, it's also customizeable based on your dietary preferences. This is how I make it!

I love egg salad. Like LOVE. Unfortunately, eggs don't like me so much. I found out a few years ago that I have a mild allergy to eggs, and since then I've kept them at a minimum. Which means, no egg salad. I've experimented with so many "substitutes," but this mashed chickpea sandwich tastes like the real deal. It's SO good and even more nutritious than the egg salad (win-win!).

With warmer weather right around the corner, I always tend to crave salads. This one came about one day when I just threw together some ingredients I had in the house. Since then, it's become a staple in my warm weather meals! Even my avocado-hating husband enjoys it!

This is one of my favorite meals. It's nutritious, filling, and so tasty! The best part though is that it's quick and easy to make! Just throw it all in the crock pot and go about your day. You'll come home to the most delicious smelling kitchen, your belly won't be able to help but rumble.