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rachmaninoff
Are oat bran and Quaker oats the same thing? Oh and is it okay to add coffee grounds to muffins, and if so how much? Thanks.
Are Oat Bran and Quaker Oats the Same Thing?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the differences between oat bran and Quaker oats, as well as the suitability of adding coffee grounds to muffins. It includes inquiries about definitions, product specifics, and culinary preferences.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants clarify that oat bran is produced from grinding oat groats and separating the bran fraction, which differs from Quaker oats, identified as rolled oats.
- One participant mentions that oat bran contains specific dietary fiber content and beta glucan levels, referencing a definition from a professional organization.
- There is a humorous exchange regarding the taste of coffee grounds in muffins, with some suggesting that the amount should depend on personal taste preferences.
- Another participant proposes using instant coffee for flavoring muffins instead of coffee grounds.
- One participant shares a positive opinion about chocolate-covered espresso beans and suggests that ground espresso might be a better option for muffins, depending on the grind size.
- A later reply humorously references a comic strip scenario involving ingredient substitution, indicating a light-hearted approach to the topic.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that oat bran and Quaker oats are not the same, but there is no consensus on the best way to incorporate coffee into muffins, with varying opinions on taste and methods.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the taste implications of adding coffee grounds, and there are differing views on the appropriateness of various coffee products for baking.
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honestrosewater
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Quaker Oats is a specific product sold by a company. The plain ol' Quaker Oats are rolled oats. You can just read the list of ingredients. I like http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/foods_view/1,1523,73,00.html (that page lists info about oats) -- you might want to browse around it.
Sure, you can put coffee grounds in muffins (how much depends on what you want the end product to be), but why would you want to? Have you ever eaten coffee grounds? Heh, I have, and I don't think they're very tasty. And AFAIK, they're not nutritious either. Do you just want caffeine?
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rachmaninoff
It says Quaker oats are "rolled oats", and oat bran is the outer part of the grain (different thing). It said oat bran, but I mistakenly used rolled oats. whatever.
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matthyaouw
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The amount of coffee grounds you put in a muffin should be entirely dependent on just how foul you wish it to taste. 
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hypatia
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I would think if you wanted coffee flaver, to add a few teaspoons of instant coffee to the batch.
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TheStatutoryApe
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Have any of you ever eaten chocolate covered espresso beans? They're awesome! And ofcourse you can put ground coffee in muffins. Espresso beans would probably be better though. You want to either grind them extremely fine or you can make it more course but then you should probably make the amount of grounds smaller.
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Chi Meson
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I'm thinking of the time Dilbert substituted cheese when the recipie called for yogurt.rachmaninoff said:
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