The Spunky Coconut Cookbook
Update: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Rachel R.! Rachel was selected by Random.org and her comment was: “I would love to win this; we’d like to incorporate more coconut into our diet. Thank you for hosting the giveaway.” My sincere thanks to all who entered the giveaway. Remember that The Spunky Coconut Cookbook can be purchased at Amazon here if you’d still like to get your own copy. Stay tuned for more giveaways that fit the gfe approach!
Full disclosure: I was provided a complimentary copy of The Spunky Coconut Cookbook by Kelly Brozyna. Kelly is also graciously offering the signed copy of her cookbook for the giveaway. However, I was not paid to write this review.
I am a huge fan of Kelly Brozyna and her blog, The Spunky Coconut, which I’ve followed for a long time. I’ve been consistently impressed with Kelly’s positive attitude, her willingness to reach out and help others, and her many simple, but extremely creative recipes. So, I was delighted when she published her cookbook—appropriately named, The Spunky Coconut Cookbook—last spring. As she states in her cookbook, her mission is to “create food that is so good that no one would ever know or care it was free of gluten, casein, and sugar.” I think you’ll see that Kelly does that when you make any of the recipes from her blog or her cookbook, The Spunky Coconut Cookbook. The cookbook includes 115 recipes, some of which in addition to being gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, are also egg free and grain free. There are even raw and “raw-inspired” recipes. For so many with multiple food intolerances, these recipes are a true gift. You have only to read the comments on Kelly’s blog or check out the reviews of her cookbook on Amazon to know this is the case.
I’ve made a version of Kelly’s almond muffins, Almond Banana Carrot Muffins, shown above (recipe here). I had hoped to make her Custard Pie. It’s flourless and crustless—my favorite characteristics—how could I resist? But, alas, I found out I was short of eggs and I wasn’t about to brave the grocery store with the impending storm of the century. Here’s Kelly’s fabulous photo of her Custard Pie. Kelly even made a gluten-free, casein-free, and refined sugar-free version of my crustless coconut pie. Check her version out here.
My support group was honored to have Kelly speak (via Skype) at our October meeting. She shared her family’s journey to their current diet with us. Their tale (also shared in her cookbook) involves misdiagnoses, celiac, autism, attention deficit disorder, gluten sensitivity, and more. (She also shares their story in the introduction of her cookbook.) However, their new diet has allowed resolution of their symptoms in almost all cases.
Kelly talked to us about the cooking techniques she’s mastered over the last few years. She even did a cooking demo of her Flourless Brownies. Made from almond butter, Kelly says they are healthy enough to even eat for breakfast. Yes, the recipe is in her cookbook, along with a mouth-watering photo. (Kelly took every one of the gorgeous photos in her cookbook.)
By the way, one of our members has made a couple of Kelly’s recipes for our meetings. She made the Cider Cabbage & Kale dish for one and Almond & Orange Spinach Salad for another. I don’t think she took leftovers home either time. That is how good all of Kelly’s recipes are.
The deadline for the giveaway is Friday, February 12 (Abraham Lincoln’s birthday), 9:00 pm, Eastern. Here are the many ways you can enter:
1. Leave a comment below.
2. Subscribe to my feed via email or RSS and leave a comment saying that you did.
3. Tweet about the giveaway sharing the link and leave a comment saying that you did.
4. Post a message on your Facebook page about the giveaway and leave a comment saying that you did.
5. Post about the giveaway on your blog and leave a comment saying that you did with your link.
6. Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment saying that you did.
7. Become a fan of my new gfe-gluten free easily page on Facebook and leave a comment saying that you did.
8. Read and comment on either of these gfe discussion posts: Stop the Madness or Educate, Not Eviscerate. Also, leave a comment on this post saying that you did.
All entries will be tracked by the individual comments, so you must enter a separate comment to get an additional entry. One comment showing you did all these things will only be counted as one entry, so please remember to note each by separate entries.
Good luck!
Shirley
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Gluten free since June 2003, I lead a celiac/gluten intolerance group in Virginia. My passion is educating folks on gluten issues and showing how eating gluten free can be easy if you focus on “real” foods versus processed and specialty foods.
