Healthier Anzac biscuits

Author: Niki Bezzant - Editor-at-large

Photographer: Devin Hart

First published: Apr 2011

Anzac biscuits are a family favourite, and these healthier versions are no exception.

Serves: 16

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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1 cup rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX
1/2 cup plain flourall purpose flourX
1/4 cup wholemeal flour
1/2 cup dessicated coconut
1/2 cup brown sugarlight brown cane sugarX
2 tablespoons golden syrupmaple syrup corn syrupX
1/4 cup canola or rice bran oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine oats, flours, coconut and sugar in a bowl.

2 Combine golden syrup, oil and water in a microwave-proof bowl and stir to combine. Microwave on HIGH for 25–30 seconds. Whisk in baking soda until well combined (it might foam up a little).

3 Add syrup mixture to dry ingredients and mix well. Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture onto baking tray, leaving space between them (they will spread). Flatten with your fingers or a fork.

4 Bake for 10–15 minutes, until golden. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 89cal

Kilojoules 372kJ

Protein 1.3g

Total fat 4.4g

–Saturated fat 1.3g

Carbohydrates 10.8g

–Sugars 4.8g

Dietary fibre 1.1g

Sodium 73mg

Calcium 15mg

Iron 0.5mg

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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2 comments on Healthier Anzac biscuits

25319924 March 22, 2021 at 5:03 pm #

Quite dense. Used rice bran oil which effected the taste. They don’t taste sweet like normal anzacs

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Ann April 23, 2021 at 11:06 am #

If you use canola there’s no strong taste. I love that they are not sickly sweet like normal Anzac biscuits – and they’re great with a cup of tea.

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