My Favorite Travel Items For A Hawaii Trip

 I am beyond excited that I am traveling to Hawaii next month. Hawaii has been one of my dream vacation spots that I wanted to visit. It is finally happening and I can't wait to visit the Islands of Hawaii. Keep reading to see some of my favorite travel items for my Hawaiian vacation.

 For the longest time, I have wanted to take a vacation to Hawaii but for many reasons, it wasn't an option for a vacation. The main reason was, of course, the money as a Hawaii vacation is expensive. Another reason that my trip to Hawaii was delayed as I was busy raising kids. 

 Now that my youngest 2 boys are teenagers and we have more money, my husband and I are traveling to Hawaii. The boys will be in school and are old enough to stay home by themselves. I am also thankful for many neighbors who will be there for my boys as well as my older daughter. 

Favorite Travel Items For Hawaii Trip

 I am a planner and I have already started my packing list for my Hawaii trip. Traveling with food allergies, means that I have a long packing list. I am thankful that we are traveling on Southwest. I do love that I can check two free bags. Since I have the Southwest Rewards card, I was able to earn free flights to Hawaii. If you get approved for the Southwest Rewards Credit card, you will receive 50,000 points. That can be redeemed for about $800 in free flights.

Since I am traveling to a tropical island, I have some new items that I added to my packing list and I am excited to tell you about some of my favorite travel items. 

Sash Bag ~ A travel bag is a must-have travel item for any trip, especially if it involves traveling by plane. The Sash Bag is a ten-pocket wonder bag that will revolutionize your life. This purse helps you organize all your travel necessities. This wonderful purse has 10 pockets and holds everything that you may need for the airport and beyond. 

 I love how it makes everything so accessible. Each pocket on the Sash Bag has compartments to hold items like passports, credit cards, hand sanitizer, and more. There is even a secret cash compartment in the bag. This purse even has plenty of room for my epi-pens and inhalers. The best part about the Sash Bag is how stylish it looks with any outfit. This bag comes in so many beautiful colors. Trust me you will have a hard time deciding on which Sash Bag to buy.

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Earth Mama Organics Mineral Sunscreen ~ A trip to Hawaii requires plenty of Hawiaan Reef-safe mineral sunscreen. Hawaii has banned the sale of sunscreens that are not mineral-based as a way to protect the reef ecosystems and that makes me happy. Regular chemical crap sunscreen causes me to have an asthma attack so I love that people will be wearing mineral-based sun protection.

 I will be packing Earth Mama Lady Face® Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick in my travel bag. This SPF 40 non-nano sunscreen is available in light/medium and medium/dark tints so you won't be sporting the white ghost look that most mineral sunscreens offer. The active ingredient in the sunscreen is zinc oxide and the inactive ingredients are all natural skin-loving ingredients like organic shea butter and cocoa butter.

 You will love that this water-resistant broad-spectrum sunscreen contains no parabens, artificial fragrances, or artificial preservatives. It also will not dry out your skin as it contains ingredients that nourish your skin. 

Earth Mama Organics Baby Face Nose & Cheek Balm ~ If my skin gets too much sun, I will be packing a wonderful balm to soothe the after-sun skin. No matter how faithful one is about applying sunscreen, there is always that one spot on your skin that you miss. Sunburned skin happens when you are having fun on the ocean beach. 

Earth Mama Organics Baby Face Nose & Cheek Balm can help soothe “angry” after-sun skin. This organic face moisturizer balm does not contain any petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial preservatives, or fragrances. The moisture balm contains calendula coconut balm and is safe for the skin. Since it is made for babies, it can be slathered around the mouth and eyes with no worries of toxic ingredients.

Earth Mama’s Castile Wash ~ Since I have sensitive skin and fragrance sensitivities, I always pack my personal products and never use the free hotel soap. I don't even let my husband use the hotel shampoo or body wash as the fragrance in those bothers my asthma.