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great recipe, and easy, and healthy. I have decided not to be a slave to gf baking every day and pack on more pounds than I all ready have, By perimeter shopping, I have lost some weigh that others have noticed. You are now on my google reader every time you post so I don’t miss a single word. Thanks for being there. I left a comment on Stop the Madness.
Hi Shelley–Thanks again for sharing your story a bit here as well as on the Stop the Madness post. Hearing about others’ success really helps folks come up with an approach that is healthiest and works best for them as well.
Thanks for all your entries (we’re connected now!) and best of luck on the giveaway!
Shirley
wrote o my facebook wall with the link to this page. Thanks for the opportunity to speak and join your contest. “See” you soon.
became your friend on FB. thanks
would love a copy of this book!
Hi nina–Good to see you again! Sounds like you are another fan of Kelly’s.
She and her cookbook are both terrific.
Thanks for the entries and good luck on the giveaway!
Shirley
subscribed via RSS
I sure need a copy of this book! Even just to hear Kelly’s full story of their health journey!! Loveee it
Oh! And I didn’t realize it but I entered myself again because I re-tweeted your tweet about it this morning! Yippy
thanks for sponsoring this give-away, shirley. i love her blog too & would love to have a copy of this book!
Hi summar–Welcome to gfe! I thought you had commented here before, but I guess I’ve just seen you on FB.
Glad you’re stopping by today to enter the giveaway for Kelly’s great cookbook!
Best of luck!
Shirley
I linked over here from Kelly’s blog…I’d love to win her cookbook!
Hi Andrea–Welcome to gfe! I’m glad Kelly’s readers are finding their way over. I know they want to be first in line to get her cookbook.
Okay, you’re entered. 
Best of luck on the giveaway!
Shirley
Oh my gosh , I JUST bought coco flour today at Whole Foods! NOW I could really use a GREAT cookbook to start experimenting with it!!!
Hi Kali Lilla–Welcome to gfe! I love your name and your blog name, Healthy Simple Living. (I took a look and subscribed immediately! BTW, have you tried the Artisana coconut butter. It’s both “meat” and oil. Out of this world for taste.) Yes, it helps to have some guidance on using coconut flour in recipes and Kelly’s cookbook is GREAT! Now you’re entered in the giveaway … good luck!
Shirley
Yes! I have tried Artisan and Tropical Traditions Coco Butter – LOOOVVE it! Thanks for subscribing to my blog – your in my reader too!
Hi Kali Lilla!–
I love reading your posts. I do have a problem commenting though. But, I have it on other blogs, too. My comments seem to go into spam often. Very frustrating to write a nice comment and then have it disappear. Occasionally bloggers find my comments, but not always. I’ll keep trying!
Shirley
I would love to win this; we’d like to incorporate more coconut into our diet. Thank you for hosting the giveaway.
Hi Rachel R.–Welcome to gfe! Coconut and coconut oil are so healthy for you.
Kelly’s cookbook has a few non-coconut recipes, too, but all of her recipes are fantastic. You only have to look at the photos to know. 
Thanks for your entries! Best of luck,
Shirley
And I subscribe to your RSS feed.
This looks fabulous! My GF son, who has a food allergy list a mile long, saw the custard pie and immediately asked if we could make it!
Hi Casey–So nice to see you here again at gfe!
Oh, that’s so sweet that your son spied that custard pie photo right away! Yum, huh? Now that I have enough eggs on hand, I want to make it right away myself. 
Best of luck on the giveaway of Kelly’s awesome cookbook!
Shirley
Wow! How’d you get so lucky to get a free copy and time with her on Skype! I love Kelly and her site! I think she is so amazing!
Hi Ari–Welcome to gfe! I’ve become bold in asking folks if they are willing to Skype into my support group meetings. It’s so much fun and the sky’s the limit with the speakers you can get when there’s no airfare, lodging, etc. involved. I’m also happy to say that Kelly has become my dear friend over many months. We’re part of a group on a mission, much like yourself I’m imagining … going by your blog name, Food Intolerances Cook. (I think I’ve visited before, but need to do so again. Just need longer days. LOL) I have to agree that Kelly is very amazing!
