Looking to add a little Easter fun to the lunchbox—without tossing in yet another chocolate egg? These Hot Cross Bun Bliss Balls strike the perfect balance: sweet and festive, but packed with nourishing ingredients like oats, chia seeds, and dates. We’ve snuck in a few marshmallows for a fun surprise, but the real magic is how energising (and lunchbox-friendly) they are.
They’re perfect for making with kids (just keep damp hands nearby!), and a great option for class parties or after-school snacks. Want to mix it up? Try adding dried fruit, choc chips, or chopped nuts (if you’re not sending them to school). For a wholesome twist, swap out icing for melted dark chocolate.
Ingredients: Makes approx. 10-12 balls
- 1/3 cup dates soaked in warm water
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup marshmallows chopped
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ cup rice bubbles
- 3 tbsp icing sugar mixture
- 1 tbsp milk
Method:
- In a food processor, blend the soaked dates, coconut, rolled oats, marshmallows, chia seeds,
- cinnamon and cocoa powder until well combined. Add extra warm water if mixture doesn’t come together.
- Remove blade of the food processor and stir in the rice bubbles.
- Using damp hands roll spoonfuls of mixture into balls and refrigerate until firm.
- Whisk together icing mixture & milk and using a sandwich bag for a piping bag, pipe crosses over the top of the balls. Refrigerate until icing is set & enjoy!