By Laura
Posted Mar 19, 2018, Updated Oct 04, 2021
5 from 7 votes
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This chocolate peanut butter oat bran is a healthy breakfast recipe that tastes like a peanut butter cup and is ready in 10 minutes!
Oatmeal is a go-to breakfast in our house. My kids request it at least 3 times a week, and I’m always happy to make it for them!
I decided to create this recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bran to add a new breakfast food to our short list of favorites, and we all love it!
This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and has no refined sugar but it tastes like a peanut butter cup in a bowl. It’s easy to make in 10 minutes.
How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bran
Here are a few notes on this recipe.
- Texture.I have to take a minute and let y’all know that we donot like mushy/soupy oats in this house. So, I have created this recipe as one that firms up pretty nicely as it cools. If you like wetter oats, you can add extra milk after it’s cooked.
- Time.Oat bran only takes two minutes to cook. So this recipe is all said and done in less than 10 minutes, be careful not to overcook it.
- Amount.The yield on thisChocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bran is about 2 cups, which fed me and 3 of my kids with a little to spare because it’s very filling. If you are feeding more people, or you would like to make a batch and eat it all week long, I recommend doubling the recipe.
- Store.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Almond milk. Any dairy or nondairy milk works well in this recipe.
- Maple syrup. Honey or agave can be used in place of maple syrup.
- Peanut butter. All nut/seed butters work well in this recipe. Almond butter, cashew butter, etc.
Recipe FAQs
Is oat bran healthy?
Yes. Oat bran is high in fiber and has 50% more fiber than oatmeal. Fiber decreases blood pressure and bad cholesterol, manages blood sugar and aids in digestive health.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes, this recipe is easily doubled to feed a crowd.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bran
Laura
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bran is a super healthy breakfast recipe that tastes like a peanut butter cup and is ready in 10 minutes!
5 from 7 votes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 (1/2 cup each)
Calories 140.6
Prep Time8 minutes minutes
Cook Time2 minutes minutes
Total Time10 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 TBS pure maple syrup*
- 2 TBS creamy peanut butter
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup oat bran
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Add almond milk (or milk of choice), water, 2 TBS maple syrup, peanut butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt to a 4-quart saucepan.
Warm ingredients over medium heat until they just begin to boil, whisking until they are smooth.
Add oat bran and vanilla and whisk to combine.
Cook for 2 more minutes over medium heat.
Remove saucepan from heat, cover oat bran with a lid and let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the rest of the liquid.
Serve with a drizzle of peanut butter, an extra glug of milk, a touch of maple syrup and some crushed peanuts!
Notes
IngredientSubstitutions
- Almond milk. Any dairy or nondairy milk works well in this recipe.
- Maple syrup. Honey or agave can be used in place of maple syrup.
- Peanut butter. All nut/seed butters work well in this recipe. Almond butter, cashew butter, etc.
Store
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 140.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5.6g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 21.5mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you enjoy this recipe? Have a question? Leave a comment below!
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