Tag: avocado oil
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Maple Scotcharoo Granola
If you grew up in the Midwest like me, you have probably encountered one of my favorite sweet treats: scotcharoos. These are bars made with crisped rice and peanut butter, topped with chocolate. I always deviated from the original recipe, which called for corn syrup, and used maple syrup instead, giving them even more flavor.…
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MIND Diet Popcorn
I have been staring at my computer for way too long, trying to figure out how to introduce today’s post. I am probably overthinking it – does popcorn need an introduction? We all know it, we all love it. So I’m just going to dive right in: I am bursting with excitement (pun intended) to…
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Cranberry Pear Crisp
Are you ready for another MIND Diet dessert? ‘Tis the season, right? Inspired by my Blueberry Tahini Crisp, I created Cranberry Pear Crisp with seasonal flavors and similar brain-boosting nutrition. This dessert will be a simple and rustic addition to your holiday table. The beautiful combination of pears, cranberries, and pecans harkens back to a…
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Crispy Whole Grain Spice Cookies
The latest season of my favorite reality TV show, The Great British Baking Show, started this week. Does anyone else just adore that show? I don’t know how it’s possible, but it gets better and better every year. To celebrate, I have a brain-healthier cookie recipe for you – or biscuit, if you’re channeling your…
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Chicken and Brown Rice Noodle Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms
As I alluded to in the first Souptember post, this recipe is one of my favorites. Chicken and Brown Rice Noodle Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms has subtle Asian-inspired flavors, with a garlic and ginger base and a bright garnish of scallions, cilantro, and lime juice. And though it’s not the brain-healthiest (most over-processed foods…
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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
Cookies have always been my favorite dessert, treat, pastry, snack, whatever – so much so that my parents called me Cookie Monster when I was little. While they certainly have their place, super healthy fig-and-quinoa-flour-no-sugar-type cookies just don’t scratch that itch for me. That’s why I developed this recipe. My Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oat…
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Sweet Potatoes with Black Bean Chili and Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Sweet Potatoes with Black Bean Chili and Cilantro-Lime Slaw is a tasty and satisfying all-in-one MIND Diet or Meatless Monday meal. The chili is light enough to eat year-round, but filling enough for the coldest months as well. Starting the sweet potatoes in the microwave and then prepping the chili and slaw while the sweet…
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Curried Chicken Slaw with Naan
Curried Chicken Slaw with Naan is my favorite weeknight meal. It takes 30 minutes to make and is packed with vibrant flavor and brain-boosting nutrition. I made a MIND Diet-compliant and more veggie-forward version of this delicious Real Simple recipe. The flavorful, saucy chicken sits atop crunchy, citrusy slaw for a delightful meal worthy of…
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Blueberry Tahini Crisp
I wanted Blueberry Tahini Crisp to be the first dessert I shared because it perfectly encapsulates my philosophy when it comes to the MIND Diet in general, but especially with regard to sweets. Fortunately, the MIND Diet was designed with health and sustainability in mind and does not restrict any specific food or food groups,…
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Southwestern Shrimp Salad
Southwestern Shrimp Salad is a zhuzhed-up version of one of my favorite salads. I am decidedly not a salad person, so if I share one, you know it’s good. I crave and make this salad every summer. I added shrimp and yellow corn tortilla strips to make it a more complete meal. I love making…