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Pecan Pie Bites

December 15, 2016 by Crystal

Energy balls are one of my favourite grab-n-go snacks or no-bake healthy dessert options. They keep well in the fridge or freezer, but chances are ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: dates, easy snack, energy ball, energy bites, gluten free, healthy dessert, no added sugar, pecan pie bites, pecans, refined-sugar free, soy free

Whole Grains to the Rescue

November 19, 2016 by Crystal

Everyone always says “Make sure to eat whole grain”, “Choose whole grains, not refined”, “Whole grain is best”. But why are we always saying to reach ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: butternut squash, gluten free, grain salad, high fibre, quinoa salad, squash, whole grains, winter salad

Lentil Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti Squash

August 15, 2016 by Crystal

4.0 from 2 reviews Lentil Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti Squash   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, low calorie, meatless monday, red lentils, refined-sugar free, spaghetti squash, tomato sauce, vegan, vegetarian

Curried Chicken & Apple Salad

June 3, 2016 by Crystal

Curried Chicken & Apple Salad   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins   This recipe has ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: apple, apricots, chicken, chicken salad, curry, easy meals, gluten free, grain-free, high protein, low carb, salad, turmeric, walnuts

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

May 26, 2016 by Crystal

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   Author: Crystal Cuisine: ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: banana, breakfast, chocolate, gluten free, low sugar, oats, overnight oats, PB2, peanut butter, vegan

Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake

April 4, 2016 by Crystal

Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake   Save Print Prep time 1 min Cook time 1 min Total time 2 mins   This 4 ingredient individual ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes

Blueberry Cinnamon Breakfast Bowl

March 2, 2016 by Crystal

There's nothing like waking up to a warm bowl of oatmeal on a cold day. I have to admit, when I first heard about adding egg whites to oatmeal I was ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: blueberry, cinnamon, egg whites, gluten free, high protein, oatmeal, refined-sugar free, vegetarian

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

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

Salted Caramel Energy Bites

January 31, 2016 by Crystal

Snack Time! Let's be honest - we can all get a bit carried away when it comes to snacking. Depending on what you're eating, snacks can easily ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: cashews, coconut, dates, energy bites, gluten free, salted caramel, snack, vegan

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

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

Sweet & Spicy Watermelon Cooler

August 19, 2015 by Crystal

In the summer months, it would be a shame not to take advantage of all the locally grown, fresh seasonal fruit. I LOVE my water, but sometimes I crave ...

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Filed Under: Cocktail Parties, Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: beverage, gluten free, mocktail, refined-sugar free, smoothie, vegetarian, watermelon

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

Bliss Balls – No-Bake Energy Bites

April 24, 2015 by Crystal

Bliss Balls   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   The perfect pick me up snack. All natural, well balanced and ...

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: chocolate, dates, energy bites, no bake, oats, peanut butter, post workout, snacks, vegan

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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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