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The Ultimate Plant-Based Choco•Nana Bread

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 iamcryscarey

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 🤤

My second favorite part about this is optional but I highly recommend the Speculoos Drizzle on top!

I’m a simple girl and it doesn’t take too much to satisfy me! So without further adieu checkout this super yummy recipe. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

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Happy National Pi Day!

March 14, 2021March 13, 2021 iamcryscarey

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.

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.

Finished Product 🤤

Bakery Display Ready! 📸 : Shaughn Cooper

It’s the details for me! 📸Shaughn Cooper

I manually cut out all the detail by hand with exception of the Pi symbols! 📸: Shaughn Cooper

Hope this post gave you all the spring vibes for National Pi Day! 🥧💐

Enjoy!

-Crys 🖤

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I Scream You Scream We All Scream for 🗣BREAKFAST Because it’s National Eat Ice Cream for breakfast Day!

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 iamcryscarey

What an amazing holiday right?!? I told y’all in 2021 we are catching all the celebrations 🎉

Ice cream for breakfast is something to smile about!📸: Shaughn Cooper

I didn’t have to convince the boys to dive in Prince Bryce was ready !?! You know it’s awesome when you don’t have to convince the boys to participate 😉

And on this day in history we found out that the kid loves Pistacho ice cream 🍦 Who knew?

The Jeni’s Ice Creams on 14th street was the perfect location… it’s bright and fun and located on one of the busiest streets in DC.

As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a dope ice cream quote & smells of fresh made waffles and confectionery creamy goodness 😋

The Sparkling Berry Punch & Dark Chocolate Truffle were the flavors I tried. One of the best ice cream moments hands down! The fresh waffle cones were not plant-based, so I opted for the traditional waffle cone and the lively bunch who served us pointed out how the awesome sugar cones were also plant-based too. I’m a sucker for good service.

It’s official I ate Ice Cream for breakfast!

*“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream… which is pretty much the same thing.”* — Unknown

Today, I’m making my favorite waffles and topping them with a super yummy scoop of ice cream and a dollop of coconut cream for BREAKFAST 🧇

Ironically this dope holiday was invented in New York in the dead of the winter. Created in the 1960s (because duh it was the happening thang) the day has proven that you can eat ice cream at any time of the year, any time of the day, and on any occasion. So on the first Saturday in February, go ahead and get your treat on. Before noon. We won’t judge.

Original Source: Recipe Adapted from National Today

“Tomorrow we can eat broccoli, but today is for ice cream.” — Malory Hobson