 So I will be packing in my suitcase Earth Mama’s Sweet Orange Castile Baby Wash. This foaming hand soap is made with organic herbs and oils and smells so good! Earth Mama Sweet Orange Baby Wash is made without artificial fragrance, preservatives, Triclosan, phthalates, and sulfates. I love that it has a pump on the container, as that makes it easy to use for washing my hands. This Castile wash also does a great job of washing off the mineral sunscreen.

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Sparoom Hydrating Hand Sanitizer ~ One needs to be safe when traveling and I always pack natural hand sanitizer in my carry-on bag. While I wash my hands often, I still may need to use hand sanitizer in places like in the airport security line and on the plane. I sure don't want my trip to Hawaii ruined by the germs that cause a stomach bug or a cold.

I will be packing Sparoom Hydrating Hand Sanitizer. This hand sanitizer does not contain ingredients like chemical fragrance which triggers my asthma. The travel hand sanitizer is 62% Alcohol with Aloe Vera & Essential Oils. It has a nice lemon scent that is from natural essential oils. I love the small size compact size of the hand sanitizer and it fits perfectly in my Sash bag.

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Gonex Compression Packing Cubes ~ Packing cubes are a must-have travel product for any trip as they help you with organizing your suitcase. The best packing cubes are compression packing cubes as they give you more space in your suitcase.

Gonex Compression Packing Cubes are pretty amazing as they compress your clothes, like those space-saving bags, so you have more space in your luggage. To see how much space the compression cubes give you, I placed similar items into both the traditional packing cubes and the compression packing cubes. Just look at the side-by-side comparison of both types of packing cubes. 

I used the compression packing cubes back in May when I went to the Snack & Sweets Expo and you can read my Gonex Packing Cubes review here. Gonex Compression Packing Cubes are available in many colors and sizes. They are a must-have travel product. Use code GOSAVE15 to save 15% on Gonex Packing Cubes.

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FreezeDried Strawberry Energy Bites ~ When I travel, I always bring dried or fresh fruit with me as it makes great traveling snacks and I like to eat fruit for breakfast. Since Hawaii does not allow you to bring fresh fruit into their island, I will be packing some freeze-dried strawberries.

 FreezeDried Strawberry Energy Bites will serve a dual purpose for my trip as they contain caffeine. I always eat an energy bar with caffeine before I exercise in the morning, so these freeze-dried strawberry bites will be great before the gym. These delicious bites contain 100% strawberries and natural caffeine with no artificial ingredients.

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Regular Girl Fiber ~ Traveling can mess with your regularity and cause constipation along with other stomach issues. While I do my best to eat plenty of fiber, sometimes that is not enough. Sitting on a plane for several hours and the long hours in the airport can do a number on your potty habits.

 So I always pack Regular Girl for my vacations. I also take this wonderful probiotic fiber supplement on the morning of my trip. This tasteless powder mixes into any liquid. My favorite way to enjoy the benefits of Regular Girl is in my oatmeal or coffee. Regular Girl helps keep me regular and it helps me avoid being constipated. Flight attendants love Regular Girl. P.S guys can use it too.

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Nugo Dark Chocolate Bars ~ These delicious dark chocolate bars are my favorite travel snacks. Airport food is expensive and unhealthy. The food at the airport also can be a nightmare for someone with food allergies. I can't chance eating the food at the airport as I don't want to have a food allergy reaction while on the plane.  So I always pack plenty of healthy snacks in my carry-on bag. 

Nugo Dark chocolate protein bars come in a variety of delicious flavors. These bars are made with real dark chocolate and are gluten-free. Yes, those are gluten-free pretzels! They are also made with plant-based ingredients. Nugo bars are loaded with protein and are so satisfying. One bar keeps me full for hours. Want to try Nugo Bars. Click on the link and get a variety box of 12 full-size bars for $15 + free shipping. https://nugonutrition.com/momknowsbest

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Nuzest Protein Powder ~ A girl has to have coffee while she is traveling but I don't want to pay the expensive prices at the local coffee shop. So I use the hotel coffee maker. The only problem with the coffee at the hotel is the creamer that they supply contains milk and I have a dairy allergy.

