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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 ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: air fryer, appetizer, buffalo cauliflower, cauliflower, cauliflower bites, cauliflower wings, game day food, gluten free, healthy appetizer, plant based, vegan

Maple Cinnamon Kale Crisps

December 2, 2020 by Crystal

Maple Cinnamon Kale Crisps   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 60 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins   More cracker than ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: almonds, flax seeds, gluten free, healthy, hemp hearts, kale, paleo, refined-sugar free, snack, vegan

Beautiful Beet Soup

November 19, 2020 by Crystal

I know that beets can be a polarizing vegetable. You either love them or hate them right?! Well if you've read this far down already, I'm assuming ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: beautiful beet soup, beet soup, beets, soup

Best Fall Salad

November 6, 2020 by Crystal

This is going to sound like a super cliche dietitian comment, but there is just something about the combination of roasted SQUASH & KALE that I ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: balanced bites, best fall salad, delicata squash salad, easy meals, fall flavours, fall harvest salad, gluten free, healthy salad, low carb, roasted squash, squash, squash and kale

Walnut Mushroom Veggie Burgers

October 28, 2020 by Crystal

When my husband gives the green light to a veggie burger, I know its worth sharing! The original inspiration for this burger came from one of my ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: burgers, cashew mushroom sliders, high fibre, high protein, plant based, plant based meal ideas, vegan, vegetarian, veggie burgers, walnut mushroom, walnut mushroom veggie burgers

Best Vegetarian Chili

October 15, 2020 by Crystal

This is truly the ONLY vegetarian chili recipe that you'll need! Chili is a GO-TO for our family year round. One-pot meals like this are great for ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: balanced meal, chili, easy meals, gluten free, healthy dinners, high fibre, one pot meal, plant based, simple meals, vegan, vegetarian

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

Shelf Stable Snacks!

March 28, 2020 by Crystal

We are truly in unchartered territory with many of us spending a lot more time at home cooking, snacking and looking for more healthy shelf stable ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Family Friendly Tips, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: balanced snacks, California prunes, easy snacks, high fibre, Shelf Stable Snacks

Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Curry

January 23, 2020 by Crystal

One pot weeknight meals are a life saver at this time of the year (or really anytime of the year)! This protein-rich, plant-based Coconut Sweet Potato ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: coconut curry, curry, easy meals, lentil curry, lentils, one pot meal, plant based, plant protein, plant-based protein, red lentils, spinach, sweet potato, turmeric

Rosemary Roasted Nuts

December 5, 2019 by Crystal

Looking for a quick snack or holiday hostess gift? These rosemary roasted nuts check all the flavour boxes and make a cute DIY gift! Healthy, ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: DIY, DIY Christmas Gift, roasted nuts, rosemary roasted nuts

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

Creamy Carrot Cashew Soup

October 17, 2019 by Crystal

Is it possible for one couple to get through this bag of carrots before they go bad?  The answer would typically be "no way", but being the ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes

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

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

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

Savoury Tofu Sticks

April 16, 2018 by Crystal

Savoury Tofu Sticks   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins   Perfect for kids and adults ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: easy dinner, family friendly meals, finger foods, gluten free option, kid friendly, savoury tofu sticks, tofu, tofu sticks, vegan, vegetarian

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

Lemon Tahini Dressing

March 8, 2018 by Crystal

Besides Frank's Hot Sauce.............this is my EVERYTHING SAUCE. It triples as a dressing, dipping sauce and Buddha-Bowl topper. Tahini (sesame ...

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, dairy free, dressings, gluten free, lemon, lemon tahini dressing, nutritional yeast, sauce, soy free, tahini, 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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