Homemade Bran Flakes Cereal
This homemade bran flakes cereal is an easy bran flakes recipe that’s high in fiber, naturally sweetened, and perfect as a healthy breakfast cereal recipe to start your day right.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Mixing bowl
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheets
- Wax paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat bran
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the wheat bran, whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the water, maple syrup, and non-dairy milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, placing each portion onto a separate prepared baking sheet.
- Using wax paper, roll the dough out as thin as possible. Remove the wax paper carefully once done.
- Bake both sheets for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then reduce oven heat to 275°F.
- Break the cooled bran sheets into small flakes and spread them out onto one baking sheet.
- Bake the flakes at 275°F for another 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until crisp and golden.
- Cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Serve with your favorite non-dairy milk and fresh fruit!
Notes
Roll the dough as thin as possible for better crunch, and stir flakes during second bake for even crisping.