2 Wheat bean recipes to try at home! - 24 Mantra Organic

Wheat bran is nothing but the outer layer of the wheat kernel which gets removed wheat flour production. Though many people consider it as a by-product of the milling, in reality, it is the powerhouse of various non-calorie nutrients, different plant compounds and fibre. Its oral consumption is effective in many ailments like constipation, haemorrhoids, high blood pressure and IBS or irritable bowel syndrome.

Using organic wheat bran is healthier as they are free of chemicals, pesticides and any water retention. Being eco-friendly, they are safe both to human and mature. Its nutty and sweet flavour has made it an essential ingredient in different wheat bran recipes. Bread, muffins, pancakes get an excellent texture owing to its presence.

Thus, this article will provide you with two wheat bran recipes that you are going to adore.

Wheat Bran Pancakes with Walnuts and Banana

Be it brunch or a simple breakfast at home – these delicious pancakes will surely win over your heart. Addition of milk and banana makes the pancakes rich in calcium and protein.

Moreover, you get the required energy to survive through the day. However, refrain from going overboard with the butter or sugar or honey to keep this recipe utterly healthy. It is one of the wheat bran recipes that need only 20 minutes.

What You Need 

• Mashed banana – ¼ cup
• Butter – 2 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon
• Milk – ½ cup
• Baking powder – ½ teaspoon
• Vanilla essence – ½ teaspoon
• Castor sugar – 4 tablespoon
• Walnuts – ½ cup, finely chopped
• Whole wheat flour – 1 cup
• Wheat bran – 2 tablespoon

How to Make

• Add wheat flour, wheat bran, mashed banana, chopped walnuts, vanilla essence, baking powder, castor sugar and milk and 1 tablespoon of butter in a big bowl. Take a whisk and mix them thoroughly.
• Pour little water and mix well so that the batter has no lumps and the right consistency.
• Place a griddle on medium flame. Once it is hot, brush some butter on it and pour a ladleful of batter onto it.
• As soon as the sides of the pancake start to turn golden, flip it to cook the other side. Add little more butter if required.
• When done, serve on the place accompanied by banana slices. Do not forget to drizzle honey over them.

Wheat Bran Recipes – Nutritional Facts of the Pancakes

Wheat Bran Recipes – Tasty Muffins

When you are looking for a go-to breakfast that is both yummy and healthy, opt for these muffins. Made with buttermilk, fresh fruit, wheat brans and whole wheat flour, coconut oil, these muffins are the rich sources of various minerals, vitamins. Just spare 20 minutes and get a whole batch of delicious muffins waiting for you!

Ingredients for Wheat Bran Recipes

• Buttermilk – 1 cup
• Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
• Yoghurt – ½ cup
• Egg – 1
• Melted coconut oil – 1/3 cup
• Brown sugar – ¼ cup
• Wheat bran – 1 ½ cup
• Cinnamon powder – ½ teaspoon
• Salt – ¼ teaspoon
• Baking soda and baking powder – 1 ½ teaspoon each
• Whole wheat flour – 1 cup
• Chopped berries – 1 cup

Preparation

• Use a muffin tray and brush it either with oil or coat with cooking spray. Preheat the oven at 425 degrees.
• In a cup, mix buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar, yoghurt and coconut oil very well.
• Add the wheat flour along with wheat bran, baking powder and baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl and mix well.
• Slowly pour the wet ingredients into this and fold the mixture well.
• Add the chopped cherries and mix once more with a light hand.
• Pour the muffin batter in each of the muffin moulds and insert the tray with the oven for baking for about 16 minutes. Once the top of the muffins turns golden brown, take the tray out and allow them to cool before serving.

Some Pro-Tips for Wheat Bran Recipes

While preparing these muffins, you need to keep some points in mind. For example, if you don’t have yoghurt and brown sugar, you can use applesauce and molasses respectively. You can replace berries with different types of fruits like apples, dates, peaches and pecans.

Using mixed berries like raspberries, blackberries and blue berries will add more taste to this muffins. They will stay perfectly healthy for 3 days at the room temperature provided you keep them in an air-tight container and 3 months in a freezer. Before eating, just thaw the muffins and feel the bliss in your mouth!

Nutrition Facts of Wheat Bran Muffins

Final Takeaway

So, these are two healthy and appetizing wheat bran recipes that you can make at any time you want. Both kids and adults will fall in love with them at the first sight and first bite! Make them at home and let us know how much you and the members of your family liked them!

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