The Humbled Homemaker: White Bean Vanilla Cake & Against the Grain Review

A few months back, I had the opportunity of testing recipes for Modern Alternative Mama's third ebook--Against the Grain: Delicious Recipes for the Whole Food and Grain-Free Diet.

Little did I know at the time that my daughter would be diagnosed with gluten "sensitivities" a few months later, and the book would become even more relevant to my family.

Regardless of whether or not your family is grain-free, this cookbook is full of delicious--and nutritious--whole food recipes that your family will love!

The author, Kate from Modern Alternative Mama, starts the book out with some basics of the benefits of a grain-free diet before delving into 30 grain-free recipes, ranging from savory suppers to delectable desserts to even grain-free "breads."

Most of the recipes are compatible with the GAPS diet. Some are dairy free, and--most important for my family--they are ALL gluten free!

Against the Grain sells for just $7.95!

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Want to try out one of the recipes yourself? My favorite dessert from the book is Kate's white bean vanilla cake.

Let me just say it's DELICIOUS! I served it to guests, and I had to tell them it was made with beans! My 3-year-old absolutely devoured these when I made them into cupcakes.

Ingredients:
3 c. white beans, cooked and plain
6 tbsp. coconut oil
¾ c. raw honey
6 eggs*
2 tbsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. baking soda

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until completely smooth. Pour into a 7" cake pan or into a cupcake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350.

That is IT! EASY and definitely kid-friendly!

*I have not yet made these with an egg substitute (my go-to substitute is flax meal and water). I hope they do--and if they do, I will re-post!

Want a chance to WIN a copy of Against the Grain?

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Giveaway ends Thursday, September 29, 2011.

The winner of the Healthy Homemaking: One Step at a Time ebook giveaway was #27--Lea! Congrats, --and thank you to everyone who entered! (Reading through your comments--I was so sad I couldn't just give one to EVERYONE!) Be on the lookout for another great ebook giveaway next week!

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