Looks like you’ve done all it takes to get the maximum number of entries—good luck!
Shirley
I signed up for your feed RSS.
I tweeted!
I shared on facebook!
I posted about it on my blog!
I am now following you on twitter!
I became your fan on facebook!
I read and commented on Stop the Madness.
I would love to win!
Hi Joanna–Good to see you again!
Looks like you did all the “hard work” by entering the last giveaway. 
Best of luck on the giveway for The Spunky Coconut Cookbook!
Shirley
I subscribe in Google Reader.
I tweeted.
I follow on Twitter.
I am a FB fan.
I love Kelly’s recipe ideas, and they’re all so original. I’ve been dying to try her ultimate vanilla cake, but haven’t been able to yet, due to sweetener restrictions. I’ll definitely be trying it one of these days, though, and I’d love to win her book!
Following from my blog: cookingcandidafree.blogspot.com
Hi Leah–Welcome to gfe! I have to agree … Kelly thinks outside the box and that’s so beneficial to all of us who follow her blog. I haven’t tried her vanilla bean cake yet either, but I’d like to as well.
Okay, you’re entered into the giveaway! Must check out your blog, Cooking Candida Free, now.
Shirley
I would like to win a copy of this book!
Hi ~M–Welcom to gfe! Okay, you’ve snagged a couple of entries
… best of luck!
Shirley
I became a fan on facebook!
I subscribed via google reader
Hi just join your face book page, thanks for the great info. Please enter my name for the cookbook draw
Hi Nev–Welcome to gfe! Thanks so much for your nice words and for entering the giveaway.
Good luck!
Shirley
I love Kelly’s recipes via her blog. I so agree with her food/eating philosophy. Thanks for entering my name for her cookbook!
Hi Sandy–Nice to see you again! I agree … Kelly and her recipes are terrific.
Good luck!
Shirley
I always enjoy finding a new gfree blog to add to my favorites list! Thank you and thank you for the chance to enter another cookbook giveaway.
Hi Michele–Yes, Kelly’s blog is definitely one you want on your list! Best of luck in the giveaway
Shirley
This cookbook looks like it would be a good one to add to my collection! Thanks for hosting the giveaway
Hi Stephanie–Welcome to gfe! I’m sure you would love Kelly’s cookbook given your blog name, No Grain No Pain.
Must head over and check out your site … not sure if I have before. But, I like concept. I do better with no grains for sure, not just gluten.
Best of luck to you in the giveaway!
Shirley
i would love to own this book!
Hi emily–Welcome to gfe! Okay, you’re in the running.
BTW, I just love that you love real food and blog about it (per your blog Real Food Lover in Minneapolis). Will definitely check out your blog!
Best,
Shirley
I made three batches of her almond muffins today. I think they are our favorite. I’d love to win the cookbook.
Hi christina–Three batches—that is terrific! It’s great to have another taste tester review! I love how adaptable this muffin recipe is. You can use whatever fruits, veggies (like carrots, zucchini) nuts, etc. you have on hand and also tweak sweeteners, oils, etc. Just a wonderful recipe.
Good luck!
Shirley
I subscribe to your blog.
As someone who eats food free of wheat, eggs, dairy and refined sugars, I’d love this book!
Hi Ricki–Welcome to gfe! Thanks so much for commenting to enter the giveaway. It certainly sounds like you would love Kelly’s cookbook (and her blog, if you don’t already follow it). Good luck!
BTW, checked out your blog, Diet, Dessert and Dogs. I’ll definitely be reading it more.
Shirley
I commented on the Stop the madness post.
I commented on the educate, not eviscerate post as well.
Love your site. And your recipes are scrumptious. Also love Kelly’s site and the opportunity to be in the drawing for her cookbook. Thanks
Hi Lynne–Looks like you are new to gfe—welcome! Oh my goodness, thanks so very much for the kind words about my blog and recipes. I truly appreciate them!
