• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Kidgredients logo

  • recipes
  • shop
  • about
  • collaborate
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • recipes
  • shop
  • about
  • collaborate
  • subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    Healthy ANZAC Biscuits

    Published: Apr 24, 2015. Modified: Apr 30, 2021By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video

    We love ANZAC cookies year-round, but I've made them just a little healthier, with a few simple swaps that keep them completely delicious, but slightly better for you! Quick and easy to make, you can whip up a batch of Healthy ANZAC biscuits in under 25 minutes!

    healthy anzac cookies on a baking tray with a spoon and spilled oats
    Contents hide
    1 Why you're going to love this recipe
    2 What goes into the recipe
    3 How to make this recipe
    4 Expert Tips and FAQs
    5 More ANZAC recipes
    6 Healthy ANZAC Biscuits

    Why you're going to love this recipe

    Like all ANZAC biscuit recipes, these are a great snack the whole family loves! Here's why:

    • quick and easy to make
    • sweet and caramelly flavour the whole family loves
    • freezer friendly
    • great for getting the kids involved
    • makes 16 cookies
    • no need to roll out dough, these are a quick ball and press cookie recipe

    What goes into the recipe

    ingredients for healthy-ish ANZAC biscuits" coconut sugar, rolled oats, desiccated coconut, flaked quinoa, plain flour, butter, bicarb soda and rice malt syrup
    • coconut sugar you can swap this for brown sugar if you prefer, being a brown type of sugar adds caramel flavours
    • flaked quinoa not traditional at all, but it adds a really nice nutty flavour to the biscuits. Can be swapped for more oats if you don't have any.
    • rice malt syrup can be swapped for the more traditional treacle if you prefer, but the rice malt syrup is a healthier alternative.

    How to make this recipe

    • Melt the butter and rice malt syrup together in a saucepan until bubbling (images 1 and 2)
    • Add the bicarb soda and watch it foam up (image 3)
    • Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. (Image 4)
    melting the butter and rice malt syrup, bubbling mixture, adding bicarb and making it foam, dry ingredients in a bowl
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients (Image 5)
    • Mix well (Image 6)
    • Make sure there are no dry patches. (Image 7)
    • Grab tablespoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls. (Image 8)
    Adding the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing the ingredients, rolling the balls
    • Flatten on a tray. (Image 9)
    • Bake at 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Ten for chewy, 12 for crunchy. (Image 10)
    pressing down the cookies, cookies baked

    Expert Tips and FAQs

    Get the kids involved to make these cookies, they will have loads of fun, and it's such an easy recipe that they can enjoy making them.

    Are these traditional ANZAC biscuits?

    No, they are an updated version. Traditionally they do not contain quinoa or rice malt syrup, but in the interests of making them healthier, I have adjusted the recipe.

    How long will these keep in the fridge?

    Up to 5 days. If you don't live in a humid climate you can store them on the bench in an airtight container.

    Can I freeze these Healthy ANZAC biscuits?

    Yes! Because they freeze really well, they are great for adding to the lunchbox. Making a double batch is great too, because then you will always have some!

    Are these chewy or hard?

    Well. Cook them for the minimum time, whip them out, allow to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a rack and they will stay chewy. Cook for 10-12 minutes if you prefer them harder, allow to cool completely on the tray and they will be hard. It's personal preference.

    Can I swap out the dairy?

    I haven't tried it, but I think they would work quite well with coconut oil.

    Kids hand holding healthy-ish anzac biscuits

    More ANZAC recipes

    • ANZAC Slice, an updated classic
    • Oatmeal M&M Cookies
    images of recipes overlaid with: want more family-friendly recipes?

    Why don't you subscribe to my newsletter, or follow along on Facebook and Instagram? If you make something from the blog please tag @kidgredients on instagram- it really makes my day to see what you've been making!

    Healthy ANZAC Biscuits

    These deliciously simple Healthy ANZAC Biscuits are perfect for the lunchbox, and making with the kids! Freezer friendly and so very yummy.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: lunchbox
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 16 biscuits
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Kylie
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup of oats
    • ½ cup of flaked quinoa
    • 1 cup flour
    • ⅔ cup coconut sugar
    • ⅔ cup dessicated coconut
    • 125 grams of butter
    • 2 tbsps rice malt syrup
    • ½ ts bicarb soda

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. (355F)
    • Over medium heat melt the butter and rice malt syrup in a sauce pan with 3 tbsps of cold water.
    • When melted stir in the bicarb.
    • Add the wet ingredients to all the dry ingredients and mix well.
    • Take tbsps of the mixture and roll into balls.
    • Flatten slightly on lined trays.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until starting to golden.
    • Cool on the tray for 3 minutes.
    • Cool on a wire rack until crispy.

    Notes

    This recipe uses rice malt syrup and coconut sugar to make these healthy anzac cookies slightly healthier.
    Chewy biscuits: cook for 10 minutes, then cool on the tray for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wore rack.
    Crunchy biscuits: cook for 12 minutes, cool completely on the tray.
     
    Freezing: freeze flat on a tray in the freezer then transfer to a container when solid.
     

    Recipe video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Sodium: 62mg | Sugar: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Calories: 159kcal | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fat: 8g | Protein: 2g | Carbohydrates: 21g
    Tried this Recipe? Share it Today!Mention @Kidgredients or tag #kidgredients!

    Lest we forget.

    « Cheesy polenta chippies
    Fruity Snowballs »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amelia says

      April 18, 2021 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      These are fun to make and great for everyone to join in on. They are the perfect lunch box snack.😋🤩

      Reply
    2. Debbie says

      April 23, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Yum look forward to baking this weekend

      Reply
    3. Bec says

      May 09, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Lovely, lovely Anzacs! I use the older recipe with golden syrup, but good on you for sticking with butter, you know what's good for kids

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        May 09, 2015 at 4:57 pm

        Thanks Bec! To be honest- I didn't have any Golden syrup! But they worked and I really, really love butter!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Kylie! What you see on this blog we eat. No smoke and mirrors, just yummy food your whole family will love.
    Read more about me!

    Easy Weeknight Dinners

    • Chicken Taco Rice
    • Curried sausages, the best way to make them
    • The best ever veggie packed chilli con carne- kid friendly!
    • Mango Chicken Curry

    Popular recipes

    • Beef, Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne
    • Rainbow veggie slice
    • Super simple 3 ingredient scones
    • Super easy 3 ingredient flatbreads, no rising!

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    Policies

    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookies Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Intellectual Property

    Newsletter

    • Sign up for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About me
    • Contact
    • Services
    • FAQ

    featured in, kidspot, bounty parents, daily mail, mouths of mums, mumtastic, foodgawker, families magazine, haven, the organised housewife, she does this

    Copyright © 2021 Kidgredients

    557 shares
    • 517