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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 ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: blender muffins, green monster muffins, kid friendly, muffins, refined-sugar free, vegan option

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

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

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

Sweet & Savoury Power Bowl

November 17, 2019 by Crystal

Did you know that November is Osteoporosis Awareness month? I’ve got 2 new recipes that feature an unexpected, yet delicious ingredient that is good ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: California prunes, edamame, fall, high fibre, high protein, kale, low sugar, low-glycemic, pomegranate, power balls, power bowl, prune balls, prunes, refined-sugar free, salad, squash, vegan salad

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

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

Hawaiian Rainbow Salad

March 6, 2019 by Crystal

Happy Nutrition Month! I'm very lucky to have had the opportunity to escape the last few weeks of winter and start off the month here in tropical ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads, Snacks Tagged With: california dried plums, dried plums, easy dinner, hawaiian rainbow salad, healthy salad, no added sugar, prunes, rainbow salad, salad

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

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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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