Chocolate Hot Cross Bun Overnight Weet-Bix

You’re craving a chocolate hot cross bun this Easter. Like really craving it.

The chocolate.

The soft, spiced centre.

The whole cosy, bakery moment.

…but you also know the drill. You eat it, it’s elite for approximately 7-10 minutes, and then suddenly you’re hungry again like it never even happened.

So instead of pretending you don’t want one (we’re not about that), let’s do it smarter.

Enter: Chocolate Hot Cross Bun Overnight Weet-Bix by NH recipe queen @nourishwithnoa. Same chocolatey Easter coded vibes, but layered into a creamy, dessert style breakfast that’s satisfying, high in protein and keeps you blood sugar at bay at morning long.

We’ve got a Weet-Bix base, chocolate protein yoghurt that tastes like mousse, a glossy ganache moment, and of course… the iconic little cross on top. It’s giving Baker’s Delight hot cross bun level taste, but without the 10am snack attack creeping in.

The upgrade is in the yoghurt layer. Adding Nu Harvest's Choc Swirl THRIVE Plant Protein means this isn’t just a sweet treat pretending to be breakfast, but it’s pulling its nutritional weight. Like all Nu Harvest THRIVE Plant Protein blends, it’s formulated with functional ingredients that go beyond protein alone. 

Magnesium supports energy production and muscle function, digestive enzymes help your body absorb nutrients more efficiently (which matters when you’re fuelling busy days), and zinc supports immune and cellular health.

It’s also very a “prep once, thank yourself later” kind of situation. Throw it together in a few minutes, pop it in the fridge, and wake up to an Easter inspired treat that’s a bit cheeky, a bit nostalgic, and very much aligned with your goals.

Because you shouldn’t have to choose between foods you want and foods that actually support you. This one does both!

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Base:

• 2 Weet-Bix
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Yoghurt layer:

• 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
• 2 tbsp Nu Harvest Choc Swirl THRIVE Plant Protein
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp raisins (can sub for choc chips)
• 1/2 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)

Chocolate ganache:

• 1 tbsp Dutch processed cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp hot water
• 1/2 tsp maple syrup 

White icing:

• 2 tsp Greek yoghurt
• 1 tsp milk

HERE’S HOW TO MAKE IT

1. Crush base layer ingredients in a jar or container until combined and forming a soft base. Press down gently to compact.
2. Mix yoghurt layer ingredients until combined. Spread over the Weet-Bix base.
3. Mix cocoa powder with hot water until smooth and glossy. Add maple syrup if you choose. Pour over the yoghurt layer.
4. Stir together yoghurt and milk to make a quick icing. Drizzle in a cross shape on top of the ganache layer.
5. Pop in the fridge overnight (or for at least 15 mins) and enjoy!

If you’re a chocolate lover, our Chocolate Swirl THRIVE Plant Protein is an unmatched addition to raw treats, baked goods, smoothies and everything in between. THRIVE Plant Protein is vegan, all natural, gluten free and contains no artificial ingredients. To make things better, we've formulated our protein supplement with added superfoods, minerals and functional ingredients to promote a thriving, healthy body from the inside out! 

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