I’m a fan of a lot of things: pancakes, cats, science, desserts, you get the picture. I’m a fan of a wide variety of things and I’m passionate about a lot of those things (like cats and science). But some times, my passions don’t line up with the things I actually like. For example, I’m passionate about whole grains, but it’s not always easy to like whole grains. Baking with whole grains (and ancient grains) can result in dry, bland baked goods with terrible textures. Good-for-you grains, why you so hard to love?
That’s why I’ve been a huge fan of Erin over at Texanerin Baking ever since I found her blog a couple of years ago. She’s also passionate about whole grains and does a pretty amazing job at making them palatable. I was so excited when she announced her cookbook and even more excited to get to recipe test for her. SO many incredible baked goods were coming out of my kitchen — my friends and family thank you, Erin. And now her cookbook, The Sweet Side of Ancient Grains (affiliate link to Amazon), is coming out in a couple days (April 20th!) and I got an advanced copy to review (that’s why there’s the weird blue bar if you notice it says my copy has uncorrected proofs). AND a copy to giveaway.
Pictured here is the killer Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars that I’ve been devouring instead of eating regular meals. I’ve also tried (and looooved) the lemon curd cupcakes, homemade graham crackers, Greek yogurt cream cheese frosting, turtle bars, and cinnamon bun cheesecake bars (my favorite). Let me tell you, every recipe is a winner. Check out the recipe for the cookie cheesecake bars, below, and see for yourself. You can also enter to win your very own copy below or better yet, buy a copy for yourself if you just can’t wait!
Tagged with: Dessert • Nut Free • Vegetarian • Whole Grain
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The turtle bars sound delicious!
100% Whole Grain Buckwheat Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies –
I really want to try this recipe Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars, it looks totally delicious.
I want to try these bars!! They look so so delicious, and what a gorgeous book!
I’d like to try the Macadamia Nut Lime Bars
Turtle Bars – YUM!
Wow! These look delicious! I feel the same about whole grains. I’m looking forward to these recipes!
all of them!!! cinnamon bun cheesecake bars sound amaaazing
Oh my, these Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars look amazing!!
Cheesecake used to be my favourite thing in the world and since going vegan 2 years ago I haven’t had it since..I’m going to have fun trying this recipe out ‘vegan-style’ to see how it turns out!!!
have you tried the Daiya vegan cheesecakes that just came out? I’ve heard they’re delicious and have been waiting store to stock them!
Those cheesecake bars look amazing! Thanks for the giveaway!
I think I will have to try either the Sugar Free Breakfast Cookies or the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars first! Probably will have to go with the cheesecake bars…I am cheesecake obsessed!!
I am notorious for trying to sneak in whole grains while baking 😉 Most of the time, people can’t tell the difference! And these bars look amazing – I need some chocolate in my life ASAP!
Wow. You’ve made more recipes than anyone else has from the book! I’m so happy that you’ve liked everything. 🙂 Thanks so much for the great review and for hosting a giveaway! It’s only 1pm but this post is definitely the highlight of my day. Thank you!
PS – I’m totally rating this recipe a 5 because I’ve made those bars and I can honestly rate them that way. 😀
I think you’ve probably made the most recipes from the book 😉 You deserve every kind word. It’s clear that a LOT of hard work went into it