Your MIND Diet Recipe Bank

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Bags made of burlap filled with different types of beans and legumes, including green split peas, chickpeas, black beans, and red beans.
Fresh leafy greens lettuce in a bowl with a label reading 'Leafy Greens'.
A close-up of various fresh berries including raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and red currants.
Assorted nuts and seeds on a gray surface, including almonds, cashews, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, and white sesame seeds.
Close-up of a chocolate chip cookie with a blurred background and a label that says "Sweets" in the middle.
Pouring extra virgin olive oil from a glass container into a bowl on a wooden surface, with a few olives nearby.
Fresh vegetables including curly parsley, asparagus, carrots, celery, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers, arranged with a label saying 'Other Vegetables' in the center.
Slices of whole grain bread with visible grains on a wooden surface, with wheat stalks and grains in the foreground.
Fresh cooked salmon fillet garnished with herbs, with lemon wedges and leafy greens in the background.
Grilled poultry breast served with cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, and seasonings.
A bowl of granola with blueberries and a raspberry, a plate of blueberries, and a plate of hummus garnished with chickpeas, parsley, and paprika, with olive oil around the hummus.
Laura Morris Laura Morris

Healthy Spiced Pumpkin Bread

There’s little else that rings in the fall season quite like baking. The warm spices, the cozy aromas, and the tender crumb of a perfectly baked pumpkin bread. This version gives a MIND-friendly twist to a fall favorite, using extra-virgin olive oil, whole-grain flours, and a little less sugar than traditional recipes. And the secret to its incredible flavor? Orange zest massaged into the sugar to release its fragrant oils and add a delicious burst of citrus. One bite, and I think you’re going to love this one!

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Laura Morris Laura Morris

Curried Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan is one of those never-fail dishes. This version is a little different from the traditional egg-flour-breadcrumb variety, but just as delicious. I use hummus as a binder and add a few tablespoons of curry powder to make all the flavors pop.

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Laura Morris Laura Morris

Blackberry Peach Tahini Crumble

This Blackberry Peach Tahini Crumble puts a delicious MIND Diet-inspired twist on a classic summer dessert. A traditional crumble is often made with white flour, plenty of sugar, and butter.

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Laura Morris Laura Morris

Vegetable Lasagna

Lasagna is traditionally made with full-fat cheeses, ricotta, and plenty of heavy meats—delicious, yes, but brain-healthy? Not so much. This brain-healthy vegetable lasagna flips the script, layering a variety of colorful vegetables with whole grain noodles making it MIND Diet Friendly.

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Other Vegetables, EVOO, Fish, Leafy Greens, Nuts and Seeds, Beans, Snacks, Berries, Sweets Laura Morris Other Vegetables, EVOO, Fish, Leafy Greens, Nuts and Seeds, Beans, Snacks, Berries, Sweets Laura Morris

The Best Healthy Butter Chicken

The MIND Diet version of Butter Chicken keeps everything you love about the dish while making a few brain-friendly swaps. We replace the butter with extra-virgin olive oil and use light coconut milk in place of cream, while keeping the spices bold, warming, and absolutely decadent. The result is a dish that feels indulgent, satisfying, and nourishing all at once.

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Other Vegetables, EVOO, Fish, Leafy Greens, Nuts and Seeds, Beans, Snacks, Berries, Sweets Laura Morris Other Vegetables, EVOO, Fish, Leafy Greens, Nuts and Seeds, Beans, Snacks, Berries, Sweets Laura Morris

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip, MIND Diet Style

This lighter but just as tasty Spinach Artichoke Dip gives you all the flavor you crave while aligning beautifully with the MIND diet and brain-healthy eating. It highlights nutrient-packed dark leafy greens (a top MIND diet food group!), gut-friendly artichokes, and a lightened-up “cheesy” flavor thanks to nutritional yeast and cottage cheese instead of high-saturated-fat ingredients.

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Other Vegetables, EVOO, Fish, Leafy Greens, Nuts and Seeds, Beans, Snacks, Berries, Sweets Laura Morris Other Vegetables, EVOO, Fish, Leafy Greens, Nuts and Seeds, Beans, Snacks, Berries, Sweets Laura Morris

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Soup season is here, and we couldn’t be happier. There’s nothing quite like a cozy bowl of nourishing soup to warm up, refuel, and support your brain and body. This vegetarian tortilla soup is a staple in our home—comforting, vibrant, and full of flavor.

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Other Vegetables, EVOO, Fish, Leafy Greens, Nuts and Seeds, Beans, Snacks, Berries, Sweets Laura Morris Other Vegetables, EVOO, Fish, Leafy Greens, Nuts and Seeds, Beans, Snacks, Berries, Sweets Laura Morris

Spiced Almond Butter Latte with Apple Slices

This spiced almond butter latte is a cozy, brain-healthy way to enjoy the flavors of fall. Creamy almond butter blends beautifully with earthy turmeric, warm cinnamon, and fresh-brewed coffee for a nourishing twist on your everyday latte.

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