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Easy Vegan Gluten Free ANZAC Biscuits

Published: Apr 23, 2020 · Modified: Oct 24, 2024 by Janelle Hama *This post may contain affiliate links. Disclosure

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These vegan gluten free ANZAC biscuits are a real treat. They have crunchy and caramelised edges and soft chewy centers. All you need is 20 minutes, a bowl and a few simple ingredients. An Aussie and Kiwi favourite.

Vegan and gluten free anzac biscuits in a white plate on crumbled baking paper

🍪 What Are ANZAC Biscuits?

I recall being taught to bake ANZAC Biscuits in primary school (so so soooo long ago) for awareness of ANZAC Day.

One of the most important days on our Australian calendar, Observed on the 25th of April each year.

This day remembers and honours those who fought for our great nations (Australia & New Zealand) during the Gallipoli Campaign and all wars.

Lest We Forget.

ANZAC biscuits are a classic treat, still popular today. Though the modern biscuits as we know them today may differ to the original recipes.

These are great little bickies (yes, we Aussies shorten 'biscuit' to 'bickie') to dunk in your cup of tea. 

ANZAC biscuits came about from having few ingredients during the time of war. The ingredients need to be suitable for transporting long distances and not spoil easily. You can read more about the ANZAC Biscuit origins here .

You only need to spare 20 minutes of your time to whip these up, and boy are these DELISH!

What Does ANZAC stand for?

The name ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which is the group of soldiers that fought in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey in 1915.

a stack of 6 ANZAC biscuits

🌿 Why You'll Love this Recipe

  • Vegan and gluten-Free, yet with the same delicious buttery coconut flavour.
  • Easy to make, this recipe is simple to follow, so you can whip up a batch of delicious ANZAC biscuits in no time.
  • These biscuits are great for a quick snack on-the-go, or as a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning or afternoon tea.

🥥 Ingredients You'll Need

raw sugar, rice flour, rolled oats, desiccated coconut, dairy free butter, bicarb soda and golden syrup laid out in glass bowls

The complete list of ingredients with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

Rice flour is the gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in this recipe. It is flavourless, picking up the other flavours really well. This is the organic rice flour I like to use.

Desiccated coconut adds a subtle sweetness and a chewy texture to the biscuits.

Raw sugar adds a caramel flavour to the biscuits. 

Rolled oats, do not use quick oats, the result will differ. They add to the texture. Whilst oats are naturally gluten-free, most are handled in facilities that also handle gluten foods, be sure to check the labels for “gluten-free certification”. I like using the Bob Mills organic gluten free rolled oats, which I also use in these oatmeal cookies.

Dairy-free butter provides a rich butteriness.

Golden syrup is a thick, amber-colored sugar syrup aka light treacle. It is a popular baking ingredient in Australia. The golden syrup will help to give these biscuits their distinct butterscotch flavour. Golden syrup can be purchased online.

Bicarbonate soda is a raising agent that helps to create some shape in the biscuits.

Boiling water is used to dissolve the bicarbonate soda.

a black cooling rack with white paper and reddish biscuits on top

🍪 How to Make Vegan Gluten Free ANZAC Biscuits

Step One - Preheat the oven to 175C (347F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Step Two - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, desiccated coconut, raw sugar, and rolled oats. Mix well.

Step Three - In a small saucepan, melt the dairy-free butter and golden syrup over low heat until melted and combined.

Step Four - In a separate small bowl, mix the bicarbonate soda with boiling water and stir until it dissolves. Add this to the butter and golden syrup mixture, it will fizz up, give it a stir. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine until a semi-crumbly dough forms.

flour, rolled oats mixed in a glass bowl
crumbly biscuit dough in a glass bowl
frothy butter in a copper pot

Step Five - Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them onto the lined baking tray, leaving a 3cm gap between each biscuit. Gently press the balls with your palm to flatten them slightly.

Step Six - Bake the biscuits in the oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let the biscuits cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tip: do not try and transfer the biscuits from the tray to the wire rack whilst hot, as they are still soft and will crumble

raw ANZAC biscuits in a paper lined tray
baked ANZAC biscuits in a paper lined tray

☕Serving Suggestions

With a hot cuppa,  these biscuits go perfectly with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Check out this list of fresh herbal teas.

Pack them in your lunchbox or take them on the go for a sweet treat

Try them with some flavoured milks like cocoa oat milk, blueberry or homemade vegan strawberry milk.

a stack of 6 ANZAC biscuits with a green mug in the background

❓FAQ

Do ANZAC biscuits contain gluten?

Yes, traditional ANZAC biscuits contain gluten as they are made with wheat flour. However, this recipe for Vegan Gluten Free ANZAC Biscuits is specifically designed for individuals with gluten sensitivities. Instead of wheat flour, this recipe uses rice flour and rolled oats, which are naturally gluten-free.

How long can I store my vegan gluten free ANZAC biscuits?

Store in the pantry in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.

Two ANZAC biscuits one with a bite out of it with a cup of ginger lemongrass tea

🍪Related Recipes

For refined sugar-free bickies try white and black sesame cookies.

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three white plates with a reddish brown biscuit in each

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Recipe

Vegan and gluten free anzac biscuits in a white plate on crumbled baking paper

Vegan Gluten Free ANZAC Biscuits

These beloved Aussie snack are vegan gluten free ANZAC biscuits are a real treat. They have a crunchy and caramelised edge and soft chewy centers. All you need is 20 minutes, a bowl and a few simple ingredients.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: Australian, New Zealand
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 24 Biscuits
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice Flour
  • ½ cup Desiccated Coconut
  • 1 cup Raw Sugar
  • 1 cup Rolled oats use gluten free oats
  • 125 grams Dairy free butter
  • 2 tablespoon Golden syrup
  • ¾ teaspoon Bicarbonate soda
  • 2 tablespoons Boiling water
Metric - US Customary
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to a low 175ºC (347ºF)

Prepare Dry Indegrients

  • In a mixing bowl, combine oats, rice flour, raw sugar and coconut

Prepare Wet Ingredients

  • Over low-medium heat in a small pot, combine and stir dairy free butter and golden syrup until melted. Turn off the heat. In a small separate bowl, add the bicarbonate soda and boiling water, it will fizz up. Add this to the melted 'butter' mixture.
  • Pour the frothy mixture over dry ingredients, and combine all ingredients until a crumbly dough has formed.
  • Roll a tablespoon of dough into a ball and place it onto a lined baking tray. Repeat until all done. Leave plenty of room between each biscuit for spreading. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden. Allow the ANZAC biscuits to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool to room temperature

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Notes

Yield may slightly vary depending on the size of your biscuits.
Australian measuring cups have been used. 
Do not attempt to transfer the biscuits prior to them cooling for 5 minutes on the tray as they will still be soft and may crumble. As they cool to room temperature, they will harden.
If you liked this recipe, you will also like my vegan chocolate chip oatmeal cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 33g | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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  1. Eden

    April 19, 2022 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    I was curious to try this anzac biscuit, we don't have anything like this where I am from. Wow they are amazing!

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  2. Hannah

    April 17, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    These are perfect to enjoy with tea! I love that it doesn't require too many ingredients either.

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  3. Snezana

    April 09, 2022 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    I've never heard of Anzac biscuits but I'm intrigued! Made them, they delicious and I love that they're gluten free! Will make them again

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