The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets

Whether you want to bake dairy- and egg-free for health, ethical, or environmental reasons, The Joy of Vegan Baking lets you have your cake and eat it, too! Featuring 150 familiar favorites -- from cakes, cookies, and crepes to pies, puddings, and pastries -- this book will show you just how easy, convenient, and delectable baking without eggs and dairy can be.

A seasoned cooking instructor and self-described "joyful vegan," author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau puts to rest the myth that vegan baking is an inferior alternative to non-vegan baking, putting it in its rightful place as a legitimate contender in the baking arena. More than just a collection of recipes, this informative cookbook is a valuable resource for any baker -- novice or seasoned.

Learn just how easy it is to enjoy your favorite homespun goodies without compromising your health or values:

• Chocolate Chip Scones
  
• Cranberry Nut Bread
  
• Lemon Cheesecake
  
• Dessert Crepes
  
• Strawberry Pie with Chocolate Chunks
  
• Cinnamon Coffee Cake
  
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
  
• Raspberry Sorbet
  
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  
• Soft Pretzels
  
• Blueberry Cobbler
  
• Chocolate Almond Brittle

Free of saturated fat, cholesterol, and lactose, but full of flavor, flair, and familiarity, each and every recipe will have you declaring I can't believe it's vegan!

Complete with luscious color photos, this book will be an essential reference for every vegan.