Crystal Higgins

The Flexitarian Dietitian: Healthy Treats. Nourishing Eats. Fitness Feats

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Cheezy-Tomato Kale Chips

September 3, 2019 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

5-Ingredient Turkey Balls

March 10, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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5-Ingredient Turkey Balls   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins   These moist turkey bites ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: soy free, gluten free option, sugar free, oatmeal, turkey, easy dinner, lean protein, meal prep

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

January 28, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Cauliflower Crust Pizza......10 years ago people would think this was just "weird". Although the cauliflower crust concept is certainly not a new ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Dishes, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegetarian, grain-free, sugar free, pizza, cauliflower, cheese

Kale Caesar Salad

January 19, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Kale Caesar Salad   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   This vegan-style take on a traditional caesar salad is ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Vegan, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: avocado, gluten free, vegan, nutritional yeast, soy free, sugar free, kale, salad

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

January 10, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   Quick and easy vegan, dairy-free chocolate mousse. ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Snacks, Recipes Tagged With: avocado, vegan, chocolate, refined-sugar free, sugar free, dessert, snack, mousse

Healthy Jalapeno Poppers

November 6, 2015 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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I promise this is not an oxymoron. Yes - healthy, creamy, spicy, melt-in-your mouth jalapeño poppers made vegan using the magic of cashews and my ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Snacks, Vegan, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: gluten free, vegan, snacks, nutrition, spicy, jalapeno, sugar free

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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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Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

February 6, 2021 By Crystal Leave a Comment

These cauliflower bites are the perfect addition to complement your GAME DAY snack buffet. I have a similar recipe that’s made in the oven, but I wanted to try these in my new Pampered Deluxe Chef Air Fryer! I left a few of them “naked” without the spicy sauce, so that they are approachable to everyone,…

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What’s All the Buzz About Plant Protein?

January 17, 2021 By Crystal Leave a Comment

Looking to explore the world of plant-based proteins? Plant-based diets have gained a lot of attention in recent years, but it doesn’t have to be an all or nothing approach! Let’s break it down and show you how to incorporate some plant proteins in your diet while debunking some common misconceptions. Mixing plant proteins into…

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Maple Cinnamon Kale Crisps

December 2, 2020 By Crystal Leave a Comment

Maple Cinnamon Kale Crisps   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 60 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins   More cracker than kale-chip, these easy home-made snacks are both sweet and savoury with a hint of spice. These are best made in small batches as long-term storage can make them less crispy….

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