Without eggs, it can be a real challenge to find good breakfast or brunch options that aren’t terribly sweet. Although I used to love sweet breakfasts, I find that they leave me craving carbs the rest of the day. So rather than indulging in a …
This delightful coffeecake encompasses the flavours of spring with a fresh strawberry rhubarb jam filling. The light, fluffy cake is then topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel. Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake can be served as an indulgent breakfast or enjoyed as delicious dessert throughout the …
These Mini Banana Bundt Cakes are sweetened with fruit and studded with dark chocolate chips. With whole wheat flour and no additional sugar, these little treats make a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert! You can find the recipe below or purchase it in a recipe …
Triple Chocolate Scones are so rich and delicious, you’d never know there aren’t any eggs! These decadent pastries feature cocoa, chocolate milk, and dark chocolate chips. They’re mildly sweet and pair nicely with a frothy glass of milk or steaming cup of coffee. You can …
Banana Date Muffins are whole wheat, vegan, and free from added sugar. They are sweetened entirely from whole, fresh fruit and have plenty of cinnamon. These delicious muffins are the perfect healthy treat to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea. What do …
Homemade waffles are such a special treat, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be healthy too! Whole Grain Belgian Waffles are made with a blend of whole wheat flour and cornmeal to make them hearty and substantial. They also have no added sugar! Top them …
Granola tends to be one of the most commonly thought of “health foods”. There’s a reason they call us health-conscious, naturally-minded individuals “crunchy”. However, public perception aside, most granolas are a far cry from healthy! They usually have tons of added sugar and are very …
A good cornbread goes a long way. Pair it with soup, chili, salads, meat or really any main dish and it will be delicious. Or it can be enjoyed on it’s own with a little butter, honey, and some fresh fruit. The possibilities are endless …
When asked what my all-time favorite treat is, I’d have to say cinnamon rolls. They’re sweet, gooey, buttery, and so delicious! When I took my first trip to Toronto and stumbled upon a vegan and nut-free bake shop, my life was forever changed. Never before …
If Monday gives you lemons…make a batch of Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins! Last week I had a crazy busy Monday and this week looks like it will be the same. If you’re heading into a hectic week too, a little Sunday night baking is a …
A few months ago, Daniel decided to switch from eating pork sausage for breakfast every morning to turkey, cheese, and avocado English muffin sandwiches. Instead of adding English muffins to the weekly grocery list, I offered to make them from scratch. The first recipe I …
My grandma really enjoys reading in her spare time and her favorite genre is Amish fiction. I must agree, it’s fun to learn about such a different culture and simple way of life. At times, I almost think I’d rather be Amish! Okay, not really–I …
Fall baking is officially underway! A few weeks ago, I made a Chai Tea Latte Cake and just pulled a Pecan Pear Crisp out of the oven. But today, I wanted to share an old favorite of mine–Sweet Potato Cranberry Muffins! Though I never get …
To add to the ever-growing list of banana recipes here on Roots & Rosemary, I recently created a new variation–Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins. They’re tender and moist with a hint of fruity sweetness. These muffins make for a perfect summer mid-morning snack by incorporating fresh, …
Homemade pancakes were a breakfast staple throughout much of my life. We often enjoyed Pancake Wednesday, plus another platter of flapjacks on the weekends. Not to mention enough leftovers to get through most other days of the week. To be honest, after a while, I …
Like everyone else on Earth, I’m a bit quarantined right now. Other than going to work for a couple hours to take care of animals, going to the grocery store, or going for a walk, I’ve been staying put. Naturally, that means I have some …
Recently I posted a recipe for Orange-Raisin Irish Soda Bread which is one of my favorite things to bake in the spring. It’s not only quick and easy, but delicious while still being pretty healthy. Today I’m sharing a variation of that recipe with these …
One time, my grandma came across a recipe for granola bars, but didn’t feel like it was the healthiest. Knowing that I’m all into clean-eating and everything, she gave me the recipe and asked if I could make it better. I decided to take on …
Peanut butter seems like it should be healthy, right? But have you ever read the ingredients? Most peanut butter is filled with added sugar and trans fats! Even if the nutrition facts states “0g trans fat” or it says “0g trans fat per serving” on …
Being laid up at home definitely calls for a cozy batch of muffins… Do you ever have one of those days when nothing’s going well and all you want is a homemade muffin? And then those are nearly a disaster in and of themselves? That …
For those of us with food allergies, it can be really hard to find a nut-free granola. And if you’re avoiding animal products too, a vegan nut-free granola can be even tougher! Most anything on the store shelves, aside from a few “allergen free” brands …
As I was making Vegan Blueberry Orange Bread this weekend, I was having a hard time trying to figure out what time of year it’s best suited for. After all, blueberries are a summer fruit and citrus is winter. But then I remembered that this …
Growing up, banana muffins were always one of my favorite treats, but with the rate at which we went through bananas, we hardly ever had any that lasted until they were overripe. (They called me “Monkey” for a reason!) Nowadays, I buy plenty of extras …
Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is having a great start to the week! Even though I don’t have any more exams for a couple weeks, I still find myself studying on Friday nights🤓. And when I’m not doing that, I like to find interesting research …
One of my favorite flavors of winter is definitely citrus. I rarely use oranges in the summer, but come November and December, I’m all about it. As soon as I started zesting my orange this morning to make these Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins, it instantly …
I’m not sure what took me so long, but just a few months ago I discovered that coffee is actually really good! Back in first and second grade, my school had Friday cooking classes. Well one fateful week, the recipe was coffee milkshakes. All it …
In today’s recipe, I’m going to combine aspects of two classic favorites: Lemon Raspberry Scones and Orange-Raisin Irish Soda Bread. Since cranberry orange everything is a must in the winter, I took the idea of orange-raisin (or in this case cranberry) from the soda bread …
Hi! So I’m super excited to announce that today is my family’s second annual Fall Fun Day! “What is Fall Fun Day?” you ask. Fall Fun Day is any day in the middle of October dedicated to doing every fun fall activity one can think …
It’s finally berry season! The strawberries are fading out, but raspberries, blueberries, and black raspberries are still growing strong. Instead of eating all the berries straight off the bush, I decided I could set aside one cup of raspberries to make some amazing Glazed Lemon …