Vegan Oat Schnitzel

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This vegan oat schnitzel recipe is absolutely delicious. These schnitzels are super crunchy, packed with nutrients, and easy to make. Plus, they’re ready to serve within just 30 minutes. You only need 9 ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen! If you're looking for a quick and healthy lunch, these vegan oat schnitzels are perfect for you.

If you love these oat schnitzels, you’ve got to try these vegan Wiener schnitzels and these vegan chickpea cutlets—they're both absolutely delicious! For more tasty vegan meat alternatives, I also highly recommend this vegan roast beef.

⭐ Why I love this recipe

I love this recipe because it's ready in just 30 minutes and tastes amazing. I whip it up all the time when I'm short on time but still want something healthy and tasty. It goes great with a salad, too.

Plus, this recipe is super handy. I always make a few extra vegan oat schnitzels to freeze. Then, when I need something quick, I just grab them from the freezer the day before, let them thaw in the fridge, and the next day, I just cook them in the pan for a few minutes. Boom, lunch is ready! So, not only is this recipe delicious, but it's also really convenient!

🧾 Ingredients

Making these oat schnitzels is a breeze. It only takes 30 minutes and 9 ingredients. Here are the key ingredients for this recipe:

• Quick oats: This is the main ingredient for these schnitzels. I use quick oats because they absorb liquids faster and create schnitzels that don't fall apart in the pan.

• Breadcrumbs: I use these to make the schnitzels super crispy and delicious. I recommend using fine breadcrumbs, not panko.

• Spices & herbs: I like to season the schnitzels with a mixture of finely chopped herbs like rosemary, sage and thyme and spices like paprika and garlic powder because they add a touch of flavor and make the schnitzels really tasty.

• Mustard: This adds a touch of umami and makes the schnitzels super flavorful.

🥄 Equipment

To make these vegan schnitzels, all you need is a big bowl to mix everything and a frying pan to cook them. I’d suggest using a big spatula to flip them gently while they’re cooking so they don’t fall apart.

🥣 How to make

This chapter breaks down the recipe with step-by-step instructions, complemented by helpful images for each step. Follow along, and let the pictures guide you through the recipe.

Step 1: Mix the oats, garlic powder, herbs, mustard, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Pour in the hot soy milk, give it a good stir, and then cover the bowl for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, stir the mixture again and shape it into four equal-sized balls.

Step 2: Spread the breadcrumbs on a plate. Press each ball with your hand in the breadcrumbs to form schnitzels about 5 mm thick.

Step 3: Heat some vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan. Once the oil is hot, add the schnitzels and fry them on both sides until they're golden brown.

Step 4: Place the schnitzels on a piece of kitchen paper to soak up any excess oil. Serve with some mayo and vegan ketchup. Enjoy!

👨🏻‍🍳 Expert tip

If the oat schnitzels fall apart after shaping, it means the mixture is too wet. Just add a little more quick oats or breadcrumbs and mix it all up again before forming the schnitzels again.

And when you're cooking them, be gentle when you flip them. Use a spatula and flip them carefully. That way, they'll keep their shape without breaking.

💭 Top tip

Back before I went vegan, my mom would always finish off her schnitzels with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving them. The lemon juice gave the schnitzels a refreshing twist and made them taste even better.

This little trick works just as well with these vegan oat schnitzels too.

❄️ Storage

These vegan oat schnitzels freeze perfectly. After shaping them, simply place them in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. When you're ready to cook them, just take them out of the freezer the night before and let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Alternatively, you can prepare the schnitzels ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Vegan Oat Schnitzel

Carlo Cao

These oatmeal schnitzels are the perfect comfort food: quick to prepare, low-cost and can easily be made gluten-free! Before you jump into the kitchen, I recommend you read this blog post carefully. The recipe is simple, but there are a few steps you need to follow.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Resting Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine German

Servings 4

Ingredients

 

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• 200 g quick oats
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped herbs mixture rosemary, sage, thyme
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 180 ml unsweetened soy milk warmed up
• 150 g breadcrumbs
• oil for frying

Instructions

 

• Mix the oats, garlic powder, herbs, mustard, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Pour in the hot soy milk, give it a good stir, and then cover the bowl for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, stir the mixture again and shape it into four equal-sized balls.
• Spread the breadcrumbs on a plate. Press each ball with your hand in the breadcrumbs to form schnitzels about 5 mm thick.
• Heat some vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan. Once the oil is hot, add the schnitzels and fry them on both sides until they're golden brown. Place the schnitzels on a piece of baking paper to soak up any excess oil.
• Serve with some mayo and vegan ketchup. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 631mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 5mg

Keyword oatmeal, oats, schnitzel

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