Gluten free anzac biscuits

This recipe for gluten-free Anzac Biscuits substitutes the usual flour and oats with super-healthy quinoa flakes and almond meal. These biscuits also happen to be dairy-free too.
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Serves 9
Gluten Free, Lactose Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1 ⅔ cup quinoa flakes
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons treacle, golden syrup or rice malt syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract or essence
  • ¼ cup water

Method

Step 1

Line a baking tray with baking paper and preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius.

Step 2

Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to scoop out a large ball and place it on the baking tray. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand and repeat until the mixture is used up

Step 4

Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are browning slightly.

Step 5

Leave on tray for 10 minutes and then remove to rack to cool completely.

Step 6

Makes 9-10 large biscuits.