These Healthy Weet-Bix Balls with medjool dates, honey, coconut and chia seeds are so simple to make and take only 10 minutes to prepare. A great energy boosting snack!
For those of you who have been around here a while, you'll know ALL about my Milo Weet-Bix Balls... they're such a HUGE hit with the kids!
These Healthy Weet-Bix Balls are the healthier version of the original recipe - but equally as tasty!
They're also the perfect lunch box snack... nut-free, freezer-friendly and a sure winner with the kids too.
Looking for more healthy bliss ball recipes? Why not try my Peanut Butter Protein Balls, the ever popular Coconut, Chia and Apricot Bliss Balls, or my healthy Lamington Bliss Balls!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
These Healthy Weet-Bix Balls are naturally sweetened by the medjool dates and the honey. I also like to add sultanas to my mixture as they're a healthy addition and great flavour combo, but you can omit them if you prefer.
- A healthy snack - using all healthy ingredients and natural sweeteners, and with the bulk of these snack balls being Weet-Bix, they're full of extra wholegrain fibre too.
- Toddler snacks - for fussy eaters, these snack balls are great for little hands to experiment with!
- Nut-free - perfect for school lunch boxes!
- Quick and easy - with a food processor these bliss ball can be ready in just 10 minutes, and even quicker using a Thermomix! Instructions for both included in the recipe card below. The kids can help roll them too!
- Budget-friendly - store-bought kids snacks can be so expensive! Homemade snacks are not only healthier... but also far cheaper!
- Freezer friendly - make a double batch of these healthy Weet-Bix balls and pop some into the freezer. They're ideal for a 'grab and go' bite on the run or popped into a lunchbox.
What You Need
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Weet-Bix - I'm sure most households have a box of Weet-Bix in the pantry here in Australia! They're packed with wholegrain, they're low in sugar and high in fibre, and there's also a number of different flavours available these days too. Gluten free and multigrain versions are also available. See FAQ's below for alternatives to Weet-Bix.
- Medjool dates - often found loose or packaged in the fruit and veggie section at the supermarket, or in the baking section. This variety is softer, sweeter and much more moist than the more commonly used 'semi-dried' variety of dates.
- Honey - such a great natural sweetener.
- Desiccated coconut - this is finely grated, un-sweetened and dried coconut flesh. Make sure you store your coconut in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place to keep it fresh.
- Chia seeds - full of antioxidants, minerals, fibre, and omega-3 fatty acids, chia seeds are a great addition to further increase the health benefits of these yummy little balls.
- Sultanas - these are optional, but I highly recommend including them, as they add a great additional texture and flavour, and kids love the extra little bursts of sweetness!
Equipment Required
Just a food processor or a Thermomix is all thats required to whip up these healthy little Weet-Bix balls in 10 minutes or less!
Step By Step Instructions
It could not be simpler to 'mix and roll' these energy balls.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
Step 1 - Combine Ingredients
Place the Weet-Bix, medjool dates, honey, desiccated coconut and chia seeds in to a food processor, and mix until all ingredients are finely chopped.
If using a Thermomix - place Weet-Bix, medjool dates, honey, desiccated coconut and chia seeds into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds on Speed 8.
If the mixture is too dry to roll into balls (and this really depends on the moistness of the dates and consistency of the honey), mix through a little water, until the consistency is right to form firm balls. Then stir the sultanas through the mixture.
If using a Thermomix - check the consistency of the mixture. If it is too dry to roll into balls, add a little water, mixing for another 4-5 seconds on Speed 5 until firm balls can be formed. Then use the spatula to mix through the sultanas.
Step 2 - Roll Into Balls
Using your hands, simply roll heaped teaspoons of the mixture into firm balls.
Store them into an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
If using a Thermomix - same as the conventional method, roll teaspoons of mixture into firm balls with your hands. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Expert Tips
Just a few tips for these simple and healthy Weet-Bix balls.
- Use Medjool dates rather than the more commonly bought semi-dried dates. This is because medjool dates are a variety that is picked earlier, making them softer, sweeter and moister than regular semi-dried varieties.
- Sultanas are a great addition as they add little sweet bursts of flavour. Of course, you can omit them if you prefer as the dates add plenty of sweetness, but I do like to include them for texture as well as flavour.
