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    • No Bake Coconut Creme Breakfast Pie

      Posted at 7:00 AM by Brittany, on September 3, 2015

      Alternatively titled: Carrot Coconut Creme Breakfast Pie, until I realized this really had no flavor of carrot despite the full cup of shredded goodness in the crust. Believe it or not I am in fact sharing a recipe after a hard core hiatus. Not just any recipe, but one that requires putting the words “breakfast” and “pie” in the same sentence.

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      It may be somewhat ironic that I post a pie recipe just a few days after posting about avoiding added sugars, but that’s the beauty of eating “real food,” no processed sugar necessary. Just turn your eye to the bit of honey used, at least it’s raw. 😉

      I tend to get on a solid raw food kick when the summer months hit, and this year was no exception. It’s easy to eat raw for most of my meals (don’t get me wrong, I’ll easily throw back a back of chips with a side of fresh baked scones) but for raw “treats” it requires just a bit more experimenting.

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      After my lovely mother made a raw blueberry pie, I knew the time had come to start creating allthepies. I don’t typically go for carrot cakes or pies, but I wanted something different and carrots hold a natural sweetness that can’t be denied.

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      Carrot cake turned into a coconut creme pie, but I’m not complaining. The crust is made from the natural goodness of nuts, dates, and carrots, while the filling rounds it out with a creamy combination of more nuts, coconut oil and cream, and sweetened with honey. Good enough to eat for dessert, but hearty enough to eat for breakfast.

      Boom…clap…BAM.

      No Bake Coconut Creme Breakfast Pie

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      Ingredients

      For the crust:

      • 1 cup shredded carrots (pat with paper towel to remove extra moisture)
      • 1 cup medjool dates, packed
      • 1 cup raw pecans
      • 1/4 cup raw unsweetened coconut flakes

      For the filling:

      • 1.5 cup raw cashews, soaked for 2 hours and drained
      • 1/2 cup coconut oil
      • 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk, stirred well before measuring
      • 1/2 cup raw honey (sub maple syrup to make this completely vegan)
      • 1 tblsp vanilla

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      Directions

      1. Combine all crust ingredients into a food processor and combine until sticky and malleable.
      2. Once combined, press crust evenly into a 7 in spring form pan and set aside.
      3. Combine filling ingredients in a high speed blender until well combined, and pour on top of crust mix.

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      I sprinkled more coconut flakes on top before setting in the freezer overnight. I wanted this for breakfast, and that’s exactly what I did hence the “morning light darkness” in my photos. Sometimes when you don’t want to wait for the daylight you settle for semi decent photos. I just wanted the pie.

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      I let mine sit overnight, but a few hours will do fine. This pie is softer than most raw pies so it will need some time to set. Once it was ready to eat, I felt it needed just a little something more….

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      Ah there we go, and a sprinkle of cinnamon to boot.

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      Next time you want to go for that breakfast pastry try this on for size instead. This pie fueled me on a handful of runs, including a solid 8 miler.

      Q: Pie for breakfast, yay or nay? BIG FAT YAY when it’s packed with goodness. 

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      | 54 Comments Tagged Pie, Plant Based, Raw, Recipe
    • Early Morning Confessions

      Posted at 6:30 AM by Brittany, on February 12, 2015

      1. I haven’t talked about running much in these parts lately, but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening. It is…it is happening. 3-4 x a week. Half marathon in 30days.

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      Soggy 7 miler

      2. On the run pictured above I got a bloody toe, and both my hands cracked and bled. Uhhh…hot mess much? I’ll spare you photos. I’m ready for spring running.

      3. My mom made a raw strawberry cheesecake and left me a slice to find on my car. I found it at 5am before work last Saturday. I think I’ll keep her.

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      Coffe + pie = blissfulbritt. <—I had to.

      4. I’m craving change. I hope something crazy happens soon. Hey atmosphere, throwing it out there!! I’m READY!

      5. I’ve been living off of the Starbucks brown rice salad. I get one everyday – no joke. I bring it home and add more greens. It helps that I get them FOFREE.

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      kale+spinach+peas+butternut squash+broccoli+sundried tomatoes+cabbage+brownrice+allthesalsaaaaa.

      6. My photos are awful lately. Taken inside – aka away from natural light. Meh.

      7. I’m obsessed with this vacuum. Obsessed.

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      8. I had the most lovely conversation with two customers at work last week. 15 minutes of pure coffee geekery. I love sharing coffee knowledge with others.

      9. These Starbucks cups make my single heart swoon.

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      10. If a dog poops in the dark and no one is around to see, did he really poop? Ultimate confession: I was walking the dog the other night and not a single fiber in my body wanted to pick up his poop, so I left it. In my defense I went to pick it up the next day, along with someone else’s poop! By someone I mean something…a dog.

      I hope. 

      Q: What’s your confession?

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      | 79 Comments Tagged Confessions, Half Marathon, House Sitting, Raw, Run, Running, Starbucks, Vegan
    • $36 vs. $36

      Posted at 6:54 AM by Brittany, on May 16, 2014

      I don’t spend much time in the town I live in. I grew up here, and while it has its special charm, I just don’t really care to wander the same locations I’ve wandered for 25 years. Sure, if I need to run a quick errand I will go to my local shops, but if I have the time I will go out of my way and drive to other towns. This opens the doors for new adventures.

      When I went to pick up my race packet for the last half marathon I ran, I made the mistake of leaving my house without any food. I thought I’d be home within a couple hours (only a 35 min drive each way), but I should know better. Looking back I think subconsciously I knew I wanted to explore this town away from home through its food.

