Raise your hands high if you are in favor of this decadent treat ✋🏾This yummy morsel is jam packed with my boys’ favorite things!
🍫Chocolate Chips
🍌Fresh Ripe Bananas
Combined together it was a no brainer that we would have a solid treat that the family would love! Do you want to hear the best part??? It’s super easy to make and with a well seasoned cast iron skillet, no need to worry about your dessert feeding the pan instead of you 🤷🏽♀️ it comes out clean no parchment paper needed 🤤
In my world an amazing Gyro is like the power meal I wish I could eat daily. Did you know that it’s actually pronounced “Year•Oh“ ?? This recipe is one of the most fun recipes I’ve ever made! This summer I’m leaning into the sauces! This will be a Saucy Girl summer 🔥🤤 Lit… lit.
Fresh Herbs and spices are the star in this recipe! Aromatic herbs such as dill & oregano. Spices like cinnamon & cumin make an amazing marinade for this jackfruit chicken filling.
Ingredients
JACKFRUIT Chik’n (for best flavour, marinade overnight)
1. Drain the jackfruit. Squeeze excess water off and separate with your hands. Chop the firm end pieces into the mixture.
3. Heat up olive oil in a medium pan I use my Always Pan. Add diced red onion sauté until softened, translucent and lightly carmelized. Add chopped garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.
5. Add majority of the spices: cloves, cinnamon,chicken•less seasoning ,cumin, and oregano to the sautéed onions and garlic.
6. Mix in the tomato paste.
8. Now add in the prepared jackfruit along with soy sauce, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Mix everything extremely well. Last add the white pepper and some salt to taste. Simmer the mixture for another 10-15 minutes and then allow it to cool down. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet in the fridge overnight to intensify the flavour. ( Do Not Skip)
9. Just before you are ready to assemble your gyros, set the oven to Broil (Hi). Cook for about 20-25 minutes, until a little caramelized and browned around the edges.
Assembling the gyros is super easy! Just add in tomato wedges, fresh cucumbers, red onion, fresh dill, lettuce, and lots of plant-Based Tzatziki sauce. I used warmed pitas 🥙
I hope you enjoy this yummy recipe! It’s definitely a must try.
I know… I know spring is here, but this soup just couldn’t wait until next year! It doesn’t get any better than a nice soup on a rainy spring day. The weather in Maryland is still chilly, but the days are a bit warmer. The super star in this soup are the Kovi Kai raw cold pressed elixirs 🙌🏾
Kovi Kai is the most convenient way to enjoy fresh Ginger or Turmeric in your meals and drink creations.
This soup was super easy to make because it’s a slow cooker recipe. I love a hearty & filling slow cooker meal. This one is the truth and with the fresh bite of the Ginger and earthiness of the Turmeric it makes a flavor packed meal.
After a quick Sauté of the onion, garlic. Browsing the jackfruit… all you do is add to the slow cooker and let it slow roll until you are home free.
Taking the time to separate your jackfruit is a key component in the preparation of jackfruit. Fully draining and dicing yields the best results. My favorite jackfruit brand is herePrep all veggies ahead for a even quicker meal prep time.Pro Tip: I sautéed 1/2 of my onion and left some raw. So as the slow cooker works it’s Magic, you have some different textures within the soup. I recommend red onion do no other reason than I love the color variety it provides. 📸 : Shaughn Cooper
Be sure to let me know how you like this yummy recipe! If you make it be sure to tag @iamcryscarey on IG 🖤
This was my first time doing a decorated crust, but I figured for Pi Day we should do it big! This pie was super simple and plant-based. Easy… Breezy Apple Peazy and it’s “Semi-Homemade” to save you some time in the kitchen ✅🥧 You can start with a boxed pie crust like this or you could try refrigerated to save even more time. Both are vegan by accident and the perfect base for this recipe (be sure to read labels) You will need 2 boxes for one pie to get a nice thick top crust and a bottom crust and some extra for designs. If using ready made or refrigerated you will need 3 sheets.
You can opt for Apple Pie Filling as it’s easier and most are vegan (be sure to check the label) but I suggest adding some additional apple pie spice, lemon, and maple syrup to taste. Don’t go in blind with canned filling. You might be disappointed 😞 I absolutely love these pink pastry brushes they are my favorite. Fun for the spring kitchen gadget/tools.Oven Ready! Going in ✅
Keep a close eye on your pies. I came to the realization that to get perfect edges you have to protect your crust. So, I brought this to prevent future pies from getting too dark or burnt edges as they tend to cook faster than the middle. For this pie I struggled with foil wrapping 🥴 A literal nightmare.