It’s great to see all of Kelly’s fans surface for her cookbook giveaway. Best of luck!
Shirley
Glad I found your blog and would LOVE this cookbook! Thanks so much!
Hi Jessica–I’m glad you found gfe, too—welcome! I appreciate your enthusiasm for Kelly’s great cookbook.
Best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
I became a fan on facebook!
I commented on your “Stop the Madness” post.
Just signed up as a fan on FB. I really enjoy all of the information you share with us!
Hi Douglas–Welcome to gfe! Thanks for the kind words and best of luck in the cookbook giveaway!
Shirley
Hi Shirley,
I have been following your blog for a while, and love the gfe approach.
Hi Emily–Wow, thanks … and an official welcome to gfe.
It’s always great to hear that a reader is benefitting from the gfe approach. I really appreciate you taking the time to say that!
Sugar and casein free is much more of a struggle for me, too. I’ve done it before and been very happy with the results though. When I’ve had success, I just make up my mind I’m going to do it. The first couple of days are the hardest, but then I feel wonderful. Of course, eat a little of them and I’m right back eating them again. But today I had only a tiny bit of sugar in my tea compared to my usual megadose and it tasted quite fine, so that’s an interesting note of progress.
Best of luck in the giveaway! Kelly’s book really is a terrific resource. She makes the most gorgeous food that tastes fabulous even with it being gf, cf, and sf.
Shirley
Also, I would love to try the spunky coconut. I am struggling with going sugar and casein free, and even if I don’t win the book – thanks for pointing me to it.
Oh, and I’ll definitely check out your blog, Paying to Cook.
Thanks,
Shirley
I just discovered The Spunky Coconut and have already retweeted (NewMoonJingle) several of her ideas shared by iHerb. I am now a fan on Facebook and I am following her Tweets. She has great ideas for creating culinary masterpieces without grains or sugar.I must get this book and will look for it on Amazon.
Hi Kris–Welcome to gfe! I’m so glad you discovered Kelly and The Spunky Coconut. She/they are both a delightful and tremendously helpful resource.
She truly never ceases to amaze me with her genius ideas! You can link to the book on Amazon just by clicking on my link in my post. Until then, good luck in the giveaway … you might not have to purchase it. 
I checked out your blog, Kris InSight. Wow! I’m impressed. I am going back to comment, but I definitely needed your current post. It certainly helped me and I’d like to chat more on it. It’s a known fact that many of us with gluten issues also have thyroid issues, of course. And, while I knew some of what you shared … there was a lot that was eye opening—thank you!
Shirley
this book looks most excellent! I’d love to have a closer look at its spunk-titude.
Hi celine!–Welcome to gfe! Kelly and her Spunky Coconut Cookbook and blog are indeed most excellent! She has a sweet spunkiness and it just a genius in concocting recipes.
Checked out your blog, Have Cake Will Travel.
Some good-looking recipes there … love the chickpeas in baking chocolate goodies. 
Best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
I’ve been wanted to pick a copy of this book up because I don’t do gluten, dairy, or sugar. So I could try every recipe without making substitutes! Thanks for making it a giveaway!
~Aubree Cherie
Hi Aubree–Nice to see you again!
Kelly’s book would be ideal for you for sure. Her recipes are really wonderful!
Best of luck!
Shirley
Kelly has fantastic recipes! I can only imagine her book is sensational =D.
I agree on Kelly’s fantastic recipes, Lauren. It’s so nice to have her book to carry with one into the kitchen … so much better than putting the laptop at risk or scribbling a recipe down on an envelope (my downfall—looking for one of those envelopes right now, in fact).
Thanks for entering … good luck!
Shirley
I subscribe to your feed via google reader =D.
I follow you on twitter =D.
Just found your blog and would love a copy of the book. I’m following you on Twitter too!
Hi Kellie–Welcome to gfe! Hope you enjoy what you find here.
You’re in the running, but please post another comment to get a separate entry for following me on Twitter. That’s the only way to reasonably track extra entries. Hope you understand. Best of luck!
