The I Quit Sugar Cookbook: 306 Recipes for a Clean, Healthy Life

by Sarah Wilson

From New York Times bestselling author of I Quit Sugar, comes a cookbook with more than 300 satisfying recipes that make giving up sugar simple, sustainable, and delicious.   Sarah Wilson’s sugar-free promise is more than just a way of eating. The benefits to overall wellbeing—fewer mood swings, improved sleep patterns, and maintaining weight control—have transformed the idea into a way of life. With her new cookbook filled with one-pan wonders, grain-free breakfasts, leftover makeovers, smoothie bowls, and more, Sarah shows us that eliminating sugar is not only doable, but is also so delicious. Recipes Bacon ‘N’ Egg Quinoa Oatmeal, Caramelized Leek, Apple and Rosemary Socca, Two-Minute Desk Noodles, Red Velvet Crunch Bowl, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Crackles.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Health, Cooking

385 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 29, 2015

Reviews

[Krystal · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I am a terrible cook.

I hate cooking. I am rubbish with even just the most basic ingredients. I make a stir fry using jar sauce and I often eat toast for a main meal. But I want to get better, because I know learning to cook better is going to allow me to eat healthier.

That being said, this book pretty much lost me straight away with the whole, 'don't waste anything' bit. It's hard enough trying to use the actual main product without stressing about how to utilise the bits and pieces I never even realised were edible.

I mean, I get that sugar is a Big Bad in the health industry, and I like the idea of cooking delicious things that are actually nutritionally beneficial. But I bought this book AGESSSSS ago and I still don't think I've used a single recipe from it.

I think if you are actually a decent cook interested in more nutritionally sound meals, this will be a great tool, but this is like, advanced cooking.

It does come with a sh*t-ton of recipes and info, though, so I guess it's good value for money?

Also, I don't like how preachy she is. But maybe that's just me being bitter because she can cook and I can't.

Maybe one day I'll cook something from this book and rave about it so much that I have to bump up my rating, but let me try and master sauce first or something.

[Jalynn Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

About the Book:
Find your happiest, healthiest self

When Sarah Wilson gave up sugar for good, she developed a new repertoire of inventive, go-to dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With 306 satisfying recipes for one-pan wonders, grain-free breakfasts, leftover makeovers, smoothie bowls, and more, this comprehensive cookbook makes living sugar-free easy, sustainable, and delicious.

My Review:
I absolutely love sugar. I know now that its the enemy. Some people can eat it and they get absolutely no cravings from it to either eat more sugar or to start eating anything and everything carb loaded but this girl definitely can not stop at one bite. It took me almost 40 years to figure it out. I have been completely sugar free for 2 years now. While it's easier to find foods that contain sugar and at times I really would love a piece of pie or cake I simply tell myself no you can't because it will become a never ending cycle not to mention gaining weight like crazy which I don't want.

Sarah Wilson's latest, The I Quit Sugar Cookbook is completely packed with a lot of the recipes I have used for several years now to maintain my sugar free existence. I will tell you that finding sugar free replacements for those things that you absolutely can NOT part with is the best way you will have to beat the sugar habit. Sarah Wilson has many, many books to help with that. They are good for you and very delicious!

**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

This should be read like 'she quit sugar' and not 'I quit sugar'. A book about quitting your day job to have the time to do everything at home while at the same time getting a bigger house to hoard the ingredients bought wholesale.

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sugar is bad, but vodka, gin and brown rice syrup are okay along with 1/4 cup of stevia in a recipe for apple pancakes, this one is just not for me. I have cooked very clean for 30+ years and these recipes are too confusing and difficult for my everyday and family cooking.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book, got it from the library but might have to buy it! Aside from the sugar thing she has great resources on not wasting food, like to keep a bag in the freezer for all veggie scraps and/or meat bones so that when you have time you can make a stock. Also has great tips on prepping and freezing foods, pesto you can make from a bunch of random leftover greens, and growing more food from your current food-like allowing your ginger to sprout then replanting!

[Alisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love that she focuses on health & reducing food waste. I will try some of her recipes but in general most recipes are not something I would attempt due to ingredients I don't have or they are just so different I don't know that my family would touch them.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I checked this book out from the library. With 376 pages of beautiful pictures and excellent instructions on how to make everything from cream cheese, jams, sprouts in a jar, broths, gelatins, gut happy tonics, 4 different types of kombucha, activated beans, four different types of stock, and on and on. Most of the recipes are doable, but some of her ideas are a far stretch for me, such as saving all your leftover scraps, saving your corn cobs (from all your family or guests) to make a corn cob stock (ew). I love her premise of no sugar, and her recipes do accommodate for that. I love her style and handwritten notes on each page with the typed information. As a reader, I felt like I knew her or she was my friend. I already know that I am not willing to make most of the recipes in this book, but I did take some notes on a few of them, and this cookbook did entertain me on a road trip with my husband for 3 hours. I think this book is great for anyone who is suffering from gut issues, or this book could be a great source for using food for healing powers.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm dairy, egg and wheat free from allergies. This reduced many of the recipes I could eat. Also, recipes seemed complicated and included ingredients I would have to order online since nothing "fancy" is found in my small community.

