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Desserts Without Compromise, by Ricki Heller, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, egg-free

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Today I’m really excited to be offering a giveaway for my friend, Ricki. You may know her by her terrific site, Diet Dessert & Dogs. Ricki and I have a similar approach to recipes. We both use lots of nuts and seeds, and we have a shared love of stevia 😀

Ricki has offered to giveaway her eBook, Desserts Without Compromise (free of gluten, dairy, eggs and refined sugar) to one lucky winner. She gave me a free copy to review, and I knew immediately which recipe I wanted to try first: Creamy Vanilla Pudding (pictured above). Mmm. After reading the recipe, I was so confident we would love it that I went ahead and made a double batch. I’m so glad that I did! We had it last night and again this morning. It’s uber-yummy.

Her Creamy Vanilla Pudding is simple to make, and as Ricki advises, can be easily adjusted to your preferred sweetness level. I love that, because we have a low tolerance for sweetness. Next on my must-make list are her Peachy Pudding, Quick Berry Sorbet and Grain-free Fudgy Brownies. Is your mouth watering too, or is it just me? 😀
To enter to win, just leave a comment. Also in your comment I need to know your first name and last name initial so I can identify you. And don’t forget to come back and see if you won! This giveaway will end at 12 in the afternoon, on Monday, January 24th. I’ll announce the winner that evening!
♥, Kelly

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Natte!
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  2. This sounds great! Count me in! Forgive me if this posts twice, I had trouble posting the comment.

  4. I’ve recently found out that I am intolerant to gluten and cow’s dairy and love your website, this cookbook also looks great.

    Kathleen S

  6. That vanilla pudding looks wonderful!! I’d love to win this book. I’m also a big fan of yours, Kelly. I went on a diet to help fight cancer a year ago, and your recipes have helped me to stay on the path. I love food, and with your cookbook and terrific website, don’t feel as if I’ve had to exchange taste for good health.
    Kathy R.

  8. My first thought when I saw this picture was: oh my gosh! that look delicious! I am sold on this cookbook already without even trying one recipe. Yum!

  9. Thanks so much for this, Kelly! And we do have very similar approaches to baking and desserts–no wonder the pudding is one of my favorite recipes, too! And your photo makes it look incredibly elegant. 😀

    I should just mention that the recipes are all egg-free as well. Enjoy the brownies! 🙂

  10. I LOOOVE your blog! I’ve already signed up to follow it and can’t wait to read all your previous posts. I heard about your site from Elana’s Pantry.

    Here’s my info: Charissa C

    I hope I win!

  11. Hi, my name is Simone S, I’ve been gluten free for about 3 years now but i’m still struggling with making healthier treats, I would love a copy of desserts without compromise to help me understand different flour combinations and sugar substitutes. Most peoples new years goals are to eat healthier and I am definitely one of them.
    thanks!

  12. I love Ricki’s blog; it’s moved up to near the top of my GF bookmarks right after yours and GF Goddess. The rice pudding looks wonderful, ditto the coconut and nut bark.

  13. Ricki’s latest book looks really great! Would love to try lots of the recipes.
    Kelly, your new book looks beautiful. Love the cover art.
    GraceL

  16. YEAH! cant get enough Dairy free deserts. I love dogs too so I will go check out Rickis blog next. Thanks Kelly.

    Amanda J.

  22. This sounds like a great book- we’ve been gluten free for a couple years now, but have recently eliminated dairy, eggs, sugar, and a few other things. I’d love to make some treats that my 4 year old daughter can eat!

    Jen S.

  23. That sounds wonderful. I am just starting to go gluten free and the dessert part is what is holding my whole family back.

  25. I love Ricki’s recipes and her pudding that you posted about sounds like just what I need after my lunch today.

    Johanna B
    yorichent at yahoo dot com

  28. I’m always interested in a cookbook that is free of gluten, dairy, and eggs! Add in free of soy and legumes and using very little grains or nightshades, for cookbook perfection. I guess I’m dreaming now. But, I doubt a dessert cookbook would wander into those areas too much.

    Renee Ann C.

  30. I am knew to this way of cooking and look forward to learning more about how to cook with Stevia. Thank you for your help thus far.
    Jill H.

  31. Sounds great. Both yours and Ricki’s blogs are such great resources. I’ve enjoyed many a gluten free (grain free even!) recipe from you guys over the holidays.

    Sarah M.

  32. Wow, this looks awesome! Being a GF vegan, I am always on the look out for new recipes and books! Would love to check this one out!

    Abigail A.

  40. I’m sure that Vanilla pudding could be divided and made into a chocolate too, then layer them…yum!
    I’m in for the drawing…it looks like a great book!
    Suzie C.