So I pack my favorite plant-based protein and use that for my coffee creamer. Nuzest creamy vanilla protein powder is perfect in coffee and it also gives me plenty of protein. I just pack a shaker bottle and mix up a Nuzest protein shake. I then stir the creamy vanilla liquid into my coffee. Nuzest protein also comes in other delicious flavors like strawberry and chocolate. This protein comes in handy for a quick high-protein breakfast.

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UVI Self-Heating Lunch Box ~ Traveling with multiple food allergies means that I may prepare a lot of my meals at the hotel. Often I will bring food in my suitcase and then go grocery shopping once I get to my destination. When I can book a hotel with a full kitchen or a microwave, I will do so. Since my husband and I wanted to stay at a resort that was on the beach, we were not able to secure a hotel with a kitchen or microwave.

So I will be packing my UVI Self-Heating Lunch Box in my suitcase. This unique lunch box heats up the food and cooks some food items in under 25 minutes. Once the food is hot, the container keeps it warm for 2 hours. This is a plus, as I can then bring my own food to restaurants and my husband can enjoy eating out. The UVI will also be great for making my oatmeal for breakfast.

Hawaii Beaches, Here I Come

 I can't wait to travel to Hawaii. I am beyond excited to relax on the beach with my husband. We will also be doing some sightseeing to Pearl Harbor and the Dole Plantation as well as a coffee farm. We also want to do a submarine tour and do plenty of shopping. So check out all of my favorite travel products and add them to your travel list.

8 Fitness Products That Helped Me See Results

Looking for fitness products that work and ones that will help you see results? Check out some of my favorite fitness products.

                              Cute shorts from Feed Me Fight Me

            

 I am passionate about fitness and I am that girl who gets excited to exercise. Ok, most days, I am excited to work out as I know that a good sweat session will help me feel amazing. Sure there are days that I don't want to exercise but I push myself to do something, like going for a walk. Once I get walking and listening to my favorite tunes, I am glad that I chose to exercise. Exercise makes me feel good.

 My current why for daily exercise is not just that my body needs exercise to be healthy but exercise helps me manage my asthma symptoms better. Strong lungs help me push through an asthma attack. I started allergy shots over a year ago and exercise has helped me get through the tough parts of my allergy shot treatment. It was during this treatment time that I focused on making my body stronger. Stronger not only in a physical sense but also in building muscles.

Fitness Products That Helped Me See Results

 We all want results when we exercise. For some those results may be losing weight while others may want stronger muscles or more energy. It is the fitness results that help us continue to exercise. There is no shame in wanting to see results from a fitness routine. Be proud of yourself for showing up and doing the work.

 It is those fitness results that help me to push myself at the gym. Seeing the results of breathing better and sleeping better has helped me to exert myself to take my fitness routine to the next level. I discovered that intense cardio exercise and weightlifting are beneficial for asthma. Weightlifting has also helped me to gain a strong athletic body. 

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Yosuda Rowing Machine

One fitness product that I have been loving for seeing results is the rowing machine. I decided to try the rower at my gym after I read that the rower machine is great for cardio and strength. The rower gives a full-body workout that uses 86 muscles of the body. 

My main goal in trying the rowing machine was to strengthen my back muscles. The rower machine did just that and more. I was so amazed at how the rower helped me tone my back and core muscles as well as shape my leg muscles. I liked the results so much that I decided to get an at-home rowing machine.

 The Yosuda Magnetic Rowing Machine was perfect for my home gym. This rower is amazing and I love that I can use it for both cardio and strength exercises. Check out my full review of the Yosuda Magnetic Rowing Machine and see my before and after photos of my back muscles.

WIN Activewear Laundry Detergent

 Since I was spending time at the gym, I was doing plenty of sweating. Those sweat sessions meant smelly activewear clothing. The unscented detergent that I was using for my laundry was not working to make my clothes smell better. Even my teen son was complaining about how his clothes not smelling clean after I washed them with unscented laundry detergent. Since scented detergents bother my asthma, I could not switch my laundry detergent. 

