Bob’s Red Mill Oat Bran (18 oz) is stone-ground from the outer layer of whole oat groats, delivering concentrated soluble fiber — particularly beta-glucan — in a quick-cooking hot cereal that also works beautifully as a nutritious addition to baked goods.
Bob’s Red Mill Oat Bran 18 oz – Stone Ground, High in Soluble Fiber
- Stone-ground oat bran from the outer layer of whole oat groats
- High in soluble fiber, including heart-healthy beta-glucan
- Cooks in 2–3 minutes as a creamy, satisfying hot cereal
- Versatile baking ingredient — adds fiber and mild nutty flavor to muffins, breads, and pancakes
- No added sugars, artificial flavors, or preservatives
- Not certified gluten free — standard variety processed in a shared facility
- Available in Single and Pack of 3.
How to Use
For hot oat bran cereal, bring 2 cups of water or milk to a boil, stir in 1/3 cup of Bob’s Red Mill Oat Bran, and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Top with honey, fresh fruit, nuts, or cinnamon. For baking, replace 20–30% of the flour in muffin, bread, or pancake recipes with oat bran and slightly increase liquids to compensate. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
About Bob’s Red Mill
Bob’s Red Mill has produced whole grain foods since 1978 in Milwaukie, Oregon, using traditional stone milling that preserves natural nutrients and fiber. The employee-owned company is committed to quality, transparency, and non-GMO ingredients. Find more natural grocery and pantry products at Real Prime Deals, or visit Bob’s Red Mill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is oat bran and is it the same as oatmeal?
Oat bran is the outer layer of the oat groat, removed during milling. It is higher in soluble fiber than whole rolled oats or oatmeal, particularly beta-glucan, which supports heart health and healthy cholesterol levels. Oatmeal uses the whole oat groat or rolled oats, while oat bran uses just the fiber-dense outer bran layer.
How do I cook Bob’s Red Mill Oat Bran as a hot cereal?
Bring 2 cups of water or milk to a boil. Stir in 1/3 cup of Bob’s Red Mill Oat Bran. Reduce heat and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2–3 minutes until thickened to your desired consistency. Serve with your choice of toppings such as fresh fruit, honey, nuts, or a pat of butter.
Can oat bran be used in baking?
Yes, Bob’s Red Mill Oat Bran is commonly used in baking to add fiber and a mildly nutty flavor. It works well in muffins, pancakes, bread, and cookies. Typically it is used to replace 20–30% of the flour in a recipe. Oat bran absorbs more liquid than flour, so you may need to slightly increase the wet ingredients.
Is Bob’s Red Mill Oat Bran gluten free?
Bob’s Red Mill Oat Bran is not certified gluten free in the standard variety, as it is produced in a facility that processes wheat. For a gluten-free version, Bob’s Red Mill offers a certified Gluten Free Oat Bran made with purity protocol oats in a dedicated facility. Always check current packaging for certification status.
It has become very hard to find bran muffins, a favorite in our house, no matter where we look. Even finding oat bran has become difficult - stores that used to carry it and currently even still carry other Red Mill products no longer carry the oat bran. So - Amazon comes through again! The recipe on the back of the package is good, but can be tweaked as you like - I add 4 ounces of applesauce, use raisins instead of dates, and use half brown sugar and half molasses. By the way - the "Best if used by" date was well over a year from when purchased.
Great healthy product and easy to cook. I keep the unopened bags in my freezer.
Best hot cereal
The Bob's Red Mill line-up is something I highly value. Their products always meet my needs and this is certainly no exception. This cooks up beautifully, takes additions nicely, and is a great part of keeping fiber as part of my diet.
Delicious and great price . Hard to find in grocery stores
best price for oat bran
Been eating this like forever for breakfast mixed with chia, and flaxseed... Cost effective in the case of 4, rather than buying single packs...
I recently purchased this after reading about it’s health benefits. It is a welcomed change to my oatmeal routine as it is more of a cream of wheat texture than a typical oatmeal texture. I like to make mine with milk, protein powder, and coconut sugar. Easy to prepare and delicious!
great for morning breakfast, rich in fiber and natural nutrition. out of stock in my local spout market, Amazon is truely amazing, you can find everything on it.
I prefer these over oats for overnight "oats." These are more like pudding/grits consistency and less chewy. If you like chewier texture then oats are probably better.I do Fairlife milk, fat free greek yogurt, scoop of protein powder, cacao powder, and instant coffee and let sit overnight in fridge. Comes out like pudding texture mimicking "tiramisu" flavor. High protein and filling breakfast and helps meet daily fiber intake.Highly recommended if you don't like or are tired of oatmeal texture.
