Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats: Allergy-Free and Vegan Recipes from the Famous Los Angeles Bakery

by Debbie Adler

Baked Goods That Actually Make You Feel Good?

Are you saying "no" to dessert because of food allergies or health concerns? Or saying "no" when your kid asks for a cupcake at a birthday party? If so, Sweet Debbie has a Chocoholic Cupcake for you.

With her own son allergic to "every food in the USDA pyramid," Debbie Adler took matters into her own kitchen. Today, her wildly popular, allergen-free bakery, Sweet Debbie's Organic Cupcakes, has Hollywood's A-list celebrities lining up for her delicious, nutritious muffins, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, donut holes and breads.

Now Sweet Debbie is sharing all her delectable secrets for fifty scrumptious treats like:

Irresistible Red Velvet Cupcakes
Salted Caramel Apple Muffins
Cosmic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gourmet Dark Chocolate Mesquite Brownies
Blueberry Streusel Donut Holes

If you're a vegan, diabetic, have celiac disease, a food allergy or an intolerance, or are simply interested in boosting your health via your baking tins, set the oven to "preheat" and sit down with "Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats." Your sweet tooth will thank you for it.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Vegan, Nonfiction, Food and Drink

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

The recipes use way too many alternative ingredients that it would become too much of a hassle to bake

2/5 stars

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains some good sweet recipes.

[Toi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super book if you’re allergic to life but still enjoy food. I’m curious to see if it’s as extensive as it seems. One flour seems to be enough rather than a mix. This is a trim off.

[Alexa · Rating 1 out of 5]

The photos are not of bakery level baked goods. And the recipes are over complicated and horrible. Not appealing and the muffins that I did try were crazy dry.

[Victoria Brinius · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved that the author included an intro on what you need in your pantry to start cooking these recipes. I like that all of these recipes are allergy free, so kids can take them to school without getting other kids allergic. The pictures look so good that I wanted to make cupcakes and cookies right away. I was a vegetarian for 15 years and I would have loved to go vegan, but I did not know where to start. I wish that they had more books like this back then. I can not wait to try the dark chocolate mesquite brownies. The recipes are easy to follow as well. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.

[NaTaya Hastings · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book through First Reads Giveaways, and I haven't yet cooked anything from it (since I just received it in the mail today), but I did read through it cover to cover, and the recipes sound (and look) absolutely mouth-watering. For the most part, it is a dessert cookbook, of course, but there is also a bread section at the back that I simply cannot WAIT to try. When I cook my first batch of Caramel Glazed Fakin' Bacon Brownies (which is going to be my first undertaking), I will update my review to let you guys know how it went!! :-D

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! Thank you Debbie Adler for listing book on First Reads!
MY REVIEW; These recipes are a good alternative if you have family or friends that have problems with certain stuff. Well here is the book for you! Debbie Adler listed certain alternatives for foods to make them allergy free & vegan so everyone can enjoy!
I cannot wait to cook these recipes to see how they taste!
really liked the color scheme, the covers,introduction & much more!
Once again , thank you Debbie!

[Janet · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am not a fan of using artificial sweeteners, and no matter how much you tell me that stevia and erythritol powders are natural, I don't think they taste that way. Because each and every recipe calls for one of these (a few use coconut nectar), I highly doubt I will make any of them, even though everything sounds great. The book is full of beautiful photographs, but I have to admit, some of these treats look a little funky and dry. There are too many other options for baking gluten free that are more enticing.

[Tammy Hastings · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book through First Reads Giveaways.

The recipes in this book look absolutely scrumptious. I can't wait to make them. My daughter and I plan on cooking up a storm. Sweet, yummy, gluten-free goodness.

Not only are the recipes great, the book itself is beautiful. It is the perfect mix of functional (great recipes) and fashionable (gorgeous cover, great color scheme, etc.). It would make the perfect gift for any chefs in your family or friends.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book through the Goodreads.com Giveaways. This book has beautiful full color photographs, an ingredient glossary in front of the book, techniques, resources, and an alphabetic index. And the author lists the number of calories with her recipes! How often have we wanted to know the calorie count but it's not included? Looking forward to these healthy desserts.

[Kimberly · Rating 1 out of 5]

NOT for the tight-budgeted, recently dairy-free, suburban, new baker. I would splurge and buy something from this bakery if in L.A., but I would never make anything from this book. Too many hard-to-find expensive ingredients and way too many ways to mess up. There are much better vegan baking books out there.

[Tarran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved this book! I really liked all the alternatives in here. I've been trying to cook healthier for my family but we still have a sweet tooth and I've been looking for things I can make that work with my youngest food allergy. This book is really helpful and the recicipes are wonderful!

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

*I was given this book in exchange for an honest review*

I really like all the recipes in this book. They're simple recipes using ingredients that you could find at the local supermarket, so you don't have to worry about having difficulty finding an ingredient.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

At my work we are setting a few evenings aside for team baking. Many of us are looking for new recipes that are gluten free. Thank you to Debbie for offering these very interesting choices. We hope to gather all of the ingredients as there are a few new ones.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

The pumpkin muffins turned out moist and tasty. It is difficult to find gluten free vegan recipes that work and taste good. This book includes many snack and treat options for people who have many sensitivities and allergies.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not likely that I'll ever spend the kind of money necessary to get all of these special ingredients.

[GoldenLemon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looks easy to make. Want to make it with my little girl.