ANZAC Biscuits with a Fibre-Friendly Twist
Thursday, April 24, 2025
ANZAC Biscuits with a Fibre-Friendly Twist
ANZAC Biscuits Recipe
Growing up, I remember baking ANZAC biscuits ready for ANZAC Day every year. (Well actually, mainly my mum made the biscuits and I did a lot of eating golden syrup.) We’d make big batches together to fundraise for the Scout unit — packing them into bags, tying them with ribbon, and bringing them down to our local service at RSL after the march.
This year I baked ANZAC biscuits, but with a small, practical twist. I added a spoonful of Metamucil into the mix. Adding fibre to things I am already baking is a habit I’ve picked up over time, weaving a little extra fibre into recipes I already love.
As a physiotherapist, I talk a lot about fibre. It plays such a key role in bowel health. It helps to keep stools soft, support regular emptying, and ease constipation. And Metamucil, made from psyllium husk, is especially useful because it’s a soluble fibre, meaning it absorbs water and forms a gel-like consistency in the gut. That gentle bulking action helps stimulate the bowel and makes stools easier to pass — ideal for people who struggle with hard or incomplete bowel movements. Luckily for me, is also blends beautifully into baking.
This recipe keeps that light, crispy ANZAC feel — just with a little bonus for your gut.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups plain flour (or gluten-free plain flour), sifted
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup desiccated coconut
- 12 teaspoons Metamucil (8 serves)
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup
- 150g unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 170°C (fan-forced).
Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sifted flour, oats, brown sugar, coconut, and Metamucil. Give it a good stir to evenly mix everything together.
Step 3: Prepare the syrup mixture
Gently melt the butter and golden syrup together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until the butter is melted then take it off the heat (I accidentally let it boil, don't do that). In a separate cup, dissolve the bicarb soda in the water, then pour this into the syrup mixture. It will bubble up as you stir it through.
Step 4: Mix it all together
Pour the warm syrup mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until well combined — the mixture should be easy to shape.
Step 5: Shape your biscuits
Scoop up a handful of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper, then gently press each one down to flatten slightly. Leave space between each biscuit to allow for spreading.
Step 6: Bake until golden
Pop the tray into the oven and bake for about 12 minutes, or until your biscuits are golden brown. Let them cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Disclaimer:
The information in this blog is intended for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor, pediatrician, or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your child’s health or a medical condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here.
Lisa Moffatt
Physiotherapist - Paediatric Pelvic Health
Lisa is a passionate paediatric pelvic health physiotherapist with a special interest in helping children and teens overcome bedwetting and toileting challenges. She takes a warm, evidence-based approach, working closely with families to uncover the root causes and create practical, achievable treatment plans. Lisa believes in empowering both children and their caregivers with knowledge, support, and a sense of confidence.