 I was glad that I discovered Free and Clear WIN Activewear Laundry Detergent. The fragrance-free/dye-free formula is great for people who have allergies and sensitivities. I was amazed at how clean my workout clothes smelled after I washed them in the Win laundry detergent! Even smelly musty washcloths smelled clean. I was so impressed by how clean my laundry smelled that I had my husband smell the laundry. Win also comes in an Active Fresh Scent.

Allergy-Friendly Plant-Based Protein

 I have always been a fan of drinking protein smoothies after my workouts to help build my muscles. My favorite protein powder has always been Nuzest. I like using Nuzest as it is a simple plant-based protein that is made without fillers or sweeteners. Nuzest is 20 grams of pure protein.

 Nuzest is also great for people with food allergies or food sensitivities. I love that Nuzest is gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. Nuzest is also nut-free and low-carb. This protein helps my muscles recover after I exercise. My favorite way to consume Nuzest is in a smoothie with frozen fruit. I also use Nuzest protein in my gluten-free recipes like this amazing gluten-free chocolate bread, as it can replace regular flour.

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Prebiotic Fiber and Probiotic Supplement

 Taking a prebiotic fiber supplement has helped me with my fitness in a unique way. If you exercise in the morning, you will understand. I add Regular Girl to my morning smoothie as it helps me to go number 2 before I head to the gym or outside running. I like that I can empty my bowels before I work out. That way I don't have to stop my exercise to use the bathroom.

 There is nothing more annoying than running in the morning and having the urge to poop. If you are a runner, I am sure you can relate to this. Having to go number 2 while out running can be very frustrating, especially with no bathroom in sight. Regular Girl is a tasteless fiber powder that mixes well in liquids and soft foods. Regular Girl delivers true regularity without excess gas, cramping, or bloating. 

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WaterBoy Hydration + Athletic Recovery

 Hydration is important after exercising, especially if you are sweating. While sweating is a good thing, you are losing water, salt, and more from your body. Since I have been doing intense exercise at the gym, I have been making sure to drink a hydration drink with electrolytes after I workout.

 A hydration drink that I have been enjoying is WaterBoy Hydration + Athletic Recovery. This hydration drink is more than just electrolytes. In addition to twice the amount of electrolytes, WaterBoy has vitamin C, B-12, and L-Glutamine. So it helps with dehydration, muscle soreness, and fatigue. The powder packs are easy to carry in your gym bag and WaterBoy comes in 2 delicious flavors. It is also Sugar-Free, Non-GMO, GF, and Made in the USA.

Helping me drink more water

Do you struggle to drink enough water? Water is tasteless and can be boring to drink. So most of us drink other drinks like sugary soda. Those drinks with sugar have lots of calories and that could be the reason that you can't lose weight.

 Stur water drops are a great way to make drinking water exciting. They are healthier alternative to those drinks with sugar. The water drops are naturally flavored with fruit and are low in calories. The delicious drops come in many flavors and are easy to take on the go.  Stur flavor drops are also keto-friendly! Stur is a great way to replace sodas or flavor your new soda stream drinks as a healthier alternative. Stur flavor drops are also keto-friendly! Check out all the delicious flavors here! 

Functional and Cute Athletic Clothing

 The right clothes can make exercise better, especially when they come in amazing cute patterns. Clothes that are made for exercise help you perform better. When the activewear clothes have a good fit, you can work out better as you won't be having to pull your clothes up or down. I like to wear fitness clothes with cute patterns. These patterns motivate me to exercise.

My favorite activewear clothing for exercise are 

~ Fun Shorts from Feed Me Fight Me

Magnesium Gummies

 I recently discovered the amazing benefits of magnesium for muscle recovery and muscle soreness. So I have been enjoying a magnesium gummie from Trace Minerals in the morning. Not only does magnesium help with exercise it helps with sleep. Some people like to take their magnesium in the evening before bed to help them fall asleep. 

