Keep it healthy this National Biscuit Day with home-made oatmeal, honey, and quinoa treats, made the Correxiko way!
Known to start her day with a cup of Earl Grey and a side of Marie biscuits, the Queen is possibly the most famous tea-drinker in the world, and rightly so.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Marie biscuit was created in London in 1874 and is named after the Grand Duchess Marie of Russia, wife to Prince Alfred, who was Queen Victoria’s fourth son
Source: biscuitpeople.com
National Biscuit Day History and Facts
A scrumptious crumble with a spot of tea can calm the nerves and delight the taste buds.
Lockdown certainly gave us time for tea this past while! Studies show that 40% of Britain’s population have enjoyed the chance to get in more time for elevenses and afternoon teas, while more than 60% of these households owns a biscuit tin!
Other biscuit facts you may not yet know about include:
- On average, the British nation eats 52 biscuits per second!
- Brits consume more biscuits per year than any other nation, and roughly 35% more than the US does.
- 27 million households around the world purchase biscuits annually.
- It is estimated that biscuits are consumed at more than 6 billion events and occasions worldwide per year.
- The humble biscuit is also known as a cookie in the US, and may be referred to by similar terms in Europe and Asia, though English speakers who use the metric system tend to refer to them more as biscuits.
National Biscuit Day falls annually on the 29th of May, and shares the date with a number of other recognised days around the world. Some of the more notable ones include:
- Mount Everest Day
- Paper Clip Day, and
- Put A Pillow On Your Fridge Day
According to thereisadayforthat.com, a recent poll revealed that Britain’s favourite biscuits for National Biscuit Day include:
- Chocolate Digestive
- Chocolate Hobnob
- Jammie Dodger
- Custard Crème
- Shortbread
- Bourbon
- Jaffa Cake
- Ginger Nut
- Digestive
- Wagon Wheel
National Tea Day UK, 2021
The History Of National Biscuit Day
Back when merchants and explorers began crossing the globe for trade and relocation, preservation methods for food were already well established.
The Ancient Greeks, Romans, Nordics, and Saxons would preserve flour-based edibles by baking them over a low heat for an extended amount of time.
The goal? To preserve the nutrients while removing all the moisture that generates mould.
Sweet treats were invented by the Persians, who began adding sugar, honey, jams, and other sweetened ingredients to their biscuits to enhance the flavour and provide nutrition, yet still remain edible over long journeys and in rather damp conditions across the seas.
DID YOU KNOW?
Physicians in ancient times firmly believed – just as Correxiko does – that good health starts in the gut.
Source: daysoftheyear.com
As a result, biscuits were prescribed for all sorts of nasty tummy problems that a nutritious meal could solve. High in fiber and low in fats, these biscuits were predominantly made from whole grains.
Continuing on this tradition for National Biscuit Day 2021, this delicious, quick-n-easy oatmeal, honey, and quinoa biscuit recipe – with a Correxiko Collagen twist! – is sure to tick all the right health boxes this year!
Be sure to cook your quinoa a day or two ahead of time so it’s ready to add immediately.
Recipe: Oatmeal, Carrot And Quinoa Biscuits
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Serving size: 12 biscuits
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ cup whole rolled oats – make into fine flour with a blender or food processor
- 1 cup whole rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup pre-cooked quinoa
- 1 cup grated or shredded carrots
- 2 scoops Correxiko Collagen powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons warm water
- ½ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup nuts and seeds
- ½ cup dried berries
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Line a large baking sheet
- Using your blender or food processor, process 1½ cups rolled oats into a fine flour and measure out exactly one level cup
- In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup whole oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
- Fold in cooked quinoa
- Add grated or shredded carrots and stir coated with flour completely
- In a small bowl, combine flaxseed, Correxiko Collagen, and warm water and stir through thoroughly
- Set aside to thicken (about 5 minutes)
- In a medium bowl, combine almond butter, coconut oil, and honey and stir until well-mixed
- Stir in flaxseed, Correxiko collagen, and water mixture
- Combine wet and dry ingredients in large bowl and fold until combined
- Stir in nuts, seeds, or berries
- Using approximately ¼ cup of batter for each biscuit, scoop final mixture onto baking sheet in 12 equal portions
- Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on oven) until lightly browned
- Remove pan from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring the biscuits to a wire rack to finish cooling
- Store in an airtight container until needed.
- Can be frozen.
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