Crystal Higgins

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

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Peanut Satay Power Bowl

October 6, 2020 by Crystal

Power Bowls. Buddha Bowls. Macro Bowls. These meal-sized "bowls" have different names, but ultimately provide a similar experience. These type of ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes Tagged With: batch cook, best buddha bowl, best power bowl, buddha bowl, dinner ideas, flexitarian, gluten free option, healthy dinner, macro bowl, meal prep, peanut satay, peanut satay power bowl, peanut sauce, quick dinner, quinoa, sweet potato, vegan option

Top Tips for Family Meals

October 2, 2020 by Crystal

Family Meals Can be STRESSFUL!!! I can't guarantee that you're kids will eat what you serve them, but I hope a few of these tips will help you ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates Tagged With: eat better eat together, eat together bc, family dinner, family meal tips, family meals, feeding children, tips for family meals

Tuna Melts

September 26, 2020 by Crystal

A classic that can be made many different ways! When you're in a pinch and you want something comforting and delicious in less than 10 minutes, keep ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Post Work Out, Recipes Tagged With: easy lunch, half your plate, high fibre, high protein, plant based meal ideas, quick dinner, quick lunch, simple dinner, tuna, tuna melts, vegan option

Yogurt Ranch Dip

September 16, 2020 by Crystal

There is something about homemade dips that taste SO GOOD! This yogurt ranch dip is super simple and will keep in the fridge for a few weeks. Here's ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: DIY dips, Greek yogurt ranch, healthy snacks, yogurt ranch

Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

September 7, 2020 by Crystal

Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   School safe, nut-free snack option that ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: black beans, chocolate, chocolate coconut energy balls, coconut, dairy fre, energy balls, gluten free, healthy snacks, nut free, power ball, school safe, vegan

Fish and Chips!

July 10, 2020 by Crystal

Who else loves a good plate of fish and chips? It might be my English heritage, but there is something so comforting and somewhat nostalgic about this ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: almond flour, chips, cod, fish, fish friday, gluten free, healthy baked fish and chips, healthy dinner, main dish, yam fries

Exploring USA Rice! Is it Healthy?

May 22, 2020 by Crystal

Classic comfort. This coconut curry and rice dish is another simple meal that we keep in the rotation most weeks. Throughout this homebound time ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: brown rice, budget friendly, coconut curry and rice, low cost, rice, theme night, US-grown rice, USA, USA Rice, versatile

Tuna Cakes

May 19, 2020 by Crystal

Tuna Cakes   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins   These veggie-packed tuna cakes are a ...

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Filed Under: Cocktail Parties, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Recipes Tagged With: easy meal, entree, family friendly, gluten free, high protein, low carb, one bowl meal, simple meal, tuna cakes, under 30 minutes

Strawberry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

April 13, 2020 by Crystal

Strawberry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding! A healthy, tasty, EASY and convenient breakfast, snack or dessert. I love that this can be made very quickly in ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: California strawberries, chia seed pudding, chia seeds, easy snack, immune boosting, quick snack, strawberry coconut, vegan dessert, vitamin c

Shelf Stable Snacks!

March 28, 2020 by Crystal

We are truly in unchartered territory with many of us spending a lot more time at home cooking, snacking and looking for more healthy shelf stable ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: balanced snacks, California prunes, easy snacks, high fibre, Shelf Stable Snacks

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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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Green Monster Blender Muffins

April 27, 2021 By Crystal

These green monster blender muffins are a sneaky snack 🙂 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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