Chocolate,Dates and Nut Laddoo

Sugar Free, Fat Free,Gluten Free,Vegan and with only four ingredients these power packed energy balls/laddoos provide protein and carbohydrates which makes it a perfect snack post workout or an after school snack for children. The hint of chocolate from cocoa and vanilla extract will definitely win the children.

I like to call Dates as Gods candy or natures candy. It is so sweet that this recipe was entirely sweetened by just Dates, no sugar! I made a Vegan Dates Walnut Cake and took it to my friends house and it was such a hit. No one could believe it was eggless, it was so moist!

It’s also makes a’ great breakfast on the go’ and a wonderful snack  for picky children who don’t want to have nuts. If you are allergic to nuts, use raisins or chocolate chips, though I personally love the crunch of the nuts and the protein from them!  .I made this recently on a day when I was fasting. I had it with a glass of milk and it kept me going for a few hours! A word of caution,while roasting the nuts, use low to medium flame and do not over cook them. The nuts may seem a bit soft but they will crisp up when they cool. With just a handful of ingredients this recipe is a keeper.

Indians make laddoos as an offering to Lord Ganesha on his birthday,”Ganesh Chaturthi” as that is supposed to be his favorite sweet. I made my Eco Friendly.Bio-degradable Ganesha ,Coconut laddos made with dessicated coconut and condensed milk and Besan Ke Laddoos along with the Chocolates,dates nut laddoos as an offering to lord Ganesha. Some of my other eggless desserts are Blueberry Crumble, Kheer in a crockpotSooji ka Halwa, and Dudhi ka Halwa.

Here is the written recipe followed by the pictorial one-

Chocolate,Dates and Nut Laddoo/Energy Balls

Aanchal Gupta

Sugar Free,vegan,gluten free and made with only 3 ingredients,these laddoos are power packed with protein from the nuts and energy from the dates. The cocoa provides a hint of chocolate for all chocoholics.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Course Dessert/Breakfast/.Energy bars
Cuisine Indian/International

Servings 16 -18 pieces

Ingredients

  

  • 1 cup mixed nuts-Pistachios Almonds,Walnuts and Cashews in equal portions(you can use only one type or any combination of nuts)
  • 1 cup Dates deseeded and coarsely chopped(I used Medjool dates)
  • 4 tsps cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles Coconut and Cocoa for Rolling(optional)

Instructions

 

  • Toast the nuts on medium flame for few minutes,set aside to cool
  • Microwave the dates for 30-45 seconds to soften them a bit
  • In a food processor, pulse the nuts to coarsely chop them.
  • Pulse the dates with vanilla and cocao powder till it becomes a smooth paste.
  • Mix the nuts and dates till it becomes a dough, and roll into balls.
  • Rolling in coconut,cocoa or sprinkles is optional

Notes

Do not over roast the nuts. While warm,the nuts will feel soft, but they will crisp up a bit when you let it cool.Do not grind the nuts too fine. Vanilla extract and Cocoa are optional. You can make these with just Dates and Nuts and it tastes just as great. Grease your hands with oil or ghee to roll into balls. Rolling in coconut,cocoa or sprinkles is optional.

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Here is the step by step pictorial recipe-

Ingredients

Roast the nuts on a medium flame for a few minutes and cool

Grind the nuts coarsely

Soften the dates and make a paste of the dates. Add all the ingredients

Mix it together to form a dough

Lightly grease palms and roll into laddoos/balls. Makes 16-18 laddoos.

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22 Responses

  1. Pooja Nadkarni

    This is one of my son’s favorites. I prepare them several times for him. Healthy and tasty.

  2. Trupti

    Love this healthy option of ladoo. And you are so right – makes a wonderful energy treat for breakfast.

  3. Afroz

    I can not believe this delicious mouthwatering delights are so simple to make with just 3 ingredients. Just a prefect snack for kids lunch box.

    • Aanchal Gupta

      Thanks Afroz,yup just three ingredients and 10 minutes makes a delicious, nutritious treat.

    • Aanchal Gupta

      Thanks lathiya,kids love the chocolate and moms like it because the kids are getting a nutritious treat!

    • Aanchal Gupta

      Thanks Jagruti, Absolutely right,cant go wrong with these treats!

  4. Soniya

    I love using dates in mu sweet recipe.. and these laddoo looks simply irresistible!

  5. Raahmi

    Hi…just tried your chocolate date laddo receive. I made in modak shape. Tasting superyummy. Can I keep it out? Or refrigerate to increase life?

    • Aanchal Gupta

      Hi Raahmi,so glad it turned out yummy. It can last for a very long time in the fridge. Just micro for a few seconds before eating or just keep it out to bring it to room temperature before eating. I always refrigerate and keep it. It should be fine for a few days if you leave it out. Both nuts and dates don’t spoil that easily.

    • Aanchal Gupta

      Thanks Srividhya,perfect for kids and adults as well!let me know how it turns out.

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