Oat bran pancakes: A nutritious twist to your breakfast routine
Breakfast pancakes have recently been associated primarily with cottage cheese or oatmeal. However, there is another ingredient worth having in your kitchen cupboard that will provide you with a filling, healthy, and light breakfast: oat bran.
Oat bran is a fibre-rich product that doesn't have to be associated with a boring meal of dry bran tossed into yogurt. On the contrary, it is suitable for a variety of dishes, from breakfasts to baked goods, making it an easy way to enrich your daily diet with valuable nutrients. Oat bran pancakes, unlike cottage cheese pancakes, have more fibre and less protein, so it's worth using these two recipes interchangeably.
Why is it worth eating oat bran?
Often considered an element of weight-loss diets, oat bran helps reduce appetite and prolongs the feeling of fullness. This makes it an excellent addition to meals for those mindful of their figure and weight control. Thanks to fibre, it regulates bowel movements and helps prevent constipation. Its consumption supports the digestive system's functions and helps stabilize blood sugar levels due to the presence of beta-glucan. Regular consumption may reduce the risk of intestinal diseases and digestive issues.
Recipe for oat bran pancakes
Only four ingredients, zero fat, and a few moments of frying. Oat bran pancakes can be served both savoury and sweet. However, they taste best when served hot.
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons of oat bran,
- 60 millilitres of natural yogurt,
- 1 small egg,
- a pinch of salt,
- 60 millilitres of raisins.
Preparation:
- Pour oat bran into a bowl and mix it with yogurt and egg yolk.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg white with a pinch of salt until stiff.
- Gently fold the egg white into the pancake batter.
- Finally, add the raisins and mix again.
- Fry on a well-heated non-stick pan.
- Serve warm with homemade jam or preserves.
