Cooking with Kimmi - Gluten-Free Protein Anzac Biscuits

Gluten-Free Protein Anzac Biscuits (No Almonds, With Butter)

Makes: ~16 biscuits

Prep Time: 10 mins

Bake Time: 12–15 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats

• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut (unsweetened)

• 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or buckwheat flour for nuttiness)

• 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla)

• 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar

• 1/4 cup maple syrup or golden syrup

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tbsp hot water

• Optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon or a pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together:

   Oats, coconut, flour, protein powder, sugar, and optional cinnamon or salt.

3. In a small saucepan (or microwave-safe bowl), melt the butter with the maple syrup over low heat.

4. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water, then stir into the warm butter-syrup mixture (it will foam slightly—this is good!).

5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until it forms a cohesive dough.

6. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls, place on the tray, and gently flatten with your fingers.

7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden (less time = chewier, more time = crispier).

8. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.