Try this Low-Fat Apricot Oat Cakes recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 57.9687638888889 g
- Cholesterol 0.124444444444444 mg
- Fat 2.99895777777778 g
- Fiber 5.55131684537604 g
- Protein 9.99411611111111 g
- Saturated Fat 0.524535277777778 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (90g)
- Sodium 18.9962638888889 mg
- Sugar 52.4174470435129 g
- Trans Fat 0.475301333333333 g
- Calories 295 calories
Step-by-step
- Thoroughly grind rolled oats in food processor or blender. Mix with flour and baking powder. Chop dried fruit into small pieces. You could use apricots, raisins, dates, dried apples, dried cranberries, or anything else you like.
- In a separate bowl, "cream" together yogurt, fructose, honey, and vanilla. In yet another bowl, lightly beat egg white until it gets bubbly but not stiff. Fold egg white into the wet ingredients. Add dried fruit.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. The dough gets pretty stiff and is hard to mix. You may even have to knead it with your hands like bread dough! Form into 12 patties (these are smaller than the store-bought ones -- you could probably make them bigger if you want).
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes on non-stick cookie sheet. Cool completely and store in refrigerator. These keep well and may be frozen.
Assessing Texture and Doneness Without a Thermometer
Watch the oven time closely because dense oat cakes provide zero visual margin between chewy and completely dried out. Pull the pan at the fifteen-minute mark when the edges turn a pale golden hue and the centers still yield slightly to gentle fingertip pressure. Grind the rolled oats thoroughly in a food processor beforehand to achieve a uniform, flour-like base that mimics commercial bakery styles. Knead the stiff dough firmly by hand once the wet and dry components merge, ensuring the dried fruit distributes evenly throughout every patty. Cool the baked cakes completely on a wire rack before transferring them to airtight containers.
Storage and Serving Pairings
Refrigerate these dense snacks to maintain their moisture, or freeze them for longer storage without losing structural integrity. Pair each patty with a tart morning beverage like black coffee or unsweetened herbal tea to balance the concentrated sweetness from the honey and dried fruit.
