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

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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

Strawberry Shrimp Salad

May 15, 2018 by Crystal

Strawberry Shrimp Salad   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins   The perfect accompaniment to a summer BBQ or ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: basil, easy salad, fruit, gluten free, high protein, low carb, no sugar added, pink detox salad, prawns, shrimp, shrimp strawberry salad, strawberry, summer salad

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

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

Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

January 10, 2018 by Crystal

I can't believe I've had a food blog for a few years and have not done an oatmeal raisin cookie post yet! Cookies are by far and away my guilty ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: chocolate chips, classic cookies, cookies, easy desserts, easy snacks, gluten free cookies, oatmeal, oatmeal raisin, raisins, vegan cookies

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

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

Matcha Energy Balls

February 10, 2017 by Crystal

I have been drinking matcha tea and tea lattes for the past few years now and it's about time I tried to experiment with this delicate green powder in ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: dairy free, easy snack, energy balls, gluten free, green tea, healthy snack, high protein, matcha, matcha energy balls, refined-sugar free, soy free, vegan

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

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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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