The Spunky Coconut Gluten-Free Baking and Desserts illustrated cookbook offers 80 innovative gluten-free and casein-free recipes, including 50 which are egg-free. Inspired by raw food, Kelly Brozyna incorporates nut milks and natural alternatives to sugar to create delicious cake, pie, ice cream, bread, cookies, and breakfast. Ingredients include coconut flour, shredded coconut, nuts and nut flours, whole cooked beans, and seed flours like quinoa and buckwheat.
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Kelly V. Brozyna began to study nutrition in 2004 when she and her family were found to have reactions to gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Inspired by raw food, Kelly incorporates nut milks and natural alternatives to sugar to create grain-free baked goods and desserts for everyone to enjoy. Together, through diet and biomedical treatments, their family is overcoming celiac disease, gluten-intolerance, ADD, and autism with great success. Kelly is the author of The Spunky Coconut Cookbook and the gluten-free food blog www.TheSpunkyCoconut.com. She lives in Boulder County, Colorado with her husband and three daughters.
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Kelly, of TheSpunkyCoconut.com, began to study nutrition in 2004 when her girls were very young. Her daughter, Ashley, was a baby and Zoe was a toddler at that time. Both girls were not well. Her naturopathic doctor worked with them to radically change their diet by removing gluten, casein, and sugar. Kelly and her husband soon realized that their own health problems could be resolved as well. It was very eye-opening to see how many kinds of issues could be treated with the diet. So, after years of research and experimentation, Kelly now creates food so similar to conventional wheat/dairy/sugar recipes that no one feels deprived. Together, through diet and biomedical treatments, their family is overcoming celiac disease, gluten-intolerance, ADD, and autism with great success. Kelly lives in Boulder County, Colorado with her husband and three daughters.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Lexie
Format:Paperback
Kelly Brozyna is the recipe developer, mom and voice behind the blog The Spunky Coconut [...]A year ago I bought her first cookbook, "The Spunky Coconut Cookbook: Gluten-free, Casein-free Sugar-Free," and have enjoyed it immensely. Needless to say, I have been anticipating the release of this, her second book!
If you follow a grain-free, gluten-free, casein-free, dairy-free, egg-free diet or any combination thereof or are trying to include in your diet low-glycemic, nutritionally dense foods, this cookbook is for you. You'll find that the recipes call for power-packed ingredients like coconut, chia seed, hemp seed, legumes and nuts. If you or someone you love is diabetic, celiac, lactose intolerant or following the gluten-free/casein-free autistic diet, this book is for you! All 80 recipes are gluten-free and casein-free. 50 of them are egg-free. If the alternative ingredients used in many of the recipes intimidate you, fear not, Kelly explains what each ingredient is, why it needs to be in your diet and where to find it.
If you follow The Spunky Coconut blog ([...]) or have Kelly's first cookbook, you probably know a little about the journey she has been on with her family. Together through diet and biomedical treatments, they are overcoming celiac disease, gluten-intolerance, ADD and autism with great success.
I have had "The Spunky Coconut Cookbook Grain-free Baked Goods & Desserts" in hand for a week and have tried the following recipes:
* Coyote Cookie Bars: Heavenly grain-free goodness. For being grain-free they sure taste like whole wheat! I couldn't get enough of them.
* Chai Granola: Packed with nutrient-dense walnuts and chia seed. My kids enjoyed this oat-free, grain-free granola on Steamboat Yogurt.... Read more ›
If you follow a grain-free, gluten-free, casein-free, dairy-free, egg-free diet or any combination thereof or are trying to include in your diet low-glycemic, nutritionally dense foods, this cookbook is for you. You'll find that the recipes call for power-packed ingredients like coconut, chia seed, hemp seed, legumes and nuts. If you or someone you love is diabetic, celiac, lactose intolerant or following the gluten-free/casein-free autistic diet, this book is for you! All 80 recipes are gluten-free and casein-free. 50 of them are egg-free. If the alternative ingredients used in many of the recipes intimidate you, fear not, Kelly explains what each ingredient is, why it needs to be in your diet and where to find it.
If you follow The Spunky Coconut blog ([...]) or have Kelly's first cookbook, you probably know a little about the journey she has been on with her family. Together through diet and biomedical treatments, they are overcoming celiac disease, gluten-intolerance, ADD and autism with great success.
I have had "The Spunky Coconut Cookbook Grain-free Baked Goods & Desserts" in hand for a week and have tried the following recipes:
* Coyote Cookie Bars: Heavenly grain-free goodness. For being grain-free they sure taste like whole wheat! I couldn't get enough of them.
* Chai Granola: Packed with nutrient-dense walnuts and chia seed. My kids enjoyed this oat-free, grain-free granola on Steamboat Yogurt.... Read more ›
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased Kelly's first cookbook, The Spunky Coconut, about a year or so ago. That book is amazing and I follow her blog and love her recipes, so I knew I would love this cookbook as well. This book is a wonderful resource for anyone who has cut out gluten and casein but doesn't want to replace those things with junk flours and processed milk replacement products.
Honestly, I wish I could give this 4.5 stars but since that is not an option, 4 it is. The only reason I do not give this book 5 stars is due to the price. When I purchased the first cookbook, it was explained to me that the high price is because Kelly and her husband have to pay to have their books published. While I understand that, I wish there was a way to bring down the price. With that said, I will continue to buy any future cookbooks written by Kelly at nearly any price (within reason!) - they are that good!