 I am one of the few people who magnesium keeps them awake so I take my magnesium in the morning. Magnesium Gummies are a delicious way to provide your body with magnesium, one of the most important minerals in the body. Research has shown that up to 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium! During times of elevated stress or strenuous physical activity, you may want to replenish your body with additional magnesium.

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Vegan Gluten-Free Cookies

 I know that cookies are not a fitness product but enjoying a cookie that is allergy-friendly is a huge win for me. I am allergic to both dairy and wheat, so finding a ready-made cookie that is safe for me to eat is hard. Then finding one that is also delicious can be even more difficult.

 I discovered these delicious handcrafted vegan gluten-free cookies from Mightylicious and they are amazing. Not only are they allergy-friendly cookies but they taste like cookies that I used to enjoy before I discovered I was allergic to wheat. Now I can enjoy a cookie without having to bake. 

Make sure to check out all of my favorite fitness products. Then give them a try and they might just become your favorite fitness products.

The Best No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bars

Looking for a way to add more fiber to your diet? These tasty granola bars are a perfect way to sneak healthy fiber into our bodies. They are great for healthy snacks. Even kids will love these tasty bars. They are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast!

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   Most people, including kids, do not get enough fiber every day. This lack of fiber can leave kids struggling in the bathroom when it comes to doing their number two. Not being able to poop regularly or straining when doing the poop can lead to discomfort and tummy aches in kids.

 Sometimes, just adding a natural fiber supplement to a kid's diet is all it takes to help kids avoid constipation. While a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables is good, some kids may need more fiber in their daily diet. The other problem may be getting your child to drink or eat a fiber supplement.

  So this healthy recipe for granola bars is a perfect way to add more fiber to your child's diet and even to your diet. One bite of these high-fiber granola bars is all they need, and they will want to eat them every day. These fiber bars taste just like the ones in the store, but they don't have any side effects like intestinal gas. They are also more economical to make.

This mom has to be sneaky

 Kids could benefit by using my pink fiber supplement Regular Girl. This fiber supplement can be stirred into oatmeal after it's cooked or into any liquid. Kids will not even notice as this tasteless fiber supplement adds no taste, aroma, or texture. 

These breakfast bars with fiber in them are so smart. My recipe for delicious high-fiber granola bars is at the end of this post.

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Fiber is good for kids. Eating a high-fiber diet is strongly linked to a lower risk of colon cancer.

These fiber bars are

~ Delicious 

~ High in Fiber

~ Chewy

~ Made with wholesome ingredients

~ Plant-based

~ Dairy-free
~ Easy To Make

~ Great for breakfast or snacks

  

Look at these wholesome ingredients that are in the granola bars!

~ Oatmeal

~ Sunflower seeds

~ Flaxseed

~ Pumpkin seeds 

~ Cranberries

~ Chocolate chips

~ Sea salt

~ Regular Girl

~ Peanut butter

~ Maple syrup

You need up to 38 grams of fiber daily. Most of us get just 10 to 15 grams. Regular Girl helps you add more fiber to your diet.

 Most people think that fiber is for old people or people who are constipated. Some people think that fiber will have them on the potty all day. Then there are the people, like my husband, who think that fiber will give you gas or diarrhea. So they avoid fiber as they don't want to be embarrassed by farting or inconvenienced by having to poop at work or school. Fiber is a good thing for all ages, and it does not cause gas or diarrhea. 

 

 Pooping every day, even several times a day, is normal as long as your poop looks ok. Want to teach your kids about poop without having to say anything that will embarrass them? Then click HERE to print a handy poop chart that you can hang in the bathroom. Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to get the poop chart. Here is one of several facts that are on this chart, which even includes drawings so kids and adults can understand if they are getting enough fiber.

How often should I be going #2?

People are often confused
about regularity. Follow the 3-3
rule: You should go no more
than three times a day, and
no less than once every three
days. Ideally, you should poop
something like type 3 or 4 
daily. See the above chart.

