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My Favorite Healthier Baking Cookbooks

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Looking for ways to bake delicious treats without all the guilt? As a woman over 40 myself, I know how important it is to be mindful of sugar, hormones, and overall wellness — without giving up the joy of wholesome bread or a chocolate chip cookie. T...
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King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking-Delicious Recipes Using Whole Grains

Solid Baking Cookbook. Lots of Inspiration for healthier baking!

 
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This is a solid baking cookbook incorporating healthier grains to put some nutrition into favorites such as muffins, cookies, breads and more! This is a thick cookbook so you will have plenty of inspiration to try out new recipes.
King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious ...

The New Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day

I love this baking book because it allows you to make Artisan bread at home easily at home.  No fancing baking techniques.

 
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This is hands down one of my favorite baking cookbooks when it comes to making fresh artisan bread at home. Forget the chemically processed bread from your grocery store and make your own! Super simple baking techniques and perfect for beginner baker...
Master Recipe from "New Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day" using Vital Wheat ...

Black Girl Baking-Jerrelle Guy

I like the variation of recipes from the author. Some cool makeovers of Southern desserts that don't dissapoint.

 
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A soulful, beautifully written cookbook full of wholesome, creative recipes inspired by the author’s upbringing. Think sweet treats made with natural ingredients, whole grains, and a lot of heart. A must-have if you love baking with purpose and perso...
Black Girl Baking: Wholesome Soulful Recipes

Baking with Whole Grains-Valerie Baer

A cozy, homestyle collection of recipes using wholesome flours like spelt, oat, and whole wheat. From cookies to muffins and soft sandwich breads, this book makes baking with better-for-you ingredients simple and satisfying — no fancy tools needed! �...

 
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I like this baking book because of the variety of whole grains you can easily get from your local market or easily online.
Baking with Whole Grains: Recipes & Tips

Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads

Peter Reinhart’s Whole Grain Breads is a masterclass in whole grain baking from one of the most respected names in bread. Reinhart breaks down the science and soul of baking with whole wheat, spelt, and more — all with incredible flavor and texture. ...

 
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I enjoy this baking book for whole grains bread that is a little more leveled up due to the baking techniques.
Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads

Better Baking-Genevieve Ko

A beautifully modern baking book that swaps refined ingredients for wholesome ones — without sacrificing flavor. Expect treats made with whole grains, natural sweeteners, and clever alternatives like olive oil and nut flours. Delicious, nourishing, a...

 
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This baking book really is “better baking” I love that it incorporates natural sweeteners and heart healthy olive oil in some of these recipes.
Better Baking: Wholesome Ingredients & Desserts

Sweet Indulgence-Chef AJ

Craving dessert but trying to be “good”? This book says — why not both?! Chef AJ serves up sweet treats with no sugar, no oil, no flour… and somehow, no compromise. From banana-based brownies to creamy puddings, this is plant-based baking magic for a...

 
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I like this baking book because you can really dial in with the nutrition with natural sweeteners and other healthy ingredients. You can decide which recipes to choose from such as something lighter or more indulgent.
Sweet Indulgence - Chef AJ

Baking with Less Sugar-Joanne Chang

Sweet doesn’t have to mean sugar overload! Pastry chef Joanne Chang shows how to make cakes, cookies, and muffins with little to no refined sugar — using fruit, honey, and other natural swaps instead. It’s like dessert got a glow-up… and your taste b...

 
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I enjoy this baking book because it goes lighter on the amount of sugar required in a traditional recipes.
Baking with Less Sugar: Natural Sweetener Recipes

Chef Alina-Gluten Free Baking Ebook

I had the pleasure of going to Chef Alina's bakery in Central Massachusetts (formerly called “Sweets”) on many occasions where she served the most delicious desserts! If you are someone who can't tolerate gluten, then you now have the opportunity to ... Also check out her informational website for other gluten free recipes.

 
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Delicious Gluten Free desserts you can make at home with Chef Alina
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Feel Good Baking-Teresa Cutter

Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and totally stress-free — this book is like a warm hug in cookbook form. Packed with wholesome treats made from real food ingredients, Feel Good Baking is perfect if you want your bakes to love you back. Bonus: the ph...

 
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I like this baking book because of the variety of recipes with a focus on different dietary options such as paleo, low GI & gluten free diets.
Feel Good Baking Cookbook