Healthy Anzac Biscuits

Ingredients

• 3 cups traditional rolled oats
• 3/4 cup desiccated coconut
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/3 cup rice malt syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp warm water
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C/350°FBlend 1 cup of the rolled oats in a blender into a fine oat flour

2. 2

   Add rolled oats, oat flour, coconut, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and mix

3. 3

   In a separate small bowl, add the melted coconut oil, honey or rice malt syrup, vanilla and water and mix

4. 4

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry bowl and with a large spoon mix until well combined

5. 5

   Scoop a heaped tablespoon (or you can also use a cookie scooper) of the mixture into one of your hands and press into a ball shape using both hands. It helps if your hands are wet. *Note, if the mixture is too dry or crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of water or additional coconut oil. This is due to rolled oats having different absorption levels depending on the brand

6. 6

   Add the balls to a baking tray lined with baking paper, making sure to leave some gaps in between

7. 7

   Using wet fingers and hands, gently flatten each ball into a round biscuit shape. Be super gentle when doing so as the mixture can break easily

8. 8

   Put in the oven for 10 minutes for a softer biscuit or up to 15 minutes for a crunchy biscuit if you prefer them like me :) Bear in mind, this recipe is for a crunchier biscuit.

9. 9

   Rest biscuits on the tray for 5 minutes then on a cooling rack for an extra 5 minutes and enjoy your Healthy Anzac biscuits!The longer they are left, the more crunchy they will become!