Easy Low-Carb Oatcakes

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By Jo Harding, updated August 9 2020

I’ve cracked it guys, my low-carb take on the humble oatcake! A good oatcake is one of the things I missed most when I first went keto. Ok, so they’re not quite the same but they’re a pretty good close second. Buttery, crisp, yet slightly chewy and perfect for snacking on.

I like to serve them with guacamole or keto hummus but feel free to top with whatever keto toppings you have in the fridge. Smoked salmon and cream cheese is always a winner too. How would you top yours?

To customise these low-carb oatcakes, you can always try cracked black pepper in the mix or some herbs like rosemary and garlic or onion powder. I’ve given a few suggestions below but get creative and put your own spin on them.

2 tbsp chopped rosemary + ¹/₂ garlic powder
¹/₂ tsp cracked black pepper
2 tbsp thyme + ¹/₂ onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika + pinch of cayenne pepper

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Serving size oat cake

Allergy information for Easy Low-Carb Oatcakes

✔ Gluten free

✔ Dairy free

✔ Nightshade free

✔ Pork free

✔ Avocado free

✔ Coconut free

✔ Fish free

✔ Shellfish free

Pescatarian

Low FODMAP

Vegetarian

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Nutritional values (per serving, oat cake)

Net carbs0.8 grams

Protein2.4 grams

Fat5.8 grams

Calories67 kcal

Calories from carbs 5%, protein 15%, fat 80%

Total carbs2.3 gramsFiber1.5 gramsSugars0.4 gramsSaturated fat1 gramsSodium117 mg(5% RDA)Magnesium29 mg(7% RDA)Potassium78 mg(4% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 15 oatcakes)

1 ¹/₄ cup ground unpeeled almonds (120 g/ 4.2 oz)
4 tbsp flax meal (28 g/ 1 oz)
1 tsp baking soda
¹/₄ tsp sea salt, plus more for topping
1 large egg
1 tbsp butter, melted (15 ml)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 150 °C/ 300 °F (fan assisted), or 170 °C/ 340 °F (conventional). Add the ground almonds, flax meal, baking soda and salt to a mixing bowl.
In a clean bowl, whisk the egg and melted butter together using a hand balloon whisk.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until combined. You may need to use your hands at the end.
Roll into a ball then chill in the fridge for 10 minutes. Roll the low-carb dough between two sheets of greaseproof paper or a silicone matt and greaseproof until about 0.5 cm/ 0.2" thick.
Using a 6.5 cm/ 2.4" cookie cuter, cut out the oatcakes and place on a greaseproof lined baking tray. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt.
Bake for about 12 minutes in the middle of the oven until golden. Place on a wire rack to cool.
Serve as a side with your favourite cheese, keto hummus or I love cream cheese and smoked salmon! Store in a glass Tupperware in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, oat cake)

Net carbs	Protein	Fat	Calories
Almonds, nuts (whole, unblanched)
0.7 g	1.7 g	4 g	46 kcal
Flax meal (flaxmeal), ground flaxseed
0 g	0.3 g	0.8 g	10 kcal
Baking soda, raising agent (bicarbonate of soda)
0 g	0 g	0 g	0 kcal
Salt, sea salt
0 g	0 g	0 g	0 kcal
Eggs, free-range or organic
0 g	0.4 g	0.3 g	5 kcal
Butter, unsalted, grass-fed
0 g	0 g	0.8 g	7 kcal
Total per serving, oat cake
0.8 g	2.4 g	5.8 g	67 kcal