Healthy Tuna Oatmeal Patties Recipe
Healthy and HIGH PROTEIN tuna and oatmeal patties (tuna cakes) recipe. Really easy to make, good for lunch, breakfast, snack or after workout.
If you looking food good canned tuna recipes, this recipe is for you.
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Healthy Tuna Oatmeal Patties Recipe
Easy, high-protein tuna oatmeal patties! Perfect for lunch, breakfast, snacks, or post-workout. A must-try canned tuna recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 cans (280 g) Tuna
- 1 cup (90) Rolled oats or quick oats
- 2 Eggs
- ½ Onion Large
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ¼ bunch Chives
- ¼ bunch Parsley
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ teaspoom Chili flakes optional
- 2-3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Drain the oil (or water) from tuna cans. Place in a large bowl.
- Finely chop onion, chive and parsley. Crush garlic. Add to the bowl.
- Place the oats into a food processor and process for 2 minutes. Add the oat flour to the bowl.
- Add salt and chili flakes or black pepper. mix well.
- In a small bowl beat eggs and add to the tuna mixture. Stir until well combined. Shape into patties.
- Frying option: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes from each side. Or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
- Baking Option: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
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Notes
- Use Any Oats – Rolled or quick oats work; or process into flour for better texture.
- Drain Well – Remove excess liquid from tuna to prevent soggy patties.
- Meal Prep Friendly – Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months for later.
- Oat Substitute – Swap oats with breadcrumbs, almond flour, or mashed sweet potato for a different texture.
- Keto tuna patties – If you prefer a flourless (without oats) version, check out my high-protein and low-carb tuna patties.
- Tuna Options – Use tuna in olive oil, vegetable oil, or water. Oil-packed tuna adds richness, while water-packed keeps it lighter. Drain well before use.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically generated and thus we can not guarantee it is 100% accurate.
I usually cut down on the oats to a half a cup, using as little as possible but enough to bind the ingredient.
Adding diced avocado to the mix makes the patties nice and moist.
This recipe also works well with fresh salmon that you may have leftover from the night before
Can you bake them instead of frying?
Yes, you can bake them at 350F (180C) until they lightly golden.
How long can the patties last? Will it be good enough to last the next day? Also how would you store it- fridge or freezer
Thanks for the recipe post, going to try it out right now. I usually see this made with potato oppose to oats. Will be interesting to see how the oat tuna cakes turnout.
Thanks
These were really simple to make and tasted great. They really tasted good by themselves or with a sauce. We will be making these again.
They sound great, but I can’t eat any grains. Can I use ground flax see in place of oats. And would it be the same amount.
Tried out this recipe. Fabulous taste. First time using oats for patties as other recipe I follow uses potatoes. These are more filling.
Curious; anyone have any idea what the macros would be per serving?
Thanks!
I love this recipe! I made it in the pan the first time and the second time in the oven.
This recipe is very filling and great for lunchbox.
these things are wack! I ate one and then passed out on the couch. it was really good though Id rate it a 9/10. is it possible though to replace the parsley with weed?
Looks like you already did? *_*
Your recipe’s delicious but where is the nutritional value .
Thanks
Thanks for the easy buy delicious recipe
Can either egg whites or liquid egg whites be used instead of whole eggs?
Yes, same portions.
My all-time favorite tuna recipe. Thanks.