#snack

Shannon Crocker, MSc RD PHEC

Oct 29, 2019

SIMPLE Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Anyone out there remember GORP? Good ole raisins and peanuts? My sister insists is "Gobs" of raisins and peanuts but that just sounds weird. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I’ve got a thing for energy bites. I keep them in the fridge so I’ve got a quick, energizing snack ready to grab ‘n go when I’m on the run. If you love peanut butter and crave healthy-ish snacks, this bite is for you. It’s filled with wholesome ingredients and the peanut butter, flax and

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

May 8, 2019

Roasted Almond Dark Chocolate Trail Mix

You might not know this about me, but I have a bit of a thing for snacks. I don't go anywhere without a snack. In fact, if you opened up my purse right now, I'm pretty sure you'd see a container of almonds and probably an energy bar. And I most definitely have a snack stash in the car for emergencies. Like when you get stuck in traffic and you missed lunch. You know, snacking emergencies. (I can feel my husband's eyes rolling at me through my office walls as I type). When it

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie {with a surprise ingredient}

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Mar 7, 2019

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie {with a surprise ingredient}

This peanut butter smoothie is super creamy thanks to a surprise ingredient that helps give this smoothie long-lasting energy.

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Mar 5, 2019

Dark Chocolate Almond Energy Bites

Power up with these Dark Chocolate Almond Energy Bites. They deliver protein, healthy fats and fibre to help you crush hunger and energize y

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Feb 1, 2019

Simple Black Bean Salsa

Simple yet scrumptious. This Black Bean Salsa is super as a topper on a baked potato or scooped up with nacho chips. Or, eat it straight up

Loaded Sweet Potato Fries {and the secret to making them crispy}

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Jan 29, 2019

Loaded Sweet Potato Fries {and the secret to making them crispy}

Have you ever made baked sweet potato fries, only to be sadly disappointed that they are soft and wilt-y? No more my friends! There's a little trick to making baked sweet potato fries crispy: toss the sweet potatoes in cornstarch and then oil before baking. That's it. Simple. And it works! I created this recipe for my friends over at Gay Lea and I'm happy to share it with you here. I hope you give it a try -- it's really pretty delicious, if I do say so myself. And it's a gre

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Aug 30, 2018

Snacks with Benefits

What's a snack with benefits? Well, you've heard of friends with benefits, right? Well, along those same lines, a snack with benefit

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Mar 19, 2018

Vibrant Orange Raspberry Smoothie

In the (seemingly never-ending) winter months I recommend focusing on foods that are packed with nutrients to help keep you healthy and stro

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Dec 5, 2017

Super Moist Gingerbread Snack Cake

You'll want to grab this recipe for a really moist, cinnamon-y cake that’s one-bowl, flourless and made with a surprise ingredient: pump

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Oct 17, 2017

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Snack Cake

Anyone else tired of pumpkin recipes yet? No? Me either. Good thing ‘cause you won’t want to miss this one! There’s no cinnamon in sight, so it’s a little different from the pumpkin spice everything that’s out in the recipe-verse right now. Nutritionally speaking, pumpkin is nutrient-rich, filled with: Vitamins, like heart-loving beta-carotene and vitamin C. Minerals, such as potassium, needed for healthy blood pressure. Fibre, for satiety and regularity (ahem, in the bathroo

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Oct 5, 2017

Turkey Snack Jars 3 Ways

I created these turkey snack jars, with leftover turkey plus veggies and fruits, for when you need a snack that’s more than a nibble: they a

Real Food Fuel: Blueberry Blast Smoothie

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Feb 21, 2017

Real Food Fuel: Blueberry Blast Smoothie

For the most part, I’m a fan of eating whole veggies and fruit versus drinking your produce. Whole food is more satiating than the liquid version and you can drink a lot of calories pretty quickly if you go for the biggie-size cup. Having said that, smoothies can be a fantastic way to jam a whole lot of goodness into one cup! Take this Blueberry Blast Smoothie for example: It’s packed with whole foods that provide nutrients that promote immune system health including vitamin

Real Food Fuel: Creamy Dreamy Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Fruit Dip

Shannon Crocker MSc RD

Feb 6, 2017

Real Food Fuel: Creamy Dreamy Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Fruit Dip

The creamy Greek yogurt, chocolate-y goodness and hint of almond create a super scrumptious flavour combination that will have you wishing t

Shannon Crocker RD

Dec 9, 2016

Real Food Fuel: Updated Ants on a Log

Apples, peanut butter, pepitas and dried cherries -- this combo is a flavour burst and nourishing post-run fuel all in one super snack. Asid