Carolin Strothe

Enjoy guilt-free treats with Jamie Oliver's favorite baking book of the year. The healthy recipes for these beautiful baked goods cut down on sugar or cut it out altogether, thanks to the imaginative use of natural ingredients. As a bonus, many of the recipes are also gluten-free and dairy-free. Discover how to bake more than 70 delicious low-sugar and sugar-free recipes, including healthier versions of favorites such as carrot cake, muffins, gingerbread, and hot cross buns. Every recipe tempts with a stunning photo of the finished cake or baked good. The recipes contain little or no processed sugar, instead relying on easy-to-source sugar substitutes and natural sugar alternatives, such as honey and seasonal produce. Foraged edible flowers adorn decadent chocolate muffins, and freshly picked berries peek out from between the layers of beautiful cakes, creating a feast for the eyes, too. Written by Carolin Strothe--cook, food stylist, and author of the award-winning blog Frau Herzblut--and her husband, Sebastian Keitel, the book explains the benefits of a low-sugar diet and debunks the myth that healthy baking must come with a compromise. Carolin includes a seasonal calendar to help you choose the best ingredients; basic recipes for pantry essentials such as applesauce and cashew icing; and tips to help you elevate the look of your creations using natural colorings. With Naturally Sweet Baking, you can cook and enjoy treats without a sugar overload.

With Natural Baking you can now have your cake and eat it too!Described by Jamie Oliver as his 'favourite cooking book of the year', this is your new baking bible for healthy baking recipes to create an awe-inspiring array of stunning cakes and sweet treats, whilst cutting down on the sugar too!Discover all of your favourite cake recipes and baked goodies, from carrot cake to hot cross buns, all redefined in a healthy and imaginative way by use of natural ingredients. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 70 delicious low-sugar and sugar-free recipes of all your favourite cakes-Featuring 120 photos of the finished product to accompany each riveting recipe -Many recipes are gluten and dairy free -Includes a seasonal calendar to guide you through how to bake using fresh and seasonal produceEach delicious recipe contains little or no processed sugar, and instead relies on easy-to-source sugar substitutes and natural sugar alternatives, such as honey, maple syrup and more. From honey swirls to hazelnut cake, cranberry pie to panettone, this all-encompassing healthy baking book promises something for everyone to love, with a diverse range of low-sugar cakes, pastries, muffins and more. A must-have volume for those looking to cook healthier treats for the whole family to enjoy, whether you're a health-conscious consumer or a keen baker looking for healthy and creative baking ideas. Author Carolin Strothe and Sebastian Keteil are a husband and wife duo who share a strong love of healthy cooking and baking. Carolin's award-winning food blog has over 64,000 followers on Instagram and inspires thousands to fall in love with baking, without compromising on calories!A recent study suggests 57% of consumers reported low-sugar is an important factor when deciding what food to buy for their household. However, the ever-growing pressure of daily life in today's society, and trying to balance a career with the demands of family life, often gives way to temptation for easily-accessible sugar supplies, baked goods and more. Despite knowing that excessive sugar is bad for health, a lot of people still crave it on a daily basis. However, this book can help people to satiate their cravings, without undermining their health!This ground-breaking baking book allows readers to tap into the world of healthy baking, without using expensive and difficult-to-source ingredients. In fact, many of the healthy-substitute ingredients can already be found in your kitchen!Stunning atmospheric shots within the book add character and inspiration to each recipe, whether it's pastries, pies, pancakes, cakes, biscuits and more!