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Dry fruits Laddu | healthy no sugar laddu

October 28, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 44 Comments

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Dry fruits laddu | Dry fruits ladoo | Dates laddu | Nuts and dates laddu | Laddu recipe | ladoo recipe | dry fruits laddu recipe | healthy laddu | dry fruits recipe | Indian sweet laddu recipe is a healthy laddu with mixed nuts and dates.  Healthy nuts laddu for kids, Pregnant women, and of course everyone. Zero sugar dry fruits laddu make a great mid-morning and mid-evening snacks to overcome the sweet addiction.

They say celebrate a happy occasion with sweet ( I remember famous Dairy milk chocolate commercial “Sweet Edu kondadu” (celebrate happiness with a sweet).

We are relocating to Seattle. After spending an amazing 2 years and  7 months in Bentonville. We have lot of cherishing moments in this small town.. My bundle of happiness was born here, he took his step here, spit his first food, told his first letter, the first mischief,  got his first friend, first word, first favorite things, the first sentence oh man I can write a full post about many things based on him. Well, change is a permanent thing, but after living in a place for some years it creates many moments which I can treasure for ages.

Having a 2-year-old, my biggest concern is to give him healthy snacks. Like me, many moms have a big question about mid-morning and evening snacks for kids. These days my son wants to hold his food and eat by himself – yet another point to be considered.  Suddenly this “dry fruits laddu” sprung to my mind, my mom uses to prepare this dey fruits laddu for me when I was pregnant.

Should healthy and tasty treat always involve complex cooking process or spending more time in the kitchen, defiantly no. With minimal cooking, these energy balls can be prepared in no time. Loaded with nuts and without sugar (Yes Dates is there, but I believe it to be healthier compared to white sugar), this is a healthy bite.

Dates laddu is a filing healthy snack after a workout and also good after school snacks for kids.

Nuts and dates laddu combo works perfectly in our home.. Recently I posted Oats &Nuts Burfi. This is a quicker version of that with few changes.

Indian sweet recipes in TMF

Laddu recipes 

Diwali special sweets

Nuts & Dates Balls |Nuts & Dates Ladoo | Nuts & Dates Laddu

Nutes and Dates Balls are loaded with goodness. Healthy laddu for kids, Pregnant women and of course everyone.
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Course: Laddu
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Mixed nuts - 1 cup I used Walnut, Almonds, cashew and Pista
  • Finely chopped Dates - 25 or 1 cup loosely packed
  • Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Ghee - 1/2 tsp + grease

Instructions

  • Method 1:
  • Take the mixed nuts into the mixie jar and pulse them into a coarse mixture
  • In a wide pan add 1/4 tsp of ghee and saute the mixed nuts in low flame until you get a nice aroma; mix well and saute
  • Add chopped dates, cardamom powder and 1/4 tsp of ghee, cook in low flame
  • Mix well and smash dates with a spatula, this helps dates to separate out and mix uniformly with other dry fruits.
  • Sauté till the dates start releasing oil
  • Then turn off the flame and transfer the mixture into a plate and let the mixture turns warm
  • When the mixture is warm enough to handle, Grease your hands and take a small portion of the dough and roll them into balls
  • serve them immediately or store them in a airtight container
  • Method 2 :
  • Dry roast the nuts till the aroma fills the room. Cool and grind it in a mixie/ blender/food processor, without adding water
  • In the same pan sauté the dates till they turn soft. Alternatively they can be microwaved for about 30 to 60 seconds. Cool and pulse the dates
  • Combine the nuts flour, cardamom powder and dates; mix well
  • Take small portions and roll them to balls

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Notes

  1. If you have a toddler grind  dates and nuts; make laddu
  2. Chopped dates and pulsed nuts give a nice texture to the laddu
  3.  Can add coconut, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. for extra flavor
  4. Use nuts of your choice; pecans, peanuts, etc.  can also be used
  5. Raisins, fig, apricot extra can be added for extra flavor
  6. Adjust the dry fruits according to your taste
  7. Make dates ball when it is warm. If the mixture cools down completely you can't make laddu
  8. If the mixture for cool down warm the mixture in the microwave or saute in a pan
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Ingredients:

Mixed nuts – 1 cup (I used Walnut, Almonds, cashew and Pista )

Finely chopped Dates – 25 or 1 cup loosely packed 

Cardamom powder – 1/4 tsp

Ghee – 1/2 tsp + grease 

Method 1: 

  • Take the mixed nuts into the mixie jar and pulse them into a coarse mixture

  • In a wide pan add 1/4 tsp of ghee and saute the mixed nuts in low flame until you get a nice aroma; mix well and saute

  • Add chopped dates, cardamom powder, and 1/4 tsp of ghee, cook on low flame

  • Mix well and smash dates with a spatula, this helps dates to separate out and mix uniformly with other dry fruits.