Honestly, I wish I could give this 4.5 stars but since that is not an option, 4 it is. The only reason I do not give this book 5 stars is due to the price. When I purchased the first cookbook, it was explained to me that the high price is because Kelly and her husband have to pay to have their books published. While I understand that, I wish there was a way to bring down the price. With that said, I will continue to buy any future cookbooks written by Kelly at nearly any price (within reason!) - they are that good!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a gorgeous little cookbook with photos for most recipes, and easy to follow instructions. And though it doesn't say it in the title (that would probably get pretty wordy), the recipes are all free of refined sugars too, and lower in sugar overall than your average recipes. A definite goldmine for our sweets-loving household.
My husband is allergic to eggs, so this does limit the number or recipes I could try directly from the book without alterations. I would say that a little over half of the recipes call for eggs, but some don't ... and those my friends, are true gems. (The author notes "egg-free" right next to the title, so helpful!)
The first recipe I made from this cookbook was the Red Rock Rolls (onion/oregano version), and then I moved onto the Cinnamon Raisin Bagels. Both recipes were amazingly delicious (the dough alone is addictive), and have become repeats each week in our house since my husband thankfully loves them (so low in sugar and they take care of his mid-day sweets cravings!).
I can't wait to enjoy the rest of the recipes, as the results are spot on, and the author really knows how to add flavor. This cookbook is a true must for anyone wanting to dabble in grain-free baking.
My husband is allergic to eggs, so this does limit the number or recipes I could try directly from the book without alterations. I would say that a little over half of the recipes call for eggs, but some don't ... and those my friends, are true gems. (The author notes "egg-free" right next to the title, so helpful!)
The first recipe I made from this cookbook was the Red Rock Rolls (onion/oregano version), and then I moved onto the Cinnamon Raisin Bagels. Both recipes were amazingly delicious (the dough alone is addictive), and have become repeats each week in our house since my husband thankfully loves them (so low in sugar and they take care of his mid-day sweets cravings!).
I can't wait to enjoy the rest of the recipes, as the results are spot on, and the author really knows how to add flavor. This cookbook is a true must for anyone wanting to dabble in grain-free baking.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By CF
Format:Paperback
I have had Kelly's first book for quite a long time and eagerly awaited the publication of her second one. I follow her blog and have tried many recipes from both cookbooks as well as from her blog. I love that her recipes use clean, minimally processed, healthy ingredients all while being gluten free, casein free and refined sugar free! I share what I make with many people who do not follow these diets and they are always surprised to hear what the ingredients are! I have read some of the other reviews and wanted to respond to the one who hasn't tried many of the recipes because of unusual ingredients that are sometimes difficult to find. I agree that some can be difficult and sometimes expensive to buy, however, my experience has been that in most of these cases these ingredients do tend to last for many recipes and a lot of her recipes use the same ingredients so once you have them in stock you are opened up to a lot of recipes. Coconut flour, for example, is used in surprisingly small amounts in recipes due to it's properties and ability to absorb a lot of liquid. Also, I've found that while Kelly's recipes require somewhat more expensive ingredients, in my opinion the ingredients are of higher quality and contain more nutrients that some of the cheaper, easier to find ingredients.
Ultimately, I think both of Kelly's books are fantastic and are well worth it! I use them frequently and recommend them all the time.
Ultimately, I think both of Kelly's books are fantastic and are well worth it! I use them frequently and recommend them all the time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gave me back food!
Kelly is the expert at grain free, rice free and sugar free (non chemical) cooking. I have issues not just with gluten but all types of refined flours and sugars and love being... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Katie L. Cavanaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing REcipes
Great gluten free sugar free recipes! Her vanilla "bean" cake is wonderful. It's hard to believe a cake made of beans can taste so good!
Published 2 months ago by Natalya Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Healthy and Good!
The recipies are very good and healthy. Mrs Brozyna is very creative with coconut flour plus other non-gluten flours such as almond flour.
Published 4 months ago by Sharon Poppler
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for alternative healthy baking
I too have a lot of food in-tolerances and this is one of the first cookbooks that I am able to use more than just one receipe as is, with the bonus that they actually taste really... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gabrielle Pell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful cookbook
I have had this cookbook for a few months now and it is awesome! I use it at least a couple of times per week. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Tracy
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Cookbook I Have EVER Owned!!!!
Kelly Brozyna's Spunky Coconut Grain-Free Baked Goods & Desserts has influenced my dietary life more than any other cookbook. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sarah Rosney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Taught me A LOT!
People who do the gluten/casein free diet for a reason and not just cause it's the it thing right now, my hats off to u because I am exhausted! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jennifer Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
My MOST used gluten free cookbook
This book, and Kelly's first book, "The Spunky Coconut" made living gluten, dairy, and sugar free a "privledged" thing in this house. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Stephanie Eastman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good ideas
Our son is gluten free, and does not like many foods. There are several recipes in here which turned out to be huge hits. Read more
Published 20 months ago by D. Hardison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best cookbook I have ever bought!
If you can't eat Gluten, Casein or Eggs this is the cookbook for you!!!!
I read this cookbook from front to back and found out so much good info on healthy ingredients! Read more
I read this cookbook from front to back and found out so much good info on healthy ingredients! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Brendan Blake
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