Sweet Lizzy

Healthy, wholesome, recipe inspiration

Uncategorized

Peach, Hibiscus, and Basil Popsicles

I am protesting all of the pumpkin spice recipes I am seeing right now with this popsicle recipe. IT IS STILL 30 DEGREES OUT. IT IS STILL AUGUST. It’s hot. I don’t want pumpkin spice anything. I want popsicles for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

So here I have a late summer popsicle recipe made with peaches, hibiscus and all of that basil that is growing like crazy right now. My last popsicles were a total hit (I mean how can roasted banana and almond butter not be?) so I went with a more refreshing and fruity flavour for these which is perfect for those end of summer days.

Are you ready to give them a go?

[Read more…] about Peach, Hibiscus, and Basil Popsicles

Blackberry Caramel Pie (Paleo and Vegan)

VEGAN. GLUTEN FREE. PALEO. BLACKBERRY. CARAMEL. PIE.

Do I have your attention?! Good, because you don’t want to miss this recipe.

I always thought pies were hard. You’ve seen those fancy pies with crust folded in intricate patterns? They are BEAUTIFUL, but gosh they look hard to make. I even swore off pies when I started making galettes (like this Strawberry and Lemon Verbena Galette). HOWEVER, when I thought of this pie I just couldn’t get it out of my head. I had to make it, and make it my way- vegan, gluten free, paleo and open on the top. No FANCY PIES HERE. Do you want to give it a try?

[Read more…] about Blackberry Caramel Pie (Paleo and Vegan)

Avocado Cilantro Hummus

What happens when the best of two world’s collide? Like, say when hummus and guacamole combine their powers of amazingness to make one dip of delicious?! PURE MAGIC PEOPLE. That is what this avocado cilantro hummus is. PURE MAGIC.

Take the best elements of guacamole- hello cilantro and lime juice- and combine them with chickpeas (because why wouldn’t you?) and you get this dip that you can take to any party, event or just eat at home by yourself. I mean, you love yourself don’t you?

Let’s get to this recipe. It’s creamy, flavourful and takes less than 10 minutes to make. I call that a winner. Want to try it? Read on friend.

[Read more…] about Avocado Cilantro Hummus

Roasted Carrot Hummus with Turmeric and Bee Pollen

Do you love hummus? I actually haven’t eaten hummus in quite some time(chickpeas aren’t always my friend)- however, I was at an event recently and they served turmeric hummus and it was basically the best thing EVER! Obviously it got my brain spinning about what other flavour combinations I could come up with at home. I really like the introduction of turmeric to hummus. It seems to fit so perfectly with the tahini and chickpeas without being overpowering as turmeric sometimes tends to be. Around here it is the beginning of seasonal allergy time so I decided to sneak some bee pollen in the mix as well. To round things out I blended it all with some roasted carrots.

[Read more…] about Roasted Carrot Hummus with Turmeric and Bee Pollen

Maple Water Herbal Iced Tea

Have you ever heard of maple water before? the ever so slightly sweet water collected from maple trees before making maple syrup is available right now in Ontario and I always try to get my hands on a fresh bottle. If you can’t get any fresh there are boxed versions which have been pasteurized(imo not quite as good as the fresh stuff) so I try and get it while I can.

Maple water is touted as another post workout electrolyte enhancer (much like coconut water) as it is filled with minerals. I would recommend adding a pinch or two of sea salt to your water if you use it post workout. The flavour is not as sweet as coconut water which I like- it almost tastes like a glass of water with just the tiniest hint of maple syrup to it.

[Read more…] about Maple Water Herbal Iced Tea

Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with Salted Almond Butter Whip

Oh hey there Monday. Faaaancy seeing you….again. You just keep showing up without an invitation don’t you? Every. Darn. Week. So I’m going to embrace you, Monday. And by that, I mean, eat cake on Mondays (and by that I really mean eat cake on Mondays for breakfast). I don’t think there would be a better way to start a week. Am I right? You can start your week this way as well if you make this cake- And trust me, you want to make this cake.

Are you ready? Let’s do this!

[Read more…] about Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with Salted Almond Butter Whip