Cover me in syrup.
‘Cause I’m going to roll in Heather’s pancakes.
You know when you meet someone and feel like you’ve known them forever? That’s how I feel about Heather. Maybe that means I’m too comfortable…
Heather and me at Blend 2012 (photo courtesy Heather)
When she came to visit recently, I decided to take advantage of the situation and ask for a favor – a guest blog while I’m skiing with other Heather. Yes, I shamelessly made my guest cook, and then asked for a guest post during a holiday week. Worst hostess ever.
Lucky for all of us she wasn’t offended and agreed to write this post. Banana S’mores Protein Pancakes. Holy mother of deliciousness. Thank you, my friend.
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Hey hey Sprint 2 the Table Fans!
Heather here from Kiss My Broccoli subbing in for Laura today while she’s frolicking in the snowy wonderland of Colorado with Heather. Not gonna lie, I’m definitely a little jealous…of the chance to hang with my namesake…NOT of the snow! They can keep that stuff all to themselves! (Editor’s Note: Snow for skiing is acceptable snow! 
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When Laura asked me if I would be willing to write a guest post for her, I agreed without hesitation. I mean, c’mon, I owe her more than a plate of snickerdoodle pancakes for the amazing time she showed Allie and me during our visit to Atlanta last weekend.
Speaking of pancakes…my blog may hint at my love of broccoli, but since I started blogging almost two years ago (wow, where does the time go?), I’ve discovered that I am downright passionate about pancakes. Almost every Sunday, you’ll find a new recipe on my blog with a variety of flavor combinations and ingredients, sometimes even gluten-free or vegan varieties, but my all-time favorite?
PROTEIN PANCAKES!
I’ve been reading Laura’s blog for a while now, and one of the things I love most about her recipes (besides her amazing creativity and use of spices) is the high protein content in all of them. Even if you’re not training for a figure competition, it’s still important to be sure you’re getting enough protein in your diet. Besides building and repairing muscle tissue post workout, including more protein in your meals can help you feel more satisfied throughout the day… thus curbing those “snacky” cravings we sometimes get.
Cottage cheese, peanut flour, edamame, chicken, and fish are some of my favorite sources of protein. While natural sources are the best to look to, I love mixing it up a bit with protein powders as well.
But no need to get boring… I can NEVER understand those people who just throw some powder in a glass of water and call it done… especially when you can whip up a batch of these babies in all of about 20 minutes.
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Graham crackers, chocolate, bananas…what’s not to love?
Banana S’mores Protein Pancakes
- 1/8 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 modified flax egg (1/2 tablespoon ground flax + 1 1/2 tablespoons warm water)
- 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 graham cracker sheet, crushed and more chocolate chips for garnish (optional)
- To make chocolate syrup, combine syrup and cocoa powder, whisk until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
- Prepare flax egg and allow to set.
- Combine flour, protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine flax egg, vanilla, and milk.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until all the flour is incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter onto greased skillet (makes 3 small-medium pancakes) and allow to cook for approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a plate, layer with banana slices, and top with chocolate syrup.
The perfect post-workout breakfast… or heck, ANY breakfast… I mean, it IS chocolate, right? 
And if you don’t want to add the protein powder, they’re just as tasty… just be sure to cut the liquid down to compensate! (Editor’s Note: What if I don’t have liquid? Kidding!!!)
But whatever you do, don’t skimp on the chocolate! Thanks to everyone for reading! I hope you’ll stop by my blog at Kiss My Broccoli and say hello…Sunday’s may be for pancakes, but I DO make other tasty things as well!
And thank you so much Laura for having me!
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I think I need to make these for breakfast while we’re in Vail! Like right now. Ski fuel!
Do you use protein powder? What is your favorite brand?
What is your favorite natural source of protein?
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Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 19, 2012 at 2:04 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hope you’re having fun in Colorado! I think you could use these as a means for bartering for maple bacon donuts…just saying! And don’t worry, if you don’t have any liquid, you can just use spit! But you may want to be sure to keep that as your “secret ingredient”
Love ya!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:13 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hahaha – I’m getting doughnuts on Thanksgiving. Not maple bacon though – cranberry!
Dude. That’s a lot of spit.
Thank you again for writing this awesome guest porn… errr… post… for me! xoxo
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV
November 19, 2012 at 2:51 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Those are look sinful!! Bet they are amazing – banana chocolate pancakes are among my favorite!
