Anzac biscuits have a reputation of being simple to make and delicious, whilst also holding a rare historical significance that few other cookies hold. However, like most cookies, they're quite unhealthy. If you're looking for an Anzac biscuit recipe that's healthy, yet still retains that delicious factor, then you've come to the right place.

Now, whist this recipe may not be as 'healthy' as a garden salad, it's a much healthier alternative to regular Anzac biscuit recipes. Most traditional Anzac biscuits recipes use brown sugar and golden syrup, which is highly refined and definitely goes into that 'sometimes' food category. And whilst I'm a strong advocate for a well-balanced diet that occasionally allows for those unhealthy 'sometimes' foods, this recipe bypasses that category and easily lands itself into, what I like to call, the 'relatively healthy snack' category.

Instead of golden syrup and brown sugar, I use honey to naturally sweeten these delightful biscuits. I also swap a couple of other traditional ingredients out for healthier alternatives. For example, instead of regular refined white flour, I use almond meal. This makes for an all-round healthy biscuit that you'll be able to snack on throughout the day without feeling a pang of guilt.

Dairy-Free Biscuits

This recipe uses no dairy, and substitutes butter (traditionally used in Anzac Biscuits) for coconut oil and almond butter instead. If you're able to and willing to eat dairy, then you can simply swap the coconut oil for regular butter. I've tried both variations (dairy-free and non dairy-free) and they both taste quite similar. So whatever you choose, you won't be disappointed.

Taste & Consistency Of These Healthy Anzac Biscuits

Depending on the recipe, Anzac biscuits can either be hard and crisp, or soft and chewy. I personally like the consistency of my biscuits to be somewhere in the middle of these two extremes. So for this healthy Anzac biscuit recipe, I worked hard to ensure that these biscuits were relatively firm, but still delivered somewhat of a chewy consistency. After testing a few different consistencies, I believe I found the 'sweet-spot,' and I'm excited for you to try them out for yourself.

The taste of these biscuits most closely resembles the biscuit-y crumble that you find on top of apple pie. I'm confident you'll love them, so without further ado, let's get right into the recipe.

Healthy Anzac Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup dessicated coconut
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (if you are not dairy-free you can use butter)
• 1/3 cup honey (could also use maple syrup, rice malt syrup or date syrup)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius and line a tray with baking paper.
2. Add all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl, and mix to combine.
3. In a saucepan, over low heat, add the wet Ingredients and heat until melted and combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and stir until combined.
5. Roll into about 8-10 balls and flatten on the prepared baking tray.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
7. Let cool slightly, then place on a wire rack to further cool.
8. Enjoy!

Hot Tips To Keep In Mind When Making These Healthier Anzac Biscuits

These healthy Anzac biscuits should be stored in a an air-tight container at room temperature and should be eaten within 5 days. Also, to avoid the mixture sticking to your hands when rolling and placing the mixture onto a baking tray, you can try dampening your hands with some water (try not to make your hands too wet though).

If you loved this healthy Anzac biscuit recipe, then be sure to check out my recipe for healthy choc chip cookies as well as my healthy choc brownie-caramel slice.