I really love this oat bran cereal. It's super easy to make, has a high fiber content, and even some protein in there. I've successfully made this in 1.5x and 2x servings in the microwave. For 1.5x I do 2 minutes, stir, then set the microwave for 1 minute. I watch it and as soon as it starts to dome up I end it. For 2x it's 2 minutes, stir, 1 minute, stir, then 1 minute and watch. You really have take stir breaks and watch it otherwise it'll overspill the bowl and make a huge mess. I typically do salt, butter or margarine, and a little brown sugar replacement.
Finally found a sells fresh bran. Local stores and other online sellers sold me stale bran over the years. I bought the box of bran bags 4 bags in total. Each bag is 13 servings so that’s just over 6 servings gs each for mom and me. 4 bags that’s just under a month of breakfast oat bran. Good fiber amount. Should help my 91 year old mom’s digestive tract stay healthy. This is a good form for my IBD CC especially during a flare since it doesn’t exacerbate inflammation in the gut. Had no stomach upset afterwards so my gut is happy. Putting this product on subscription for the lower price and to not run out. I looked up recipes on the internet and found a lot. Any of the baking recipes can be modified to use ramekins ( 2- to 6-oz size) for my Dash Air Fryer (basic model bought here years ago) for the oat bars. No preservatives or other chem additives as with ready to eat store bought oat bars. Translation: gut friendly and a healthy snack for mom. Highly recommend especially to the microscopic IBD (CC like me) patients out there for flares and non flares
Simple easy breakfast. High Fiber and High protein. I enjoy this every morning and I love that I can have it delivered to my home, so I never run out. It can be difficult to get the right amount of fiber and protein, this really helps me start my day out right. It's very versatile. I add blueberries to it in the morning for even extra fiber. Love it!
I can't seem to find this in my grocery store. This is a great price.
This is a nice, hearty oat bran. I put ground flax, ground chia, cinnamon, salt and coconut oil on mine, with hard boiled eggs...most of the time. Sometimes I will eat with Sunbutter, peanut butter, in addition to the above ingredients. Maybe with a banana instead of the eggs. I've eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. I am used to the fiber content, so if you are not there yet, one serving is enough for you!
I am not sure why every grocery store in my area stopped selling oat bran about 2 years ago, I find it odd. I have purchased a lot of Bob's Mill products over the years as they tend to be good quality at a fair price. This oat bran lives up to those standards. Cook easy in less than 4 min in the microwave and tastes great. Add some chia seeds for extra protein and make it feel more filling.
My wife and I really like this oat bran.
Great price, and quantity.
Excellent product…
Best deal. Love Bob’s
As with all other Bob's Red Mill products I've used, I'm very pleased with the quality and performance of this oat bran. I use it for baking rather than as a cereal, and it performs great in breads, muffins and cookies. It has a more pleasant taste and texture than rolled oats, and is a better source for fiber than rolled oats.The four pouches come in a cardboard case that can be used as a dispenser. All arrived in fresh, perfect condition. Zero complaints -- 5 stars
This is not only a delicious hot cereal, it makes delicious muffins and breads. There is a recipe on the bag. I also sprinkle it in my cold cereal. It cooks up smooth and creamy, like a farina. I like to add almond butter in mine. Yum!
Huge hit. On our 20th box.
what can I say? hubby has to have this every day. Ships fast. Good product.
Excellent product. Excellent quality. Delicious, for oat bran, by itself. Just oat bran, one ingredient, which is exactly what l've been looking for. Finely ground. No food dust. l easily spooned some oat bran 'raw' from the re-sealable bag directly into my blender as part of my protein/vegetable/fruit drink; there were no lumps or unmixed parts. The natural binding of oat bran made my drink more of a thick shake - no worries about a runny drink! Obviously this can be adjusted by the amount used. The effort and care that have gone into Bob's Red Mill Oat Bran are clearly evident and appreciated.
Works great for hot cereal, cookies, muffins.
I eat this everyday. It's filling. It’s great for my health. I’d rather consume healthy calories than empty ones.
The quality is good, and the price is right.
Oat barn is my favorite to eat on my breakfasts , as hot cereal with just salt pepper and butter.
Have bought this in the past and it is very delicious for porridge, muffins and breads. Has more fiber than regular oatmeal and is quite nutritious.
Great product! Tastes good and very cheap. Thanks for selling in bulk.