All summer long I have been enjoying growing my own fresh herbs in the backyard and of course, finding fun and creative ways to use them! This week I decided to whip up an Italian dish using fresh homegrown basil and off the vine tomatoes. I was also excited to wow my significant other with one of his favorite Italian dishes, Prawns in Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce! This dish is light and tasty, full of fresh and healthy flavors and it's a meal you can throw togeth

A fresh Italian dish, lightly sprinkled with homegrown basil and tomatoes picked right off the vine is this week's, Penne with Prawns! Whether you want all the flavor of a fresh pasta dish without the heavy sauces, added fats and sodium, or a simple recipe you can whip up without needing a chef's culinary skill, this is it! The perfect recipe for those busier days that leave don't leave much time for meal prep and yet a hearty dish full of complex carbs, protein, and healthy

Looking for a tasty side dish? Bored with the same old veggies? Maybe it's time to try a batch of Roasted Cauliflower! By grilling, sautéing, baking, broiling, steaming or roasting your vegetables you can actually change their texture from hard to soft or wet to crunchy and alter their flavor, going from sharp to mild or mild to mellow. Raw cauliflower is traditionally a sharper flavor, which can be a turn off to picky vegetable fans. By roasting that cauliflower with a few

Do you love the smell of fresh baked apple and cinnamon? How about a baked good with fresh chunks of fruit baked right in? A moist cake like cookie with a crisp baked outer edge? Enter these tasty Apple Cinnamon Cookies! Made with hearty grains, fresh baked apple and sweet and spicy cinnamon, this cookie does not disappoint. And even better, you can enjoy them knowing you're supporting your eat better goals, one bite at a time! Ingredients 1 C oats 3/4 C whole wheat flou

Eating from the rainbow just got a whole lot easier with these Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers! This simple recipe calls for red, orange, and yellow bell peppers stuffed with a hearty medley of ground turkey, corn, and tomato, along with fresh spices and herbs. When I first set out to make stuffed peppers I'll admit I was a bit intimidated by all the fancy recipes out there, so many of them called for multiple ingredients with much more time than I realistically have to prep

Do you love chocolate but feel like you have to avoid it in order to support your health and weight loss goals? No way! These Double Chocolate Muffins are delicious and nutritious! Yes not only are they double the chocolate, they boast some nutrient dense ingredients and thanks to a few healthy swaps they're actually even richer and creamier than the store bought kind! I warn you now, while you're indulging in their YUM it may be hard to stop at just one! Ingredients 1 C w

Looking for a healthy meal you can whip up in under 30 minutes? Check out this simple skillet meal, Ground Turkey Taco Skillet! I love a simple dish that saves me time in the kitchen, with less prep, cook and clean up, so I can spend my time doing other things that I love. And this one skillet meal not only saves me time, it makes eating better EASIER! Perfect for those crisp Fall days, this recipe yields a big batch, so you can have some extra leftovers at the ready too! Tas

Do you love the smell and flavor of warm cinnamon toast in the morning? As a kid I remember waking up to smell it's sweet scent coming down the hall from our kitchen. My mom would make it as a sweet treat to enjoy with our breakfast on occasion and it was always a big hit. Especially on those chilly mornings! Every time I see a loaf of cinnamon swirl bread at the grocery store I'm reminded of that fresh baked bread mom would make and all the great memories that went with it.

Ever notice how this time of year we crave the goodness of warm comfort foods? The kind that would spend hours simmering on the stove top, filling the house with scents of the season, and tantalize our taste buds to dig in to it's deliciousness! Good news! You can have that all day simmered flavor in under 30 minutes with this week's tasty Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup! Low in sodium and fat this delicious soup is a good source of protein, potassium, calcium and dietary fibe

Pumpkin is not only a tasty fall favorite, but also a great way to boost the nutrition of your favorite baked goods, leaving them nice and moist... Like these Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! A healthier spin on a seasonal favorite, these cookies DO NOT disappoint! This simple recipe yields about 24 small cookies that can easily be whipped up in just under 30 minutes. Making them your new holiday favorite. Ingredients 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter (softened) 1/4 C light

