Oat Snack Cakes
Source: Healthy Futures Virginia Cooperative Extension
Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.
These oat snack cakes are full of whole grains and flavor, making them perfect for sharing with friends and family.
- Makes
- 60 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups uncooked oatmeal
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 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
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix together oatmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Combine oil, vanilla, egg whites, and water. Stir into dry ingredients and add raisins, mixing only until it holds together.
- Wash hands thoroughly, then dip in cornmeal or flour. Pinch off pieces of dough and form into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place balls on baking pan (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray) and press out slightly to about 1/4-inch in thickness.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool, then store in an airtight container.
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