Spelt Breakfast Biscuits

Nutritious Start to Your Day

These Spelt Breakfast Biscuits are lightly sweet, crisp on the outside, and soft in the middle. Made with wholesome spelt flour, oats, and a touch of honey, they provide lasting energy to start your day.

Quick to prepare and easy to bake, they’re perfect for busy mornings. Pair them with tea, coffee, or yoghurt for a balanced breakfast that’s filling and nutritious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Made with spelt flour and oats for a nutty flavour
Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup
Easy to make in under 30 minutes
Great for meal prep or grab-and-go breakfasts

These biscuits are a healthy twist on classic breakfast cookies — simple, satisfying, and versatile.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cuisine: British

Courses: Breakfast, snack

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 12

Estimated Cost: 5

Calories: 160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

Golden, wholesome biscuits made with spelt flour, oats, and honey — perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

120 g spelt flour
80 g rolled oats
50 g unsalted butter (softened)
40 g honey or maple syrup
1 egg
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
30 g chopped nuts or seeds (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven.

1
Heat to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Mix dry ingredients.

2
In a bowl, combine spelt flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Cream butter and honey.

3
In a separate bowl, beat butter and honey until smooth. Add egg and mix.

Combine and shape.

4
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until a soft dough forms. Fold in nuts or seeds if using.

Form biscuits.

5
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and shape into rounds. Place on the tray with spacing.

Bake.

6
Bake 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool on tray 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 160kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 65mg3%
Potassium 130mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 7g
Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Additional Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked biscuits for up to 1 month.
Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup.

Keywords: spelt biscuits, breakfast cookies, healthy breakfast, oats biscuits, honey biscuits

Tips & Variations

Add fruit: Mix in 30 g dried cranberries or raisins for extra flavour.
Chocolate chips: Add 20–30 g for a treat.
Nut-free: Replace chopped nuts with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
Spice it up: Add nutmeg or ginger along with cinnamon.

Conclusion

Spelt Breakfast Biscuits are easy, wholesome, and perfect for a quick morning boost. Crispy, golden, and lightly sweet, they provide lasting energy and a satisfying start to your day.

Read it online: https://greatbritishspeltrecipes.com/recipe/spelt-breakfast-biscuits/

Valentina

A dietitian with a passion for spelt cooking. After trying different diets, I found spelt works best in my kitchen. Join me for simple, delicious recipes that bring out the best in this ancient grain!