Lot-O-Choc
November 19, 2012 at 3:36 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Mmmm these look amazing! I made your peanut chocolate pancakes for breakfast this morning = DELICIOUS!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 21, 2012 at 4:57 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Aww, yay! I’m so glad you liked them!
Jessie
November 19, 2012 at 4:05 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Fact #1: These look amazing
Fact#2: I’m drooling
Enough said
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:40 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Fact #3: I love you!
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness
November 19, 2012 at 4:42 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Those pancakes look amazing! I use protein powder daily. My favorite is Vega.
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:15 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Have you tried their vanilla chai? So good!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 21, 2012 at 5:09 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have to agree with Laura, the vanilla chai is amazing!
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness
November 21, 2012 at 5:53 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Agreed! Love the Vanilla Chai for an almost daily snack.
Sue
November 19, 2012 at 4:52 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Those pancakes look and sound amazing! They’re already on my Sunday breakfasts list.
I hardly ever use protein powder. I’m still working my way through that huge Sunwarrior Vanilla bag. My fav natural protein sources are tofu and edamame. Yum!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:24 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love my Sun Warrior! It a good fairly neutral base for my funky smoothies.
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama
November 19, 2012 at 4:58 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh my! Consider this recipe pinned and WILL be made asap. Heather has out of this world recipes! Thanks for sharing!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 21, 2012 at 5:05 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you Angela! I’d love to know what you think when you try them!
Life's a Bowl
November 19, 2012 at 5:38 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Pancake fanatic! These look delicious and make me want to eat them by a fire with a tub of fluff
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Fires and tubs of fluff…. mmmm…
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 21, 2012 at 5:22 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hmm, you can have your fluff…but I’ll bring the marshmallows!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
November 19, 2012 at 6:08 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It’s just not fair. I just ate my breakfast. Can I have a second breakfast with pancakes?
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I think every day should involve 2 breakfasts!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 21, 2012 at 5:28 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh course! And you know what tastes even better than pancakes for breakfast? Pancakes for DINNER!
Alexandra
November 19, 2012 at 7:33 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I literally just entered a foodgasm incuded coma. HOLY CRAP!!! Those look fantastic!
Hope you’re having a wonderful time in CO!!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:34 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOL! I should have titled this post “not safe for work.”
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:06 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Haha! Thanks girlie! And um….sorry?
Nadiya
November 19, 2012 at 7:58 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I pretty much never use protein powder and my parents will kill me if they see me using it
I do have some protein bars hidden in my desk though which I use on special occasions 
Sometimes I don’t see the point of taking whey/ casein protein because you can just have some cottage cheese or greek yogurt. It’s got like 15g of protein per serving. I kind of view protein powders more as a supplement which I might take if I’m doing a 10 mile+ run. However, I guess it’s a necessity to reach such high protein intakes if you’re doing strength training. Can’t imagine eating 10 servings of cottage cheese lol!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:42 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
They are against protein powder?!
Nadiya
November 20, 2012 at 2:11 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yup… they’re also against me drinking kale smoothies and my mom cringes whenever I have hummus or any legumes. It’s always the same argument with my mom being like just eat whatever our family always has- potatoes& pork–> puke. My grandmother is trying to convince me to eat salted lard, according to her it’s super healthy. However, me having like 5 servings of veggies a day is considered a vegetable overdose by her. Let’s just say I thought I wouldn’t have to worry about cooking when I moved back home but NOPE!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:11 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh my gosh! Sounds like your family has a warped perspective of healthy eating. I get a lot of the same comments on my eats when I’m at work…people are quick to point and stick they’re noses up at my big bowl of brussel sprouts, but really? Let’s talk about that cheeseburger and french fries…um, you’re 4th this week? You don’t see me making any comments! I eat what makes me happy…boo on others for trying to bring me down!
And as far as the protein powders go, I typically only use them here and there…I LOVE cottage cheese, but really…you can only eat so much before it starts to get old! Lol
Danielle
November 19, 2012 at 8:04 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I want these now! They look so amazing. Heather you are a pancake recipe genius! Every time I think you’ve come up with my favorite new pancake recipe you come up with yet another even more amazing one
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:43 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That’s exactly how I feel! It’s like I have a new favorite every week.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 21, 2012 at 5:04 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Aww, you are too sweet! Thanks girlie! xoxo
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen)
November 19, 2012 at 8:27 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My favorite natural protein is definitely eggs! Right now, I’m loving Plant Fusion vanilla protein powder. I put it in and on everything when I want a little added sweetness and protein boost. I can’t seem to get enough of my protein cakes. They’re so easy and filling. These pancakes look amazing! Perfect flavor combination too!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:44 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I still need to try Plant Fusion! I’m seeing it everywhere lately.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:13 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I need to the Plant Fusion! I’ve heard so many good things about it! And Sarena, m’dear, you are the protein cake QUEEN!! Love em!
