Month: September 2020

Vegan Baked Pumpkin Oat Bars

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It’s time for all things Fall! We’re here to kick off the fall season with our Vegan Baked Pumpkin Oat Bars!

This recipe is easy, nutritious, and delicious. Perfect to save for breakfast on-the-go or pack into your kid’s school lunch box…at home. 

Eat them as is or warm them up in the microwave for a warm and soft oat bar. 

That’s not all folks! There’s something really special about these oat bars. We used our Pure Psyllium Husk Fiber Powder and water as an egg replacement. Check out our blog post to see how we do this!

Yes, these Oat Bars are vegan! Of course if you’d like to use regular ol’ eggs, you can!  

This recipe is as easy as placing all your ingredients into a bowl, mixing it up, and baking!
We topped our Vegan Baked Pumpkin Oat Bars with honey and powdered sugar.

Vegan Baked Pumpkin Oat Bars

Oat Bars are the easy-to-grab breakfast your mornings have been needing. These bars are just in time for the infamous pumpkin season too!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons/Cups
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/3 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips
  • 3/4 cup Almond Milk
  • 1 tsp Nature's Flavors Organic Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 4 oz Egg Replacer (Psyllium Husk Fiber Powder)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • While that's heating, mix all your ingredients together.
  • Transfer mixture into a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake mixture for 25-30minutes or until golden brown.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy! Or place them in the fridge for the next morning.
  • To reheat your bars, simply put them in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
Keyword Oat Bars, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Breakfast, Pumpkin Oat Bars, Vegan Breakfast, Vegan Pumpkin Recipes
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Psyllium Husk Fiber Powder as Egg Substitues

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Let us introduce you to the method of Psyllium Husk Fiber Powder as egg substitutes. Egg replacers are all rage because of diets like plant-based and ketosis.

While there are more than one way to replace an egg, this is how we do it at Naturlax😎 But first let’s talk about this works.

How it Works

Psyllium husk is derived from the plant genus Plantago. The seeds of this plant are what we use to create our psyllium husk fiber products. Only organic and natural products in a world full of artificial choices.

Now this is what it does: Psyllium Fiber creates a gel-like substance making it the perfect binding agent! We recommend using our Pure Psyllium Husk Fiber Powder or Plain No Flavor Psyllium Husk Fiber Powder because they won’t alter the taste of your recipes.

Just mix 4oz of water to 1tsp of Fiber Powder. Stir until the mix thickens. Suitable to replace 2 eggs.

Check out our Vegan Baked Pumpkin Oat Bars Recipe to see how we used these faux-eggs.

Mixing our Psyllium Husk Fiber Powder with water will create a gel-like substance.

Green Fiber Smoothie Bowl

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Let’s be real with ourselves; we can all use a little more fiber in our diets, and you can’t forget the greens! Well, it’s just your luck because we crafted a recipe that brings you both with our Green Fiber Smoothie Bowl.🌱

Blended or Pressed Fruits

Blended your fruits still leaves you with their fiber and nutrients, unlike juicing.

Smoothies are so easy to make since you can use just about any fruits and greens you have in your own kitchen! BUT did you know blending your fruits and veggies keeps their fiber and other nutrients unlike juicing. It’s true! When you blend fruits and veggies you are still consuming their pulp and skin where a lot of the nutrients are. This gets lost when you juice your fruits and veggies. 

This isn’t to say juicing your fruits isn’t nutritious. They do have vitamins and minerals but if you’re looking for a beverage to be a meal replacement, smoothies are the better option!

At Naturlax, we always include fiber in our recipes because it’s a huge part of a well-balanced breakfast! Don’t underestimate the power of fiber. 💪🏻

Add all your fruits and veggies along with our fiber to create the perfect well-balanced breakfast!

Why You Should Start Your Day with Fiber

By starting your mornings with plant-based fiber, you are able to feel fuller for longer. And here’s why: fiber sits in your stomach longer because it creates a gel-like substance in your stomach. It slows down digestion and takes up more space in your stomach. Now, you are able to snack less on the donuts your coworker brought in. Including fiber into your breakfast helps in weight loss by avoiding the need to snack throughout the day. 

Another Great Ingredient

But wait, that’s not all there is! This bowl contains another great ingredient, and it’s 1 Original Flavor Yum Matcha ®Packet. That’s right, matcha but not just any matcha, Yum Matcha ®! Their matcha contains antioxidants for heart health and brain function! 

There are many ways to increase your daily intake of fiber, so here’s one way you can accomplish this with our Green Fiber Smoothie Bowl! 

Feel free to alter the recipe to your liking, but this is how we smoothie bowl.

🍌Check out our High Fiber Tropical Smoothie for another tasty recipe!🍌

Our Green Fiber Smoothie Bowl topped with chopped bananas, homemade Matcha Granola, chia seeds, and hemp seeds.

Green Fiber Smoothie Bowl

This easy Green Fiber Smoothie Bowl recipe is nutritious and delicious. Feel free to alter the recipe to your liking, but this is how we smoothie bowl.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring Spoons/Cups
  • Cutting Knives
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • 1. Place all the measured ingredients into the blender and blend until thick and smooth.
  • 2. Add more or less coconut water/or ice to achieve your desired consistency.
  • 3. Pour into an aesthetically pleasing bowl for your Instagram post.
  • 4. Top it up your way! Just don't forget the toppings!

Notes

  • Remember: you don’t have to stick to these fruits and veggies. Substitute with whichever you prefer but we highly recommend our Flavored Fiber Packets and Yum Matcha!
  • Don’t forget toppings! 
Keyword Fiber Smoothie Bowl, Green Smoothie Bowl, Matcha Smoothie Bowl, Smoothie Bowl
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