Anzac Biscuits (DF, V)

During World War One, Australian and New Zealand soldiers (known as the ANZACs - Australian and New Zealand Army Corp) were issued with Anzac tiles or wafers.  These were very hard 'biscuits', and a substitute for bread.  Soldiers were known to break teeth on them!  

The Anzac biscuits we know and love here in New Zealand are very different from these.  You can cook them just a few minutes more to make a crispy cookie, or take them out of the oven just as they start to go golden for a chewier biscuit.  Your choice!  In our household, we like to dribble/dunk/dip them in dark chocolate too for an extra special treat.

Today is Anzac Day, 25th April.  This is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that proudly commemorates those "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served", past and present.  

So today, it was fitting that we made Anzac Biscuits...

Makes approx 40 cookies

Ingredients:

3 c plain white flour
1 1/2 c white sugar
3 c dessicated coconut
3 c rolled oats
250gm melted dairy-free spread (Olivite or Olivani)
3 tbsp golden syrup
3 tspn baking soda
3 tbsp boiling water

Dark chocolate melted (for decoration)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 
2. In a saucepan, melt dairy-free spread and golden syrup.  When smooth, set aside to start to cool.
3. Mix together flour, sugar, coconut and rolled oats together. 
4. Dissolve baking soda in the boiling water and add to golden syrup mixture. 
5. Fold through dry ingredients.
6. Place balls of mixture onto cold greased trays, press with a wet fork. 
7. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden.
8. When cool, drizzle/dunk/dip with chocolate.

Recipe by Alina @ LittleByLittle

Bliss Balls (GF, DF, V)

I've seen similar recipes online and they are commonly called Bliss Balls!  For want of a better title, I've called these the same thing, but the recipe will vary every time I make them.

Such a quick and easy thing to make, and a treat and protein boost that will last for several days.

Ingredients:
2 scoops Nu-Zest Clean Lean Protein (Chocolate flavour)
1 scoop Lifefoods Primal Awakening 
Handful of prunes

Handful dried apricots

1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Handful of mixed cashew and almond nuts

2 tbsp coconut oil
Small handful dried cranberries

Sprinkling dried goji berries

Desiccated coconut

Method:

1. Put all ingredients (except coconut) into food processor and combine until fine and dough-like.
2. Roll into small balls, then roll in coconut.
3. Store in refrigerator until eaten.