amelia
November 19, 2012 at 8:58 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Nom nom nom yummy!!!! Are you sure these are protein pancakes? They seem way too indulgent
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I thought the same thing when Heather sent me the pics!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:14 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Haha! I love hearing that! And seriously, how awesome is it to have dessert for breakfast?
Kierston
November 19, 2012 at 9:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Holy moly! I’m wipping the drool from my mouth. Oh my goodness.
Kierston
November 19, 2012 at 9:32 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh and to answer your questions….Yes, I do use Protein Powder. I love me Revolution High Whey
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:48 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ve never tried any Revolution products… add it to the list!
Alex @ therunwithin
November 19, 2012 at 9:52 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hope you are having a blast skiing! Those look delicious.
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal
November 19, 2012 at 10:10 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
As always, Heather has me in awe
Love her and I’m jealous she cooked for you, Laura.
You both are awesome <3
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:52 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Awwww… thank you! I wish I could hire Heather to make me pancakes every morning.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:15 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Pay me enough and I’ll quit my job and move to ATL…I got dibs on the left side of the bed though!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:17 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Aww, thanks doll! Who knows, maybe one day I’ll show up on your doorstep with my spatula in hand! I HAVE been wanting to see Chicago for a while now!
Karey @ Nutty About Health
November 19, 2012 at 10:58 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
O.M.G. These pancakes look AMAZING!! I’m such a pancake & french toast lover… really need to make these sometime. Thanks for sharing!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I made french toast Sunday morning! I don’t know if I could choose between the two…
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:19 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You’re very welcome, Karey! I’m a French toast lover myself, but my heart will ALWAYS belong to my beloved pancakes!
Allie
November 19, 2012 at 11:37 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I somehow went an entire weekend without any pancakes. Withdrawal. Drooling over here. And thinking it’s about time for a pancake dinner. Or at least a chocolate syrup dinner. What’s the protein content in that?
Love you ladies!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 6:58 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Cocoa powder has 1g of protein per tablespoon.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:22 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Gosh, I’m already ready to go back to ATL! Seriously, one of the best weekends of my life! So glad to have been able to spend it with you ladies! Just let me know when you’re down for round two…and of course I’ll be taking pancakes requests!
Heather @ Better With Veggies
November 19, 2012 at 11:45 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
These look amazing Heather!! And vegan – which makes it even better!
I’m pinning these now!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:22 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks Heather! I hope you like them!!
Elle
November 19, 2012 at 11:57 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
These look great!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
November 19, 2012 at 12:21 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Another stack of pancake perfection.
lindsay
November 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
knowing heather, she probably loved doing both for YOU! And who wouln’t. Great post friends. OKay, now you both come to Austin and cook for me.
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
be careful what you ask for… I go to Dallas a lot for work.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:23 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I DID! That’s the one thing I just don’t get to do enough of…cook for people! Makes me so happy…especially when I see that look on their faces after the first bite!
Debbie (Accidently Delish)
November 19, 2012 at 1:57 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
i heart both you ladies so much. when is it my turn for heather to come and make me pancakes! i demand it be soon!!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 7:02 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You guys should BOTH come to ATL!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 3:04 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh my deliciousness. That picture is amazing. Gotta try these! I am still in experimental phases with protein powder, as I also prefer natural food sources (beans, nuts, quinoa, etc)… but want to try Sun Warrior next.
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 7:11 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Natural is certainly best, but I do thing that protein powders are good options for a quick post-workout recovery or and end of the day repair snack. Definitely have to be careful with them – many have some nasty additives. I do love my sun Warrior… but not if you mix it solely with water., IMHO.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:26 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
If you’re still new to the protein powder thing, protein pancakes/microwave cake “bakes” are some of the best ways to experiment outside of throwing together random things for a smoothie.
Jody - Fit at 55
November 19, 2012 at 3:25 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
OMG – YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need you & Laura to bake & cook for me! I am lazy!
