Best 10 Oat Bran Bread Recipes

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Oat bran bread, a wholesome and nutritious bread variety, offers a delightful combination of taste and health benefits. Made with oat bran, a soluble fiber derived from oats, this bread boasts a soft and moist texture with a slightly nutty flavor. Not only is it a delicious addition to your daily meals, but it also provides an array of essential nutrients, making it a smart choice for health-conscious individuals.

This versatile bread can be enjoyed in various forms, from classic sandwich bread to hearty dinner rolls and even sweet and indulgent muffins. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast option, a satisfying lunch companion, or a delectable dessert, oat bran bread has something to offer everyone.

With its rich fiber content, oat bran bread promotes digestive health and helps manage blood sugar levels. It's also a good source of beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that has been linked to reducing cholesterol and improving heart health. Additionally, oat bran bread is a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, potassium, and iron.

To cater to different dietary preferences and tastes, this article provides a collection of oat bran bread recipes that range from classic to unique and flavorful variations. Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward recipe or one that incorporates exciting ingredients and flavors, you'll find something to suit your palate.

From the classic oat bran bread recipe, which showcases the natural goodness of oats, to the hearty and flavorful honey oat bran bread, this article offers a diverse selection of recipes that are sure to please even the most discerning bread enthusiasts.

So, embark on a culinary journey and discover the delightful world of oat bran bread. With its wholesome ingredients, diverse variations, and numerous health benefits, this bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

OAT-BRAN BREAD



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I was a novice at break making when a neighbor gave me this recipe 15 years ago. Now bread making is one of my favorite things to do. This recipe won a blue ribbon at the Clackamas County Fair in 1993.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
4-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup oat bran
2 cups quick-cooking oats
3 cups whole wheat flour
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add oil, sugar, molasses, salt, wheat germ, bran and remaining warm water; mix well. Add oats, whole wheat flour and 2 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down and shape into four loaves. Place in a greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 3g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

OAT BRAN BREAD



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A light, high volume bread machine bread. It works well when you use the Dough selection, and allow the bread to rise in a bread pan.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons margarine
2 ½ cups bread flour
¼ cup oat bran
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select the Dough setting, and Start.
  • After the dough has risen once, remove it from the machine. Knead it a few times, and then shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until done.
  • Alternatively, choose the Basic or White Bread setting, and Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 215.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

RUSTIC OAT BRAN BREAD



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This moist bread is the perfect compliment to soups, stews, chili and even crisp salad. Nancy Zimmerman - Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup oat bran
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, oat bran, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. With a sharp knife, make three diagonal slashes across top of loaf., Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOLASSES-OAT BRAN BREAD



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This recipe for a healthy, semi-sweet, dark, and hearty loaf of bread features molasses and oat bran.

Provided by Sara

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 pinch white sugar
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
⅓ cup molasses
1 cup oat bran
3 cups whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oat bran

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm water. Set aside to rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Mix butter or margarine and molasses into yeast. Add 1 cup oat bran, 2 cups flour, and salt. Stir, and add flour as needed to make dough stick together. When dough forms a ball, turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding flour as needed to make a slightly sticky and moist dough. Place in a buttered bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Punch down, and form into two round or oval loaves. Place on a greased baking sheet, and allow to rise 1 hour, or until loaves have doubled in size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon oat bran on top of the loaves.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the tops are a nice dark brown and the bottoms of the loaves sound hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 93.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

OAT BRAN HEALTH BREAD



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A tasty bread machine health bread enriched by the fiber and nutrition of oat bran and flax meal.

Provided by R. Holland

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Wheat Bread

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups water
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 ½ cups oat bran
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ⅓ cups bread flour
½ cup flax seed meal
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Add water, yeast, canola oil and honey to the pan of the bread machine; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together oat bran, whole wheat flour, bread flour, flax seed meal and salt. Pour this mixture into the pan of the bread machine. Select Whole Wheat cycle; press Start.
  • After the dough has risen, remove it from the bread machine and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form into a loaf shape and place in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 100.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

OAT BRAN HEALTH BREAD



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A tasty bread machine health bread enriched by the fiber and nutrition of oat bran and flax meal. Submitted by R. Holland to the AllRecipes.com site. I haven't tried this recipe yet, but it was given good reviews. Posted recipe so I could find it on my favorite website - Recipezaar! ;-)

Provided by wirkwoman1

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 cups oat bran
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/3 cups bread flour
1/2 cup flax seed meal
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Add water, yeast, canola oil and honey to the pan of the bread machine; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together oat bran, whole wheat flour, bread flour, flax seed meal, wheat gluten and salt. Pour this mixture into the pan of the bread machine. Select Whole Wheat cycle; press Start.
  • After the dough has risen, remove it from the bread machine and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form into a loaf shape and place in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

PUMPKIN OAT BRAN BREAD OR MUFFINS



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Not your typical muffin, but they pack in 5 grams of fiber per muffin and are low calorie/fat. Oh and they taste great too! For even more fiber add the wheat germ. I make double batches and freeze half of them for down the road. Scale recipe back to 12 if you only want to make 1 muffin tray of these.

Provided by Marc Peters

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cups oat bran
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 tablespoon baking soda
4 egg whites
29 ounces pumpkin
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup wheat germ (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix Flour, oat bran, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Make a well in the center of the mix.
  • Add to the dry mix: Egg whites, pumpkin, and applesauce; stir until moistened.
  • Stir in chopped nuts and raisins.
  • Spray muffin tray with cooking spray and pour in batter.
  • Cook muffins 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • This recipe can be converted to a loaf if you want, use a loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes.

HONEY OAT BRAN BREAD



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Healthy, diabetic-friendly bread for the bread machine. Cook time is a guess, as you just use the "light" setting, however long that takes in your particular machine.

Provided by Felix4067

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons dry non-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium egg
1 cup oat bran
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour or 2 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon honey
2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast

Steps:

  • Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer, which is usually in the order given, being careful that the yeast doesn't come in contact with the salt.

OAT BRAN DATE BREAD



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Make and share this Oat Bran Date Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup oat bran
1 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup non-fat powdered milk
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with pan spray.
  • Mix oat bran, dates,dry milk, molasses, hot water, butter and egg substitute in large bowl; Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Spread into prepared pan, bake 30-40 minutes; until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes, loosen sides; remove from pan let cool completely before slicing.

OAT BRAN BREAD



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Categories     Bread

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup oat bran
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup molasses
Unbleached flour, as needed
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine flours, oats, wheat germ and oat bran. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water, add to flour mixture. Add 1 1/2 cups water, molasses, and oil. Stir with wooden spoon to make a soft dough, adding unbleached flour as needed. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in a large greased bowl. Turn to coat dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. Punch down and knead slightly. Divide dough ih half and form into two loaves; place in greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise in warm place 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Bake in 375 degree preheated oven 30 minutes or until bread pulls away from edges of pans. Remove from pan and let cool on wire racks.

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier texture and more flavor.
  • Toast the oat bran before using it in the bread to enhance its flavor and add a nutty aroma.
  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and oat bran flour for a lighter texture.
  • Add some chopped nuts or dried fruits to the batter for a more flavorful and textured bread.
  • Brush the top of the bread with melted butter or milk before baking for a golden brown crust.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Oat bran bread is a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack option. It is a good source of fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Oat bran bread is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and zinc. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, oat bran bread is a great way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. Experiment with different recipes and variations to find the perfect oat bran bread for your taste.

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