The Chocolate Monte is an Aussie classic—crispy coconut biscuits coated in a rich layer of chocolate. This recipe is our gluten-free spin on the original, so you can enjoy every bite without missing a thing!
The biscuit dough is made with a mix of plain and self-raising flours, shredded coconut, millet meal, and rice bran. Together, they create a beautifully balanced flavour—think nutty, toasty, and just the right amount of sweetness. The coconut brings that familiar chew, while the millet meal adds a subtle, earthy depth that makes these extra special.
And then, of course, there’s the chocolate. Each biscuit gets a generous coating of smooth, glossy chocolate, just like the classic. The result? A seriously good bikkie that’s perfect with a cuppa, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or straight from the tin (no judgment here!).
If you’re unsure about gluten-free chocolate you’ll find all your questions answered in our guide, Is Chocolate Gluten-Free?
Gluten-Free Chocolate Monte
Ingredients
- 100 g dairy-free margarine
- ¼ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- ¼ cup caster sugar
- ⅓ cup gluten-free plain flour
- ½ cup gluten-free self-raising flour
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup millet meal
- ¼ cup rice bran
- ⅔ cup shredded coconut
- 150 g gluten-free dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line two baking trays with baking paper.
- Place margarine and sugars in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
- Add egg, flours and millet meal and beat until combined, then use a wooden spoon to stir through rice bran and coconut.
- Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls and place on trays 5cms apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- While cooling, place chocolate in a microwave-safe container and heat on high for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the flat side of each biscuit. Drag a fork through the chocolate to create a pattern. Return to wire rack until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container.
