Anzac Biscuits (with a Healthy Twist)
I actually started developing this healthier Anzac biscuit recipe quite a few years ago. After lots of experimenting, (and a lot of taste testing!) I finally landed on a version I was happy to share.
And yes… I know there’s always a bit of debate about whether they’re still a “true” Anzac biccie if you stray from the traditional ingredients.
I’ll let you decide though. I think they speak for themselves.
Why are these Anzac biscuits so good?
What makes these Anzacs such a great treat is that they’re made with simple, real ingredients.
They’re naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, so you still get a lovely sweetness without the overly sugary hit you often get with Anzacs.
This recipe uses a combination of:
- almond meal
- oats
- coconut
- pure maple syrup
There’s also a little bit of peanut butter in there, which adds a subtle crunch and richness.
If you’ve cut back on added sugar, you’ll probably notice the difference straight away – these are just nicely sweet, without that heavy, “too much” feeling afterwards.
And for the real test… even Jayson (my very fussy dessert/sweets critic hubby 😄) is a fan.
How to Make These Anzac Biscuits
So easy to make, with just a few ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
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HEALTHY ANZAC BISCUITS RECIPE
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond meal
- ½ cup oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp natural crunchy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 140-150℃ and line a baking tray with paper.
- In a medium sized bowl combine the almond meal, oats, coconut, salt, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Gently heat the butter, peanut butter and maple syrup in a small saucepan until melted and combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix thoroughly.
- Take tablespoons of the mixture and flatten into round circles on the tray.
- Cook for 25-35 minutes, depending on your oven.
- Remove from the oven and leave on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Notes
Nutrition per Serve
NUTRITION NOTE
Nutrition information should be used as a guide only
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