      After I got my packet I did what any hungry explorer would do, I Googled vegan restaurants in the city I was located. The first to pop up was one I had been wanting to try.

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      Vegan, gluten free, AND raw!? Deal. Please bare with these photos, all I had was my phone.

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      I ordered the AmeRAWcan sun burger (description on the menu) and I was so obsessed with the bread! Cutting out 95% of my wheat intake means I don’t eat a lot of bread, so this was a major treat. I thought about how delicious a PB&J would be on this bread.

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      I couldn’t possibly experience this place without trying one all of the desserts they had available. SO..I got three desserts. OOPS.

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      Snatched from my Instagram.

      It’s not everyday you have access to raw mocha cheesecake, raw strawberry cheesecake, and raw brownie bites. Go big or go home. For the record, I did share these with my mom.

      This place was delicious, but definitely not cheap. My sandwich, two brownie bites, and two slices of cheesecake cost me $36. I didn’t mind though, my $ goes towards food and running. I’ll be going back soon for some raw nachos and raw enchiladas. Swoon.

      After my feast I found myself at the mecca of cheap, yet fantastic.

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      Fun Fact: I don’t actually go to Trader Joe’s all that often, because I don’t like going into the one in my town. I used to work there and well, I’m weird like that? I sometimes try to suck it up, but it usually brings back funky memories so I just don’t.

      With that said, I get excited when I’m in a town away from home that has a TJ’S. As I was stuffing my medium sized bag I thought to myself, “wow, I just came in here for organic berries (which they didn’t have much of after all) how did I end up with all this stuff?” Notorious thoughts in my mind. Long story short I had a shitton of food in my overstuffed bag, and lo and behold the price tag…

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      $36….the exact price I payed 30 minutes prior for a small sandwich, and three desserts.

      I found it ironic, and somewhat comical to compare the two. I think TJ’s wins the, “more bang for your buck” contest, but I still didn’t mind paying for my lunch. YOLO? Sorry…I promise to never say YOLO again, I hate it. Here’s more cheesecake to make up for that.

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      Q(s):

      • Do you like going into places you used to work? No..I get 50 shades of awkward, even if I leave on good terms. 
      • Would you go out of your way to explore a different town? What else am I going to do with my days off? I need adventure, and I don’t always go far! 

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      | 54 Comments Tagged Explore, Gluten Free, Half Marathon, New food, Raw, Run, Vegan
    • Raw Vegan Banana Cream Pie

      Posted at 4:24 AM by Brittany, on March 12, 2014

      While perusing the black hole that is Pinterest, I stumbled upon a recipe I just had to conquer. This was one of those, “if I don’t make this in 5-7 days I may spontaneously combust.” It was serious. I pinned it, and promptly bought ingredients the next day.

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      Raw..vegan..and full of deliciously healthy fats? I’m sold.

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      Creating an exceptional food item makes me feel alive. It’s similar to the feeling I get when I complete a really hard run. I feel accomplished, and that I’ve done something wonderful. Pair the two together and I’m on cloud nine. These happen together often, because I don’t normally like to eat two slices of pie unless I’ve earned them with a good run.

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      Raw Vegan Banana Cream Pie 

      By Minimalist Baker

      Ingredients

      FOR THE CRUST:

      • 1 cup raw walnuts (perhaps a bit more, my crust was a little on the soft side)*See note
      • 1 cup pitted dates (soaked for 10 minutes in warm water and drained)

      FOR THE FILLING:

      • 1 1/4 cups raw cashews soaked for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drained
      • 4 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
      • 1/4 cup agave nectar or maple syrup (I used maple flavored agave)
      • 1 medium just ripe banana
      • 1/3 cup full fat coconut milk (I mixed the cream on top into the milk before measuring)
      • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
      • 1/4 tsp sea salt
      • 4 Tbsp lemon juice

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      Directions

      1. Place soaked dates in a food processor or blender and process until small bits remain and/or it forms into a ball. I used my blender. Remove and set aside.

      2. Process or blend walnuts until a powdery consistency is achieved. This step was difficult with my blender, and some nuts were chunky (not a big problem though.) A processor would be better. Add back in dates with a pinch of salt and mix to combine.

      3. Press into a medium pie pan lined with parchment/wax paper. Press until flat, going up the sides about 1/2 inch. My crust didn’t end up filling all the sides. Place in freezer to set.

      4. Add all filling ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. It should be silky smooth when completely combined. Then pour into crust and smooth with a spoon. Cover and freeze until set. At least 4-6 hours, but I left mine overnight.

      5. When ready to serve let your pie sit out for about 10 minutes. Then top.

      *Note: This crust isn’t like a “typical crust.” It will still be a bit soft despite being the in the freezer. This is why you will want to ensure you use a wax lined paper, it will make getting your slice out of the pan a cinch. Or you can just dig right in with a spoon, that works too.

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      I used the leftover coconut milk to make a quick whipped cream, and then sprinkled peanuts on top. Simple, but delicious! I have a chargeable whipped cream canister that makes for effortless whipped cream, but if you don’t have one this recipe is great.

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      I hope you’ll understand why I had two slices, I just couldn’t stay out of this pie! My last slice was drizzled with some almond butter, it was the perfect addition.

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      Q: Who wants a slice?? 

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      | 54 Comments Tagged Dessert, Food, Pie, Raw, Recipe, Run, Vegan
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