Date Nuts Balls /Dry Fruit Laddu/Ladoo

Need something Sweet & Healthy?? Here it is!

This sweet treat is gluten-free, sugar-free, and all natural, made with dates, nuts, and rolled in coconut.

I whipped this up because I needed something quick and healthy for tea time snack and didn’t have much in the house. It turned out great and my kids loved it..This one is a winner! Enjoy!

Recipe for Easy Date Nuts Balls /Dry Fruit Laddu/Ladoo


Makes: 8 – 10 balls/ladoo

Ingredients :

Pitted Dates : 15-20
Pistachios : 10-14
Almonds : 7-10

Cashews : 5
Golden Raisins : 5-8
Dried Apricot : 5

Optional : 

Cardamom Powder : 2 pinches
Unsweetened Shredded Coconut : 1 cup + 1/2 cup for coating (sweetened is fine too, but the dates on their own are very sweet)

Method of Preparation:

1. Soak almonds in warm water for 10-15 minutes and peel of their skin and pat dry.
2. Chop the dates, almonds, pistachios, cashews, raisins into small pieces with help of large knife or using a pestle or a quick pulse in the food processor.

3. Combine everything until well incorporated. The consistency should be fairly smooth and similar to a thick paste. Now add the cardamom powder and mix well.

4. Divide the mixture into around 8 – 10 portions.
5. Take each portion into hand and roll it in your palms to form small balls/ laddoos.
6. Optional - Roll them in shredded coconut. (Note : It reduces the shelf life of Laddu/ Balls.)
7. Store in an airtight container and serve as a snack and Enjoy!!

Notes:

• Make sure dates are not too hard and dried, If dates are too hard, soak them for a hour or cover and microwave for couple of seconds.

Variations:

• You can also add any kind of nuts and dried fruits according to your taste and preference.

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Cheers!
Sangeetha