Regular Girl is made for kids and adults

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 The name Regular Girl may make you think that it is a fiber supplement for girls, but it is an amazing supplement for everyone, even guys. This prebiotic fiber was formulated for women by a woman nutritionist and dietitian, but can be used by anyone who wants to get their digestive system and pooping on track for a comfortable and healthy day.

 I discovered several years ago that this amazing natural supplement, when taken first thing in the morning, can help you get your number two done before you head out the door for the day. That is a huge benefit for kids, as they usually don't have enough time at school to use the bathroom or are embarrassed to poop at school. 

This fiber supplement is safe for kids and will not create excess gas or bloating. It is usually the lack of fiber that causes stomach discomfort. Regular Girl is an excellent source of fiber, delivering 5 grams of clinically proven soluble fiber per serving, and delivers true regularity by addressing occasional constipation or diarrhea.

Regular Girl Fiber Contains No dairy, soy, sugar, salt, wheat, eggs, artificial flavors, or other potential allergens. No taste, odor, or grit. Mix with your favorite beverage or add to smoothies, cold cereals, and more.

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 If you are able to add Regular Girl to your child's breakfast, that is awesome, but if your kid refuses to try this natural fiber supplement, then you need to be creative. This tasteless powder mixes well into oatmeal (after cooking), peanut butter, smoothies, milk, juice, and is even great in recipes like no-bake granola bars. I don't recommend baking with Regular Girl as heat can decrease the active probiotics.

Fiber also helps your body feel satisfied, so you will eat less. Foods with fiber can help you burn more fat! Click HERE to see 10 healthy foods that help with fat-burning

 These delicious No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bars taste better than the store-bought fiber bars and don't make kids fart. These high-fiber bars are easy for kids to grab for a quick breakfast or snack. They have natural fiber ingredients in them, unlike the store-bought fiber bars. These delicious breakfast bars are also made with plant-based ingredients so they are dairy-free and great for a vegan diet. The wholesome bars even have protein in them from the creamy peanut butter and all the nuts and seeds. You can use different nuts or substitute raisins for the dried cranberries. You can even add chocolate chips to the granola bars. Make sure to let the bars set for an hour before slicing. 

I like to wrap the bars in wax paper so my boys can grab one every day for breakfast or pack in their lunch. These delicious bars are also great for after-school snacks. I got the idea for these healthy granola bars from the Regular Girl recipe website so if you need more inspiration for ways to use Regular Girl in recipes, there are many delicious recipes.

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Check out some other healthy after-school snacks that kids will eat! 

 My no-bake high-fiber breakfast bars are so delicious that kids will love them. The creamy peanut butter and maple syrup add such an awesome sweet flavor to them, that I just had to lick the spoon after I melted them in the microwave.

 Make sure to thoroughly mix the melted peanut butter and maple syrup into the dry ingredients. The dry ingredients, except the chocolate chips, are loaded with healthy fiber. Regular Girl adds not only some additional fiber but also some gut-healthy probiotics. So these granola bars will also help kids' digestive systems and immunity. 

Making a flaxseed meal is so easy!

  Flaxseed Meal has a mild, nutty flavor and contains a wealth of omega-3 fatty acids. I like to buy whole flaxseeds for my smoothie as I think they stay fresher longer. So my high-speed mixer grinds them up as flaxseed needs to ground up for your body to absorb the nutrients. So when using flaxseeds in recipes, it is best to use a flaxseed meal. Since I only had whole flaxseeds, I used my coffee grinder to make the flaxseed into a flaxseed meal. 

To help the parchment paper not shift, add a couple of drops of water to the pan before laying down the paper

 After mixing the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, it is time to press it into a 9X13 baking dish that is lined with parchment paper. To help the parchment paper not shift, add a couple of drops of water to the baking dish before laying down the paper. That way the paper stays put and makes it easier to press the mix into. Make sure to firmly press the granola bar mix into the baking dish. You can use a spoon or clean hands. I find that pressing the mixture with your hands helps them to form better in bars. If you don't like the idea of using your hands, then lay another piece of parchment paper over it before pressing. The better you press the mixture the more they will not fall apart. The addition of the chocolate chips will also help the bars stay together.

