Bircher Anzac bikkies

This vegan Anzac biscuit recipe maintains the oaty-coconut taste of the traditional biscuits while cutting back on the sugars.

Serves: 20

Time to make: 30 mins , plus 1 hour soaking time

Ingredients

More weights & measures

1 cup wholegrain rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX
½ cup apple juice
½ cup shredded coconut
1 cup flour
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon peanut butter
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon boiling water

Instructions

Stay Awake

1 In a bowl, place oats and juice. Leave to soak for at least 1 hour. Add coconut and flour to soaked oats.

2 Preheat oven to 150°C and line an oven tray with baking paper.

3 In a saucepan, heat maple syrup, oil and peanut butter over medium, until combined.

4 In a cup, stir baking soda into water and pour into maple syrup mix.

5 Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Add a little water if needed to achieve rolling consistency.

6 Place spoonfuls of the mix onto prepared oven tray and place in hot oven. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool on oven tray before eating.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 106 cal

Kilojoules 440 kJ

Protein 2 g

Total fat 5 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 3 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 30 mg

Calcium 10 mg

Iron 1 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.