10,000 oat bran recipes

A light yet tasty chickpea salad is made with carrot, chickpea, scallions and parsley, tossed with cider vinegar, a bit yogurt and basil. It's a refreshing salad that can be stuffed in the pita bread, or accompany any main course.

Berry muffins with whole wheat, bran, and fresh strawberries or blueberries. A high-fiber, low-fat breakfast bake sweetened with strawberry yogurt and crowned with crunchy pecans.

Three ingredients, zero added sugar, and just 31 calories per serving. Sugar-free strawberry gelatin meets unsweetened applesauce for a fruity, jiggly treat that's diabetic-friendly and satisfying.

Consumer Reports vegetarian burger: a grain-and-bean veggie patty of cooked barley, chickpeas, and oatmeal bound with finely chopped vegetables and soy sauce. Versatile enough for patties, sausages, or meatballs.

A rich vanilla frozen yogurt. The rich custard taste and mouth feel come from the egg yolks with a smooth vanilla flavor from the vanilla bean.

Fluffy bran pancake and waffle mix combines whole wheat, millet, and rice flours with bran for a high-fiber, make-ahead batter base. Whisk in eggs, milk, and honey for breakfast in minutes.

Minestrone bake transforms pantry staples into a cheesy, one-dish casserole packed with elbow macaroni, pork and beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a double hit of cheddar and parmesan. Weeknight comfort food at its easiest.

Thick, hearty ground round chili simmered with stewed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. Ranch style beans go in at the end for a beefy, no-nonsense Texas-style bowl that feeds a crowd.

English cheese pie with sieved cottage cheese, cream sherry, rosewater, and currants in a from-scratch butter pastry crust. A fragrant Tudor-era custard dessert.

Hearty soybean burgers with eggplant, oats, wheat germ, and garlic, served with a homemade mushroom tamari gravy. A from-scratch vegetarian patty with serious substance.

Canned pork and beans melted with gooey cheese spread, green onions, and fresh tomato for a warm, scoopable dip that's ready in 10 minutes flat. Grab the chips.

Hearty vegetarian burgers made from pearl barley, chickpeas, and oatmeal seasoned with soy sauce, paprika, and basil. Pan-fried or baked, naturally low in fat and cholesterol-free.

New England beans: canned pork and beans dressed up with real maple syrup, ketchup and chunks of ham, then simmered into a sweet-savory side in about 15 minutes. A fast shortcut to classic New England maple baked beans.

Rice and bean casserole with brown rice, pink beans, cottage cheese, and wheat germ, topped with sesame seeds. A high-protein vegetarian one-dish meal.

Low-fat honey bran muffins made with egg whites, skim milk, and wheat bran soaked in boiling water. Lightly sweet with honey and brown sugar. Small batch of six.

Add some extra fiber to your diet with these scrumptious muffins that are extremely easy to make!