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Lentil Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti Squash

August 15, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

red lentil marinara sauce with spaghetti squash

Lentil Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti Squash   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins   Gluten ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Dishes, Post Work Out, Vegan, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, refined-sugar free, dairy free, meatless monday, low calorie, red lentils, spaghetti squash, tomato sauce

Cheezy-Tomato Kale Chips

August 3, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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This is one of my all-time favourite vegetable sides to make. It is sure to please any crowd and it's easy enough that even my husband knows how to ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Post Work Out, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegan, soy free, dairy free, sugar free, snack, kale, greens, kale chips, vegetable side

Curried Chicken & Apple Salad

June 3, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Curried Chicken & Apple Salad   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins   This recipe has ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Post Work Out, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: gluten free, chicken, grain-free, low carb, apple, salad, high protein, curry, easy meals, chicken salad, turmeric, apricots, walnuts

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

May 26, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Vegan PB-Choc-Banana Overnight Oats

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   Author: Crystal Cuisine: ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Post Work Out, Vegan, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegan, peanut butter, oats, chocolate, breakfast, PB2, banana, low sugar, overnight oats

Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake

April 4, 2016 by Crystal 1 Comment

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Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake   Save Print Prep time 1 min Cook time 1 min Total time 2 mins   This 4 ingredient individual ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Vegetarian Dishes, Post Work Out, Snacks, Gluten Free, Recipes

Blueberry Cinnamon Breakfast Bowl

March 2, 2016 by Crystal 2 Comments

egg white oatmeal

There's nothing like waking up to a warm bowl of oatmeal on a cold day. I have to admit, when I first heard about adding egg whites to oatmeal I was ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Dishes, Post Work Out, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegetarian, refined-sugar free, cinnamon, oatmeal, egg whites, blueberry, high protein

Green Monster Smoothie

February 28, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

green monster smoothie

Green Monster Yogurt Smoothie   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   A well balanced breakfast in a glass or ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Dishes, Post Work Out, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegetarian, smoothie, refined-sugar free, chia seeds, green monster, green smoothie

Banana Apple Spiced Muffins

February 11, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

banana muffins

This recipe is modified from the "Bake Better Bites" Banana Applesauce Muffins recipe. This is such an easy go-to recipe when you want to use up ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Vegetarian Dishes, Post Work Out, Snacks, Recipes Tagged With: apple, banana, snack, muffin, molasses, iron rich snacks

Salted Caramel Energy Bites

January 31, 2016 by Crystal 2 Comments

salted caramel energy bites

Snack Time! Let's be honest - we can all get a bit carried away when it comes to snacking. Depending on what you're eating, snacks can easily ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Post Work Out, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegan, energy bites, dates, snack, coconut, salted caramel, cashews

Banana Oat Bread Pudding

November 4, 2015 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Banana Oat Bread Pudding   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour   Author: Crystal - adapted ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Dishes, Post Work Out, Snacks, Recipes Tagged With: vegetarian, oats, breakfast, refined-sugar free, eggs, banana, gluten free option

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Welcome, I'm Crystal! As a registered dietitian and fitness enthusiast I'm here to share how delicious, healthy food can fit into your busy schedule. Follow me for healthy treats, nourishing eats and fitness feats.

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Savoury Tofu Sticks

April 16, 2018 By Crystal Leave a Comment

Savoury Tofu Sticks   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins   Perfect for kids and adults alike, these savoury tofu sticks are an excellent alternative to chicken fingers. Author: Crystal Recipe type: Main Dish Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vegan, Finger Foods Serves: 3-4 servings Ingredients 1 block extra firm…

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4-Ingredient Cookie Dough Truffles

April 7, 2018 By Crystal Leave a Comment

Cookie Dough Truffles   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   Author: Crystal – inspired by Amanda @ Running With Spoons Recipe type: Healthy Dessert or Snack Serves: 15 balls Ingredients 1 cup medjool dates, pitted ½ cup almond flour 2 Tbsp almond butter *optional ½ cup dark chocolate chips 1…

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Nacho Roasted Chickpeas

April 2, 2018 By Crystal Leave a Comment

Nacho Roasted Chickpeas   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins   Savoury snack. Soup or salad topper. Side dish. These are super versatile and simple to make. Author: Crystal Recipe type: Plant-Based Snack or Side Ingredients 19 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and dried 3 T nutritional yeast…

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