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Digestive Biscuit Recipe Healthy: Crunchy, Nutritious, and Perfect for Snacking

Zestful Meals TeamZestful Meals Team
A crunchy, gut-friendly digestive biscuit recipe made with whole wheat flour, oats, and coconut sugar. Eggless, easy, and budget-friendly—perfect for snacking anytime.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack, Tea-time
Cuisine Indian, International
Servings 4 people
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl For dry and wet ingredient mixing
  • 1 Baking tray Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Rolling Pin For flattening dough
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 350°F (180°C)
  • 1 Fork or Skewer To poke holes for texture
  • 1 Cookie Cutter or Glass For cutting biscuit shapes

Ingredients
  

Dry Stuff:

  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • ½ cup Rolled oats (not instant)
  • ¼ cup Coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • Pinch Salt

Wet Stuff:

  • cup Unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
  • 2–3 tbsp Cold milk (dairy or almond)
  • 1 tbsp Honey (optional for chewiness)
  • ¼ cup Dark chocolate chips (optional but recommended)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add Butter: Rub the cold butter into the mixture using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Bind the Dough: Add milk and honey. Stir until the dough forms. If it feels dry, add a little extra milk (1 tsp at a time).
  • Roll & Cut: Flatten the dough to ¼-inch thickness between parchment papers. Use a cookie cutter or glass to cut shapes.
  • Bake: Arrange biscuits on the tray, poke holes with a fork, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool & Store: Let them rest for 10 minutes. Store in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for 10 minutes before rolling for best results.
  • Substitute honey with agave for a vegan version.
  • Freeze dough cutouts for later baking (up to 3 months).
  • Add cinnamon or orange zest for extra flavor.
  • Avoid instant oats—they make the biscuits too powdery.
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