Marmite Mushroom Bakes
There’s no pastry in sight with our Marmite Mushroom Bakes. To give them a moreish, bakery-style crunch for only 147 calories per serving, we’ve borrowed inspiration from our hugely-popular ‘Steak Bakes’ recipe and used Warburtons sandwich thins instead. The result is a delightfully satisfying meat-free bite that’ll take your lunch breaks to the next level…get ready to love them!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories147
- Carbs20g
- Protein8.1g
- Fat3.6g
- Saturates1.6g
- Sugars2.2g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card below. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff in the blurb!
While traditional bakery-bought pastries are usually buttery and high in calories, there’s no need to worry about that with our Marmite Mushroom Bakes. We’ve filled each one with an indulgent, lower-calorie filling made with a blend of silky, savoury mushrooms and Marmite.
To make things slimming friendly without losing out on moreish crispiness, we’ve used Warburtons sandwich thins as our ‘pastry’. We first heard of the idea through our incredible Facebook group, and that’s how our ever-delicious Steak Bakes recipe was born (if you love them, you’ve got to try our Cheese and Onion Bakes too).
Love or hate it as a condiment, there’s no question that Marmite adds a deep, savoury tang to our bakes that’s too yummy to resist. At 147 calories per serving, they’re light enough to tuck into as a quick snack, or you can serve them with salad and chips for a heartier dinnertime treat.
What diets are these Marmite Mushroom Bakes suitable for?
This Marmite Mushroom Bakes recipe is suitable for vegetarian diets.
They can be made dairy-free as long as you substitute the reduced-fat cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
To make them gluten-free, use gluten-free sandwich thins and gluten-free yeast extract.
As always, take extra care when cooking for people with allergies and be sure to use different utensils, cookware and preparation areas.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Marmite Mushroom Bakes?
All of the ingredients you need to make this recipe should be easy to find in your usual supermarket. We used soft-sliced sandwich thins made by Warburton’s, but some supermarkets also make their own versions. They can typically be found in the bakery aisle.
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How many calories are in these Marmite Mushroom Bakes?
There are 147 calories in these Marmite Mushroom Bakes, which means they fall into our Everyday Light category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment!
Marmite Mushroom Bakes are perfect if you’re following a calorie-controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a large baking tray with a sheet of non-stick baking paper.
Step 2
Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft.
Step 3
Remove from the heat and add the water and Marmite. Stir well. The residual heat in the pan will allow the Marmite to dissolve.
Step 4
Stir in the cream cheese, chives or spring onion (optional) until completely combined. Place in a dish to cool.
Step 5
Split the sandwich thins in half and lay out on a chopping board. Divide the mushroom mixture into 6 portions.
Step 6
Place a portion of the cooled mushroom mixture onto each of 6 sandwich thin halves, leaving a 1cm gap around the edge.
Step 7
Brush beaten egg around the edge and place one of the remaining sandwich thin halves on top of the filling. Press the centre of the lid down gently with a flat hand, then press around the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges and seal well. Repeat until you’ve made 6 bakes.
Step 8
Place the bakes on the lined baking tray and brush the tops with the remaining egg. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. You can serve these hot or cold, but we prefer them served hot. Serve with a crisp mixed salad or other accompaniment of your choice.
What could I serve with these Marmite Mushroom Bakes?
You could serve these alone for a tasty lunch or snack, or why not pair with chips or mash for a hearty dinner? Try serving with one of these easy side dishes:
How do you know when Marmite Mushroom Bakes are cooked?
You’ll need to cook Marmite Mushroom Bakes for around 10 minutes until golden brown.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Marmite Mushroom Bakes in the fridge?
Once you’ve served these bakes, you’ll ideally need to eat them within 4 hours.
You can store any leftover Marmite Mushroom Bakes in the fridge for 1-2 days. Make sure that you allow them to cool before putting them in a container with a lid and chilling in the refrigerator.
Can I freeze Marmite Mushroom Bakes?
YES, you can freeze this recipe! If you do, then remember to do the following:
- Allow the bakes to cool and then freeze them as soon as they are cold enough.
- Place in a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Marmite Mushroom Bakes?
From chilled: Reheat in the oven at 180ºC for about 5-10 minutes until piping hot throughout. You don’t want to reheat them in a microwave – they may go soggy!
From frozen: Allow to defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat as above.
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Marmite Mushroom Bakes
We've used sandwich thins as the pastry for our slimming-friendly Marmite Mushroom Bakes. You won't believe they're only 147 calories each!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
15 MINS
- KCals 147
- Carbs 20G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a large baking tray with a sheet of non-stick baking paper.
- Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft.
- Remove from the heat and add the water and Marmite. Stir well. The residual heat in the pan will allow the Marmite to dissolve.
- Stir in the cream cheese, chives or spring onion (optional) until completely combined. Place in a dish to cool.
- Split the sandwich thins in half and lay out on a chopping board. Divide the mushroom mixture into 6 portions.
- Place a portion of the cooled mushroom mixture onto each of 6 sandwich thin halves, leaving a 1cm gap around the edge.
- Brush beaten egg around the edge and place one of the remaining sandwich thin halves on top of the filling. Press the centre of the lid down gently with a flat hand, then press around the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges and seal well. Repeat until you've made 6 bakes.
- Place the bakes on the lined baking tray and brush the tops with the remaining egg. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. You can serve these hot or cold, but we prefer them served hot. Serve with a crisp mixed salad or other accompaniment of your choice.
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Sarah BourgaizeTuesday 19th September 2023
Delicious will cook again and I don’t even like Marmite 🤣
SharonFriday 13th October 2023
Hi Sarah, we’re so glad you enjoyed our Marmite Mushroom Bakes despite not liking Marmite! Thanks for letting us know.
DaffTuesday 12th September 2023
I can’t get sandwich thins where I live. Can you recommend an alternative please?
SharonMonday 16th October 2023
Hi Daff, sliced bread with the crusts removed or soft tortilla wraps cut into squares will probably work well; although we haven’t tried this ourselves so can’t guarantee a good result.
ChrisTuesday 12th September 2023
Can I cook these in the air fryer and for how long please?
SharonTuesday 24th October 2023
Hi Chris, we haven’t tested these in an air fryer so haven’t got precise timings for you but they should work well. Enjoy the recipe!
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