Laura Fuentes' Blog

Clean Eating on a Budget

Today’s episode is all about how to eat clean, as a family, without breaking the food budget! We talk about how to buy less processed foods and save money all without sacrificing your favorite family recipes. We’ll also talk about how to plan meals to stretch the food budget and of course, spend less time […]

Homemade Grab the Gold Bars Recipe

Looking for an easy Grab the Gold Bar Recipe? This one is easy to make and much cheaper! Watch how quick and easy these post-workout bars are to make in this recipe video and then I’ll walk you through everything, step by step.

Eating Clean: How to Eliminate Processed Foods as a Family

Today’s episode covers what it means to eliminate processed foods and sugars from your family’s diet. We talk about eating clean, why it’s so hard to get the kids – and sometimes our spouses – on board, and some simple changes you can make that will help you get started. This 6th season of the […]

Cold Lunch Ideas for Work

Hot lunches are great, but if you need a break from the extra cooking and prepping, these cold lunch ideas come in handy.

Slow Cooker Parmesan Chicken Soup

This Parmesan Chicken soup is a flavorful twist on the classic pasta dish and made in the slow cooker for an easy meal you can enjoy any day of the week. You’re going to want seconds!

What to Serve with Gumbo

If you plan to make my New Orleans style Chicken & Sausage Gumbo for dinner or a large gathering but aren’t sure what to serve with gumbo, you’ve come to the right place. After 20 years of living in Louisiana, I’ve had my fair share of gumbo. You can find it at nearly every party and holiday, […]

Perfect Keto Coconut Cookies

If you’re burnt out on the usual low-carb treats, it’s time to make these delicious keto coconut cookies!

Homemade Buffalo Sauce with Frank’s

This tangy, smoky Buffalo Sauce recipe is what foodie dreams are made of. I’ve been sharing recipes made with it for years and in this post, I share how to make it from scratch easily and how to adjust the level of spicy to the one you like.

Moon Cheese Healthy Office Snack Ideas

This post is sponsored by Moon Cheese. All opinions are my own. Looking for healthy office snacks you can make ahead and bring to work? You are going to love these three snack boxes that take less than 10 minutes to prep!

Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

If you’ve been wanting to roast an entire chicken but are afraid it won’t be as juicy as the rotisserie chicken you buy from the store, today, I’m taking to step-by-step how to achieve the perfect tender, moist chicken with golden-bronze, crispy skin!

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

These soft and chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are full of pumpkin and cinnamon flavor. With a wonderful crunch from the pecans, they’re sure to disappear from the cookie jar.

Quaker Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies with Low Sugar

This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. All opinions are my own. These soft and chewy Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies are full of pumpkin and cinnamon flavor. With a wonderful crunch from the pecans, they’re sure to disappear from the cookie jar. Did I mention how easy they are to make? Grab a chair, […]

How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

Around here, we loved hard-boiled eggs for all things lunches, egg salad sandwiches, or a high-protein snack. The only thing I don’t like? When those hard-boiled eggs are hard to peel and result in half the white coming off with the shell. I’m sure you don’t experience this….. *ahem, but just in case you ever […]

Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies

These Red Velvet Brownies are super fudgy, delicious, and make one show-stopping dessert!

Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe

This turkey chili is definitely a day-after-Thanksgiving recipe, so if you need a plan for those leftovers, this recipe is perfect!

Easy Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe

When you crave a delicious and healthy way to use Thanksgiving leftovers, this turkey noodle soup is the answer!

Easy Chicken Stew

Made with vegetables, chicken, broth, and a touch of cream, this chicken stew is hearty enough to fill you up without leaving you ready for a nap. It’s the kind of comfort food that makes you feel good.

Coffee Cake Muffins

These coffee cake muffins are so moist and delicious! With a crusty cinnamon topping, these are the bomb!

Maintaining Healthy Cholesterol Levels During the Holidays

The holiday season is full of get-togethers and celebrations that can make maintaining healthy cholesterol levels challenging.

Baked Oatmeal with Cranberries and Orange

Hot baked oatmeal with tart cranberries and fresh orange zest is one fall breakfast recipe you won’t be able to resist making all year long.

