Weetbix Balls
Weetbix balls are a quick and nutritious no-bake snack that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. Made with pantry staples like raisins, sunflower seeds, and cocoa, these nut-free bliss balls are a fantastic lunchbox treat or after-school snack. Best of all, they’re a great way to use up those pesky Weetbix crumbs at the bottom of the box!
Unlike many bliss ball recipes, this version keeps things simple and affordable without dates or expensive nut butters. Fortified Weetbix provide bulk and iron, while cocoa and raisins contribute to the iron content too—making these a clever, kid-friendly option to support iron intake.
Why This Recipe
- A nut-free bliss ball perfect for school lunchboxes
- Uses everyday pantry staples (including those leftover Weetbix crumbs!)
- Energy dense, full of fibre and a source of iron—great for growing kids
Ingredients You Will Need
Ingredient Notes, Substitutes, & Allergy Swaps
- Weetbix (wheat biscuits) – You’ll need 5 biscuits, or about 75g of crumbs. Great use of broken bits at the bottom of the cereal box. Traditional Weetbix can be substituted for gluten free Weetbix.
- Raisins or sultanas – These provide sweetness and help bind the mixture. Either works well.
- Sunflower seeds – Nut-free and lunchbox-safe. Can sub with pumpkin seeds if preferred. If nut-free is not a concern you can of course use almonds or cashews.
- Desiccated coconut – Adds texture and subtle sweetness. You can also roll finished balls in extra coconut for decoration.
- Cocoa – Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich chocolatey flavour.
- Water – Just enough to help the mixture stick together. Add slowly so the balls don’t get too wet.
Weetbix Balls An Illustrated Step By Step Guide
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my XXX recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step One: Pile it all in
Let’s get started by grabbing your food processor. Into the bowl go all the ingredients—Weetbix, cocoa, dates (or your chosen sweetener), nut or seed butter, and a splash of water or milk to help it all blend.
It’s not the prettiest stage, but trust the process—it’s about to become something delicious.
Step Two: Blend until sticky and chocolatey
Now blitz everything together until the mixture becomes thick, sticky, and holds together when pressed. You might need to scrape down the sides once or twice, or add an extra spoonful of liquid if it’s looking too dry.
You're aiming for a fudgy texture that smells like chocolatey heaven.
Step Three: Roll and coat
Once the mix is ready, scoop out spoonfuls and roll into balls—this part’s great for little kitchen helpers! Then drop each ball into a small bowl of shredded coconut and roll it around until coated.
Pop them into a container as you go. They’re ready to eat straight away, but I love chilling them for 15–20 minutes so they firm up a little.
Rolling the balls in coconut is optional, you can leave them plain or you could roll them in a little cocoa or freeze dried raspberry powder.
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Here is how you can make these Chocolate Weetbix Balls perfectly every time!
- Add water slowly—too much and the mixture becomes sticky.
- For a fun lunchbox twist, shape into small bars or press into silicone moulds.
- These freeze really well, so make a double batch for easy snacking later.
How to Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby Led Weaning
This recipe is not appropriate for baby-led weaning due the very sticky texture which may pose a choking risk.
Check out my collection of baby snacks for more suitable choices.
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Ingredients
- 5 wheat biscuits 75g if you are using the crumbs
- 1 cup raisins or sultanas
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup desiccated coconut
- 4 tablespoon cocoa
- 2-3 tablespoon Water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor, whizz until finely ground
- Slowly add water until the mix comes together and you can form balls
- Roll into 12-15 balls (you can roll in additional coconut if you wish)
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, they can be frozen
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Notes
- Add water slowly—too much and the mixture becomes sticky.
- For a fun lunchbox twist, shape into small bars or press into silicone moulds.
- These freeze really well, so make a double batch for easy snacking later.
- Weetbix (wheat biscuits) – You’ll need 5 biscuits, or about 75g of crumbs. Great use of broken bits at the bottom of the cereal box. Traditional Weetbix can be substituted for gluten free Weetbix.
- Raisins or sultanas – These provide sweetness and help bind the mixture. Either works well.
- Sunflower seeds – Nut-free and lunchbox-safe. Can sub with pumpkin seeds if preferred. If nut-free is not a concern you can of course use almonds or cashews.
- Desiccated coconut – Adds texture and subtle sweetness. You can also roll finished balls in extra coconut for decoration.
- Cocoa – Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich chocolatey flavour.
- Water – Just enough to help the mixture stick together. Add slowly so the balls don’t get too wet.
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Hi there can you make it without saltanas or a substitute?
You can substitute any dried fruit