Growing up, I LOVED Cracklin' Oat Bran! Those tiny, sweet Os were amazing! But, they were also expensive! For a few years, I took full advantage when they were readily available in the college dining hall.

Today a small box of Cracklin' Oat Bran costs $5. A bag of oat bran costs about the same, but it features less calories, less sugar, it's gluten free, and you can make twice as many servings! (Ok- Cracklin' Oat Bran says 8 servings, but no one is only eating 3/4 cup!)

Oat bran is my favorite, quick and easy breakfast! It can be made start to finish in just 5 minutes! Plus, this recipe is super easy to adjust for plenty of flavor options!        

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Flavor Variations

• Nut Butter: Peanut, almond, cashew
• Sweetener: Maple syrup, brown sugar, sugar-free sweetener
• Milk: almond, coconut, soy, oat, or cow's milk
• Protein Powder: chocolate, vanilla, none
• Nuts: pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, cashews, almonds
• Extras: Cocoa powder, chocolate chips, peanut butter powder

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Ingredients in Peanut Butter Oat Bran

• Maple Syrup/Sweetener
• Peanut Butter
• Oat Bran
• Milk (can use dairy free)
• Optional: Protein Powder

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Is oat bran the same as oatmeal?

No, oat bran and oatmeal are not exactly the same. Oat bran is the outer shell of the oat groat seed, while oatmeal is the flattened full oat groat. Oat bran is smaller and cooks more quickly. It's also higher in fiber and protein!

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How to Make 5-Minute Peanut Butter Oat Bran

1 Tbsp. sweetener

1 Tbsp. peanut butter

1/3 c. oat bran

1 scoop of protein powder

2/3 c. milk

1. In a microwave-safe dish, whisk the sweetener and peanut butter. Then, stir in the oat bran and protein powder. Carefully, stir in the milk. If you omit the protein powder, then you should use less milk (about 1/3 c. + 2 Tbsp.)
2. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Then, stir and allow to sit for 1-2 minutes. If desired, top with a few mini chocolate chips.

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Can I make the night before?

You can make this ahead, but since it only takes 5 minutes from start to finish- there's no reason! Prepared oat bran can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the microwave.

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