Anzac biscuits
This low cost classic ANZAC biscuit recipe is a great morning tea or lunch box healthy treat. So easy to make, a great baking recipe to get the kids in the kitchen.
Serves: 16 (makes 16)
Time to make: 25 mins
Hands-on time: 10 mins
Total cost: $4.32 / $0.27 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup plain flour
- ¼ cup wholemeal flour
- ½ cup coconut threads
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons golden syrup
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
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Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. In a bowl combine oats, flours, coconut and sugar.
2 Place golden syrup, oil and water in a microwave-proof jug. Stir with a fork to combine. Warm in the microwave for 25-30 seconds. Add baking soda and whisk with fork until well combined (if it foams, it’s fine).
3 Add syrup mixture to dry ingredients and mix well. Place teaspoonfuls of mixture on a baking-paper lined tray, leaving space between each cookie to spread. Flatten down with fork.
4 Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Transfer from tray to a board or rack to cool.
HFG tip
Makeover! You save…
90kJ (22cal)
2g total fat
4g sat fat
2g sugar
What we did
- Replaced butter with oil and increased golden syrup
- Replaced some plain flour with wholemeal flour to boost fibre
- Reduced coconut by 1/4 cup to cut fat
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 117cal
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Kilojoules 490kJ
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Protein 2g
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Total fat 6g
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–Saturated fat 2g
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Carbohydrates 15g
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–Sugars 7g
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Dietary fibre 2g
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Sodium 100mg
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Calcium 20mg
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Iron 1mg
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.
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