Kristina
November 19, 2012 at 3:41 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
my favorite natural proteins are spinach and cashews… this is a beautiful stack of cakes, as Heather’s always are!! and yes, perfect ski fuel, wish I was there!!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 7:13 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Mmmm… cashews. I love them covered in sea salt and chocolate.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
November 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
These look so good! Banana and s’mores…too of my favourite flavours in one delicious-looking pancake!
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 7:14 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love that you write “favourite” with a u.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
November 19, 2012 at 7:41 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
What can i say, I am Canadian. :-p
Carol @ Lucky Zucca
November 19, 2012 at 4:31 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m seriously drooling. These look absolutely amazing. Come to my houseeee I have a new puppy you can play with in exchange for pancakes
Laura
November 19, 2012 at 7:15 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOL! Done deal.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:27 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
PUPPY?! My bag’s packed! Where am I heading!?
Allie
November 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh dang, these look SO good! I bet they taste even better
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:28 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
More than you can even imagine…that last bite…so bittersweet!
Ashley @ Freckles & Spice
November 19, 2012 at 9:09 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love you two so much! Can’t wait to see you girls again, and hopefully stay in the same house again too. I literally get giddy thinking about it.
Heather – your pancakes are ridiculous. You need to open an HIHOP – Heather’s Inspirational House of Pancakes. It would be the happiest place on earth, next to disney.
I do love pro powder. Sunwarrior is my usual, expensive taste. But I’m gonna have to find a cheaper protein love.
My favorite natural proteins are eggs, fresh tofu, and beans!! I’m a bean fiend lately. I really love island spiced red beans with eggs over it. Oh and nuts of course – that is a given. I’ve perfected a cashew pudding / mousse recipe over the last few months, and I can’t go a few days with out it.
Laura
November 20, 2012 at 12:45 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I would eat at HIHOP in a hot minute.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:37 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Love it! And if I knew there wouldn’t be any retaliations for brand encroachment, I’d totally steal that name should my dreams of opening a restaurant ever come true! Hmm, what do you think of Kiss My Spatula?
Island spiced beans with eggs? Sounds dreamy! As does the cashew mousse!
Love you too! I seriously CAN’T wait for Blend next year!
Eating 4 Balance
November 19, 2012 at 10:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
These pancakes look delicious!
I’m hoping to make some protein waffles if I’m able to buy a waffle maker on Black Friday! It will definitely involve bananas
Laura
November 20, 2012 at 12:47 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ve been trying to talk myself out of a waffle maker for years. LOL!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:39 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks, Madison! Ugh, I’ve been trying for MONTHS to make a perfect protein waffle and haven’t had any success…hopefully you’ll have better luck! Just remember to SPRAY YOUR IRON! Because picking a waffle out of all those tiny crevices is not the best way to start a morning…just saying!
Hannah
November 19, 2012 at 10:55 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hooooooly smokes this looks delicious. And zomg! I”m finally living somewhere where graham crackers exist! I can finally taste them!
Laura
November 20, 2012 at 12:48 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Graham crackers and peanut butter is one of the best combos ever. Total comfort food snack.
Choc Chip Uru
November 20, 2012 at 12:00 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Cover these in syrup my friend I will eat them all
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
November 20, 2012 at 5:09 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
OMG! These pancakes look divine!!!!
Parita @ myinnershakti
November 20, 2012 at 7:58 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I read this post before going to bed last night and literally thought about these pancakes as I drifted off to sleep! They look so delicious. Making them as soon as I possibly can! YUM!!!
Laura
November 20, 2012 at 12:50 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Welcome to my world!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:33 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Haha! Love it! And thank you, Parita! I’d love to know what you think when you try them!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables
November 20, 2012 at 10:38 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I just love you girls!! I can’t wait to join you for pancakes sometime!
I love my Sunwarrior protein and eggs for my natural protein!
Laura
November 20, 2012 at 12:51 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That would be SO much fun. We need someone to let us take over a kitchen at Blend!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:30 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Omg, YES!!!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Aww, love you too gorgeous! We definitely need to see about a pancake bar at Blend next year!
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit
November 20, 2012 at 11:47 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Holy mother of deliciousness is right!! OMG these look flippin’ amazing! Can Heather come visit me please!?!?!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:30 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You know…I am due for another trip to Cali!
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit
November 26, 2012 at 1:36 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Come on out!!
You provide the pancakes, I’ll provide the hospitality 
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janetha
November 21, 2012 at 11:45 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Love you both!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
November 22, 2012 at 5:28 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Love you more! xoxo