Dates Nuts Balls | Dates Ladoo

Dates Nuts Ladoo or Balls are delicious healthy dessert or snack recipe made with dates (khajur), mixed nuts & seeds. They are vegan, gluten free & contain no refined sugar.

These can also be eaten as energy balls or packed in kids lunch box as they are made with nutritious ingredients like dates, walnuts, almonds, coconut & mixed seeds etc. They are also known by other names like date bliss balls, khajoor ladoo, dry fruit ladoo or khajur ke laddu.

The best part about these date balls is that they have no added sugar. They get all the sweetness from the natural sugars present in dates (also known as khajoor or khajur) and hence a great option to satisfy dessert cravings especially when you are trying to avoid processed sugar.

The recipe is easy to make & takes only 15 minutes of your time. These dates laddu can be prepared in advance and stored in fridge for 15 to 20 days. They can be served as healthy treats on festivals like Diwali, Christmas and are a great option for edible gifting too.

These dates bliss balls are :

Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Easy to make
Sugar free (no added sugar)

Every bite of these wholesome dates laddu is filled with benefits of dates, nuts & seeds. Dates are known to be rich source of proteins, vitamins, iron and essential minerals likes sodium, potassium etc. They are instant energy providers because of their natural sugars.

Date Balls Ingredients:

Dates: I have used Lion Brand seedless dates in this recipe. You can use any brand of your choice. I would suggest using the ones which are little soft in texture as they are easy to grind. If you are using whole dates (with seeds), slit & deseed them first and then proceed.

Nuts & Raisins: When combined with nuts and golden raisins the benefits of dates multiply many times. I have used almonds, cashews and walnuts here but you can substitute of include more nuts as per your liking like pistachio, pecans, hazelnut or peanuts.

Seeds: Though these dates ladoo or balls can be made with dates & nuts only but I have added some flax seeds and chia seeds also. I was looking to incorporate flax seeds in my everyday diet as they are full of omega-3 essential fatty acids, fibre, lignin’s etc and this recipe seemed to be perfect for it. The flax seeds have a nice nutty taste and aroma which goes really well in these ladoos.

Desiccated coconut: It is basically dehydrated coconut powder and adds lovely aroma and flavour to khajur laadu. I have added only 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut powder here but for a stronger coconut taste you can increase its quantity.

How to make Khajoor Ladoo or Dates Nuts Balls?

First the deseeded dates are ground in a mixer or food processor & kept aside. The chopped nuts, coconut & seeds are slow roasted in a pan and then these ground dates are added to them. The mixture is cooked on low flame till we get dough like consistency. Divide into equal portions & roll into smooth balls.

Variations:

If you like fruity taste in energy balls, instead of raisins you can add some dried strawberries, dried blueberries or cranberries.
For chocolate flavour, add little bit of cocoa powder to these balls to give subtle chocolate hint.
You can chill these khajoor balls and then later dip them in melted chocolate (as shown in stuffed dates recipe) for a yummy chocolatey treat.
For additional flavour you can add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or cinnamon powder.

You can enjoy these dates ladoo during weight loss also but in moderation as dates are high in carbs. The recipe is quite flexible and easy as you can add any nuts, dry fruits or seeds of your choice.

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Ingredients: (For 12 balls)

Khajoor / Dates- 250 grams or 9 oz. (deseeded)
Almonds- 1/4 cup
Cashews- 1/4 cup
Walnuts- 1/4 cup
Golden Raisins- 1/4 cup
Desiccated coconut- 1/4 cup
Flax seeds- 1 tbsp
Chia Seeds- 1 tbsp
Ghee / Oil – 2 tbsp

Notes :

You can use other nuts also like pistachios, pecans or peanuts. I have added flax & chia seeds in these dates balls but you can use mixed seeds also like melon seeds, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Feel free to add more dry fruits like dried cranberries or blueberries.

Directions:

Step 1:
Add deseeded dates in a food processor or grinder jar. Grind them in pulses till they gain paste like consistency. You can also chop the dates before grinding.

Step 2:
Roughly chop the almonds, cashews and walnuts in small pieces. Keep them aside.

Step 3:
In a non stick or heavy bottomed pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee or oil. Add all the chopped nuts to it and roast on low flame for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4:
Add desiccated coconut, flax seeds, chia seeds and raisins to the above pan. Roast them more for 2 minutes till the coconut starts releasing it aroma. Keep the flame on low at all times as nuts or seeds can get burn quickly.

Step 5:
Add ground dates to these roasted nuts & seeds mixture. Mix well using a wooden spoon or spatula. Initially the dates paste can be tough but it will soften up gradually on heating. Keep mixing continuously till the mixture becomes non sticky and gains dough like consistency.

Step 6:
Transfer this mixture in a bowl and let it cool down for 1-2 minutes. Don’t let it cool completely else you will not be able to bind ladoos. While mixture is still warm, rub some ghee or oil on your palms. Take spoonful of mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat this step for remaining mixture. This recipe yields 12 balls.

Enjoy these delicious healthy dates nuts ladoo.

How to store these Dates Balls or Khajoor laddu?

Store these ladoos in an airtight container in fridge. They can easily be stored like this for 15 to 20 days.

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