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Green Monster Smoothie

February 28, 2016 by Crystal

Green Monster Yogurt Smoothie   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   A well balanced breakfast in a glass or ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: chia seeds, gluten free, green monster, green smoothie, refined-sugar free, smoothie, vegetarian

Garden Veggie Buddha Bowl

February 15, 2016 by Crystal

Garden Veggie Buddha Bowl   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins   A more nutrient dense, ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: bowl, buddha bowl, freekeh, lentils, plant protein, plant-based protein, tahini, vegan, vegetarian

Vegetarian Pizza

January 28, 2016 by Crystal

Vegetarian Pizza   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins   Author: Crystal Recipe type: ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: cauliflower crust pizza, gluten free, healthy, high fibre, kale, pizza, refined-sugar free, sweet potato, yam

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

January 28, 2016 by Crystal

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, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: cauliflower, cheese, gluten free, grain-free, pizza, sugar free, vegetarian

Kale Caesar Salad

January 19, 2016 by Crystal

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

Beet Burgers

November 6, 2015 by Crystal

Love 'em or hate 'em - these beautiful beets are super versatile for salads, sides and even burgers! I will admit that we often buy the pre-cooked ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: beets, burgers, freezer, gluten free, healthy, healthy food, low calorie, oats, vegetarian

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

3-ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

November 4, 2015 by Crystal

3-ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 4 hours Total time 4 hours 5 mins   Easy, ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, dinner, gluten free, healthy, high fibre, low carb, low-glycemic, mexican, refined-sugar free, tacos

Cranberry Apple Lentil Walnut Loaf

October 17, 2015 by Crystal

Cran-Apple Lentil Walnut Loaf   Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 60 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins   Author: ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Uncategorised, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: gluten free, high fibre, low-glycemic, meatless monday, soy free, vegan

Crispy ‘Cheezy’ Baked Tofu

October 16, 2015 by Crystal

Let's be honest here, tofu is typically not on the top of the list when it comes to tasty food. It is often seen as a bland vegetarian source of ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: gluten free, healthy food, high fibre, low-glycemic, nutritional yeast, plant protein, refined-sugar free, tofu, vegan

Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

October 3, 2015 by Crystal

The leaves are falling, the weather is getting cooler and the local crops are changing. Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Apple Soup   ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: apple, cinnamon, dairy free, gluten free, grain-free, low-glycemic, maple syrup, nut free, refined-sugar free, soup, soy free, squash, vegan, 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

Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

May 27, 2015 by Crystal

This is as close to a "healthy" milkshake as you're going to get. It is super easy to make and uber delicious! Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: breakfast, gluten free, smoothie, snacks

Quinoa Salad

May 25, 2015 by Crystal

Quinoa used to be foreign to most of us in Canada, but now it has become a staple in many households. Not only is quinoa widely available, but it only ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: dinner, gluten free, salads, vegetarian

Lightened-Up Chicken Parm

April 17, 2015 by Crystal

Grilled, baked or BBQ'd - chicken tends to be the protein of choice for most families. Although there is something to be said for simplicity, I ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals Tagged With: chicken, dinner, italian, poultry

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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 Leave a Comment

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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