Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Searching for a gift for that is good for Mum and good for the planet? We have you covered! There are so many lovely eco-friendly, waste free, locally made options these days. Just remember, Mum just wants to feel appreciated and loved so no need to go overboard, just because there are plenty of pretty things to choose from!


ANZAC biscuits for everyone

Anzac Biscuits are deliciously frugal! Check out a variety of recipes from traditional to vegan to low gluten, with all the ingredients available at WP 🍪

TRADITIONAL ANZAC BISCUITS

1 cup plain flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup desiccated coconut

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup castor sugar

125g butter

2 tbsp golden syrup

2 tbsp water

1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda

Preheat oven to 160C.

Combine flour, oats, coconut and sugars.

Melt butter, golden syrup and water in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bicarb soda then add to dry ingredients and stir well.

Make tablespoons full of mixture into flattened balls and place on baking tray.

Bake 15 minutes or until golden.

LOW GLUTEN ANZAC BISCUITS

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup almond meal

1/2 cup GF plain flour

2/3 cup desiccated coconut

2/3 cup coconut sugar

pinch of salt

125g butter

2 tbsp golden syrup

1 tsp bicarb soda

Preheat oven to 160C.

Combine flour, oats, almond meal, coconut, salt and sugar.

Melt butter, golden syrup and water in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bicarb soda then add to dry ingredients and stir well.

Make tablespoons full of mixture into flattened balls and place on baking tray.

Bake 20 minutes or until golden.

GLUTEN FREE & VEGAN ANZAC BISCUITS

1 cup almond meal

1 cup flaked almonds

1 cup desiccated coconut

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp bicarb soda

1-2 tbsp water

Preheat oven to 120C.

Combine almond meal, flaked almonds and coconut.

Melt honey and oil in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bicarb soda and water then add to dry ingredients and stir well.

Make tablespoons full of mixture into flattened balls and place on baking tray. Add a little water if needed to help mixture stick together.

Bake 25 minutes or until golden.