Fennel Seed Oatcakes Recipe

Name: Fennel Seed Oatcakes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 120g porridge or rolled oats; 50g plain flour; 50g wholemeal flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 80g room temperature butter; 1 tsp fennel seeds

Oatcakes are a healthier option when it comes to snacking.

Prep Time

10 mins
Cook Time

10 mins
Serves

4
Cost Per Serving

25p - 49p

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories343 kcal

Calories

Calories are a measure of the amount of energy in food and drink. Your weight depends on the balance between how much energy you consume and how much energy you use up. If you eat or drink more than you use you can gain weight. If you don’t eat enough you can lose it.
Fat20g

Fat

Your body wouldn’t function without fat. Fat is an essential part of a healthy balanced diet. It provides fat soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. But as fat is a rich source of energy (calories), it can easily contribute to weight gain.
Saturates11g

Saturates

On average as a nation it seems we’re consuming too much saturated fat. Eating too much can increase your cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Carbs38g

Carbs

Starchy foods like bread, breakfast cereals or potatoes are a good source of carbohydrate and should make up just over a third of the food you eat. When eaten, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is used to fuel cells in your body like brain and muscle cells. Some people think starchy carbohydrates are fattening, but gram for gram it contains less than half the calories of fat. Choose whole grain or high fibre varieties where you can as they often contain more nutrients.
Sugars1g

Sugars

On average in the UK we eat too much sugar. Foods and drinks high in sugars are not needed in the diet. So if you have them, make sure they're infrequent and in small amounts, or you risk tooth decay or obesity.
Fibre4g

Fibre

Fibre is classed as a carbohydrate and you should aim to eat 30g fibre each day. Eating plenty of fibre is good for your digestive health and is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
Protein6g

Protein

All cells and tissues contain protein, so it’s essential for growth, repair and good health. Protein from animal sources such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products contain all the essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein) needed by the body. If you're vegetarian or vegan, you can get the protein you need through eating a variety of different plant sources such as pulses, nuts and cereals.

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Ingredients

120g porridge or rolled oats
50g plain flour
50g wholemeal flour
1/2 tsp salt
80g room temperature butter
1 tsp fennel seeds

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Method

Preheat the oven to 180oC, gas mark 4.
Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
With the motor on, add 3 - 4 tablespoons of water a tablespoon at a time until it comes together to make a firm dough.
Roll out thinly on a floured surface until 3 - 4mm thick. Cut into fingers or triangles and arrange on non-stick baking sheets.
Bake for 7 - 10 minutes until pale golden. Leave to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Store in an air-tight container for at least a week.

Cooking Tips

Fennel seed has very good digestive properties and its mild aniseed flavour is a very good match for many cheeses including cheddar, which also makes these little oatcakes a very good choice for serving after dinner.
Try swapping the fennel seeds for dried chillies - fantastic with soft tangy cheeses such as goat’s cheese.
Try making these oatcakes without the salt and fennel seed - they make ideal finger food for toddlers.