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

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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

Spinach Banana Blender Pancakes

March 17, 2020 by Crystal

Spinach Banana Blender Pancakes   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins   These blender ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: banana pancakes, blender pancakes, gluten free, low carb, pancakes, spinach banana pancakes

DIY Halloween Treats

October 31, 2019 by Crystal

Happy Halloween Friends! I'm so excited to share some of the Halloween theme food I've been inspired to make this year. Theme food is my JAM! I'm ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Family Friendly Tips, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Meal Ideas, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: banana, boo-nana, DIY halloween treats, fruit platter, ghosts, halloween, halloween theme food, heathy halloween treats, party food, peanut butter cups, theme food

Power Protein Oatmeal

September 6, 2019 by Crystal

With fall around the corner, and the start of school on the horizon, it’s time to get back into routine and reset our healthy habits. Starting the day ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes

Carrot Cake Banana Bread

June 3, 2018 by Crystal

Carrot Cake Banana Bread   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 55 mins   This one-bowl carrot cake ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: banana bread, carrot cake, carrot cake banana bread, easy dessert, egg free, soy free, vegan

4-Ingredient Cookie Dough Truffles

April 7, 2018 by Crystal

Cookie Dough Truffles   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   Author: Crystal - inspired by Amanda @ Running ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: almond butter, almond flour, dark chocolate, easy dessert, gluten free, low sugar, quick snack, truffles, vegan

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

October 30, 2017 by Crystal

I can't let October slide by without adding at least one pumpkin recipe! I'm sure some of you encounter the same problem as me....you open a jar of ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: apple, breakfast, gluten free, healthy breakfast, hemp hearts, meal prep, meal prep breakfast, overnight oats, pumpkin, refined-sugar free, vegan

Roasted Yam and Blueberry Muffins

August 9, 2017 by Crystal

Who knew that blueberries and yams would go so well together! This recipe is slightly modified from my new favourite cookbook "It All Begins with ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: blueberries, dairy free, gluten free option, healthy snack, kid friendly, muffins, oats, spelt flour, yam blueberry muffins

Toast is Turning Orange

January 6, 2017 by Crystal

Everyone must have a favourite vegetable right?! One of my favourites (behind Kabocha Squash) are sweet potatoes; talk about the most versatile ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: baked yams, gluten free, refined-sugar free, soy free, sweet potato, sweet potato toast, toast, yam

Toast Toppers – What’s Trending?

December 16, 2016 by Crystal

The movement for #avocadotoast has certainly reached new heights in the last few years. Instagram has over 250,000 #avocadotoast posts!!! The ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: avocado toast, brunch, health benefits, high fibre, silver hills, silver hills bakery, sprouted grains, toast, toast toppers, whole grains

Breakfast Bake

October 22, 2016 by Crystal

I'm sure there's a few recipes that all of us can recall from our childhood..... "Christmas Morning Wife Saver" from the Best of Bridge ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, eggs, wife saver

Weekend Brunch – Babies, Ladies & Gents’

October 17, 2016 by Crystal

For my husband's birthday, I decided to host a small brunch this year. I'm the type of girl that looks at Pinterest and Instagram with high hopes that ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: banana chocolate muffins, banana muffins, breakfast bake, brunch, gluten free, high fibre, hosting, vegan, vegetarian, weekend brunch

Watermelon Feta Avocado Salad

May 30, 2016 by Crystal

Watermelon Feta Avocado Salad   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   A simple and seasonal, light summer salad. ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: avocado, BBQ side, feta, gluten free, refined-sugar free, salad, summer salad, vegetarian, watermelon

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

May 16, 2016 by Crystal

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour   This classic combination ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: crisp, crumble, fruit crumble, gluten free, light dessert, low sugar, rhubarb, strawberry

Pita Pizza

March 10, 2016 by Crystal

Pita Pizza   Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 40 mins   These individual sized pizzas are sure ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: easy dinner, pita pizza, pizza, vegetarian

Banana Apple Spiced Muffins

February 11, 2016 by Crystal

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, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: apple, banana, iron rich snacks, molasses, muffin, snack

Banana Oat Bread Pudding

November 4, 2015 by Crystal

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, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: banana, breakfast, eggs, gluten free option, oats, refined-sugar free, vegetarian

Omelette Breakfast Muffins

June 16, 2015 by Crystal

Omelette Breakfast Muffins   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins   Author: Crystal Recipe ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, eggs, gluten free, grain-free, low carb, on-the-go, paleo, vegetarian

Banana Pancakes

May 31, 2015 by Crystal

Banana Pancakes   Save Print Author: Crystal Recipe type: Breakfast, Brunch Cuisine: Pancakes Ingredients eggs, 3 whole banana, 2 medium ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, gluten free, high fibre, refined-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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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 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…

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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:

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