Would. It recommend the book unless you were a "hipster" living in a city.

[K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good recipes, but hard to read and feels unorganized.

[Susan James · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't see that Sarah gave up sugar. She advises in her book that an adult eat no more than 6-9 teaspoons - that may be a reduction for most people, but it is not "quitting" sugar, especially for those that struggle with addiction-like symptoms. Additionally, she uses brown rice syrup, with a glycemic index of 98 as her sweetener of choice. Plain white table sugar is only 65 on the GI. Even if she uses less, the brown rice syrup does not make the recipes sugar-free or even seriously low sugar.

The recipes are innovative and interesting but she would be better off promoting the cookbook as a way to reduce food waste using slow cooking methods. However, I draw the line at taking home restaurant leftovers from strangers, as she admits to doing. I'm not willing to expose myself to unknown pathogens for the sake of some beef scraps. Nor will I start eating my apple cores any time soon.

Overall, I was disappointed that the cookbook didn't live up to its name.

[Christine Fisher · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me longer than a day to read this, just forgot to add it for awhile. Anyways, I think the concept is great and the recipes did look good, but everything is made from scratch (or is kinda expensive to buy). I am looking into trying to limit my added sugar intake, so this book did give me ideas and lots of great information but I'm just kinda looking for some more less expensive options.

[Brenda Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the concept-ordered and haven't read.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow! That's my reaction to this book. Not only did author Sarah Wilson quit sugar she completely overhauled her lifestyle and is willing to share all her tips with the reader. From making her own cream cheese to her vanilla extra she gives tips for reusing and making your own ingredients. When she makes cream cheese she gives other recipes for the whey she strained out of the cheese. I'm really impressed at how she uses so much of what she has. It's an inspiration. I will certainly agree with some her opening statements that this book requires the reader to prep and store. Many of her recipe count on having stockpiled certain mainstays ahead of time. I'd really like to know how big her freezer is. Each recipe is clearly laid out with ingredients separate from steps and the steps are broken down to be easy to follow. She has cute tips mixed in fun ways like speech bubbles or her scribbled out handwriting. If your into a clean and reusable lifestyle this is a great book. I received a copy of this book from the blogging for books program in exchange for my honest review.

[Misty · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would give this book a three out of five stars because I am not a specialized cook who stock all sorts of specialized ingredient that many of the recipes require. However that said the book has many interesting recipes if somehow odd (birthday cake made with black beans). There are a good number of meatless recipe which is great for vegetarians and some vegans. The best part for me of the entire book is the section on tips and ideas. The book has great tips for freezing and storing. For some of these tips check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC78T...

Full Review: http://hubpages.com/food/The-I-Quit-S...

I was sent a free copy of this book for review purposes.

[East Gwillimbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first glance this book might just look like it is filled with glossy pages and colourful pictures however when you take a closer look you can see that it is filled with simple tips and everyday guidelines on cutting back on your sugar intake while still keeping your meals more than just a plate full or raw veggies. A personal favourite was the homemade gelatin gummies, a simple recipe loaded with optional modifications and one that will be used over and over again in our household.

[Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are a few of these books. make sure you get the 2016 publication. This cookbook is great. She really did her homework and offered new ideas. I hate when cookbooks just make recipe substitutions for familiar recipes. This cookbook gave me several new ideas that motivated me to eat healthier. she also has a section about stocking the pantry. I will buy this book. The "sweets" section of the book could be better but that's expected given the title. still what about dates? etc

[Karyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I checked this out from the library and took it back right away swinging by the bookstore on my way home to purchase my own copy. I've cooked quite a bit as I've been reading my way through the recipes and tips.
Our two favorite recipes so far: Strawberry Chia Jam and Egg Muggins. Next up we'll be messing with the Fermented Dosas.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Wilson's it's-totally-doable tone, and the styling of the whole book is gorgeous. Most of these recipes and techniques don't seem like they'll really work for my family's tastes or schedules, but I picked up a few good ideas.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a Southerner, the recipes were not ingredients that I was familiar with or needed long processes to achieved the meal. There were a few recipes that I would consider making.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully presented book with lots of good ideas. But be aware: over half the recipes in the book are meat based.

[Kara Gilbert · Rating 2 out of 5]

E-book poorly formatted.

I purchased the book for the recipes but like most people I shop with my eyes. I look for food that I want to eat. The images within this e-book are so small I can't make out what the food is supposed to look like. I am very disappointed because I had such high hopes.