Anzac Biscuits
Egg free, Nut free, Soy free, Vegetarian
About the recipe
ANZAC biscuits bring such a sense of nostalgia to many families I'm sure. They are a biscuit we love to eat regularly, not just on ANZAC day! These biscuits are a healthier twist on the traditional golden syrup-laden classics, and are also a really great EGG-FREE biscuit option. They are also NUT-FREE which makes them great for school lunchboxes.
These Healthy ANZAC Cookies are a nourishing take on the nostalgic Aussie favourite. Chewy, golden, and made with whole food ingredients, they’re sweetened with maple syrup and packed with rolled oats, coconut, and the optional boost of collagen for extra protein.
This version skips the golden syrup and refined sugar, but keeps all the flavour and texture we love. A beautiful lunchbox-friendly option or snack for little hands – and they freeze beautifully too!
Age Recommendation:
Suitable from 12 months+, particularly if your little one is confident with chewable textures.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve as a morning or afternoon snack with a cup of milk or warm tea (for you!)
- Perfect for lunchboxes or picnic snacks
- Crumble over yoghurt for a fun twist
Storage:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
- Freeze for up to 3 months – we recommend freezing them flat in a reusable container
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups desiccated coconut
2 tbsp collagen powder (optional)
1¼ cups spelt flour
¾ cup melted butter
½ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup hot water
Method
- Preheat oven to 160°C fan-forced and line a baking tray with baking paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until well mixed.
Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture, roll into balls, and place evenly on the tray.
Gently flatten each ball with your fingertips.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool before serving.
Ingredient Swaps:
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Gluten-free? Swap oats for quinoa flakes and spelt flour for buckwheat flour or a GF blend
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Dairy-free? Use olive oil or macadamia oil in place of butter
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No collagen? Omit – it’s optional and doesn’t affect texture
We love to use CHIEF collagen powder (discount code BOOB2FOOD).
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