oat cakes, lower-carb

Oak Ridge, TN
Updated on Oct 16, 2011

Using a low carb baking mix for this recipe helps out those who must limit carbohydrate intake, such as diabetics and those seeking to lose weight. I used "Carb Quick" mix in this recipe, but any lower-carb baking mix would work, such as Bob's Red Mill or Atkins.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 8 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 - eggs
  • 1/2 cup xylitol brown sugar substitute, or splenda for baking
  • 1/4 cup walnut oil or canola oil
  • 1 cup lower-carb baking mix
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup plain oat bran
  • 1/3 cup quick oats or rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk or cream
  • TOPPING
  • 3 tablespoons quick oats or rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped nuts
  • 2 teaspoons raw sugar (optional)

How To Make oat cakes, lower-carb

  • Step 1
    Grease 8 muffin cups, or line with paper liners. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Step 2
    Beat together eggs, xylitol or splenda, and walnut oil.
  • Step 3
    Stir in baking mix, flaxseed, oat bran, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Blend well. Stir in enough milk or cream as needed to get a good muffin consistency. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan.
  • Step 4
    Mix together the topping ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over tops of muffins.
  • Step 5
    Bake about 18 minutes at 375°. Allow to cool about 5 minutes in pan, then invert onto serving plate to finish cooling.
  • Step 6
    These are great served with butter and sorghum or maple syrup.

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