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    Oil-free Vegan Cheesy Scottish Oatcakes

    Published: Apr 13, 2021 · Modified: Apr 19, 2023 by Jacq · This post may contain affiliate links ·20 Comments

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    These oil-free cheesy Scottish oatcakes are a delicious variation of our no-oil plain vegan Scottish oatcakes.

    We've added nutritional yeast flakes to create an amazingly dairy-free, cheesy, savory, and crisp oatcake that is so addictive, you'll want to make several trays at once!

    These oatcakes are not only delicious but also surprisingly wholesome.

    vegan Scottish oatcakes topped with refried beans, light wooden table background.

    Top these vegan cheesy oatcakes with a scoop of vegan refried beans and a thin slice of vegan cheese and you have the perfect, tasty, savoury snack.

    How to prepare oil-free cheesy oatcakes

    To find out interesting information about the origins of traditional Scottish oatcakes have a look at our main recipe for traditional Scottish oatcake. Also if you would prefer a plain oil-free oatcake we have one of those recipes as well: oil-free Scottish oatcakes.

    Preparing cheesy oil-free oatcakes

    Making these vegan cheesy oatcakes is quite simple. Start by mixing pinhead or steel-cut oatmeal with nutritional yeast flakes and salt. Nutritional yeast flakes add a wonderful cheesy flavor.

    Next, add boiling water and stir until the oatmeal mixture comes together into a warm ball of dough. Scatter extra oatmeal over the work surface before rolling out the dough and using a biscuit or cookie cutter to create circular shapes.

    Finally, bake the oatcakes until the edges are lightly golden, but overall, the oatcakes remain pale. As they cool, the oatcakes will crisp up.

    That's all there is to create simple home-made cheesy oatcakes.

    vegan cheesy oil-free oatcakes

    Recipe Notes

    How do I store oil-free vegan cheesy oatcakes?


    Store vegan cheesy oatcakes within an airtight food container or biscuit tin for up to 7 days. Possibly a few days longer.

    Adding a layer of kitchen foil over the oatcakes within the food container can help retain the oatcakes crispiness.

    Can I freeze vegan cheesy oatcakes?


    Yes. Oatcakes cope well with freezer life!

    Simply cover well with freezer and food-safe wrap and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Remove the wrap and defrost at room temperature.

    Are oil-free vegan cheesy oatcakes good for batch prepping?


    Absolutely.

    Spend an afternoon preparing a few batches of cheesy oatcakes and freeze.

    Can I refresh vegan cheesy oatcakes?


    Absolutely.

    Simply pop any oatcakes that may have lost some of the crispiness onto a baking tray and refresh for about 5-10 minutes at the cooking temperature.

    Allow to cool before enjoying.

    What type of oats are required to prepare oatcakes?


    Authentic oatcakes need to be prepared with pinhead oatmeal otherwise known as steel-cut oats or Irish oats. This type of oats is different from quick cook, rolled and porridge oats.

    What can I serve with oil-free vegan cheesy oatcakes?


    * Oatcakes are perfect with tasty plant-based vegan soups, stews, curries and chilli's. See below for a few delicious suggestions

    * a large crispy salad and oatcakes, perhaps crumble up a few oatcakes and use instead of croutons for a tasty Cesar salad

    * salsa, guacamole, hummus,

    * vegan soft-cheese, or your favourite vegan cheese

    * enjoy oatcakes for breakfast spread with peanut butter, mashed banana, or your favourite spread

    * serve oatcakes for a starter with a dollop of vegan re-fried beans (no-oil amazing recipe!) Or pumpkin and red lentil pate (recipe is for a flan/open pie filling but can also be used for a tasty pate)

    * whenever a recipe calls for tortilla chips use broken chunks of oatcakes instead

    no-oil vegan Scottish oatcakes

    Enjoy a few cheesy oatcakes with sliced baby tomatoes and your favourite vegan cheese. So tasty!

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    Recipe

    vegan cheesy oil-free Scottish oatcakes

    No-Oil Vegan Cheesy Scottish Oatcakes

    Print Recipe
    Enjoy the crunchy, savory, and wholesome cheesiness in every bite of these oatcakes!
    They're perfect for dunking into your favourite soups or stews, or as a crisp accompaniment to a fresh green salad.
    These oatcakes make for an ideal starter dish or quick snack when served alongside vegan pâté, hummus, guacamole, peanut butter, or salsa.
    Course Breakfast, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack, Starter
    Cuisine Scottish
    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Servings 19 oatcakes
    Calories 68
    Author Jacq

    Equipment

    • Baking trays, with parchment paper if required.
    • Biscuit cutter 6-7cm for small oatcakes 8-9cm for large
    • Rolling pin

