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ANNABELLE'S GRAIN FREE ~ PALEO COOKBOOK....

The BEST whole food baking book around. By M. Fansler on March 10, 2026

Format: Paperback Amazon Verified Purchase

I cannot recommend this book highly enough. My daughter and I have been baking our way through all the delicious recipes in this book. The front has a wonderful reference resource explaining whole food baking and sweetening options and the recipes are delicious. It has passed the taste test of several finicky eaters in my home.

Sweet and Healthy.By charity giangrande on February 22, 2026

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I am so excited about these recipes. Everything I make is so delicious. These decadent treats are full of protein and lots of other nutrients because they are made with whole foods. You can feel good about feeding these to your little ones. I know my daughter loves them!! Your husbands will never know that sweet cupcake is actually something good for them, heehee...

yummy cupcakes By marti tuchscherer on January 16, 2026

Format: Paperback

this is a fabulous cupcake cookbook. easy recipes and soooo delicious. can't wait to try all of them. i am looking forward to her new book on breads.

Cupcake Health Food By Bulbman on January 15, 2026

Format: Paperback

The notion that cupcakes are health food seems counter intuitive but Annabelle Lee's Sweet Secrets explains why it is true. The first half of her book discusses what we eat and how we need to eat to be healthy. Then comes recipes for out-of-this-world cupcakes and fabulous frosting.

As good as the first part of Sweet Secrets is – interesting, informative, educational, I bought the book for the cupcakes. My favorites were among the 32 recipes and each one has a beautiful, full color picture of what they should look like. Banana nut, carrot cake, cinnamon roll sounded good but the picture of the pineapple upside down cupcakes gave me OCD – obsessive cupcake disorder. I had to make them.

Sweet Secrets won't be a secret for long.

Great Real Food Cupcakes
By Recipes to Nourish on December 8, 2025

(Paperback)

My daughter and I love Annabelle's new cookbook. The recipes are fabulous, made with such great, healthy ingredients. Finally, a great Real Food cookbook with delicious treats. The pictures in the cookbook are stunning too.

Great Book!,

Sheila J. Cockrell - on November 27, 2013 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

I have been enjoying Annabelle's new book and have learned so much from it. The pictures and descriptions are exactly what I needed. I have been off gluten for several months now and will be enjoying the recipes for many years.

Fabulous!!!,

Tracy E. - on October 15, 2025 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

Spectacular tasting cupcakes that are good for you!! I won a copy of this awesome cookbook. Annabelle has come up with some fabulous cupcake recipes that use wholesome ingredients. You will not regret purchasing this cookbook!

The best cupcakes cookbook you will ever buy ( and the healthiest)

Holistic Dad - on October 11, 2025 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

My wife and I are relatively new to baking in general, particularly gluten free. I am severely allergic to gluten and develop asthma if I ingest it; this has completely changed how I eat and some days it's so hard to resist eating the things I grew up with. Secret Sweets is hands down our favorite baking cookbook, period, filled with whole foods based gluten free cupcake recipes that will blow your mind. I will be buying this for fellow gluten free family members and friends this Christmas.

REAL FOOD!,

Laura Cosgriff - on October 2, 2013 See all my reviews

(Kindle Edition)

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this Cookbook! Each recipe includes a wonderfully displayed picture, easy to follow instructions, and are extremely addictive! Each and every recipe I have tried so far has gotten excellent reviews from all members of the family! Anna Belle has taken the guess work out of what could be a challenging time for anyone new to the Gluten-free world and for those that have no food intolerance, this is just an all around excellent cookbook with delicious desserts . The recipes are family friendly Real food, that tastes good and can be prepared in your own home kitchen. I highly recommend this cookbook to anyone who want to switch to healthy cooking without losing the flavor!!! great job!

I love this cupcake cookbook!,

A. Cain (Mississippi) - on September 25, 2013 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

This cookbook is not only beautifully put together with stunning photography and easy-to-follow recipes, but the author spends a great deal of time going over the background of the ingredients she has chosen and why they are healthy for you. She has great substitution charts which make it easy to follow recipes but use alternate ingredients if there are some you need to avoid. I own close to 100 grain-free cookbooks, and this is one of my top favorites! I made the "Apple Spice Cupcakes" today and they are DELICIOUS! My whole family, including my super-picky 6-year-old, loved them! Nobody questioned the ingredients or asked if they were healthy (a dead giveaway if my children are suspicious of something new I'm cooking).

I have thoroughly enjoyed this cookbook and can't wait to taste every recipe. And I'm especially looking forward to her next book!

LOVE this book!,

Shelley - on September 24, 2013 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

I've had many recipe books over the 20 years I've been on a healthy lifestyle but this is the best! The photos are stunning and the recipes are ingenious the way healthy ingredients are incorporated into delicious cupcakes. I love all the information on oils, sweeteners and why grain-free is so important, informative yet very easy to understand. This is a must for every kitchen striving for a healthy lifestyle.

Amazing cookbook,

Sharon - on September 20, 2013 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

Received my Sweet Secrets cupcake book today. Beyond excited. Not only is it full of delicious recipes with beautiful photos of each dessert but also has great information about the whole foods used. I love the helpful tips!! I have recently started trying to make healthier food choices and this is such a great tool to still be able to enjoy my desserts but know that I am eating REAL food that is good for me. Thanks Annabelle !!

LOVE this book!,

Shelley - on September 24, 2013 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

Who doesn't like cupcakes!,

Rhonda Jean - on September 20, 2013 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

This recipe book by Anna Belle, the California Country Gal's Sweet Secrets, is filled with information that will encourage better choices. It is my wish come true, finding 'real food' treats. Though I have only tried two recipes, they were both amazingly delicious. I look forward to filling my sweet tooth without the guilt. I am anxiously awaiting her next book. Thanks Anna Belle!

Simple, easy and yummy,

Janet - on September 20, 2013 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

This recipe book is the answer to healthy snacks for me and my children. The recipes are simple to follow and very quick to make. What's more - they are yummy!

My new favorite cookbook!!!,

teresa - on September 19, 2013 See all my reviews

(Paperback)

My search for the best, healthy cupcake cookbook is over! Sweet Secrets is more than just recipes. Annabelle shares her knowledge of whole foods and how beneficial they are to us. Be prepared to drool because the pictures are amazing!