This is how a fitness coach will show you how to make Caramilk hot cross buns with a chocolate glaze – it’s easier than you may think!

  • Fitness coach Bec Hardgrave shared how to make Caramilk hot cross buns 
  • A video was posted by an Australian foodie showing the process.
  • The snack “hack” she claims has only 189 calories per portion
  • Woolworths Caramilk Hot Cross Buns are now available with 260 Calories   










The new Woolworths Caramilk Hot Cross Buns are now low in calories thanks to a fitness coach.

Bec Hardgrave (Breeze, Australia) shared an online video in which she claimed that her food “hack” contains only 189 calories per hamburger, while Woolworths alternatives contains 260.

She made Caramilk Butter by melting chocolate on a hot cross bun and spreading it evenly. 

If you are looking for a snack option that isn’t too indulgent, this snack suggestion will work.

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Fitness coach Bec Hardgrave (pictured) shared how to make Caramilk hot cross buns containing a mere 189 calories per bun

To make the indulgent snack, she used mini traditional hot cross buns from Coles and two squares of Caramilk

Fitness coach Bec Hardgrave (left) shared how to make Caramilk hot cross buns containing a mere 189 calories per bun

In the clip she made 'Caramilk butter' by melting a square of Caramilk onto a halved hot cross bun before spreading it evenly

Her alternative contains 71 calories less than the new Caramilk hot cross buns sold at Woolworths

The clip shows her making ‘Caramilk Butter’. She melts a piece of Caramilk onto one half of a hot cross bun, then spreads it out evenly. The Caramilk Hot Cross Buns at Woolworths have 71 calories more than her alternative.

Bec created the indulgent snack using mini-hot cross buns made from Coles, and two pieces of Caramilk.

This hack makes it easy to make fresh hot cross buns and melt Caramilk butter for a fraction of the calories. They can be microwaved or air-fried, but they should still be crispy.

“It’s a way past Easter and I don’t know why, but the hot cross buns will never be too late.”

She said, “I don’t understand why I never tried Caramilk Butter before. But it’s amazing.” 

Many TikTok users referred to the idea of a treat as “dangerous”, while others confessed that they ate four packs of Caramilk hot crosses buns from Woolworths.

‘Great idea! Another person commented, “I went to Woolies but they did not have Caramilk ones.”  

This short video was viralized on Instagram, and it has been seen more than 60,000.  

Teaming up with Cadbury, Woolworths' indulgent hot cross buns have been made with Caramilk chocolate chips and are just $4.50 for a pack of four

Woolworths and Cadbury have teamed up to make delicious, indulgent Hot Cross Buns. These buns are made with Caramilk Chocolate Chips.

Last week Woolworths also released a recipe for decadent churros using its new limited-edition Cadbury Caramilk hot cross buns. 

This simple recipe takes only 20 minutes and transforms supermarket hot cross buns in delicious churros with creamy Caramilk sauce. 

In this video that was posted on Instagram, Woolworths’ chef begins by cutting the Caramilk Hot Cross Buns into 2 cm wide strips. Next, she places them onto a baking sheet and coats them in melted butter. 

Woolworths has shared a decadent recipe turning its limited-edition Caramilk hot cross buns into churros with a creamy dipping sauce

Woolworths shared this decadent recipe that transforms its Caramilk Hot Cross Buns limited edition into churros. It comes with a creamy dip sauce

Starts by cutting up Caramilk hot cross buns into two centimetre wide strips, place them on a baking tray and brushe them with melted butter

Then put the bun pieces in the oven for 15 minutes until they are golden and crisp

Starts by cutting up Caramilk hot cross buns into two centimetre wide strips, place them on a baking tray and brushe them with melted butter then put the bun pieces in the oven for 15 minutes until they are golden and crisp

Then he placed the buns in the oven and baked them for about 15 minutes, until crisp. 

Make the sauce by combining 180 grams of Caramilk Chocolate with thickened Cream. Microwave them for 1 minute. Mix halfway. 

Make churros by placing the bun strips in a bowl.   

For the dipping sauce, microwave Caramilk chocolate with thickened cream to melt it, stirring half way through

Coat the bun pieces in a bowl with a mix of caster sugar and cinnamon

Make the dipping sauce by melting Caramilk chocolate. Once it is melted, heat in the microwave for about one minute. Stir halfway through. Finally, coat the bun pieces using a mix of cinnamon and caster sugar.

Recipe: Caramilk Hot Cross Buns Churros

Ingredients

Four x Cadbury Caramilk Hot Cross Buns

50g melt butter

1/3 cup thickened milk 

 180g Cadbury Caramilk chocolate

1/4 cup of caster sugar

Ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon 

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 200°F/180° fan-forced. Make hot cross buns 2cm in width.

2. Lay on a tray lined with baking paper. Butter all sides. Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

3. Place cream and chocolate into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on High for one minute. Stir halfway through. Transfer into a small bowl.

4. Mix sugar with cinnamon in a small shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon sugar and hot cross bun strips. Use Caramilk sauce.

Source: Woolworths 

Place the Caramilk sauce on a board or plate and serve. 

Woolworth’s fans were quick praise the “genius” hack via their social media channels. 

“I just tried them today, and they are delicious!” Absolutely delicious. They should be available for longer periods of time,’ one viewer stated. 

One wrote: “This looks incredible, I’m doing it ASAP,” 

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