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

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Cheezy-Tomato Kale Chips

September 3, 2019 by Crystal

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, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, greens, kale, kale chips, snack, soy free, sugar free, vegan, vegetable side

Simple Strawberry Snacks!

June 5, 2019 by Crystal

Snacking is one of the best ways to boost your energy and manage your appetite throughout the day #Ad. The question is “What should I snack on?”. ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: California strawberries, chia seed pudding, gluten free, healthy snacks, high fibre, low carb, refined-sugar free, simple dessert, simple snacks, strawberries, strawberry, yogurt bark

DIY Mason Jar Cookies

December 14, 2018 by Crystal

DIY Mason Jar Cookies   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins   Vegan chocolate chip cookies ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: cookies, dessert, DIY, holiday gifts, mason jars, sweet treats, vega, vegan

Banana Applesauce Muffins

November 29, 2018 by Crystal

When I have a bunch of overripe bananas I'm always faced with the dilemma....WHAT TO MAKE? There are SO MANY  food creations that involve these ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: banana, banana applesauce muffins, banana muffins, easy banana recipe, easy snack, healthy, muffins, whole grain

Carrot Cake Energy Balls

October 28, 2018 by Crystal

Carrot Cake Energy Balls   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   A healthy, no-bake and nut-free alternative to ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: carrot cake, carrot cake energy balls, daycare snack, energy balls, gluten free, kids snacks, no sugar added, nut free, pre workout, quick snack, vegan

Kabocha Coconut Curry

October 18, 2018 by Crystal

This is quite possibly one of my favourite, go-to family meals. I love that it all comes together in one pot in 15-20 minutes (or less!). After my ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: coconut, coconut milk, curry, gluten free, grain-free, kabocha squash, squash, thai coconut curry, vegan, vegetarian

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

Lentil Yam Stew

March 7, 2018 by Crystal

Lentil Yam Stew   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins   Author: Crystal Recipe type: One ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: easy dinner, gluten free, high fibre, one pot meal, plant-based protein, quinoa, red lentils, refined-sugar free, soup, soy free, stew, vegan, yams

3-Ingredient Chocolate Turtles

February 7, 2018 by Crystal

This is my go-to, easy "sweet-craving" solution. Keeping tempting sweets like cookies, chocolates and cakes in the house in a recipe for disaster ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: 3 ingredients, chocolate, chocolate turtles, dates, easy dessert, gluten free, healthy dessert, pecans, pre-run fuel, refined-sugar free

Rainbow Shepherd’s Pie

January 21, 2018 by Crystal

Shepherd's Pie (or cottage pie) is an old English recipe that has been around for a VERY long time. Even these classic comfort foods could do with a ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: beef, comfort food, family friendly meals, lean, potatoes, rainbow, rainbow shepherd's pie, shepherd's pie, turkey, vegetables

Maple Chili Roasted Butternut Squash

December 19, 2017 by Crystal

Maple Chili Roasted Butternut Squash   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour   Crystal's all ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: butternut squash, chili, gluten free, holiday, maple, refined-sugar free, roasted squash, salad topper, side, vegan, vegetable side

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

Gingerbread Pear Crumble

December 18, 2016 by Crystal

Gingerbread Pear Crumble   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour   Festive flavours come ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: crumble, festive, fruit crumble, gingerbread, gingerbread crumble, gluten free, holiday dessert, pear crumble, vegan option

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

Pumpkin Recipe Round-Up & Fresh Pumpkin Puree

November 13, 2016 by Crystal

Who's not ready to give up on pumpkin season quite yet? Before we transition from the pursuit of pumpkin, to the pursuit of peppermint I wanted to ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: gluten free, how to cook pumpkin, low sugar, pumpkin, pumpkin dessert, pumpkin puree, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin seed, pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seeds, vegan

Healthy Apple Crumble

October 24, 2016 by Crystal

When I think fall, I think apples. Whether it is going apple picking, drinking hot apple cider, or fall baking, apples and fall go hand-in-hand. As ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: apple, apple crumble, dessert, fall, fall dessert, gluten free, healthy dessert, low sugar, oats, vegan

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

Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Blondies

October 9, 2016 by Crystal

Happy Thanksgiving!! Well after taking some time off from posting, I'm back and ready to share some more healthy tips and recipes with you. I promise ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: blondies, chickpeas, chocolate chips, dairy free, easy desserts, gluten free, one bowl, pumpkin, refined-sugar free, vegan, vegetarian

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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

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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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