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    Home » Recipes » Lunch Box Ideas

    Milo Balls | 4 Ingredient Recipe

    Published: Sep 27, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 69 Comments

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    A bowl filled with malted milk and coconut balls.

    Super easy Milo Balls are always a winner with the kids! Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time is all it takes to make these delicious little lunchbox snacks.

    A bowl filled with malted milk and coconut balls, with a tin of Milo malted milk powder in the background.

    Can you get much more 'Australian' than Milo? That familiar green tin is a staple item in every worthy pantry cupboard.

    Just like ANZAC biscuits, Tim Tams, Iced Vovos and Choc Ripple cakes, Milo inspired recipes also have that true 'Aussie' following!

    And this 4 ingredient Milo Ball recipe is everything that 'Aussies' love in a simple recipe... using just 4 basic ingredients, they're super yummy, quick and easy!

    A tin of Milo behind a bowl of malted milk, coconut and biscuit balls.

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    Once you make these Milo Balls, I'm sure they will become a firm favourite, particularly for school lunch boxes, or as a bite to fill those after-school hungry tummies!

    • Quick & easy - it takes just 10 minutes to prepare this recipe and there's no fancy equipment required! If you have a Thermomix or a food processor, that will make it super quick to crush the biscuits, but if not, then a rolling pin will do.
    • No-bake - forget about turning on the oven, this recipe is COMPLETELY NO-BAKE!
    • 4 ingredients - crushed biscuits (cookies), sweetened condensed milk, coconut and Milo is all you need.
    • Great for the kids to help make - this simple no-bake recipe is perfect for getting the kids into the kitchen. They'll love mixing the ingredients together and rolling the mixture into balls.
    • Freezer-friendly - get organised ahead of time and pop a batch of Milo Balls into the freezer to 'grab and go'.
    • Perfect for school lunchboxes - these balls can be placed straight into lunchboxes from the freezer and will be defrosted and ready to eat by morning tea time.
    A close up of coconut coated Milo balls.

    What Is Milo?

    Milo is a brand of chocolate malted milk powder produced by Nestle.

    It is the most popular brand of malted milk powder in Australia.

    Milo can be mixed with hot or cold milk to make a delicious drink, used in baking recipes, sprinkled over ice-cream... or sneakily eaten straight out of the tin with a spoon!

    If Milo isn't available where you live, you can use any brand of malted milk powder you like in this recipe (such as Ovaltine or Horlicks).

    What You Need

    It takes just 4 ingredients to make these sweet and delicious Milo Balls!

    Note: please scroll to the recipe card for the ingredient quantities and full detailed method.

    • plain sweet biscuits - also known as cookies in the US. I generally use Arnott's Marie biscuits which are popular in Australia, but you can use absolutely any kind of plain sweet biscuit/cookie you like.
    • sweetened condensed milk - I recommend using full fat sweetened condensed milk (not skim or light). I like to use Nestle brand as I find it sets firmer than the home brand versions.
    • desiccated coconut - this is a fine dry coconut (not shedded or flaked). It is used in both the Milo Balls mixture as well as for coating the balls.
    • Milo - a malted milk powder produced by Nestle. This can be replaced with any brand of malted milk powder - including homebrand, Ovaltine or Horlicks).
    The 4 ingredients for Milo balls.

    Step By Step Instructions

    These easy no-bake Milo Balls are ready to eat in just 10 minutes - how good is that?

    Note: please scroll to the recipe card for the ingredient quantities and full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Crush The Biscuits

    Use a food processor, Thermomix, rolling pin (or heavy book!) to crush the biscuits until fine crumbs remain. Place into a bowl large enough for other ingredients to be added.

    Step 2 - Add Other Ingredients

    Add the coconut and Milo to the crushed biscuits.

    Milo and coconut added to crushed biscuits in a bowl.

    Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the dry ingredients.

    Sweetened condensed milk being poured into a bowl of Milo, coconut and crushed biscuits.

    Step 3 - Mix To Combine

    Mix the ingredients until well combined.

    Sweetened condensed milk in a bowl over Milo, coconut and crushed biscuits.

    TIP: I find that the easiest way to mix the ingredients together is to use my hands, rather than a spoon! It's a little bit messy, but definitely the quickest and easiest way!

    A chocolate malted milk and coconut biscuit mixture in a bowl.

    Step 4 - Roll Into Balls And Coat

    Use your hands to roll the mixture into heaped teaspoon-sized balls.

    A sweet ball made of crushed biscuits, Milo, condensed milk and coconut, held in an outstretched hand.

    Toss the balls in coconut until well coated.

    A chocolate cookie ball being rolled in a bowl of desiccated coconut.

    Expert Tips & FAQ

    These easy Milo Balls couldn't be easier to make... but here's a few tips for making them perfectly every single time!

