Healthy Almond Date Ladoo (whole30, paleo, gluten-free, eggless)
Healthy Almond Date Ladoo are a healthy and delicious treat for Diwali, or any time of year. They are so good and also good for you. Gluten-Free and Paleo.
Servings: 10 ladoos/energy bites
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 cup organic almonds
- 1/2 cup organic cashews
- 1/2 cup organic medjool dates ~ about 6 dates
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 tbsp maca powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp organic chia seeds
Instructions
Roast & Grind
- Soak the dates in hot water for 10-15 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat a pan on medium heat, once hot, add ghee and then followed by almonds and cashews.
- Saute the nuts for about 4-7 minutes. Note, the cashews will cook faster than the almonds so be careful.
- Once done, add the nuts to a food processor.
- Pulse a few times until crumbly, but don't overmix this else you'll end up with nut butter. Remove the crumbled nuts and set aside.
- Now pulse the soaked dates (without water).
- Add the nut mixture back to the food processor. Also add - maca powder, cardamom, and a pinch of salt.
- Transfer the nut mixture to a bowl.
- Add chia seeds.
Form Ladoos
- Using a mini-scoop, take 2 scoops of the nut mixture in the palm of your hand.
- Press the mixture until it forms into a ball.
- Like this. Now roll it to make sure it's perfectly round.
- Perfect.
- Refrigerate for 1/2 hour or more, then enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg