Nicole Crane

Nicole Crane is an experienced freelance writer, recipe developer, and communications specialist. She's passionate about health and wellness, and specializes in vegetarian food and nutrition, fitness trends, mindful living, and travel. Nicole earned a certification in health coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and currently resides in Norwalk, Connecticut.

These Protein-Packed Homemade Granola Bars Will Satisfy Your Sweet and Salty Cravings

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Thanks to the mix of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate, this homemade granola bar recipe will stop your stomach from growling in a flash.

These Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Will Help You Use Up All Your Leftover Candy Canes

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Trust, these chocolate peppermint cookies are good enough to rival gingerbread.

These Protein-Packed Sheet-Pan Pancakes Will Keep You Fueled All Week Long

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Prep a batch of these sheet-pan pancakes now so you have a quick, healthy breakfast on hand for all the busy mornings to come.

These 5-Ingredient Apple Cookies Will Make You Forget All About Pumpkin Spice

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When you're light on the ingredients and are craving a sweet treat, this cinnamon apple cookie recipe is here to satisfy your cravings all season long.

5-Ingredient Tropical Fruit Popsicles to Transport You to Island Time

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The coconut flavor mixed with strawberries and mango will transport you to island time even if it's noon on a Tuesday.

These 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Are a Sweet Spontaneous Treat

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What these sweet treats lack in ingredients, they make up for with an impressive lineup of nutrients (protein, fiber, healthy fats) in every creamy, PB-packed bite.

These Crispy Truffle Fries Make the Best Game Day Snack

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Skip the frozen French fries and the soggy takeout options from the diner down the street. This truffle fries recipe will satisfy all your cravings for a crunch.

The 5-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies You'll Want to Make Again and Again

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This easy recipe for almond butter oatmeal cookies might be short on ingredients, but it's big on salty, sweet flavor.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with This Healthy, Vegan Banana Bread Recipe

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This egg- and dairy-free- banana bread also has 6 grams of fiber per slice—what's not to loaf, err, love?!

These Crispy Truffle Fries Make the Best Game Day Snack

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Skip the frozen French fries and the soggy takeout options from the diner down the street. This truffle fries recipe will satisfy all your cravings for a crunch.

The 5-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies You'll Want to Make Again and Again

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This easy recipe for almond butter oatmeal cookies might be short on ingredients, but it's big on salty, sweet flavor.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with This Healthy, Vegan Banana Bread Recipe

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This egg- and dairy-free- banana bread also has 6 grams of fiber per slice—what's not to loaf, err, love?!

These Homemade Rice Crispy Treats Are Exactly What You Need Right Now

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Quick and easy to make, these wholesome homemade rice crispy treats will satisfy your treat cravings with cashew butter and honey.

This Protein Bar Recipe Will Save You *So* Much Money

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Stop overspending on store-bought protein bars that can cost you as much as $5 a pop. This recipe for homemade protein bars not only tastes better but saves you calories and cash.