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Chocolate Banana Muffins
Do you love chocolate? Then you are in for a real treat! This recipe is a chocolate lovers dream, so deliciously rich and satisfying it's sure to soothe even the toughest sweet tooth craving: Chocolate Banana Muffins! Plus we've leveled up a few of the ingredients with few fun swaps to help you better support your eat better goals without sacrificing any of the delicious flavor! Whip up a batch and let us know what you think! Ingredients 3 bananas, mashed 1/4 C honey 1 ts

Coach Mindy
Mar 9, 20161 min read


Black Bean Hummus Dip
Looking for a simple and satisfying snack? Not sure what to bring to your next social gathering? Want to wow family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen? This rich and creamy Black Bean Hummus Dip puts a fun spin on a traditional snack favorite....and with just a few flavorful ingredients! The easy to make recipe calls for three healthy ingredients you can easily have on hand, beans, your favorite hummus, and diced tomatoes, making it a simple anytime, throw to

Coach Mindy
Feb 2, 20162 min read


Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
If you're looking for a simple yet satisfying dish to support your healthy eating goals, look no further. This simple soup recipe will warm you from the inside out while offering up some essential vitamins and minerals too --- Carrot Apple Ginger Soup! Calling for just a handful of ingredients you can whip it up in a flash! Hearty and flavorful, its delicious aroma will fill your kitchen and have your mouth watering. And bonus: a blender recipe makes prep and clean a snap! T

Coach Mindy
Dec 29, 20152 min read


Broccoli Mashed Potatoes
Want a simple dish to impress your dinner guests? Or maybe you're looking for a healthier holiday side dish? How about a fun new way to eat your veggies? Check out these Broccoli Mashed Potatoes! A tasty side dish for not just during the holiday season, but for any time of year! It's simple and tasty side the complements anything from turkey and chicken to fish and tofu! I was introduced to these broccoli mashed potatoes a few years back by a family member as a way to "sneak

Coach Mindy
Dec 16, 20152 min read


Popcorn Recipes for Everyone
Popcorn is one of my favorite eat better snacks! Especially in the evening when I'm curled up reading a good book or catching up on a Netflix show... Air popped popcorn makes a great anytime snack that won't sabotage your health and weight loss goals. And you can top it in a fun variety of ways - from sweet to salty, savory and spicy and everything in between! One of my favorite ways to make popcorn more fun is by using different spices and flavors, like cinnamon, nutritional

Coach Mindy
Dec 8, 20152 min read


Sweet Potato Biscuits
Sweet potatoes are a staple in my household and there is nothing quite like a warm biscuit during crisp Fall and Winter months to warm the soul. These Sweet Potato Biscuits answer the comfort food call and are a great complement to everything from the holiday feast to those hearty soups and chili’s! And with a list of ingredients you likely have sitting in your pantry, this recipe is also a snap to whip up in no time flat. In case you were wondering, they make a pretty tasty

Coach Mindy
Nov 18, 20152 min read


Sweet Potato & Black Bean Taquitos
I love sweet potatoes and I'm a BIG fan of Mexican food. And this tasty recipe combines my two favs in a delicious and nutritious way, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Taquitos! Not only are these tasty taquitos full of fresh flavor, you'll enjoy a healthy balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats, along with a variety of essential vitamins and minerals too! So, if you're looking for a simple healthy dish you can whip up in a flash and you love Mexican food too, well, this may jus

Coach Mindy
Oct 14, 20153 min read


Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Today I am spotlighting one of my favorite veggies - the sweet potato! I love sweet potatoes not only for their delicious flavor and amazing versatility, but also for their excellent nutritional value. Did you know... Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin A & C, manganese, potassium, B Vitamins, iron, dietary fiber and more! Rich in antioxidants sweet potatoes boast anti-inflammatory properties, have been shown to help support healthy blood sugar levels, and are

Coach Mindy
Oct 7, 20152 min read


Apple Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Do you love a fresh baked muffin? Me too! And these Apple Banana Oatmeal Muffins are so yummy! A fresh apple muffin that fills the house with delightful smells of cinnamon and nutmeg while it bakes... oh my YUM. And they taste as good as the smell! They're great for a quick hearty breakfast, pre or post workout snack, or after dinner "treat." Each muffin is loaded with dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, protein, and complex carbs to keep you going strong! Whip up

Coach Mindy
Sep 16, 20152 min read


Flavor Infused Water
Quench your thirst in a refreshingly tasty way and reap the many benefits of healthy hydration too with Flavor Infused Water! Flavor Infused Water is so easy to make. Simply choose your favorite fruits and vegetables, add in a few fun herbs and/or spices, let sit in a large pitcher or container for at least one hour and then sip, sip, sip! There are all kinds of health benefits of flavor infused water aside from hydration. By using a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices an