  55. Thank you so much for sharing your passion and commitment of health and wellness with the world. You are definitely helping me stay on track and focused. The free give aways are always nice too! 🙂

    Becky H.

  58. I would love to have this cookbook in my kitchen, it sounds wonderful and fits in with my dietary needs. Thanks for having this giveaway!
    CAREY R.

  61. I love Ricki’s blog and I only have one grain/sugar/gluten free cookbook so far, The Spunky Coconut cookbook! I would love to win a second cookbook to add to my kitchen! Thanks for the opportunity. Catherine D.

  64. I’m always looking for allergy-friendly recipes, I’d love to have this book! The pudding looks great, and my son is always begging for pudding! It would be nice to have a healthy recipe to indulge him with!

  67. Cooking for allergies used to seem so impossible, and you and others have made it seem so simple and good! Count me in! Margie B

  70. This sounds great. It is hard for me to find tasty recipes that meet all of my dietary restrictions…gluten, dairy, egg and soy free and ideally without refined sugar. This sounds perfect.

  71. Hello!

    I am always looking for good treats. I miss treats. Count me in. My birthday is tomorrow and I made a vegan rice krispie squares dish that is also corn-free, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free. 🙂

    Kim N.

  77. I would love this book! My 3 yr old daughter was just diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity and now we’ve learned that there is a possibility that she could be lactose intolorant too. It would be great to have this so she can still have her sweet fix (which is important to a 3 yr old! hahaha!)~Janell G.

  82. I’m new to the Gluten-free world and loving it! My health as well as my family has soared for the better 🙂 Thanks to you and your wonderful blog! I’m still in need for many more recipes 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway and I hope I win! Smile 🙂

  83. I’m new to the Gluten-free world and loving it! My health as well as my family has soared for the better 🙂 Thanks to you and your wonderful blog! I’m still in need for many more recipes 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway and I hope I win! Smile 🙂

  85. I love me some dessert and if it makes me not feel awful about myself then all the better!!!! I have made a few of her recipes from her website. I have a suspicion that I should eliminate dairy from my diet so this will be great for when I decide to commit to that change.

  86. I’m new to gluten-free, but this looks like the perfect introduction. We’re constantly having guests who are either gluten- and/or dairy-free, and now we’ve decided to try it ourselves.
    Debbie M.

  87. I would LOVE to win this cookbook.. Every recipe I have tried from her blog (including raw milky way bars, the yummy, meaty lasagne and the hearty chili) have become favoites that we make over and over.

  88. forgot to leave my name on that last comment…. the one who loves her recipes… including milky way… etc. Stephanie E.

  90. Would love this book – it would be a nice treat to myself as the giveaway ends on my birthday. 🙂 Thank you for the chance! – Sarah P.

  92. I would really love to have this Desserts Without Compromise. Many people have so many different allergies now it would be nice to have recipes on hand like this. Thanks for your informative website.

    Charlotte M.

  99. My daughter and I have had to eliminate more than 60 foods between us as our bodies receive them as poisons. Kelly, we are so thankful for you, your cooking talent, and your willingness to share your talent. We’d love the opportunity to try this one if it even comes close to your grain- , dairy-, sugar-, and egg-free recipes. Thank you and God bless you.

  100. I love your website..attended a g-f meeting once where you were skyped in 😉 that’s how I heard about you.. just got our 1st jar of coconut oil and am totally falling in love w/coconut! count me in thanks! Tanya G.

  108. Yum! This sounds fantastic…. I’m always excited about refined sugar-free desserts…. and especially if they’re grain-free, too. A double bonus!

  109. Yea!! Pick me, pick me! I promise to share and spread the good life changing word! Dawn G.

  112. I would love a copy, I really enjoy
    trying recipes of healthier versions
    of my favorites. I have your spunky
    coconut cookbook (and elana’s book as
    well) and love them both and use them
    lots. In fact, I am making your zuke thai soup for dinner! I am new to your website, and enjoying it, thanks!

    Randi B.

  113. Count me in for your give-away. Also, email me if you want a recipe for “green” pancakes that your kids can eat with honey or another sugar free sweetner. they are GFCF and sugar free, made with kale and don’t taste like it at all! Plus they are bright green with no food coloring or articial ingredients. My oldest has autism and hates veggies, no matter how hard I try. I dubbed these Irish pancakes, and he ate the whole batch in two days. He Loved them and they passed my approval too!
    I have no food blog so happy to pass on the recipe if it is successful for others.
    Rebecca Magliozzi
    reb90275@yahoo.com

  121. OOOhhhhh!!!! This sounds really good! Count me in. Just the name of the cookbook sound wonderful. I new to g/f, sugar-free & always trying to find different idea. Kathy W.