What is it about Fall that stirs the chocolate cravings? Is it Halloween? The call of the holidays? The shorter, darker and colder days? Whatever it is, there seems to be no shortage of chocolate temptations around, which is why I love this tasty chocolate indulgence: 2 Ingredient Chocolate Cupcakes! They're are so rich, moist and EASY to make! Plus they use a special ingredient that delivers... pumpkin! For fun events I like to make jumbo or mini muffins. Enjoy them plain

I love Fall — and everything that comes with it! The air turns crisp, the trees burst into color, and cozy scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, apple, and pumpkin fill the air. It’s that beautiful time of year when comfort foods return and every sip or bite feels a little warmer and more nostalgic. And of course, Fall means Pumpkin Spice Season! If you’re craving something creamy, cozy, and packed with nutrients, this Healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie is the perfect fall smoothie recipe

All the cozy flavors of fall baked into one delicious (and secretly better-for-you) treat! These Pumpkin Spice Blondies are not just nutritious and delicious but they're moist, soft, with just a hint of sweet — made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. They’re perfect with your morning coffee, a post-dinner treat, or to share at your next fall gathering. 🍁 💡  Coach Mindy’s Tip:  The right pan makes all the diffe

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Warm outside? Craving a something sweet? Try whipping up a batch of rich and creamy Banana Soft Serve! With one main ingredient, banana, and a few fun add-ins, you'll be enjoying this homemade "nice cream" in no time flat! Ingredients 4 frozen bananas (be sure to peel prior to freezing!) 1/4 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or low fat milk of choice) Optional add-ins 1 Tbsp natural creamy peanut butter (can also use po

Don't you just love this time of year? The days are longer, warmer, and fresh berries are ripe for the picking. It's a great time for Strawberry Banana Muffins! I am a sucker for fresh berries and I must admit I often tend to go a bit overboard, getting as many fresh strawberries as I can get my hands on! So to maximize them I not only enjoy eating them fresh, I freeze them for later, use them in smoothies and add them to baked goods like this! And aside from being deliciou

When it's warm outside, doesn't a nice cool tropical beverage sound delish'? Time for a tasty Tropical Smoothie! A fresh and healthy way to kickstart your morning, a great afternoon sip on a warm day, and a delicious way to fuel up for your next adventure! Complete with complex carbs, protein, healthy fats and a variety of essential vitamins and minerals, all this smoothie is missing is the white sand and ocean breeze! 💡  Coach Mindy’s Tip:  A good blender makes all the diff

Get ready to enjoy a deliciously fresh & healthy meal, loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, all in under 30 minutes! Eating heart healthy just got a whole lot easier with this simple recipe, Baked Salmon Asparagus! Aluminum foil packets offer a great alternative to traditional grilling or baking methods, enabling you to lock in all the flavor while marinating your meat dish throughout the cooking process, so your meat stays nice and moist, all while making clean up a

Who doesn't love a time saving recipe that makes eating better easier too? Enter these tasty Blender Banana Muffins! As the recipe's name implies, you just place the ingredients in a blender, whip, pour, and bake. That's it! To save even more time, why not double the batch and pop some in the freezer for later? Full of nutrient dense ingredients like Greek yogurt, eggs and bananas, you'll love the tasty simplicity of this moist muffin! It's honestly no wonder this recipe ha

Do you love sweet potatoes? Do you also love Mexican food? Then you're going to really love these Sweet Potato & Black Bean Wraps! Loaded...

Make your weekly meal prep easier with these Easy Shredded Chicken Burritos! A simple high protein recipe that you can easily add more fun flavors to using the suggested add-ins below. This recipe yields a big batch so you can also repurpose the chicken to use in a hearty salad, pasta dish or other tasty leftover meal the next day! Pro Tip: double the batch of the shredded chicken base to freeze and have your protein ready-to-go for simple meal prep later. Ingredients 2,