Fruity Oatcakes
I have a teenage son with CF who has little interest in food. I look for foods that are "portable" for him and don't require effort to prepare. These oatcakes are very healthy and he usually eats them without a fuss.
by Marilynda M.
Nutrition information
Servings: 13
Amount per serving
- 317
Calories - 348mg
Sodium - 6g
Protein - 79mg
Calcium
Ingredients
- 4 c old-fashioned oats
- 2 c flour, any kind
- 1/2 c brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon, optional and to taste
- 1 1/2 c raisins or other dried fruit
- 1 1/4 c boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 stick butter, softened (not margarine)
- 3/4 c unsweetened applesauce or vegetable/canola oil
- Add All Ingredients
Instructions
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Step 1
Boil water.
Step 2
Grease 2 baking sheets.
Step 3
In large bowl mix oats, flour, sugar and cinnamon. Add dried fruit to coat well.
Step 4
Mix baking soda into boiling water and let sit.
Step 5
Add butter and applesauce or oil to dry mixture using a spatula. It should be very stiff.
Step 6
Now pour the soda water into the dough. Continue to mix well.
Step 7
Using your hand, shape dough into 4" round and 3/4" high oatcakes on baking trays, (makes approximately 13-15).
Step 8
Gently press them with your hands to ensure they stay together after baking.
Step 9
Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned and cool on wire rack.
Step 10
You can stick them in a sandwich baggie or wrap them in saran wrap for an easy breakfast or lunch with a piece of fruit.