  122. I received the Grain-Free Baked Goods and Desserts cookboook for Christmas from my sons and I am so grateful to have food we can enjoy!This cookbook also sounds wonderful. I will have to check out Ricki’s website. Thanks!

  124. I have a friend who was just diagnosed gluten and dairy and this would be the pick-up she needs. Thanks for the chance to win. Jackie M.

  129. I love your Spunky Coconut Cookbook and like to get more interesting receipes, since I have to eleminate most foods.
    Everything is very tasty:)

  137. Rebecca – The green pancakes you mentioned brought to mind the Green Sandwich Bread shown in Shelley’s blog, This Primal Life. They are fantastic and are made with spinach. I ran out of spinach and had only kale on hand. I like the kale version much better. I don’t eat grains so this is a great substitute for bread.

    Kelly – My husband is the dessert eater in our family but I might make an exception for this dessert. Thanks for the opportunity to win Ricki’s book. Stephanie L.

  139. Just starting a gluten free diet because of vertigo issues. I’m already noticing a difference. Would love to win this!

    April Y.

  141. Fantastic giveaway Kelly! Thank you. Tomorrow’s my bday and this would be an awesome gift!

    Barbara B.

  142. Hi Kelly,
    We love desserts! We even had dessert for dinner the other night! The kids said “This is the best dinner I have EVER HAD!!!! Hee Hee. With desserts like these I really don’t mind giving my kids more desserts. This book sounds fun! ~ Meg P.

  146. I love Ricki’s blog site too! Being Vegan, GF, and ACD, stage 1, I’d love to have Ricki’s book in my collection!

    Marty RH

  149. My daughter has been on GF, DF,egg free diet for 7 months and I finally broke down and re-introduce egg. It seems impossible to have bake goods without eggs. Looking forward to the book. Thanks

    Pei Lu

  150. It’s my birthday today and I just got the Spunky Coconut cookbook as a birthday gift! I would love a copy of this book from Ricki Heller! Thank you! -Anny

  151. Thanks for showing us how easy it is to eat amazing food in spite of food allergies/sensitivities. I have SO enjoyed your site, and would love to win this ebook!
    ~Tia C.

  152. thanks for the giveaway! i feel so much better eating gluten and sugar free, but i could use more recipe ideas in order to stick with it long term! Ellen P

  156. Oh how I would love this cookbook! I’ve been following diet dessert n dogs for quite some time now and love her stuff… count me in! Brianne G.

  163. Beverly J
    I just joined your site yesterday-what a find. I’d love to share this book with other family members, too!

  164. I just LOVE your recipes Kelly. My children thank you and so do i for being so brave to experiment with all the different flours and come up with these recipes. I have been yeast free for 5 years and i have a son that was gluten free dairy free for 3 years but it wasnt until all the younger children had to go gluten free, dairy free and one egg free (i did too) that i stumbled on your site. Oh and we are all sugar free too. Thank you again Michelle E

  167. I was recently diagnosed with Leaky Gut and SIBO and initially struggled to embrace the dietary restrictions my health demanded. If it hadn’t been for websites like this and cookbooks like yours I would have been hopeless. Thank you so much for providing so much incredible information, so many wonderful links and delightful and delicious recipes always! You have offered me a real life line!

  169. Sounds a-mazing! I am so sensitive to sugar, and to grains, and allergic to dairy and gluten. I have been all my life. This book would offer some nice options. Hope I win !

    Kimberley H

  174. Looks like this is the book for our family! My preschool aged son has been diagnosed with many food allergies and sensitivities in the past year. I am always searching for good recipes! I want him to have the same types of foods that he sees others having “without compromise”. There is such a need for this book!

    Amanda B.

  175. I would love to have this! I am gluten, dairy, egg and soy free! I find lots of yummy looking GF/CF recipes but most of them contain eggs! Thanks for offering this!

  176. Sounds delicious!! My oldest son is 6, and he is blind, autistic and has clinical seizures. He’s doing well, but we really watch what he eats. He can’t drink milk, and we’ve already got him and everyone else in the family on an organic diet, and incorporating more more raw foods and sugar-free foods. My other son who is 4 seems to react to high processed foods. At one point I thought we needed to keep him on a gluten-free diet. We still try to do that. Our boys are pretty picky eaters though, sometimes it’s difficult to know what they’re gonna want to eat and what they’re not. Especially for our oldest son, who is very sensitive to food textures and smells. This book, however sounds like it would be GREAT for our family and help us come up with a lot of really yummy recipes for some really picky eaters (sometimes includes my husband!!) 😉 – Victoria H.

  184. Oh, I want this book so bad. I’ve got a major sweet tooth and have been struggling with systemic candida for year. This book might help me. Fingers crossed.

