4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls

Name: 4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 10 Weet-Bix; 25 g (¼ cup) Milo ((malted milk powder) or cocoa powder); 100 g (1 cup) desiccated coconut; 395 g sweetened condensed milk; extra coconut and sprinkles (100s and 1000s), for rolling

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The MOST POPULAR 4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls made from Weet-Bix, Milo, sweetened condensed milk and coconut! Just 10 minutes prep time, completely no-bake and perfect for school lunchboxes.

Milo Weet-Bix Balls are ALWAYS a huge hit in our house - they taste great, they're freezer-friendly, and Will LOVES to help make them.......eating a little at the same time too, of course....

They're made from 4 basic ingredients (take a peek - you may have all the ingredients sitting in your cupboard right now!).

Looking for more kid-friendly ball recipes?

Lemon Bliss Balls and the classic 'kid friendly' Rum Balls (no rum included!) are always popular lunch box fillers or after school snacks, or try my Peanut Butter Protein Balls for an extra energy kick!

A plate of small round snacks, some rolled in 100's & 1000's, and some in coconut.

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

Trust me... you're going to LOVE this recipe!

So quick and easy to make - these Weet-Bix Balls are ready to eat in 10 minutes! Even quicker if you have a Thermomix.
A budget-friendly lunch box filler - with grocery prices going up and up, it's so much more economical to make snacks at home!
Freeze for 'grab and go' snacks - keep some Milo Weet-Bix Balls in the freezer to pop into lunchboxes - they'll be thawed by recess time!
Kids LOVE them! - I can say this from first hand experience! Perfect for young kids in the kitchen to make, these Milo Weet-Bix Balls are no-bake, no-fail, and super yum!
They're always a hit at kids parties too!
Conventional or Thermomix - Milo Weet-Bix Balls can be made in a food processor or in a Thermomix. Both methods are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

What You Need

Just four simple ingredients - and some extra coconut or colourful sprinkles to roll them in!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method!

The four ingredients for simple kids snack balls.

Weet-Bix - a box of Weet-Bix is such a staple in most pantries! Or you could substitute with Vita-Brits or Weeties. An excellent source of wholegrains, Weet-Bix are high in fibre and low in sugar. Healthy tick!
Milo - is a malted milk powder similar to Ovaltine or Horlicks. Again, that green tin of Milo is a pantry staple in most households here in Australia. Whilst Milo has some additives, including sweeteners, the ingredient list is fairly simple and contains added vitamins and minerals, calcium and iron.
Sweetened condensed milk - easily purchased at the supermarket. You could use the 'skim' version if you prefer.
Desiccated coconut - this is unsweetened, finely grated and dried flesh from the white part of the coconut. Store your coconut in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place to keep it at its freshest.
Extra desiccated coconut and/or sprinkles (100's and 1000's) - for coating the Milo Balls in.

A close up of Milo balls covered in sprinkles and coconut.

Equipment Required

Just a food processor (or a rolling pin) and a couple of bowls are the only kitchen items required to whip up a batch of these sweet and simple Weet-Bix Balls.

Of course, if you have a Thermomix, you can use that too!

Step By Step Instructions

A batch of these Weet-Bix Milo Balls are the easiest little bites to make! Just crush, mix and roll.... and they're ready to eat!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method!

Step 1 - Crush The Weetbix

Using a food processor or Thermomix (or rolling pin), crush the Weet-Bix until they resemble fine crumbs. Place them in a large bowl that will hold all the ingredients.

If using a Thermomix: Place the Weet-Bix into the Thermomix bowl and crush for 10 seconds on Speed 8.

Step 2 - Mix All Ingredients

Add the Milo, sweetened condensed milk and desiccated coconut and mix all together until well combined.

If using a Thermomix: Add the Milo, coconut and condensed milk and mix for 10 seconds on Speed 4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 5 seconds.

Condensed milk, coconut and milo in a glass bowl.

Step 3 - Roll To Decorate

Use your hands to roll the mixture into heaped teaspoon-sized balls (although you can make them as big or small as you like).

Small rolled kids protein balls on a plate.

Toss the balls in sprinkles or coconut until they are well coated. And that's it!

A round ball in a plate of coloured sprinkles.

Expert Tips

If you have a Thermomix or a food processor, this will make it super quick to crush the biscuits, but if not, then a rolling pin will do.
This mixture will make approximately 30 balls (depending on the size). I like to use heaped teaspoonfuls for a nice sized snack.
Milo Weet-Bix Balls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperarure for up to one week - that's if they don't get eaten first!
You can freeze Weet-Bix balls in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Perfect for a 'grab and go' snack that will be thawed by recess time.

A close up of a half-eaten Milo Weet-Bix Ball.

FAQs

Why are Weet-Bix healthy?

Weet-Bix are a healthy choice and an excellent source of wholegrains. They're high in fibre and low in sugar, PLUS, they have added B vitamins, including B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), and B9 (folate), magnesium and iron.

What is Milo, and is it good for you?

That familiar green tin that lurks in most Australian pantries has been around since 1934 (!!!) when it was developed as a cheap way to give children added vitamins and minerals. Read about the history of Milo here.
Basically, it's a crunchy chocolate flavoured malted milk powder that kids love, similar to Ovaltine or Horlicks, and is made with malted barley, dried milk, cocoa and sugar. Milo also contains 9 essential vitamins and minerals - Vitamins B (2, 3, 6 & 12), Vitamins C & D, calcium, iron and phosphorus - so it gets my tick!

Is there a substitute for Milo in this recipe?

You could substitute the Milo with Ovaltine, or either cocoa powder or cacao powder, depending on your preference.

More Lunch Box recipes:

For more simple lunch box suggestions, check out these lunch box ideas and healthy kids snacks.

A plate of colourful balls on a white cake stand, with a tin of Milo in the background.

Want more recipes to use Weet-Bix and Milo in? Check out these easy kid-friendly snacks (that are definitely just as popular with 'big' kids too!)

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