Krystal Nielson's Blog

Need some tips on how to take care of yourself during a busy holiday season? Try these tips to rest and recover.

Got leftover cranberries from thanksgiving? Or perhaps you’ve got a few bags in the freezer all ready for Christmas? 🎄

⭐️ Here’s TWO recipes you can make with cranberries depending on whether you like sweet, tart, or both! 

It's about now that our social calendars start filling up with all the festive events with family and friends. We are bound to need some fun, festive treats to bring that are delicious and guilt-free! Need inspiration? I’ve got you covered with these 3 delicious and healthy holiday appetizers! They are perfect for snacking, great for large groups, and really affordable too!

A special blog sharing some special moments of our proposal ❤️

Whether you're taking the kids trick or treating or spending the time relaxing at home, I’ve got the snacks to satisfy your sweet tooth AND also keep you on track for your nutritional goals! While I absolutely encourage you to enjoy treats in moderation, I also am all for finding ways to have delicious treats stick within your macros or be aligned with your meal plan! These are a few of my favorite halloween treats for both you and the family - Mummy Protein Bites, Monster Mouths and Jack O’Lantern Protein Balls!

I was thinking today as I'm packing to get ready for a trip to Hawaii, that I am really grateful for my community of women who I can lean on to for support and guidance... The thought came to me...

I'm always looking to save time in the kitchen. Sharing 3 of my favorite easy and affordable crock pot recipes for you to share with your family this fall season! Try my crock pot apple cider, sweet potato & pumpkin chili, and my autumn veggie soup!

Ladies, get ready to get OBSESSED with these sweet potato brownies! This recipe is a favorite in our family to make once a month in a double batch where we freeze half to enjoy later in the month... which is...

Enjoy this Chili Lime Corn Recipe as an addition to any of your Summer BBQ meals, or even as a snack on its own! Packed with flavor and freshness, this dish is sure to please any crowd!

Momma’s Chewy Chocolate Chip Oat Lactation Cookies  *Makes about 28 small cookies*  Healthy lactation cookies made with ingredients like oats, flaxseed and brewer’s yeast all help boost milk production and supply for  breastfeeding. Lactation cookies are a great way to...

I love serving this dish at a Spring Dinner Party or as part of our Taco Tuesday nights! It pairs so well with some fresh cocktails or mocktails, and can be a delicious appetizer, or the main course!

Bone Broth is full of natural collagen, high in protein and is so good for you! I love to have it as a meal with fresh herbs. This broth is also great to use in place of water when cooking...

Want to build and support those big beautiful leg and booty muscles after one of my lower body glutes and thighs workouts? Well here is the perfect post-workout meal!  Ingredients: 1 serving Steel-Cut oats 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk One...

Maca has been known to improve mood, boost energy, and increase brain function. It is so easy to incorporate into your recipes, just like we did with our Maca-nana muffins here! 

This BLT-A includes smashed avocado 🥑, and uses Tempeh in place of your typical slices of bacon. Now, I know what you're thinking...Krystal, the bacon is what makes the BLT!! I hear you girl, and there is nothing wrong with a few slices of bacon on a sandwich now and again. But, you have to give this version a try, 'cause I promise you, once you try this tempeh bacon out, you might not want to go back!! 

Want a healthy but delicious snack the whole family will love? These fig bars are the answer! I love them because they not only taste amazing but give you a boost of energy and are packed with fiber so they keep you fuller longer! 

 

 

This Winter Kale Salad is the perfect fresh start to a New Year! It has only a handful of affordable ingredients, and is super easy to make!

Although New Years Eve might look a little different this year, there is always something to celebrate. And these family friendly mock-tail recipes are sure to please the whole family as you ring in the New Year!

We also have added some options to "spice up" these mock-tails to have some added fun as we cheers to a closing of 2020, and head into 2021 with hope, peace and optimism!