    What kind of biscuits/cookies can I use?

    You can use any kind of plain sweet biscuits (known as cookies in the US) as you like. I generally use Arnotts Marie biscuits which are popular in Australia, but you can use Graham Crackers (popular in US) or any sweet biscuit you prefer.

    Easy way to crush biscuits with a rolling pin

    If you don't have a food processor or Thermomix, you can always use a rolling pin or something heavy to crush them. My secret tip is to roughly break the biscuits up, put them in a plastic bag, then crush with the rolling pin. Then you can tip the crumbs straight into your bowl.

    What is Milo?

    Milo is a brand of malted milk powder that is popular in Australia. You can substitute Milo for any brand of malted milk powder you like (including Ovaltine or Horlicks).

    How do I stir the mixture? It's so sticky!!!

    It sure is a sticky mixture! I recommend combining the mixture using your hands... it's messy but quick and easy!

    Storing

    Store the Milo Balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Freezing

    Freeze any leftover Milo Balls in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

    A hand reaching for a chocolate ball coated in coconut.

    Related Recipes

    Milo is such a delicious ingredient to bake with!

    Here's some more of my favourite Milo recipes:

    • Milo Biscuits - the perfect little biscuits with a white chocolate and sprinkles topping. Great for lunchboxes or morning tea - super easy!
    • Milo & Oat Slice - a classic oat slice with the delicious malted milk flavour of Milo. YUM!
    • Milo Mousse Chocolate Slice - an over-the-top decadent chocolate slice that everyone will love.
    • Tim Tam & Milo Fudge - this fudge can be cooked in the microwave in no time. The combination of Tim Tams, Milo and chocolate is simply scrumptious...
    • Milo & Weet-Bix Balls - again, just 4 ingredients and SO simple to make, using Weetbix instead of crushed biscuits. The kids will LOVE these balls too!
    A half eaten chocolate coconut ball, on the top of a bowl filled with more Milo balls.

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    A bowl filled with coconut covered balls with a Milo tin in the background.

    Easy Milo Balls

    These super easy Milo Balls are sure to be a hit with the littlest people in your home! Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time... they're just so simple!
    5 from 80 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Snacks
    Cuisine: Australian recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20 balls
    Calories: 95kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 250 g plain sweet biscuits cookies (like Arnotts Marie)
    • 100 g (1 cup) desiccated coconut
    • 45 g (⅓ cup) Milo powder or any malted milk powder
    • 395 g sweetened condensed milk full fat
    • extra desiccated coconut to coat
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    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Crush the biscuits in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs. Place into a large bowl. 
    • Add the coconut, Milo and sweetened condensed milk, and mix to combine (see Tips).
    • Roll into heaped teaspoon-sized balls and then roll to coat in the extra coconut. 
    • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days (or freeze for up to 1 month). 

    Thermomix Method

    • Place the biscuits into the Thermomix bowl and crush for 10 seconds, Speed 8 (or until they resemble fine crumbs). 
    • Add the coconut, Milo and sweetened condensed milk, and mix for 20 seconds, Reverse, Speed 4, or until well combined. 
    • Roll into heaped teaspoon-sized balls and then roll to coat in the extra coconut. 
    • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days (or freeze for up to 1 month).

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Ingredients Info: 
    • plain sweet biscuits - also known as cookies in the US. I generally use Arnott's Marie biscuits which are popular in Australia, but you can use absolutely any kind of plain sweet biscuit/cookie you like.
    • sweetened condensed milk - I recommend using full fat sweetened condensed milk (not skim or light). I like to use Nestle brand as I find it sets firmer than the home brand versions.
    • desiccated coconut - this is a fine dry coconut (not shedded or flaked). It is used in both the Milo Balls mixture as well as for coating the balls.
    • Milo - a malted milk powder produced by Nestle. This can be replaced with any brand of malted milk powder - including homebrand, Ovaltine or Horlicks).
    More Recipe Tips:
    • Crushing the biscuits - if you don't have a food processor or Thermomix, you can always use a rolling pin or something heavy to crush them. My secret tip is to roughly break the biscuits up, put them in a plastic bag, then crush with the rolling pin. Then you can tip the crumbs straight into your bowl.
    • Combining the mixture - I recommend combining the mixture using your hands... it's messy but it's quick and easy!
    • Storing - store the Milo Balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
    • Freezing - freeze any leftover Milo Balls in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Hi says

      May 25, 2025 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      Hello best make ever lovedit

      Reply
    2. laura chiong says

      October 20, 2024 at 3:50 pm

      hello! do you think i can get away without the dessicated coconut?

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        October 21, 2024 at 8:01 am

        Hi Laura, you'll need to add some extra biscuits or cocoa powder if you're omitting the coconut.

        Reply
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