With a twist on the classic, this healthy Anzac biscuit recipe has all of that same distinct Anzac biscuit flavour but without golden syrup, wheat, refined sugar or dairy! Using ingredients like almond meal, coconut sugar and oats, helps to reduce the glycemic index of this biscuit, while still tasting delicious! In Australia, it’s traditional to make Anzac biscuits for Anzac Day (but they’re so yummy you could make them anyday!).

healthy Anzac biscuits on baking paper with glass of milk in background

Anzac Day is on the 25th of April every year and it is a day to commemorate our Anzacs, which is an acronym for Australia New Zealand Army Corps. On Anzac Day we remember all of the brave men and women who served in the first world war and every war after that. Anzac biscuits are an eggless biscuit that are traditionally made for Anzac Day, but they’re such a delicious treat that you’re going to want to make them all year round!

What’s to Love About Healthy Anzac Biscuits?

I’ve made this recipe healthier and more gut friendly. They are:

refined sugar free – this recipe calls for honey and coconut sugar. These sweeteners cause less of a blood sugar spike than refined sugars.
allergy friendly – in place of butter I have used extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil to make these biscuits dairy-free. They are also egg-free and wheat-free.
lower glycemic index – the protein and essential fats in the almond meal along with the fat in the coconut oil, help to reduce the glycemic index of these biscuits, causing less of a blood sugar spike.
high in B vitamins and fibre – thanks to wholegrain ingredients like oats, almond meal and buckwheat flour.
easy to make – this easy to follow recipe will have you snacking on delicious Anzac biscuits in no time.

baked healthy Anzac biscuits on baking paper.

Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

Below is a list of some of the healthy and simple ingredients you will need to make these biscuits. I was able to find all of these ingredients at the local grocery store. To make these Anzac biscuits (without golden syrup) you will need:

rolled oats – I always opt for wheat free (oats are technically gluten free but become contaminated during processing. Oats are not recommended for anyone with Coeliac’s Disease as they still contain a protein that is similar to gluten and can cause a similar reaction. If you are gluten intolerant and not Coeliac than “gluten free” oats will likely be fine for you.
almond flour – blanched almond meal is best in this recipe.
buckwheat flour – Buckwheat flour is a gluten-free flour that is not related to wheat (despite what it’s name might suggest). It’s a healthy and nutritious flour, filled with B vitamins.
coconut sugar – Coconut sugar is supposedly lower glycemic index then other sugars and has a great flavour. You can swap for rapadura sugar.
shredded coconut
bicarb soda – an essential in making Anzac biscuits, they help to give the biscuits that anzac biscuit flavour that we all know and love and also help to make the biscuits chewy. For my US friends, bicarb soda is known as baking soda.
extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil – if you are not dairy intolerant then you can swap the coconut oil for the 125 grams butter.
raw honey – you could also try making this recipe with pure maple syrup instead of honey to make them vegan.

How to Make Healthy Anzac Biscuits

Making these dairy free Anzac biscuits is really simple. I recommend reading through the instructions before beginning.

First, preheat the oven and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

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To make the dough, first mix together the dry ingredients. Add the rolled oats, almond flour, buckwheat flour, coconut sugar and shredded coconut to a large mixing bowl and mix to combine.

Stir the bicarb into some water and set aside.

dry ingredients for dairy free Anzac cookies in a bowl.

In a small saucepan on a low heat, add the coconut oil or butter as well as the honey and stir while the coconut oil or butter melts. When the honey mixture begins to bubble and boil, pour in the bicarb soda (baking soda) and water mixture. Whisk together as the mixture bubbles.

Pour the coconut oil or butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

honey and coconut oil being mixed together in a saucepan over heat.

Pouring bicarb and soda mixture into coconut oil and honey.

Roll the dough into balls and place onto a baking paper lined baking tray. Squash down with your hand or a fork and then place into the oven to bake until golden brown.

Let the biscuits cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Storage

Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to one week. Because of the coconut oil and almond flour, these biscuits will have more of a chewy texture if kept in the fridge.

Are These Healthy Anzac Biscuits Gluten Free?

If you use non-contaminated oats like the Bob’s Red Mill Pure Oats, then these biscuits are technically gluten free and suitable for anyone with a gluten intolerance. However, as I mentioned earlier, if you are a Coeliac then I recommend talking with your specialist about whether or not non-contaminated oats will be suitable. For most Coeliac’s, even the pure oats aren’t suitable.

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Hey there, I’m Sarah!

I’m a Bachelor qualified Nutritionist turned healthy recipe developer and the creator of Our Nourishing Table.

I love creating easy to make, nutrient-filled recipes from quick dinner recipes and make-ahead breakfasts to healthy treats and luscious desserts (with a healthy spin of course).