Healthier ginger-nut biscuit

Healthy Ginger Nut Biscuits (Arnott’s-Inspired)

Makes about 20–24 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (120 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option)

• 1/4 cup (60 g) honey or maple syrup

• 1 large egg

• 1 tablespoon (25 g) molasses (black treacle)

• 1 1/2 cups (225 g) whole wheat flour (or plain flour if preferred)

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 teaspoons ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (or nutmeg)

• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional, for added fiber and texture)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (fan-forced). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and molasses until smooth and creamy.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves (or nutmeg), and salt.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.

5. If using chia seeds, fold them in at this stage.

6. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the prepared tray. Flatten each slightly with your fingers or a fork.

7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the biscuits have a firm crunch.

8. Allow the biscuits to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. This version keeps it simple while making the biscuits healthier by swapping refined sugar for brown or coconut sugar and using whole wheat flour for extra fiber. The molasses adds a rich depth of flavor, and the chia seeds (if used) give an additional boost of fiber and omega-3s.

   Enjoy xx