When craving something sweet, many people turn to sweets. However, excessive consumption of sugar or jaggery can be harmful to health. People with diabetes, those trying to control their weight or following a healthy diet should avoid sugary foods. In such cases, nutritious laddoos prepared without the use of sugar and jaggery can be a good option. The natural sweetness of dry fruits and dates make these laddus not only tasty but also provide the body with essential nutrients. Let’s know the easy recipe of healthy ladoo.
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Ingredients for making Sugar-Free Ladoo
- 1 cup pitted soft dates
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup cashews
- ¼ cup pistachios
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseed (flaxseed)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp dry coconut
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp ghee (optional)
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First dry roast almonds, cashews, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, linseed and sesame seeds on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes. After the mixture cools down completely, grind it in a mixer. Now grind the soft dates in a mixer to make a paste. If required, heat one spoon of ghee in a kadai and gently stir the date paste into it. Then add split dry fruits, roasted seeds, dry coconut and cardamom powder and combine all the ingredients. While the mixture is still warm, lightly grease your hands and roll small or medium sized ladles. After that, keep it in an airtight container. Healthy sugar free ladoos are ready. You can eat this ladoo anytime of the day.
Benefits of eating this Ladoo
- The natural sweetness of dates helps in providing energy.
- Protein, fiber and healthy fats in dry fruits and seeds nourish the body.
- Sweet cravings can be satisfied in a healthy way.
- Although these laddus are sugar free, dates contain natural sugar. So people with diabetes or those following a special diet should consume these laddus in limited quantities and consult a dietitian if necessary.
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