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My brand new published book, The Beginner’s Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Baking is now available in stores and online! This gluten-free, vegan dessert cookbook featured 60 easy plant-based desserts for any occasion.
It’s herrrreee!!! After months of planning, recipe development, stying and photographing, my second cookbook has made its way into the world and I am SO EXCITED to share it with you! In this game-changing baking book, I’ve shared my essential tips and tricks for avoiding common gluten-free vegan baking mishaps, so that you can feel more confident baking gluten-free and vegan. Finally, you can satisfy any sweet craving regardless of dietary restrictions!
The chapters are organized by topics like egg swaps, dairy and butter alternatives, batter consistency and natural sweeteners, so you learn to problem-solve while building your baking repertoire. The Beginner’s Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Baking cookbook is packed with invaluable information and full-color photographs for each recipe included. This is the must-have handbook for anyone interested in crafting exceptional sweets that just happen to be gluten-free and vegan.
All of the dessert recipes included in this book are gluten-free and vegan, but there are also a handful of recipes that are grain-free too! While you might not be familiar with some of the specialty ingredients used in this book, like banana flour for instance, I really urge you to step out of your comfort zone and try them! These specialty food items have become some of my favorite to use in the kitchen. Other ingredients are more common, like banana, avocado, applesauce, and nut/seed butter.
Also included in The Beginner’s Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Baking are six dessert swap staples that can be used in a variety of ways- like my Simple Buttercream Frosting, Light & Flaky Pie Crust, No-Churn Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream, Fluffy Coconut Whipped Cream, Vegan Caramel Sauce, and Chocolate Ganache!
And there’s also a superfood powder section to not only help your baked treats look amazing without the harsh chemicals found in food dyes, but to also bring some nutritional value to the recipes… desserts with nutrients?! You betcha!
What other established foodies are saying about it:
“Gina is a master when it comes to crafting mouthwatering gluten free food and The Beginners Guide to Gluten-Free Dessert is no exception! From Apricot Pie Pops and Apple Butter Whoopie Pies to Cinnamon Churro Cupcakes and Pecan Pie Cookie Cups Gina bolsters confidence for the home cook with the turn of every page! This book is fabulous for the beginner but will also recharge even the most seasoned chef with it’s must-make imagery and drool worthy recipes.”
– Dustin Harder, chef, author, television host, and creator of The Vegan Roadie @theveganroadie
“Gina’s desserts are not only beautiful to look at but they’re also full of nourishing ingredients. Within this book you’ll find endless inspiration and tips to help you succeed in gluten-free vegan baking.”
“The perfect combination of approachable and impressive, the easy vegan treat you didn’t even know you were dreaming of is waiting in this book I promise. And Gina’s sweet simple style will have you enticed from cover to cover!”
“The Beginners Guide to Gluten-Free and Vegan Baking is perfect for anyone looking for approachable gluten-free and vegan desserts! Gina is full of knowledge and knows how to take traditional desserts and turn them into delicious GF and vegan recipes!”
“Every time I make one of Gina’s recipes, it always turns out better than I could have imagined. In this book, Gina, captures the importance of using natural ingredients without compromising flavor and texture. This beautiful book is filled with best baked recipes and sometimes I just cannot believe that they are vegan and gluten free! Everyone needs a copy of this book!”
– Ciarra Siller, Creator of Peanut Butter Plus Chocolate and Author Vegan Chocolate Treats @peanutbutterpluschocolate
I really hope you enjoy The Beginner’s Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Baking and it helps to make your gluten-free vegan baking excursions easier (and tastier!). I would love for you to leave a review on the book from wherever you purchase a copy 🙂 Thank you for all of your support!
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