Question: is oat bran the same as oats?
Answer: Oatmeal and oat bran both come from the same grain, the oat groat. Oatmeal comes from the inner part of the groat, while oat bran comes from the outer part. When oatmeal is processed, the outer layer, the bran, is removed. ... Oat bran is a better source of protein, B vitamins, iron and soluble fiber compared to oatmeal.