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Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos

April 29, 2025 By Crystal

Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos – A Fresh Take on Plant-Based Eating If you’re looking to bring a little sunshine to your dinner plate, these Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos are your new go-to. Bursting with bold flavors, bright colors, and plant-based goodness, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual…

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Super Seed Crackers

September 18, 2024 By Crystal

super seed crackers dipped in hummus

I was blown away by how simple it was to make these delicious super seed crackers!! Why make your own crackers? I made the super seed crackers in the oven, but these could also be made in a dehydrator. Make the flavour pop even further with the addition of nutritional yeast. Have you ever made…

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Green Monster Blender Muffins

April 27, 2024 By Crystal

The most popular muffin recipe on my website are these green monster blender muffins!! They taste just as indulgent as a typical banana muffin, but it’s like drinking a veggie smoothie (in muffin format)!!! Filled with fibre, omega 3’s and antioxidants, these tasty muffins are perfect to have on hand. Here’s what you need:

Chocolate Banana Carrot Patch Muffins

April 7, 2021 By Crystal

How cute are these carrot patch muffins? This recipe is totally customizable to create with or without the chocolate covered strawberries. The chocolate banana muffins are packed with fibre, whole fruit and have a delicious fudgey chocolate finish. I’m proud to be partnering with Gnusante Gnubees for this post! Gnubees is a local BC beverage…

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Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

February 6, 2021 By Crystal

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

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

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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Beautiful Beet Soup

November 19, 2020 By Crystal

I know that beets can be a polarizing vegetable. You either love them or hate them right?! Well if you’ve read this far down already, I’m assuming that you’re in the love them category 😉 Here are a few nutrition bites explaining benefit of beets: Beautiful jewel tone beets are an excellent source of the…

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Best Fall Salad

November 6, 2020 By Crystal

This is going to sound like a super cliche dietitian comment, but there is just something about the combination of roasted SQUASH & KALE that I adore. As its’ name suggests, this particular squash is very delicate, sweet and tender.  Enter the unique and fabulous DELICATA SQUASH!!! Sadly it doesn’t stick around for too long…

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Walnut Mushroom Veggie Burgers

October 28, 2020 By Crystal

When my husband gives the green light to a veggie burger, I know its worth sharing! The original inspiration for this burger came from one of my favourite cookbooks “It All Begins With Food”, by Leah Garrad-Cole, the founder of Love Child Organics. The original recipe was made with cashews – also a delicious substitute…

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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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Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos

April 29, 2025 By Crystal

Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos – A Fresh Take on Plant-Based Eating If you’re looking to bring a little sunshine to your dinner plate, these Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos are your new go-to. Bursting with bold flavors, bright colors, and plant-based goodness, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual…

Read More »

super seed crackers dipped in hummus

Super Seed Crackers

September 18, 2024 By Crystal

I was blown away by how simple it was to make these delicious super seed crackers!! Why make your own crackers? I made the super seed crackers in the oven, but these could also be made in a dehydrator. Make the flavour pop even further with the addition of nutritional yeast. Have you ever made…

Read More »

Green Monster Blender Muffins

April 27, 2024 By Crystal

The most popular muffin recipe on my website are these green monster blender muffins!! They taste just as indulgent as a typical banana muffin, but it’s like drinking a veggie smoothie (in muffin format)!!! Filled with fibre, omega 3’s and antioxidants, these tasty muffins are perfect to have on hand. Here’s what you need:

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