Sunday, October 28, 2012

Peanut Butter Bran Flakes

Peanut Butter Bran Flakes
1 cup natural wheat bran
1 cup large flake rolled oats, ground in the blender until it resembles flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar or equivalent sweetener: honey, molasses, maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup natural smooth peanut butter
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together. Blend in the peanut butter (using your hand works the best). Add the liquid and stir. Let it rest for a minute or two to soak up the liquid. 
Spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Place another piece of parchment on top and use a rolling pin to flatten the mixture out evenly. Remove the top sheet of parchment and bake for 15 minutes.
When cool enough to handle, break into flakes onto the baking sheet and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until of desired crispness, stirring after 10 minutes.
Here is another cereal recipe I had to try. It is kind of a combination of two I have made before: bran flakes and peanut butter oatmeal. These flakes are certainly peanut buttery, so if you like that, then you'll love these! They are crunchy, hearty, and delicious.

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