Who doesn’t wants to enjoy some delicious snacks in monsoons with a hot cup of tea? And that too without any guilt and just happiness!
With these “High Protein Oats Appam”, it is all possible and worth it.
This snack is neither deep fried nor shallow fried, and yet comes out to be so tasty and crispy.
It is enriched with the goodness of oats, eggs, and some veggies and spices. It is never too difficult to make these appams as they can be made hassle-free without spending much effort or time.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Aids in weight loss and management.
- Reduces the risk of heart diseases.
- Helps lowers blood sugar level and improves insulin response.
- Promotes healthy bacteria in the gut.
- Improves the level of good cholesterol.
- Boost energy and provides satiety.
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 10-15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 20-25 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Calories: 142 Kcal/ serve
INGREDIENTS
| 1. | Quick Oats | 1 cup |
| 2. | Whole Egg | 1 |
| 3. | Warm Water | ¼ cup |
| 4. | Medium Boiled Potato | 1 |
| 5. | Chopped Capsicum | Some |
| 6. | Small Onion | 1 |
| 7. | Grated Carrot | 1 |
| 8. | Salt | To taste |
| 9. | Oregano | To taste |
| 10. | Roasted Cumin Powder | To taste |
| 11. | Coriander Powder | To taste |
| 12. | Red Chili Powder | To taste |
| 13. | Amchur Powder | To taste |
| 14. | Oil | 2 tbsp. |
DIRECTIONS
- Take a bowl; add oats, some warm water, and whole eggs into it.
- Mix it well and let it rest for some time, around 15 minutes approximately.
- Now add all the listed spices to the bowl.
- Also add the veggies including chopped onion and capsicum, grated carrot, and mashed potato.
- Mix everything well.
- Divide the material and give them the shape like Tikki with the help of your hands.
- Now for cooking, I have taken a cast iron appe pan.
- Grease it with few drops of oil; place the tikkis/appam we shaped into the template of the pan.
- Cover it with a lid and cook it for few minutes on low heat.
- Make sure to toss it so that it is cooked evenly on both sides.
- Your delicious and nutritious “High Protein Oats Appam” is ready!
- You can serve it with any dip of your choice; I have taken garlic mint and tomato salsa.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Oats contain an excellent amount of antioxidants and powerful soluble fiber. Oats are not only rich in fiber and carbs, but protein as well.
Eggs contain the highest quality protein and it always provides a great source of Vitamin-D.
Vegetables are not only a good source of fiber but provide a great dose of essential vitamins and minerals.
| ENERGY | CHO | PROTEIN | FATS |
| 571 Kcal | 99 g | 33.6 g | 10.4 g |
Calories: 142 Kcal/ serve
Count on these “High Protein Oats Appam” for evening snacks!