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

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Healthy Apple Crumble

October 24, 2016 by Crystal

When I think fall, I think apples. Whether it is going apple picking, drinking hot apple cider, or fall baking, apples and fall go hand-in-hand. As ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: apple, apple crumble, dessert, fall, fall dessert, gluten free, healthy dessert, low sugar, oats, vegan

Weekend Brunch – Babies, Ladies & Gents’

October 17, 2016 by Crystal

For my husband's birthday, I decided to host a small brunch this year. I'm the type of girl that looks at Pinterest and Instagram with high hopes that ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: banana chocolate muffins, banana muffins, breakfast bake, brunch, gluten free, high fibre, hosting, vegan, vegetarian, weekend brunch

Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Blondies

October 9, 2016 by Crystal

Happy Thanksgiving!! Well after taking some time off from posting, I'm back and ready to share some more healthy tips and recipes with you. I promise ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: blondies, chickpeas, chocolate chips, dairy free, easy desserts, gluten free, one bowl, pumpkin, refined-sugar free, vegan, vegetarian

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

Spread the Love

July 25, 2016 by Crystal

Meet Abe & Jeff - the co-founders of Habibis Mediterranean Foods!I had the pleasure of visiting the factory in Surrey, BC where they produce 100% ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates Tagged With: dips, gluten free, habibis, hummus, local foods, mediterranean, natural, refined-sugar free, vegan

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

African Peanut Stew

April 12, 2016 by Crystal

African Peanut Stew   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins   This warm and delicious stew is ...

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan Tagged With: chickpeas, gluten free, high fibre, soup, stew, vegan

Creamy Broccoli Soup

March 24, 2016 by Crystal

Creamy Broccoli Soup   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins   This savoury soup is a great ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan Tagged With: broccoli, broccolini, gluten free, pulses, split pea, split pea soup, split peas, vegan, 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

Wings Without Guilt – Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

February 5, 2016 by Crystal

GAME DAY is coming..... Superbowl and other sport-related gatherings are often an excuse to eat without guilt. Fair enough - it wouldn't be a ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Recipes, Soups, Vegan Tagged With: buffalo wings, cauliflower, game day snacks, vegan

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

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

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

January 10, 2016 by Crystal

Avocado Chocolate Mousse   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   Quick and easy vegan, dairy-free chocolate mousse. ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: avocado, chocolate, dessert, mousse, refined-sugar free, snack, sugar free, vegan

Paleo Pumpkin Bars

November 25, 2015 by Crystal

Who's still in the mood for some pumpkin? With the American Thanksgiving coming up this weekend, us Canadians can join in the food fun too. These bars ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Desserts, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: dessert, gluten free, grain-free, paleo, pumpkin, refined-sugar free, snack, vegan

Healthy Jalapeno Poppers

November 6, 2015 by Crystal

I promise this is not an oxymoron. Yes - healthy, creamy, spicy, melt-in-your mouth jalapeño poppers made vegan using the magic of cashews and my ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: gluten free, jalapeno, nutrition, snacks, spicy, sugar free, vegan

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

Crispy Yam Fries & Spicy Cashew Aioli

June 10, 2015 by Crystal

Yam fries are a crowd favourite! Making them at home doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. It is well worth the effort to enjoy this ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: gluten free, low-glycemic, sides, vegan

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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