No-Bake ANZAC Slice with Golden Syrup and Coconut
A sweet, chewy slice combining rolled oats, desiccated coconut, and golden syrup, inspired by the classic Australian ANZAC biscuit flavors — no baking required. 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 180 calories and feeds 16, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (melted) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup golden syrup
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp hot water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, mixing well.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup golden syrup, stirring until smooth and combined.
- Step 3: In a separate small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp baking soda in 2 tbsp hot water and stir into the melted butter and golden syrup mixture. The mixture will bubble.
- Step 4: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Step 5: Press the mixture firmly into a lined 9x9-inch square baking pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
- Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Cut into squares and serve chilled.