- Get the consistency right. You may need to add up to 3 tablespoons of water to get the consistency correct for rolling into firm balls that hold together well. It all depends on the liquid consistency of the honey and the moistness of the dates that you use.
- Store your healthy Weet-Bix balls in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to one week (if they last that long!), or freeze them (see FAQ's).
FAQ's
Medjool dates are a 'fresh' date, picked early in the ripening season when they are soft, whereas regular dates, commonly known as Deglet Noor, fall in the semi-dried category of dates. Medjool dates are larger, darker, chewier and more caramel-like in taste than the more regular dates that are commonly used in baking. Perfect for these sweet Weet-Bix Balls!
Medjool dates contain natural sugar, but, according to research they have a low/medium glycemic index score. This is because they also contain a good amount of fibre, which slows the release of the carbohydrates and gives you sustained energy rather than a short, sharp blood-sugar burst! They’re also low in fat and packed with nutrients like potassium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, niacin, calcium, iron and vitamin K.
Vitabrits are basically the same product as Weet-Bix here in Australia, however in the UK, Weetabix is the British version of the original Australian Weet-Bix. In the US, the most similar American breakfast cereal to Weet-Bix would be Shredded wheat, Unsweetened Wheaties, and Wheatie Flakes.
Absolutely! You can place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Great to pop in a lunchbox in the morning - they will be thawed in time for morning tea.
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Healthy Weet-Bix Balls
Ingredients
- 90 g (5) Weet-Bix
- 200 g (approx 12 dates) medjool dates pitted
- 1 tbs honey
- 50 g (½ cup) desiccated coconut
- 40 g (¼ cup) chia seeds
- 3 tbs water if needed
- 80 g (½ cup) sultanas (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Weet-Bix, medjool dates, honey, desiccated coconut and chia seeds into a food processor. Mix until finely chopped. If using a Thermomix - Place the Weet-Bix, medjool dates, honey, desiccated coconut and chia seeds into the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 10 seconds on Speed 8.
- Test the mixture and if it's too dry to easily roll into balls, add the water and mix again for a few seconds. When you have added enough water to be able to roll into firm balls, add the sultanas and stir through. If using a Thermomix - Test the mixture and if it's too dry to easily roll into balls, add the water and mix again for 4-5 seconds, Speed 5. When you have added enough water to be able to roll into firm balls, add the sultanas and stir through with the spatula.
- Roll the mixture into teaspoon-sized balls and place into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week (see notes).
Notes
- Use Medjool dates rather than the more commonly bought semi-dried dates. This is because medjool dates are a variety that is picked earlier, making them softer, sweeter and moister than regular semi-dried varieties.
- Sultanas are a great addition as they add little sweet bursts of flavour. Of course, you can omit them if you prefer as the dates add plenty of sweetness, but I do like to include them for texture as well as flavour.
- Get the consistency right. You may need to add up to 3 tablespoons of water to get the consistency correct for rolling into firm balls that hold together well. It all depends on the liquid consistency of the honey and the moistness of the dates that you use.
- Store your healthy Weet-Bix balls in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to one week (if they last that long!).
- These energy balls can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
Brooke says
Hi Lucy,
Is it 135 calories for ONE of the SIXTEEEN balls? These look so yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Brooke
Lucy says
Hi Brooke, the nutrition info is per ball (they're quite large balls). xx
Kristen says
I made these but instead of sultanas i added some cocoa powder, they are so yummy. I have one with a raspberry and it’s such a good combo! Hits the spot when you have a sweet craving.
Rusty says
So easy and quick to make!!
A hit in our home.
Thank you for supplying such a fabulously healthy recipe.
Rusty
Lucy says
Thank you so much!!
Kylie says
Could you substitute the honey for rice malt syrup or maple syrup?
Lucy says
Hi Kylie, yes you can! Rice malt syrup would be the better substitute as it's thicker/stickier than maple syrup. x
Lucy says
Made these with gf Weet-Bix for my coeliac son. He's fussy and not a fan,but my 1 year old LOVES them. Will definitely be making it regularly in our house.
Lucy says
Fantastic!!!