Peanut butter and chocolate are so good together

 After the breakfast bar mixture has set in the fridge for a least an hour, it is time to slice them into individual bars. I like to cut my bars into long rectangles but squares also work. To make the bars easier for the kids to grab for breakfast or to pack into their lunches, wrap the fiber bars in wax paper or plastic wrap. You can also place the fiber granola bars into small containers. It is best to store the breakfast bars in the fridge as that will help them stay together. These granola bars are soft and moist with lots of sweet flavors. The peanut butter and chocolate just blend so well together. If your kids are not fond of cranberries or pumpkin seeds, then use another nut and raisins. You can even make them without the chocolate chips. To reduce the sugar content, you can use a sugar-free maple syrup. I like to use maple syrup that is made from monk fruit. I use a zero-calorie monk fruit blend in my cookies all the time and my family can't tell the difference from regular sugar. I used this delicious low-glycemic natural sweetener in my favorite Christmas sugar cookie recipe the other day and they were so delicious. 

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No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bar

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Author: Mom Knows Best

These delicious No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bars taste better than the store-bought fiber bars and don't make kids fart.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups regular oats
• 2 cups roasted sunflower seeds, unsalted
• 1 cup ground flaxseed
• 1 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds without the shell)
• 1 ½ cups dried cranberries
• 1 cup dark vegan chocolate chips, optional
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 packets Regular Girl prebiotic soluble fiber and probiotic blend
• 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 ½ cups maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, overlapping the edges of the pan.
2. Combine oats,  flaxseed, pepitas, cranberries, salt, sunflower seeds, and Regular Girl in a large mixing bowl.  Also, add the chocolate chips if using in the recipe.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and maple syrup. Place in microwave and cook 1 ½ to 2 minutes, or until mixture is a thin, pourable consistency.
4. Add peanut butter mixture to dry ingredients and mix together until well combined. Place mixture in prepared pan.
5. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour to set, then cut into bars.

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Regular Girl Prize Pack Giveaway

The name Regular Girl may make you think that it is a fiber supplement for girls but it is an amazing supplement for everyone, even guys. This prebiotic fiber was formulated for women by a woman nutritionist and dietitian but can be used by anyone who wants to get their digestive system and pooping on track for a comfortable and healthy day. I discovered several years ago that this amazing natural supplement, when taken first thing in the morning, can help you get your number two done before you head out the door for the day. That is a huge benefit for kids as they usually don't have enough time at school to use the bathroom or are embarrassed to poop at school. This fiber supplement is safe for kids and will not cause them to have gas or diarrhea. It is usually the lack of fiber that causes stomach discomfort. Regular Girl is an excellent source of fiber, delivering 5 grams of clinically proven soluble fiber per serving and delivers true regularity without excess gas or bloating.

Regular Girl prebiotic fiber has:
No dairy, soy, sugar, salt, wheat, eggs, artificial flavors or other potential allergens.
No taste, odor or grit. Mix with your favorite beverage or add to smoothies, cereals and more.

 This tasteless prebiotic fiber powder mixes well into oatmeal, peanut butter, smoothies, milk, juice, and even is great in recipes like no-bake granola bars. I used Regular Girl in these delicious No-Bake High Fiber Breakfast Granola Bars and my family loves them for breakfast and snacks. These yummy bars make getting your daily fiber so easy. Get the delicious recipe HERE and find out more about why I love this pink prebiotic fiber supplement.

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Then enter my giveaway to win plenty of Regular Girl packets, a water bottle like the one below and a cute shirt.  The prize pack contains enough packets for two weeks. If you want to purchase the Regular starter set go HERE so you can experience awesome regularity and kiss constipation goodbye.

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