Dry fruit laddu is a delicious and nutritious snack packed with the goodness of almonds, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, flaxseeds, and chia seeds. Naturally sweetened with dates and raisins, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for those seeking a healthy treat without refined sugar.
Whether you’re managing diabetes or looking for an energy-boosting snack, these laddus are a guilt-free indulgence. With just 20 minutes of preparation time, you can create a batch of these wholesome delights to enjoy throughout the week.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
For raw ingredients: To make 10 laddus, you will need the following:
Ingredients (makes 10 laddus):
- Almonds: 1/2 cup (50 g)
- Walnuts: 1/2 cup (50 g)
- Pistachios: 1/4 cup (25 g)
- Cashews: 1/4 cup (25 g)
- Flaxseeds: 1 tbsp (10 g)
- Chia seeds: 1 tbsp (10 g)
- Desiccated coconut: 1/4 cup (25 g)
- Dates (pitted): 5 medium-sized (35 g)
- Kishmish (raisins): 1 tbsp (10 g)
- Cardamom powder: 1/2 tsp
- Ghee: 1 tsp (optional, for binding)
Instructions
Roast the dry fruits and seeds
Roast almonds, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, flaxseeds, and chia seeds in a pan for 2-3 minutes or until they release an aroma. Let them cool.
Blend into a coarse mixture
Roast the dry fruits and seeds and then grind them into a coarse consistency using a food processor. Do not make the mixture too fine to achieve a crunchy texture for the final product.
Prepare the sweet base
Prepare a paste with dates and kishmish and pour it into the baking dish. Sometimes, the paste may become too thick; you can add 1 teaspoon of water to make it smooth.
Combine ingredients
In a bowl combine the dry fruits, date kishmish churan, coconut, and cardamom powder well. Knead it into a sticky dough.
Shape the laddus
Now spread some ghee on your hands and prepare small laddus out of it (approximately 20–25 grams each).
Storage
Refrigerate and store them airtight for up to two weeks, stored in a cool, dark place in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (per laddu)
- Calories: ~90 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~7g (from dates and raisins only)
- Protein: ~2.5 g
- Fat: ~6 g (from nuts and seeds healthy fats)
- Fiber: ~2 g
Serving Size
But ideally for all the constituents, particularly for diabetic patients, one laddu (about 20 to 25 grams) serves as an ideal snack management portion.
Tips for Diabetics
Monitor portion size: It is advisable to consume roughly only one laddu per serving so as to prevent the sugar levels in the blood from rising to astronomically high levels.
Pair with protein: You can enjoy it with unsweetened green tea or low-fat yogurt in order to maintain the level of glycemic index.
Avoid overindulgence: Although the use of natural sugars does have effects on the blood sugar levels depending on the quantities taken.
Dry fruit laddu is a perfect blend of taste and health, offering a nutritious snack for all ages. Easy to make and store, these laddus are ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings while providing essential nutrients. Enjoy them in moderation for a guilt-free treat!
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