Shirley
I’m so thrilled at the chance to win this cookbook. I’ve been reading Kelly’s blog for awhile and I’m always inspired by her recipes – I’d love to see the whole cookbook!
Hi there, Anna–Nice to see you here at gfe again!
I share your heartfelt enthusiasm for Kelly, her blog, and her cookbook. Best of luck in the giveaway! 
Shirley
I became a fan on facebook and would really love this book. Been ill for a long while and just found out I am allergic to wheat, yeast and sugar. Thank you.
Hi Sue–Welcome to gfe! Thanks for becoming a fan on Facebook and entering the giveaway.
My sincere hopes for good health for you soon. So many folks find it when they give up their offending foods. I never knew it was possible to feel so good. It can truly feel like a miracle after being ill so long.
Best of luck with everything and with this giveaway!
Shirley
Wow, this looks like a great cookbook. I’d love to win and share this w/my girlfriend. Her daughter has multiple food allergies.
Hi scrapper al–Nice to see you again.
I love it when folks are trying to win to share with others. Kelly’s Spunky Coconut Cookbook would be very helpful to your girlfriend in feeding her daughter wonderful, safe food. Best of luck! 
Shirley
I just tweeted about the giveaway.
And I already subscribe to your blog.
That pie alone looks tops. I love coconut pie and who needs the crust when the inside is so much better. Great looking book!
Hi Robin–Thanks for stopping by! Yes, Kelly makes some awesome pies. You know I’m with you on those crustless pies.
Kelly’s cookbook is really great. 
It’s been nice touching base on FB. So glad everyone loved that bacon chicken recipe. I can’t take credit for it, but I can sure share it with folks!
Shirley
Excited to check out the book…thanks for sharing!
Hi Beverly–Welcome to gfe! Thanks so much for all the entries/connections.
Kelly’s cookbook is terrific … best of luck!
Shirley
I just subscribed to your blog via email. Glad to know I won’t miss any new posts!
I just shared your contest on my Facebook page!
I just became a fan of your gfe page on Facebook. Glad to have all these new ways to see what you are sharing!
Read and commented on Stop the Madness. Looking forward to more great blogs!
Thanks for all the great recipes you share! I am addicted to cookbooks, so I’d love to give this one a try!
Hi Missy–Welcome to gfe! That’s such a nice thing to say—thank you.
Kelly’s cookbook would be a wonderful one to add to your collection! (BTW, that’s not a bad addiction to have IMHO.)
Best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
Great cookbook, please count me in. Hope It’s not too late.
Hi Mona–Welcome to gfe! Yes, I agree … great cookbook.
Best of luck on the giveaway!
Shirley
Already a subscriber via e-mail.
I love coconut I am afraid would eat the whole pie myself.
Hi christy–Welcome to gfe! LOL re: coconut pie … I completely understand.
Best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
Love your blog. The muffins look so good, I’m going to make them. I really want to win the cookbook!
Linda
Hi Linda–Thank you so very much! Looks like this is your first time commenting … let me extend my official welcome to gfe!
I think you’ll really love these muffins. I’m so glad I had Kelly’s recipe as my starting point. I think you’d love her cookbook, so best of luck in the giveaway!
Shirley
This is such great info! I am just beginning to learn so much about how to go gluten-free for my teenage son. He has requested muffins for breakfast, so I am definitely going to try to make these.
And, yes, I am now following you on Twitter (and posted about the contest today), and became a fan on Facebook.
Thanks for all this info!
Hi Jennifer–Welcome to gfe! Kelly’s cookbook is terrific. These muffins should be a treat for your son and everyone else … very easy to make. By the way, you might want to check out gfe’s tip sheets on the sidebar. They can be very helpful for folks making the transition to eating gluten free and using my gfe approach.
I’m happy to help if you have any other questions/concerns.
Thanks for the connections and kind words! Best of luck … getting ready to run the random number generator on all the entries in by the deadline.
Shirley
Thanks, Shirley. So far I have enjoyed what you’ve posted and found it helpful. I’ll keep checking back.