Oat Bran Power Bowl
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3.6
Oat Bran Power Bowl
Description
This recipe prepares oat bran by whisking it slowly into boiling salted water to prevent clumping, then covering and letting it sit off heat to hydrate fully. The cooked oat bran provides a smooth base which is then portioned into bowls. A topping mixture including walnuts, cashews, pistachios, almonds, and various dried fruits like apricots, dates, cranberries, and tropical dried fruit pieces adds textural contrast and bursts of flavor. Seeds like pumpkin, sunflower, flax, and chia introduce additional nutrients and texture. A sprinkle of dark brown sugar enhances sweetness, and milk or alternatives moisten the bowl further, creating a creamy but textured dish. This combination suits those wanting a hearty, fiber-rich start to their day or a sustaining snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat bran
- 2 2/3 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- dark brown sugar
- Fruit
- nut
- seed mix
- milk half and half, or coconut milk
fruit nut and seed mix
- walnuts chopped
- cashews chopped
- pistachio chopped
- almonds sliced
- dried apricot chopped
- dried plums chopped
- dried dates chopped
- dried pineapple chopped
- banana chips chopped
- kiwi, dried chopped
- dried cranberries
- Pepitas
- sunflower seeds
- flax seeds
- chia seeds
Instructions
- Put the water into a saucepan and add salt. Bring to a boil, then slowly whisk in the oat bran. Lower the heat and cook for about 2 minutes; it may bubble up so watch your pan. Cover pan with lid and let sit, off the heat, for 2 more minutes.
- Spoon the oat bran into 2 bowls, and add a sprinkle of dark brown sugar and some of the fruit/nut/seed mix. Top with a little milk, half and half, or coconut milk, and enjoy!
Notes
- Monitor the oat bran while cooking to avoid boiling over, as it tends to bubble up.
- Customize the fruit, nut, and seed mix to suit personal taste or what you have available.
- Nutrition information provided only covers the cooked oat bran, not the toppings or milk additions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.6
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