    Christy Van Meter

  185. Mmm, more desserts. This book looks fantastic. Since going on my diet to fight my arthritis my son and husband have also been following the same diet and I always try to make a little dessert for them so they dont miss out 🙂

  187. I just found your site and loved your waffle recipe! I’d love to win the cook book. Cari M.

  190. This sounds like what I need. I’m on an anti-candida diet and find myself spending lots of time trying to think up plausible stevia desserts!

  194. I love Ricki’s blog and just gave up gluten, so it would be fantastic to have her as a reference on my cookbook shelf!

    Rachel F

  195. So excited to have your site passed on to me. We are returning to “clean” eating. thanks for all your great recipes. Becky S.

  196. I’m so glad I found your blog! I just found out I’m allergic to wheat, gluten, eggs, sugar, and dairy. I’m overwhelmed and in need of recipes!! I can’t wait to try some of your recipes.

    Thanks!
    Mackenzi E

  197. I found your site recently and have enjoyed the inspiration. Your Coconut & Raw Cocoa Pudding is chilling in the fridge at the moment. I’d love more excellent healthful desserts! Heather B

  200. What a pretty picture Kelly! I do that with yogurt and berries all the time. I think I might have the same little trifle dishes!

  203. I am thrilled to see this! It is so hard to find recipes that include all of the above–sugar-free, gluten-free AND Vegan. Thank you for creating this book!

    Ranie L

  204. I really need this book. I have just found out from extensive blood work that found I am sensitive to eggs, sugar and milk, and I had to go gluten free to help with my Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Fibromyalgia. I need better ways to get the foods I crave without hurting myself.

  205. That sounds wonderful.I struggle to find interesting things to make with multiple food allergies.
    Mandy G.

  206. Absolutely love your recipes. And who couldn’t use another cookbook, especially DESSERT??
    Magda

  217. I love Ricki’s website and recipes. Just found your site and it’s great! So wonderful to find people in the area (CO) that are cooking similarly to me! I would LOVE Ricki’s new cookbook!
    -Samantha A.

  225. I love how when people hear that we are GFCF and sugar free the FIRST thing people say all sad like is oh man you can’t have anything!’ Funny, because since going this way, I have found far better things to eat and cook and get more compliments on our food now!

  228. Thanks for offering such a great giveaway, Kelly! My family has come to love the recipes in both of your cookbooks to a point that my copy of your first one is showing some loving wear to it. If you love Ricki’s cookbook, then I know I will too. Keep up all your great work!

    Best,
    Pam N.

  229. This looks great! I am gluten/dairy intolerant, and because of a health condition am having to eat low carb, low fat, sugar and artificial sweetener free as well. I’m not going to lie… I’m feeling very overwhelmed, and beginning to wonder if I’ll ever be able to eat anything besides eggs (which I hate) and salad (which gets old fast). I need help!! 🙂

    Naomi W.

  233. My wacky thyroid problem has sent me into seeking more healthful ways to live. It would be an ABSOLUTE PLEASURE and I would be so fortunate this win this lovely book. Keeping my fingers crossed…. Beth M. (SLC, UT)

  234. Three weeks on paleo to help control blood sugar, so I’m ready for a dessert! And thanks for letting us know about Ricki’s blog.

    Paula B

  244. I could go for that pudding over blueberries right now! MMMMMM! Would love to amble through a book o’ deserts I can actually have! … been wanting to make that mint chocolate chip “ice cream” on the cover but I dk if my food processor is up to the job! –Sue S

  249. I hope the recipes are grain-free also. My teenage son instigated our Paleo diet lifestyle a year ago and he (we) needs paleo snacks to grab and go. Muffin or cookie-type things work best.

  250. I would love to win a copy of the cookbook–if the remainder of the recipes are like this one, it will be a wonderful book.

    Sabrina R

  252. Hi Kelly,

    Love your grain free book, it has really helped me stick to foods that are better for my body (no gluten or grains, dairy, eggs, soy, sugar, or starch). This cookbook would also be a great resource for me, so I would love to win!
    I was wondering, do you know a good way to thicken coconut yogurt and/or nut milk without chia seed, starches, or gums? Would flax seed work? Thanks so much!

    Katie

  256. Hi Kelly, I also have two daughters that are your daughter’s ages! They’ve had eczema and tummy aches and some tests have shown sensitivities to wheat,dairy& eggs. Do you know of any good egg substitutes? I am new to all of this and your recipes look SOOO yummy, but many have eggs.

  257. YOU look lovey so happy you have a little one on the way. My kids love love love your vanilla bean cake recipe so many thing you can do with it thanks so much!! IM a Mother of 6 (22-2) three of them triplets one with autism your web site helps me in many many ways thanks again Kelly!!!