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Oat Snack Cakes

Oat Snack Cakes

213 Ratings
213 Ratings
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Oat Snack Cakes in a bowl
Makes: 60 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

These oat snack cakes are full of whole grains and flavor, making them perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups oatmeal (raw)
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup flour (all purpose)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup margarine (softened)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
  • 2 egg whites (beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 °F. Mix together oatmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  3. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Combine oil, vanilla, egg whites, and water. Stir into dry ingredients and raisins, mixing only until it holds together.
  5. Wash hands thoroughly, then dip in cornmeal or flour. Pinch off pieces of dough and form into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  6. Place balls on baking pan (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray) and press out slightly to about 1/4 inch in thickness.
  7. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool, then store in an airtight container.
Source:

Healthy Futures
Virginia Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cake, 1/60 of recipe (34g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 109
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 63 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 7 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 68 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 109
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 7 mg
Potassium 68 mg
Sodium 63 mg
Copper 60 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 19 mg
Phosphorus 52 mg
Selenium 6 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 23 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 11 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 5 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces

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Very tasty, easy to use as a snack.
04/12/13
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