Coach Mindy
May 6, 20152 min read


Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Love chocolate? Looking to add more veggies to your diet? Reap the rewards of both with these Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! Baked goods like muffins, breads and cookies, can actually be super simple (and tasty!) way to sneak in more veggies and these muffins help you do just that! And bonus: you can whip them up in just under 30 minutes, so you'll be free to enjoy them just about anytime a chocolate craving hits... YUM! Ingredients 1/2 C natural creamy peanut butter (or nut

Coach Mindy
Feb 11, 20152 min read


Holiday Gingerbread
'Tis the season for sweet delights and our senses to be tempted by the wonderful aroma of freshly baked goods! The scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and more fill the air... there's nothing quite like walking into a house smelling the scents of festive treats to put you in the holiday spirit. Add a bit of holiday cheer and entice the senses with this simple Holiday Gingerbread! A delicious seasonal bread to share with family and friends, pair with your morning coffee, or enj

Coach Mindy
Dec 17, 20142 min read


Sweet Potato Bread
Nothing tantalizes the taste buds quite like the smell (and taste!) of fresh baked bread! Even better when that bread is a clean eat treat that includes one of my favorites - sweet potatoes! This Sweet Potato Bread is deliciously spicy with a hint of sweetness, perfect to tantalize even the toughest of taste buds! Bread often gets a bad wrap because so many of them are laden with salt, refined sugar and whole bunch of other unhealthy ingredients that the body just can't put

Coach Mindy
Nov 19, 20142 min read


Chewy Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Bars
Brighten up your morning with the home-baked goodness of this tasty breakfast bar. Loaded with essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals to support your busy day, it's simple to make, deliciously satisfying and will support your healthy eating goals too – Chewy Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Bars! I love this recipe because I can enjoy a yummy granola bar again, without all the added sugars and salt. And these breakfast bars are super simple to make with only 6 ingredients yo

Coach Mindy
Sep 24, 20142 min read


Black Bean & Corn Salad
This is a simple recipe I whip up often: Black Bean & Corn Salad! It's simple yet full of protein, complex carbs, making it your new eat better bestie that doubles as a fun dip! Not only is this Mexican inspired dish nutrient dense and quick and easy to throw together in a snap, it's darn tasty too! Boasting fresh cilantro and lime, I also like to add a bit of fresh sliced avocado for a creamier and richer flavor too! Serve it as a side, add it to a bed of greens, fold some

Coach Mindy
Aug 13, 20141 min read


Berry Good Smoothie
Have a blender on hand? Great! You'll be able to whip up this simple recipe in no time flat: Berry Good Smoothie! Naturally loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, smoothies are a super simple way to sneak in extra fruits and veggies, boost your daily protein, carbs and healthy fats too. And this berry good smoothie doesn't disappoint! It's rich and creamy, loaded with flavorful berries, you can even make it as a shake by adding more ice (or using frozen berries and bana

Coach Mindy
Jul 23, 20142 min read


Red, White & Blue Salad
Eating healthy doesn't have to be bland or boring. For years salads have gotten a bad wrap. They've been seen as boring and a punishing meal on the road to healthier living. But salads can be FUN! And this Red White & Blue Salad proves it. It's simple yet hearty with spinach, colorful berries, watermelon, feta and walnuts. And when you combine these ingredients, you not only get the benefit of balanced nutrition, which leaves you feeling satiated, you have a variety of fun co

Coach Mindy
Jul 2, 20142 min read


Snickerdoodle Cookies
Do you love a good cookie? How about a fun seasonal favorite? These Snickerdoodle Cookies just might do the trick! Using simple yet hearty ingredients like oat flour and coconut sugar, they level up your traditional cookie in a tasty way, helping you support your eat better goals, one bite at a time! And if you love cinnamon like I do, the smell they fill the house with while baking is enough to make your mouth water... which means you're going to want to whip up a batch mor

Coach Mindy
Jan 28, 20142 min read


Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies
Think eating healthy means you have to sacrifice flavor and all those FUN foods you love? No Way! If you've been around my blog long, then you know I'm all about that healthy life balance. And that means you absolutely can have your cookie and eat it too! Even better when that cookie boasts great health benefits! And don't let the name fool you, these Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies do not disappoint! They're loaded with yummy flavor and chocolatey goodness. By using ba

Coach Mindy
Oct 30, 20132 min read


How To Have a Healthier Pizza Night
Warm, fresh out of the oven pizza. A tried and true comfort food, great for a picnic at the park, your next Friday movie night in, or to serve the masses at a social gathering. Unfortunately as tasty as it is, most pizza, whether it's store bought or delivered, is often not too healthy. High in salt, unhealthy fats, and more. But with a few simple tweaks you can put a healthier spin on your pizza and have FUN doing it too! And it's a super fun way to engage the whole hous

Coach Mindy
Oct 22, 20134 min read
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