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 145cal

Kilojoules 605kJ

Protein 3.5g

Total fat 1.7g

–Saturated fat 2.9g

Carbohydrates 15.1g

–Sugars 9.1g

Dietary fibre 1.6g

Sodium 95mg

Calcium 10mg

Iron 0.7mg

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.