Whole Food Vegan Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Healthy, Natural Ingredients
Vegan baking made even healthier—and just as delicious
The classic cookies, cakes, and pies in Whole Food Vegan Baking have been transformed into better-for-you versions of themselves that still taste fantastic. Most vegan baking includes refined sugar and other processed foods, but these recipes are made with only natural, whole food, plant-based ingredients. So you can be kind to your body while still indulging in decadence.
Whether you’re vegan, or just in search of a healthier way to enjoy your favorite sweets, Whole Food Vegan Baking shows you how to create cookies with chickpea flour, oil-free apple pie, and dozens of other vegan baked goods that you’ll love to eat and be proud to serve.
Whole Food Vegan Baking is:
- Easy as pie—Bake each recipe to perfection with simple instructions, and notes on prep time, cook time, and all the necessary tools.
- Vegan, naturally—Learn the science behind swapping sweeteners, omitting oil, and picking plant-based—without sacrificing flavor.
- Tips and tricks—Get pointers on recipe variations, ingredient substitutions, serving suggestions, and more.
Experience natural vegan baking that’s as flavorful as it is good for you with Whole Food Vegan Baking.
Reviews (73)
error in recipe for Perfect Pumpkin Bread
I really like this book, but discovered myself an error in the recipe for Perfect Pumpkin Bread. The ingredient list does not include water, but the instructions say to "add 1 cup of the water." The first time I tried it, I did not include water, and it was a little dry, but I live in New Mexico at 6500 feet. The 2nd time, I forgot that I had not added water, added a cup, and it was soup. I had to add 4 T. flour and it still ended up a little soggy and very heavy. However, I used regular white flour instead of whole wheat, as I have a kidney problem. Next time I will just add 2 T. water. I have not tried other recipes yet.
Great book, mostly all has added sweetener though
So I bought this thinking they would have more natural vegan recipes and they do by definition have vegan recipes. However where I was unhappy is almost every product has added alternative sugar, which still isn't per say good for you. Though I guess this book is not advertised as "good for you baking" just "vegan baking" . So I would not buy this product again, however it is the product that the ad says, so I feel bad rating lower then a 5. Perhaps more my mistake for thinking anything vegan is healthy, that is very FALSE in my recent findings.
Huge disappointment
There are ZERO pictures of the recipes in this book. At most 3 or 4 generic ingredient pictures. If you don’t need a visual aid of what the final product is supposed to look like then this might work out. Such a disappointment. It’s like a notebook with very informal and casual language, not very professional at all.
One of my favorite cookbooks!
I am loving this cookbook!! It’s so nice finding a book with so many pictures and simple recipes. These recipes are tasty and truly have healthful ingredients. My kids love to help me make them and I don’t have the guilt about making these desserts. They can become a regular part of our diet with some even working for breakfast. I love that it’s no oil and I don’t have to figure out substitutes.
A Lot of Variations of Baked Oatmeal Like Treats
In theory, Whole Food Vegan Baking has a lot of potential. It includes recognizable whole food ingredients (quick oats, bananas, applesauce) that can be found in most local grocery stores or online. The recipes are easy to follow and approachable. The author made sure to distinguish between gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free. She also included prep, cook and cool times as well as serving size and equipment necessary for each recipe. I also liked how the author included variation ideas on certain recipes. But once one starts baking from it, you start noticing some issues. I made (or at least attempted) to make 3 recipes. I started with the Easy As Apple Pie Bread. Really simple to put together and once baked and cooled I was eager to give it a try. It tasted like a good baked apple oatmeal in the shape of a loaf. I honestly didn’t think bread when eating it. Perhaps if the quick oats were replaced with oat flour than maybe the texture difference would change the impression. I then went on to attempt to make the Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting. Note the word - attempt. As I mixed the dry ingredients with the wet I soon realized that there was either a typo in the ingredients list or the author accidentally neglected to include a wet ingredient in the ingredients list as I ended up with a dry, clumpy mix that in no way, shape or form resembled a batter. I re-read the recipe to ensure I wasn’t missing something. Nope. It said mix 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp. Apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp. pure Vanilla extract to 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup coconut sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Yep, that was a big fail and a waste of ingredients. I attempted one last recipe. The Sugar Cookies. Like the Apple Pie Bread - it was really easy to assemble and bake. Once completed, I found myself with chewy, sweet, whole wheat bread balls. I didn’t think sugar cookies. It was a really sweet whole wheat dough ball. It accomplished getting something sweet but a cookie it was not. As I looked over the book, I found that the majority of the recipes include quick oats and applesauce and then depending on the baking vessel would determine the name of the recipe - bread/muffin/scone/cake bar/oatmeal bar/granola bar. Don’t get me wrong - they looked tasty but it’s just varied, glorified versions of baked oatmeal. If you are not an oatmeal fan, there are a few recipes that you may find interesting but this is a prominent ingredient in the majority of the book. There are 6 recipes that are no bake/raw that looked interesting. I think if you are trying to incorporate more healthier treats that include whole foods or if you are a big fan of baked oatmeal then this is the book for you.
Received Dirty
I just received this book a few minutes ago, and This book came filthy with something sticky on it. I didn't pay for this book to receive it this way.
Fantastic book
I've tried two recipes so far, Dad's chocolate cake and the coconut cookies, and both were amazing. Very delicious and healthy for you. Definitely a book well worth buying. Would recommend it to anyone who wants to get away from the sugar, fatty, desserts that may you feel horrible.
Very good
Gave it as a gift
Would like to know the nutritional value, if any, in the recipes.
Would have rated it higher if it had listed the nutritional breakdown for each recipe.
Fun & Delicious
This book is so great for WFPBNO recipes!
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