Bran Squares

Sweet, wholesome, and packed with fiber, Bran Squares are the perfect snack or breakfast treat to start your day off right. This recipe combines crunchy bran cereal, a touch of brown sugar, and warm cinnamon spice to create a delightfully chewy, nutrient-rich square. The batter is quick to prepare using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and milk, with optional raisins or dried fruit adding bursts of flavor and texture. Baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, these squares are ideal for meal prep and can be stored for up to five days—making them a convenient grab-and-go option. Whether you’re looking for a healthy baked good or a fiber-rich addition to your routine, these bran squares deliver on taste, versatility, and simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups bran cereal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups raisins or dried fruit (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the bran cereal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

If using raisins or dried fruit, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the bran squares to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Cut into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1046.6 grams (1046.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2847

Total Fat 125.70g	161%
Saturated Fat 23.00g	115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.00g
Cholesterol 405mg	135%
Sodium 4258mg	185%
Total Carbohydrate 395.90g	144%
Dietary Fiber 28.30g	101%
Total Sugars 233.00g
Protein 48.90g	98%

Vitamin D 443IU	2215%
Calcium 736mg	57%
Iron 38mg	213%
Potassium 1792mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 54.4%