  • Sauté  till the dates start releasing oil

  • Then turn off the flame and transfer the mixture into a plate and let the mixture turns warm

  • When the mixture is warm enough to handle, Grease your hands and take a small portion of the dough and roll them into balls

  • serve them immediately or store them in an airtight container 

Method 2 : 

  • Dry roast the nuts till the aroma fills the room. Cool and grind it in a mixie/ blender/food processor, without adding water
  • In the same pan sauté the dates till they turn soft. Alternatively they can be microwaved for about 30 to 60 seconds. Cool and pulse the dates

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  • Combine the nuts flour, cardamom powder and dates; mix well
  • Take small portions and roll them to balls

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It’s my guest post for Sreelatha from Framed recipes. Sreelatha’s “Oats Banana Smoothie” for my “Toddler Friendly” recipes is very popular at home, and my LO loves it.

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  1. cheri says

    October 28, 2015 at 19:30

    Good luck with your move, Seattle is a wonderful place to live. We have a second home in Oregon and go there during the summer. We always hear so many wonderful things about that city. Take care!

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:51

      Thanku Cheri:-)

      Reply
  2. Sandhya says

    October 28, 2015 at 20:12

    Great post! Good luck to you and your family in Seattle!

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:51

      Thanku Sandhya:-)

      Reply
  3. Elaine @ foodbod says

    October 28, 2015 at 23:20

    Lots and lots of luck on your move xx

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:51

      Thanku Elaine:-)

      Reply
  4. Shobha says

    October 28, 2015 at 23:52

    Healthy & tasty ladoo……….perfect diwali sweet.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:50

      Thanku Shobha:-)

      Reply
  5. chcooks says

    October 29, 2015 at 05:19

    Such healthy recipe dear! 🙂 All the best with your move.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:50

      Thanku dear:-)

      Reply
  6. Bharani says

    October 29, 2015 at 08:23

    Oh god I love this… it’s vegan too… drool 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:50

      Thanku Bharani:-)

      Reply
  7. Freda says

    October 29, 2015 at 09:58

    Yummy !!

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:49

      Thanku Freda:-)

      Reply
  8. Freda says

    October 29, 2015 at 09:59

    Good luck with the move Vidya 🙂

    Reply
  9. srividhya says

    October 29, 2015 at 10:21

    yayyyy.. rendu perum (moonu perum me u n malar) same time zoneeee…. Welcome to West Coast 🙂 Perfect sweet to celebrate. Great scheduling the posts vids.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:49

      Ama Sri..:-) should plan for our next meet

      Reply
  10. Malar says

    October 29, 2015 at 13:42

    Welcome to PST 🙂 Having hard time catching up with friends 😉 Love these laddoos….

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:49

      Thanku Malar:-) can understand tc dear

      Reply
  11. Bikram says

    October 29, 2015 at 17:42

    My best wishes. Good luck and oh yes what better way to celebrate have a ladoooo..
    Make sure you save one for me..:)

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:49

      Thanku Bikram:-)

      Reply
  12. apsara says

    October 29, 2015 at 17:54

    I love these! The easiest and healthiest snack, ever.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:48

      Thanku Apsara:-)

      Reply
  13. Sharvari (Mumbai to Melbourne) says

    October 30, 2015 at 00:42

    Lovely such a quick to make snack and super healthy ! Love

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:48

      Thanku Sharvari:-)

      Reply
  14. padma says

    October 30, 2015 at 11:59

    I’m sure you already moved..good luck in setting up,,,Can’t be a better way to celebrate…laddoos look delicious:)

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:47

      Thanku Padma:-)

      Reply
  15. Vajeea says

    October 30, 2015 at 13:00

    wish you many more happy moments at your new place! and about the ladoos I am drooling over them! 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 17:47

      Thanku Vajeea:-)

      Reply
  16. Seena Koshy says

    October 30, 2015 at 19:05

    Healthy, easy and yummy ladoos..

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 30, 2015 at 19:20

      Thanku Seena:-)

      Reply
  17. Liz says

    October 30, 2015 at 20:46

    I like nuts and dates, this is totally nice.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 2, 2015 at 15:45

      Thanku Liz:-)

      Reply
  18. Linda Ferns says

    October 31, 2015 at 00:31

    First of all Congrats and my gud wishes with you dearie Vidhya, and love the post about your Prince and mum recipes are always a treasure & God bless you Sweety <3

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      October 31, 2015 at 01:17

      Thanku dear:-)

      Reply
  19. Veena Theagarajan says

    October 31, 2015 at 04:21

    healthy ladoo.. All the best for the move

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 2, 2015 at 15:43

      Thanku Veena:-)

      Reply
  20. Lynn says

    November 2, 2015 at 19:46

    yummm

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 2, 2015 at 22:47

      Thanku Lynn:-)

      Reply
  21. Spiceindiaonline says

    November 5, 2015 at 17:14

    Delicious, healthy laddu… a sweet start, goodluck with the move!

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      November 5, 2015 at 17:19

      Thanku Mullai:-)

      Reply
  22. IkeepHealthy says

    October 22, 2016 at 22:49

    A great recipe jere, love it. I will try it later. I think my grandsons will love it as well.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      March 8, 2017 at 22:56

      Thanku 😊Sure

      Reply

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