Dates Ladoo – Traditional Indian Sweet with No Added Sugar
A Guilt-Free Indian Classic
Dates Ladoo is a beloved Indian sweet that requires zero cooking and zero added sugar. Made with Lion Dates' premium deseeded dates, dry fruits, and nuts, these ladoos are naturally sweet, nutrient-dense, and perfect for festivals, gifting, or everyday snacking.
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes | No Cook | Makes: 20–25 ladoos
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lion Qyno Deseeded Dates
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup cashews
- ¼ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp Lion Dates Paste
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp ghee (optional, for binding)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dry roast nuts: Lightly dry roast almonds, cashews, and walnuts in a pan for 2–3 minutes. Let cool.
- Blend nuts: Pulse the roasted nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped (not powdered).
- Blend dates: Add deseeded dates and dates paste to the processor. Blend until a sticky dough forms.
- Combine: Mix in the chopped nuts, coconut, cardamom, and ghee. Mix well until everything comes together.
- Shape: Grease your palms with a little ghee and roll the mixture into small round ladoos.
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutritional Benefits
- 🍎 Dates – Natural iron, fibre, and potassium — great for anaemia
- 🌰 Mixed Nuts – Protein, healthy fats, and vitamin E
- 🥥 Coconut – MCTs for brain and metabolic health
- 🌿 Cardamom – Digestive aid and antioxidant
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Also try: Date Energy Balls | Dates Coconut Rolls
