Have you ever hoped for a delicious tasting desert you could bake without any sugar OR sugar substitutes or un-healthy ingredients? Those of us who put effort into avoiding sugars know that desserts are not usually on the menu plan for us. I must admit there are times were I get a bit frustrated when everyone around me is digging into a warm piece of chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream dripping down, as I sit there reminding myself that I know exactly how good it tastes and end up relying on my memories to fulfill me. Of course sometimes I'll have a few spoonfuls and get my fill, however I wouldn't mind having an alternative in these situations where I could indulge with more than just a few spoonfuls! And yes, there are times within our own house where I look around and wonder where all the 'good' snacks are only to remind myself that I don't allow the processed snacks in our house in the first place. (Duh) But I do feel better for keeping the bad food out and the good food in, 90% of the time.
There have been many a time walking the long aisles of Whole Foods when I have hoped that a desert would pop up that I had not already read the ingredient label for 100 times, or that it would be something delicious and sweet, with no gluten, no sugars and no bad oils. Of course, this has never happened. I have probably read all of the cookies labels, all of the Gluten Free baking mixes, all of the snack bars, etc. looking for that 'perfect sweet healthy snack' but to no avail. Until now, the only sweet 'deserts' that I eat in a package have been the Fruit & Nut bars which are sweetened with dates.
So allow me to introduce you to Wellness Bakeries! By some miracle I came across the founder/recipe formulator a few weeks ago and couldn't believe what I heard coming from this amazing woman's mouth! Kelley Herring is one of those people who becomes more and more interesting as you get to know her. She studied ingredients in foods and how they specifically affect us once we eat them as well as educates people on the nutritional content of the foods they are eating. She has also authored an entire book series through her Healing Gourmet company. More about that in the next write up when I review her books!
Kelley Herring is truly a plethora of knowledge when it comes to health and nutrition. There is so much to tell you about her and her husband John, who is also the co-owner of this company, that I recommend you going to their website to read about their amazing credentials and why they started this company.
My daughter and I baked the Chocolate Bliss cake last week and couldn't believe how amazingly delicious it was! I mean, DELICIOUS! So much so, that we wanted our friends and family to taste it. Not only is it 95% Gluten Free, (soon to be 100%), but it's made with a new sugar alcohol formulation that blends Stevia and Erythritol which is a sugar alcohol that is derived from vegetables which is a zero-glycemic sweetener and is also safe for diabetics. Wellness Bakeries is the first company to start using this sweetener in all of it's bakery products, soon to be used by many more companies for sure. Please check out their website to read more about Wellness Bakeries and their products. I highly recommend their delicious products!
Also, you should definitely check out her Guilt-Free Desserts Cookbook! 33 out of the 40 desserts are also Gluten-Free! Below you can read about the ingredients in the Chocolate Bliss Cake. Every recipe includes detailed information about all of the ingredients, it is not only a delicious recipe book but a reference manual for those of us who want as much information as possible regarding the ingredients in our food!
| Organic Erythritol |
| The zero-calorie, zero-glycemic "Super Sweetener of the Future" makes our decadent indulgences sinfully sweet and diabetic safe too! |
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| Almonds |
| These nutty nuggets of nutrition are packed with protein and fiber, not to mention blood-sugar balancing monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) and heart healthy magnesium
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| Organic Coconut Flour |
This wholesome ingredient from the "Tree of Life" makes every morsel of our cake taste like it's drenched in golden butter… and it adds more protein and fiber and fewer carbs than any other flour
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| Organic Cocoa |
| Dark cocoa provides 12 times the antioxidant power of blueberries! And each Chocolate Bliss Cake boasts a heaping 2 cups of this euphoric, antioxidant-rich delight |
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| Organic Whole Grains |
Unlike other dessert products, Wellness Bakeries uses only a tiny amount of grain in our cake – less than 2 tablespoons! And the kind we use are wholesome, organic whole grains
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| Organic Whey Protein Isolate |
| Power-packed, high quality organic whey protein isolate gives our cake moist decadence… and helps to create a long lasting feeling of fullness and satisfaction |
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| Inulin |
This "Functional Fiber of the Future" imparts a sweet creaminess, with zero glycemic impact… and boosts calcium absorption too!
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| Organic Flaxseed |
| Don't be fooled by their diminutive size. These tiny seeds are packed with nutrition and make our desserts an excellent source of ALA omega-3! |
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| Resistant Starch |
| This functional food has important digestive benefits and has been shown to help increase your body's fat-burning ability by up to 25%! |
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| Vegetable Gums |
| This "behind the scenes" ingredient boosts fiber, lowers the glycemic index of our products and creates a silky mouthfeel without calories, fat or sugar |
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| Oat Fiber |
| This ingredient acts like a sponge, absorbing up to seven times its weight in water, adding moisture and a healthy boost of fiber… helps cut cholesterol and balance blood sugar too! |
Have you ever hoped for a delicious tasting desert you could bake without any sugar OR sugar substitutes or un-healthy ingredients? Those of us who put effort into avoiding sugars know that desserts are not usually on the menu plan for us. I must admit there are times were I get a bit frustrated when everyone around me is digging into a warm piece of chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream dripping down, as I sit there reminding myself that I know exactly how good it tastes and end up relying on my memories to fulfill me. Of course sometimes I'll have a few spoonfuls and get my fill, however I wouldn't mind having an alternative in these situations where I could indulge with more than just a few spoonfuls! And yes, there are times within our own house where I look around and wonder where all the 'good' snacks are only to remind myself that I don't allow the processed snacks in our house in the first place. (Duh) But I do feel better for keeping the bad food out and the good food in, 90% of the time.
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