About

Hi, y’all! I’m the recipe developer and writer behind Texanerin Baking and Easy Wholesome (formerly Food Doodles). I launched Texanerin Baking back in 2011 with a simple goal: to reinvent indulgent treats as healthier alternatives without sacrificing flavor or texture.

These days, my focus has shifted a bit. You’ll find more traditional recipes that cater to a variety of dietary needs, with less emphasis on low-sugar or whole grain options.

Most of my recipes come with side-by-side variations – classic versions using staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and granulated sugar, alongside gluten-free options and, where possible, dairy-free or vegan adaptations.

Whether you’re avoiding gluten or just craving an old-school chocolate chip cookie, there’s something here for every kind of baker and every kind of craving.

What You’ll Find on Texanerin Baking 🍪

  • Tested-to-perfection recipes – Every recipe is tested multiple times by me and my trusty taste-testers. I’m a perfectionist when it comes to recipe testing, so if it’s not amazing, it doesn’t get posted.
  • Helpful baking tips – I include practical advice to help you nail the texture, flavor, and presentation every time. Whether it’s how to measure flour or why your cookies spread too much, I’ve got you covered.
  • (Sometimes) slightly better-for-you desserts – Think rich chocolate chip cookies, gooey brownies, and luscious cakes made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut sugar, and natural sweeteners.
  • Gluten-free and grain-free options – Many of my recipes are tailored for those with dietary restrictions, but they’re so good, even gluten lovers won’t notice what’s missing.
a stack of two turtle chocolate brownies with oozing caramel sauce

What You Won’t Find Here 🚫

  • Boxed mixes or shortcuts – I’m all about from-scratch baking with real ingredients. No pudding powders or mystery additives – just honest, wholesome treats.
  • Overly complicated recipes – Life’s busy. My recipes are designed to be straightforward and doable, even if you’re short on time or new to baking.
  • Flavorless “healthy” food – Just because it’s better-for-you doesn’t mean it should taste like cardboard. I obsess over flavor and texture so you don’t have to.
fruit tartlet topped with fruit on a white table

A Little About Me 🙋‍♀️

  • I’m still stuck in the ‘90s when it comes to music. Some of my recipe testing sessions have a certain downward spiral energy – equal parts precision and catharsis. Love TR + friends. 🖤
  • Though horror movies are my favorite, the haunting beauty of Interstellar makes it my undisputed favorite.
  • When I was 16, I was an exchange student in Sweden, and I fell in love with it so hard that I went back for another exchange year in college. This is where I met my future husband, who was also doing his exchange year there.
  • I’m Irish-American and currently live in Germany with my German husband and son.
  • Every now and then, I’m asked how my blog’s name came into being. I’ve been living in Germany since 2009, and in German, Texanerin translates to female Texan. And my name is Erin. And I’m from Texas. Texan Erin. Get it?! 🙈
  • I wrote a cookbook that I don’t ever promote because of issues with the publisher, so it didn’t get many reviews on Amazon. One reviewer gave it a low rating solely because they disliked the title. Another was disappointed that a baking cookbook contained recipes with sugar. But the recipes are truly solid. Once a recipe was perfected, I then tested each one with four different sweetener/fat options. Then I had each recipe tested by another three people! I absolutely stand by them.

I truly hope you enjoy the recipes here on Texanerin Baking! If you try one, I’d love it if you left a comment to let me and other readers know how it turned out. Reader feedback is one of the best parts of what I do. It helps me improve and inspires others as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by!