These 4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls are the easiest lunchbox win in my whole recipe box, no baking, no fuss, just rolling.
If your kids are into no-bake snacks like my Weetbix Bliss Balls or Kid-Friendly Rum Balls, these will disappear from the container just as fast.
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✅ Recipe Name: 4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls
🕒 Ready In: 10 minutes
👪 Serves: 30 balls
🔥 Calories: 104kcal per serve
🥣 Main Ingredients: Weet-Bix, Milo, sweetened condensed milk, desiccated coconut
🌿 Dietary: Vegetarian, no-bake, freezer-friendly
⭐ Why You'll Love It: Just 4 pantry staples, 10 minutes and zero baking for a lunchbox snack the kids genuinely fight over.
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Damn delicious! I made for my kids lunchboxes but I keep eating them! They freeze well too. I love the simplicity of this recipe with 4 ingredients. Will make again!
- Dani
Milo Weet-Bix Balls are always a huge hit in our house, they taste great, they're freezer-friendly, and my son loves helping make them (and eating the mixture along the way).
Looking for more kid-friendly ball recipes? My Lemon Bliss Balls, my Peanut Butter Bliss Balls or my Milo Biscuits are always popular too.
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Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
- So Quick And Easy - ready to eat in 10 minutes, even quicker with a Thermomix.
- Budget-Friendly - so much cheaper than store-bought lunchbox snacks.
- Freezer-Friendly - keep a batch in the freezer for grab-and-go snacks.
- Kids LOVE Them - a no-bake, no-fail recipe that's perfect for little hands to help with.
- Conventional or Thermomix - both methods are in the recipe card below.
4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls Ingredients
Just four simple ingredients, plus some extra coconut or sprinkles for rolling.
- Weet-Bix - a pantry staple in most Aussie homes. You can substitute with Vita-Brits or Weeties if that's what you've got.
- Milo - a malted milk powder similar to Ovaltine or Horlicks. If you're out, swap it for Ovaltine, cocoa powder or cacao powder instead.
Variations
- Nut and coconut-free - swap the desiccated coconut for the same weight in extra crushed Weet-Bix, great for kinder or school snack lists.
- Extra chocolatey - swap the Milo for cocoa or cacao powder if that's what you have on hand, or just prefer a stronger chocolate hit.
- Different coating - roll the finished balls in extra Milo, cocoa or leave them plain instead of coconut or sprinkles.
- Bigger batch - this recipe doubles easily if you want a bigger lunchbox stash or you're making them for a party.
How To Make 4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls
Just crush, mix and roll and they're ready to eat.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredient quantities and full detailed method.
- Step 1: Crush and mix. Blitz the Weet-Bix in a food processor or Thermomix until they resemble fine crumbs, then add the Milo, coconut and condensed milk and mix until well combined.
- Step 2: Roll into balls. Use your hands to roll the mixture into heaped teaspoon-sized balls, as big or small as you like.
- Step 3: Coat and chill. Toss the balls in sprinkles or coconut until well coated, then pop them in the fridge to firm up (or dig in straight away).
Recipe Tips
- Use a food processor or Thermomix if you have one - it makes crushing the Weet-Bix quick work, but a rolling pin does the job too.
- This mixture makes about 30 balls - I use heaped teaspoonfuls for a nice sized snack.
- If the mixture feels a bit dry - add a teaspoon or two of water to help it come together and hold its shape when rolled.
- Storage - keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, that's if they don't get eaten first!
- Freezing - freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months, perfect for a grab-and-go snack that'll be thawed by recess time.
4 Ingredient Milo Weet-Bix Balls FAQs
Yes, you can substitute the Milo with Ovaltine, or either cocoa powder or cacao powder, depending on what you have and how strong you want the chocolate flavour.
Simply substitute the desiccated coconut for the same weight in extra crushed Weet-Bix. It works a treat and keeps the balls just as easy to roll.
Add a teaspoon or two of water and mix again. This usually happens if your Weet-Bix crumbs are a little coarse or your condensed milk tin was slightly under.
Yes! Freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months. They're perfect for a grab-and-go snack that will be thawed by the time recess or lunchtime rolls around.
Regular condensed milk can't be swapped for a butter alternative, but a coconut condensed milk works well if you need a dairy-free option.
More Easy Lunch Box Recipes
Need more simple lunchbox fillers? Here are a few more of my favourite no-fuss snacks the kids always come back for.
Milo Weet-Bix Balls
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
Instructions
- Place the Weet-Bix into a food processor and process until they resemble fine crumbs (you could also use a rolling pin instead).If using a Thermomix: Place the Weet-Bix into the Thermomix bowl and crush for 10 seconds on Speed 8.
- Place the crushed Weet-Bix into a large bowl and add the Milo, coconut and condensed milk and mix together. 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.
- Roll heaped teaspoons of the mixture into balls.
- Roll in the extra coconut to coat. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- 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 lunchtime.
Aarti says
Do we take out of the freezer the night before or in the morning for their school lunchboxes?
Also we're in central Qld, do you think they'd go mushy in a Lunchbox on a hot day?
Cheers!
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Aarti, just take them out in the morning and they'll be defrosted by morning tea time! And no, they shouldn't go mushy on a hot day!
Niamh says
I want to make these but not sure I can get milo in Ireland. Could I use Horlicks instead?? Maybe some cacao powder?? Thanks!
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Niamh, yes Horlicks should be fine! Any malted milk powder will work! xx
Jo Lewis says
Is there an alternative to using condensed milk? Something not as sugary?
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Jo, the condensed milk helps to hold the balls together. You might prefer trying this recipe instead: https://bakeplaysmile.com/healthy-weet-bix-balls/
Lyn Williams says
thank you for the recipe have been after it for ages
Lucy Mathieson says
Enjoy!
Rachael Conomy says
Another fast & fabulous recipe Luce.
Got a thumbs up from the four toughest critics ever!
Lucy Mathieson says
Oh thank you so much!!!!! xx
Margaret Gowans says
I am going to make them tomorrow with my great granddaughter 3years old it will be messy but she will love them and she loves to help thanks Lucy
Lucy Mathieson says
Oh and she'll have so much fun too! Enjoy!! xx
Patricia says
What are Weet Bix, never heard of that!
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Patricia, they're a breakfast cereal. xx