No-Bake Anzac Biscuit Slice with Coconut

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

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A chewy, no-bake slice inspired by traditional Australian Anzac biscuits, combining rolled oats, coconut, and golden syrup in a sweet treat perfect for tea time. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers rolled oats, desiccated coconut, all-purpose flour into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 12 Australian cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (150 g) rolled oats
1 cup (90 g) desiccated coconut
3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (150 g), packed brown sugar
125 g, melted unsalted butter
1/3 cup (110 g) golden syrup
1 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp boiling water

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Instructions

Step 1: Line a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; mix well.
Step 3: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp baking soda in 2 tbsp boiling water, then stir into 1/3 cup golden syrup and 125 g melted unsalted butter until combined.
Step 4: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a sticky dough forms.
Step 5: Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spoon or your hands.
Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
Step 7: Once set, remove from the fridge and cut into squares or bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a chewy, sweet snack.