The Sweet Side of Ancient Grains: Decadent Whole Grain Brownies, Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and More PDF
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To my husband, Alex, for always believing in me and encouraging me to reach higher. I couldn’t have done it without you. Contents Introduction What Are Whole Grains? The Grains Measurements and Ingredients Equipment Bars Teff Raspberry Chocolate Crumble Bars Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars Barley Honey Nut Bars Spelt Peanut Butter and Jelly Crumb Bars Turtle Bars No-Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Bars Peach Apricot Oat Bars Spelt Dulce de Leche Apple Streusel Bars Macadamia Nut Lime Bars Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake Bars Cookies Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Cookies Blueberry Lemon Muffin Top Cookies Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Walnut Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Sugar-Free Breakfast Cookies Cutout Sugar Cookies Spelt Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Barley Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Almond Thumbprint Cookies Buckwheat Double Dark Chocolate Brownie Cookies Emmer Autumn Apple Cookies Spelt Ginger Lemon Cream Sandwich Cookies Brownies and Blondies Ultra-Fudgy Brownies Oat Flour Cheesecake Brownies Quinoa Brownies Teff Espresso Hazelnut Brownies Buckwheat Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies Dulce de Leche Blondies Spelt Praline Blondies Gingerbread Blondies Coconut White Chocolate Blondies Cinnamon Apple Blondies Einkorn Almond Butter Blondies Cakes and Cupcakes Blueberry Orange Upside Down Cake German Apple Cake Quinoa Molten Lava Cakes for Two Spelt Orange Pumpkin Gingerbread Bundt Cake Buckwheat Kladdkaka (Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake) Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry White Chocolate Frosting Lemon Curd Cupcakes Emmer Pear Spiced Cupcakes Barley Pumpkin Cupcakes Spelt Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Honey Frosting Pies and Tarts Flaky Whole-Wheat Pie Crust Dutch Apple Pie Peanut Butter Pie Lemon Meringue Pie Raspberry Custard Pie Blueberry Cream Cheese Hand Pies Buckwheat Chocolate Hazelnut Crostata White Chocolate Greek Yogurt Fruit Pizza Strawberry Mascarpone Cream Tart Spelt Banana Coconut Cream Tart Emmer Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart Teff No-Bake Chocolate Mint Tartlets Fruit Desserts Barley Black Forest Cobbler Strawberry Nectarine Buckle Raspberry Almond Buckle Einkorn Individual Apricot Amaretto Almond Crisps Bumbleberry Cheesecake Crisp Einkorn Bourbon Peach Pecan Crisp Emmer Apple Crumble for Two Quinoa Blueberry Peach Ginger Crumble Oat Flour Plum Crumble Extras Vanilla Ice Cream Honey Sweetened Lemon Curd Nut Butters Dulce de Leche Pectin-Free Honey Sweetened Jam Whipped Coconut Cream Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting Vanilla Sauce Mascarpone Cheese Graham Crackers Homemade Extracts Index Acknowledgments About the Author ABBREVIATION KEY = Gluten-free = Dairy-free = Vegan The gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan recipes are denoted throughout the book with the tags , , and . For a gluten-free version of the recipes, listed as , you need to use the type of gluten- free flour listed, and certified gluten-free oats. For a dairy-free version of the recipes, listed as , you need to use dairy-free chocolate, dairy-free milk, and coconut oil. For a vegan version of the recipes, listed as , you need to use vegan chocolate, dairy- free milk, and coconut oil. Introduction While wheat is a staple of many modern diets, ancient grains such as einkorn, spelt, and barley, which were cultivated long before wheat, have been making a comeback. Over the past few years, ancient grains have become more accessible and affordable, giving us the opportunity to explore and experiment with these nutritional and tasty grains. Gluten-free and grain-free diets are becoming more popular too. However, for most people gluten and grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, and they have been linked to a lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, some types of cancers, and other diseases. Unless you have gluten sensitivity, or have other reasons to avoid gluten or grains, you would be well served to include these healthful foodstuffs in your diet. Every serving of whole grains counts in your daily diet. It’s true that a whole-grain dessert is still a dessert and should be consumed in moderation, but my philosophy is why not use whole grain if you can’t detect a difference in taste or texture? If you have family members who won’t eat whole-grain pasta or bread, this book is for you. With it, you can discover the perfect way to “sneak” whole grains into their diet by way of dessert. Some people will argue, “But cookies are full of sugar!”—and they are. But I’m going to eat that cookie either way. So I can either choose to eat it with refined white flour or I can make it with 100 percent whole grain. I very rarely make desserts with less than 100 percent whole grains, just because with a little practice and the right flours, it’s very easy to hide the fact that I have made more healthful treats. This book should be viewed as a whole-grain dessert cookbook and not as a weight- loss, low-fat, or low-calorie cookbook. I’m in the camp that believes that certain fats, like coconut oil, butter, and olive oil, are good for you, and so I don’t make any efforts to reduce them. I do reduce sugar content in many of the recipes, but they’re still sweetened enough to make them desserts. Although the slight sugar reduction means fewer calories, it’s not enough for these treats to be considered low-calorie. You may wonder why I haven’t included nutritional labels for the recipes. Simply, I don’t want you to concentrate too much on calorie and fat count, and in so doing ignore the fact that the desserts you can make with this book are sourced from wholesome, real foods. I made efforts not to include any processed food in this cookbook. Other than mascarpone cheese, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, I have only called for whole foods to be used in these recipes. I indeed use jam, nut butters, and a whole lot of extract and lemon curd in several recipes, but you can find simple, naturally sweetened versions of all these items—or you can make them yourself at home! See the Extras section in this book.
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