    Ingredients

    • 310 grams pinhead oatmeal
    • ½ teaspoon salt optional
    • 160 millilitres boiling water plus extra if required
    • 25 grams nutritional yeast flakes
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 170 Fan/ 190 Celsius/ 375 Fahrenheit/ Gas 5.
    • Tip the oatmeal, salt and nutritional yeast into a bowl.
      310 grams pinhead oatmeal, ½ teaspoon salt, 25 grams nutritional yeast flakes
    • Pour in the boiling water and mix well.
      160 millilitres boiling water
    • Work the mix into a warm, firm dough.
      If dough too sticky add a little more oatmeal.
      If too dry and crumbly add a little more boiling liquid a tablespoon at a time.
    • Sprinkle oatmeal over your surface and rub some into your rolling pin so the oatmeal dust coats it a little.
    • Firmly roll out the dough to about ½ cm thick. This can take time and the edges may crumble but just squeeze the edges back together.
    • Once rolled out thin stamp the oatcakes out and use a spatula to remove from surface.
    • Place on baking trays lined with parchment paper or if you have non-stick trays just sprinkle some extra oatmeal over.
    • Bake the oatcakes for about 20-25 minutes until the edges are beginning to turn lightly golden. All the edges do not have to be golden though.
    • The oatcakes will feel firmish when pressed and underside a little firm to.
      For a softer oatcake just bake for 20 minutes.
      Oatcakes will continue firming up while cooling.
    • Leave on the trays to cool completely or sit on a wire rack after 5 minutes of cooling on the tray.

    Notes

    • Nutritional data is provided for guidance only and is not intended as a strict calculation as ingredients vary.
    • Store vegan cheesy oatcakes within an airtight food container or biscuit tin for up to 7 days. Possibly a few days longer.
    • Adding a layer of kitchen foil over the oatcakes within the food container can help retain the oatcakes crispiness.
    • To freeze cover the oatcakes with freezer-safe food wrap and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost the oatcakes at room temperature with the wrap removed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

    Love this easy recipe for oil-free cheesy oatcakes?

    We welcome all comments and feedback.

    Much love, Jacq x

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    1. Sue

      May 09, 2021 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      I have some steel-cut oats and have been looking for a new recipe to use them. I'm so glad I found this one - thank you!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        May 18, 2021 at 1:15 pm

        Your welcome! Enjoy the tasty oatcakes 🙂

        Reply
    2. Michelle

      May 09, 2021 at 10:18 pm

      5 stars
      These oatcakes look delicious! Can't wait to give them a try!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        May 22, 2021 at 10:23 am

        Awesome! Pop back and let me know how you got on 🙂

        Reply
    3. Tara

      May 09, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you made the oatcakes vegan and that they freeze well! Definitely perfect for pairing with stew. Yum!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        May 19, 2021 at 9:06 am

        Thanks! I love freezing these oatcakes as they defrost so quickly. Just pull out a few while making your stew and they will be ready for dunking! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Pam

      May 09, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      We are always looking for healthy snacks! These oat cakes are perfect!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        May 18, 2021 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks so much! These oatcakes are amazingly tasty and are a great healthy snack 🙂

        Reply
    5. Biana

      May 09, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      Great idea! I especially like how you can serve them with cheese and tomatoes, a great snack.

      Reply
      • Jacq

        May 22, 2021 at 10:14 am

        Thanks! Plant-based cheese and tomatoes with these cheesy oatcakes are my family's favourite trail walking snack 🙂

        Reply
    6. Dionne

      April 14, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to make a big batch of these and enjoy throughout the day. Fantastic recipe and so easy to follow!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        April 14, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        Great! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the oatcakes!

        Reply
    7. Mirlene

      April 14, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      I have never tried these. Look intriguing. Can't wait to try them.

      Reply
      • Jacq

        April 14, 2021 at 9:07 pm

        So glad you like my recipe. Stop by and let me know how you get on!

        Reply
    8. Allyssa

      April 14, 2021 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      very bright idea! Thanks a lot for sharing this!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        April 14, 2021 at 9:05 pm

        Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the oatcakes!

        Reply
    9. Claudia

      April 14, 2021 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      These were delicious tried them yesterday and they were a big hit!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        April 14, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        Brilliant! So glad you enjoyed the oatcakes!

        Reply
    10. Katherine

      April 14, 2021 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      These oat cakes look incredible! So great that they're oil free. I can't wait to try a homemade batch soon!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        April 14, 2021 at 9:06 pm

        Yes I agree! Hope you love your homemade batch!

        Reply

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