Today in honor of National meatball Day I’m sharing my Amaze•Balls recipe for Lentil Meatballs! These yummy morsels come together in 30 minutes with less than 10 ingredients and I promise you, no crazy ingredients like unicorn milk 🦄 🥛
With these simple Whole Food Plant-Based ingredients you can have a yummy “meatless” balls great with your favorite pasta or pasta substitute like carrot or zucchini noodles 🤤
The secret to this yummy recipe is the Nola creole spices lentils created with Chef Gone Mad Creole Smokehouse & Cajun Nola for a little heat 🔥You know what they say if you can’t stand the heat 👩🏾🍳 “Stay out the kitchen”
Be sure to checkout Chef Gone Mad Spices from this dope & Black owned business bringing the heat!
The second part of this recipe that yields a meaty and flavorful ball is not over pulsing the mix so there are some chunks left but not large chunks. Also taste testing your mixture is a secret to assuring it’s high on the flavor meter.
You want flavor you can see!! 👀
These meatballs pack an awesome 10 mg of protein per 4 meatballs and the recipe yields 12 meatballs. So when they ask you where you get your protein you can say “I pack it in my balls” 🤣🤷🏽♀️
Vegan Parmesan Cheese makes life better! 📸 : Shaughn Cooper I put mine over a plant-based garlic pesto pasta 🤤 📸: Shaughn CooperThe fresh Basil adds an element of color and the flavor is insane it’s optional but I definitely recommend💯👌🏾 📸: Shaughn CooperBe sure to checkout Otamot today!
Let me know what you guys think about this super awesome recipe! It’s a super tasty, fun and easy weeknight meal.
Ways to celebrate National Meatball Day:
•Make some meatballs 👌🏾
•Make a meatball sub! These are tasty in a sub too btw 😋
• Throw an Amaze•Balls party! Tons of meatless balls and dipping sauces 😚 YES PLEASE!
• Singing: On top of Spaghetti all covered with cheese 🧀 is always a good idea! Tradition never dies.
Whatever you do today to celebrate be sure to have fun and allow the food to connect you to friends and family. My boys love meatballs, and they satisfy even the pickiest eaters!
Well you know you are in your thirties when your vitamin collection is as extensive as your shoe collection 🤷🏽♀️ #goals I can remember growing up and my mom would take St. John’s Wart (and a host of other things, but this one stood out to be because of the name). She would get up every morning and take “natures medicine”. My mom was an advocate for healing the body and treating it well. I likely made fun of her until now…
Here I am well into my thirties and a certified pill popper 🤣 No seriously. I have a vitamin or supplement for nearly every ailment I have experienced and some that I’m trying not to experience, because prevention is key! Not to mention running behind 5 boys you need tons of energy. Some days are tougher than others but when I’m properly hydrated and prioritizing my health tough days are a snap to get through!
I posted a while back about some supplements that I take on a daily basis and the response was so overwhelming and collectively everyone wanted to know what am I taking. So, I’m sharing with you guys about my regimen and daily vitamin intake. I do believe in eating a diet packed with whole foods and tons of plants. This aides the body in receiving vitamins in a natural form, but sometimes I slack off so that’s where my vitamins come in!
Super Bio C: Time released vitamin C aiding in all day immune support.
ImmuFight: Second line of defense for the immune system. In light of our current climate you can never be too safe!
D-Mannose: This is enhanced with CranActin Cranberry extract to aide in urinary tract health.
D3+K2: Aides in healthy skeletal, cardiovascular and You guessed it immune system support!
Super Multidophilis 24 Strain Probiotic: amazingly effective probiotic with 30 billion living organisms from 24 important strains. Great for increasing good bacteria.
Once Daily High Energy Multivitamin: This is my go to once a day multi. If I’m being honest on those days when I’m running late I’m sure to take this one if I’m rushing… it jump starts my day!
If you haven’t tried Solaray Vitamins I definitely recommend taking a look at some of the amazing supplements and get your health game up! The older we get we have to invest in our health especially as we age.
When you start investing in your supplement game I find it equally important that we invest in a way to remember to take our supplements. I use this pill organizer 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Additional Supplements in my regimen worth mentions:
This is a favorite and Sprirulina has a host of health benefits. This is my Go-To I take 3xa week! Pure Hawaiian SpirulinaGoli has a New kid on the block and it’s the perfect end to your day! I take this about 3-4 times a week 2 gummies at night! Hurry and grab the New Goli Ashwagandha Gummies while you can they have been selling out Fast! 📸: Shaughn CooperOf course I cannot forget the amazing Goli Gummy easily one of my absolute favorites! I take 2x a Day this is like taking a shot of ACV! 📸: NoticeRo_
Health is wealth!
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What are your go to supplements? Drop them in the comments!
Disclaimer: Before starting a vitamin or supplement regimen be sure to speak to your health care provider to find what’s right for you and your body type.
I am Crystal Carey Plant-Based Blogger, Wife & Mom 