Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain's coconut and lime oaty biscuits have no processed sugar and are sweetened entirely by natural honey and currants. They've got a fresh zesty edge to them and they make the perfect snack for when you're feeling a little peckish, but they're just as good served with a cup of afternoon tea. If you're trying to avoid sugar but have a sweet tooth, you'll be making these biscuits again and again.
Ingredients
- 175ml clear runny honey
- 120ml coconut water
- 75g rolled oats, lightly toasted
- 15g dessicated coconut
- 115g plain flour
- 50g currants
- Zest 2 limes
- 1tsp bicarbonate of soda
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- First, heat the oven to 180C, gas 4. Line two baking trays with sheets of greaseproof paper.
- Pour the honey and coconut water into a pan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick - it takes around 8 minutes.
- Put the rolled oats, dessicated coconut, flour, currants and lime zest into a bowl. Add 15ml boiling water to the bicarbonate of soda, then add to the honey and coconut water mix. Next, add the dry ingredients to this and give it a thorough mix.
- Put heaped tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the previously prepared baking trays, making sure they are slightly spaced apart as they will spread out as they cook. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Leave the biscuits to cool on the baking trays, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
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