Hot Cross Bun Bliss Balls

Delicious no-bake bliss balls inspired by hot cross buns, perfect for a quick snack or dessert.

These Hot Cross Bun Bliss Balls are a wholesome twist on the beloved Easter classic, capturing all the nostalgic flavours of traditional hot cross buns — think juicy sultanas, zesty orange, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness —in a soft, chewy bite-sized treat.

They taste just like a hot cross bun, all the spices and flavours, but you feel a little less guilty for eating 4 of them!

Made with real, nourishing ingredients like rolled oats, dates, and desiccated coconut, they’re naturally sweetened and completely no-bake, making them the perfect fuss-free snack or dessert.

Whether you’re avoiding refined sugar, looking for a lunchbox-friendly option, or just want a quick Easter nibble without the oven, these bliss balls deliver all the festive flavour with none of the guilt.

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Hot Cross Bun Bliss Balls

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum
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No-bake bliss balls with the spiced fruit flavors of hot cross buns. Naturally sweetened, chewy, and wholesome—perfect for Easter snacking or a healthy sweet fix any time.

Course: DessertsCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
+

12

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

5

minutes
Calories

95

kcal
Total time

15

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Oats

  • 1/2 cups Dates

  • 1/2 cups Sultanas

  • 1 Large Orange zest and juice (more juice if mixture is too dry)

  • 1/2 cups Desiccated coconut

  • 1 1/2 tsp Mixed spice

  • 1/4 tsp Cloves ground

  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup

Directions

  • Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blitz them until it is a sticky consistency.
  • Roll the ingredients into balls and place them in the fridge to set.
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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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