Anzac biscuits

Photographer: Louise Lister

This low-cost, dairy-free Anzac biscuit recipe is a great morning tea or lunch box treat. An easy baking recipe to get the kids in the kitchen.

Serves: 22 (makes 22)

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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1 cup oatsoatmeal uncookedX
½ cup wholemeal flour
½ cup plain flourall purpose flourX
1 cup desiccated coconut
¾ cup castor sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
4 tablespoons golden syrupmaple syrup corn syrupX
½ cup canola oil
1 egg, lightly beaten

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Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

2 Place the oats, wholemeal and plain flour, coconut and sugar in a large bowl. Mix and set aside.

3 Place the baking soda, golden syrup, oil and egg in a small jug and whisk to combine. Add to the dry ingredients and stir well.

4 Roll teaspoonfuls of the mixture into 3cm balls. Place balls 4cm apart on the baking trays and flatten with a fork.

5 Bake for 15 minutes, until golden. Allow to cool on the trays then store the cookies in an airtight container.

HFG tip

Add a few nuts or raisins to these Anzac biscuits for extra texture and flavour.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 145 cal

Kilojoules 605 kJ

Protein 3.5 g

Total fat 1.7 g

Saturated fat 2.9 g

Carbohydrates 15.1 g

Sugar 9.1 g

Dietary fibre 1.6 g

Sodium 95 mg

Calcium 10 mg

Iron 0.7 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.