Healthy Chicken Dinner Ideas

These healthy chicken dinner ideas will be your new go-to recipes for fresh and delicious meals that are perfect for busy weeknights!

How to Make Authentic Greek Hummus

This Mediterranean-style recipe for authentic Greek Hummus comes together quickly and easily in the blender or food processor.

5 Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Moms

When you have kids, it can seem like your time belongs to everyone but you. And what often suffers, is physical and mental health. My friend, I have many days, sometimes weeks, where I struggle to keep it together and then I start to feel like I’m “behind.” The thing is, we want to prioritize […]

Best Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe

Nothing compares to homemade hot cocoa, and this recipe is so easy to make with unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, milk, and a pinch of salt.

How Corn is Grown in Iowa | Corn & Black Bean Salsa Recipe

This post is created in partnership with Iowa Corn. All thoughts, opinions, recipes and experiences are my own. One of the things I love about my job is having the privilege to visit other areas of the country with amazing partners to learn about how our food is grown. A couple of weeks ago, I traveled […]

Carbonara Sauce

For nights when you need a quick dinner that’s a crowd pleaser without measuring lots of ingredients, this carbonara sauce with spaghetti is the perfect thing to whip up.

22 Healthy Treats that are Absolutely Crave-Worthy

You know that feeling when your sweet tooth is driving you crazy, but you still want to keep your health goals on track? OR maybe, you want a special treat or dessert without the guilt? I’ve totally been there. In fact, I’m there several times a week, which is why I like to keep this list of healthy treats handy.

Easy Ramen Stir-Fry with Chicken and Veggies

When you want something on the healthy side but crave takeout, this quick and easy ramen stir fry with chicken hits the spot! All my shortcuts to make it happen quickly are in this post.

Maruchan Ramen Chicken Stir-Fry

This post was created in partnership with Maruchan. All opinions are my own. Fast and easy, this ramen stir-fry combines colorful veggies and chicken to make an epic take-out inspired meal your family is going to love!

The #1 Reason People Quit Hard Things

The #1 Reason People Quit Hard Things When it comes to working out, eating healthier, or any other big life change, one of the biggest barriers to success is changing too much, too soon. If your goal requires you to implement a lot of different things at once on top of everything you already have […]

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls (and Dairy-Free)

Soft, fluffy gluten-free cinnamon rolls that require no yeast or kneading. Best. Day. Ever! Just watch…

Apple Charcuterie Board with Caramel Dip

I’m showing you how to create this epic apple charcuterie board that is kid (and grownup) snacking at its best for any occasion. Yes, you can also make this snack board mid-afternoon for you to munch on!

Arctic Apples Fruit & Cheese Platters

This post is sponsored by Arctic® apples. All opinions below are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that encourage my creativity and work. This fruit and cheese platter is kid (and grownup) snacking at its best, and I’m showing you how to create epic snack boards like these for any occasion. Yes, yes, […]

Quaker Savory Oatmeal with Turkey Bacon and Eggs

This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. All opinions are my own. Savory oatmeal topped with turkey bacon, cheese, and a fried egg- it’s everything you want from a comfort-food. If you love breakfast for dinner, this savory oatmeal with turkey bacon, cheddar, and eggs is for you!

Easy Chicken Dinner Ideas for Families

When life gets busy, these quick and easy dinner ideas made with chicken are the perfect go-to meals to have in your back pocket. They’re high in protein, easy to prepare, and best of all… kid-approved!

LES MILLS On Demand: The Best Home Workout Program

“I don’t have time for a workout” and “I’m busy overwhelmed trying to get us back into a routine now that the kids are back in school” are two things I’ve been telling myself lately. And even though I’ve been going to the gym regularly for years, I’ve struggled to get myself back into it. So, […]

Healthy Drinks for Kids & Recommendations by Age

This blog post was written in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation o help bring awareness to healthy drink guidelines for kids. All opinions in the post are my own. Every parent wants their child to grow up happy and healthy; which is why since my kids were young, I’ve tried to be a […]