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Home » Desserts » Indian Dessert » Ladoos & Gulab jamuns » Almond cashews and peanut Laddu/Energy balls, no sugar, Vegan, Gluten-free Treats

Almond cashews and peanut Laddu/Energy balls, no sugar, Vegan, Gluten-free Treats

Apr 1, 2019 · Modified: Jan 7, 2025 by Priya_Srinivasan ·

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I wanted to name the post ABCD Ladoo, but couldn't include peanuts in that so the big title. Ladoos are my favorite, anybody who follows my blog regularly knows that well. I have a good collection of ladoos which can be found here. 
Ladoos are sphere shaped treats from the Indian sub-continent, we actually make ladoos with everything, seeds, nuts, flour, you name it we might have ladoo recipe with that ingredient.
Ladoos are basically a versatile dessert or snack that can be made in minutes. We have ghee laden ladoos made during winter to give that warmth, and ladoos which can be made vegan for the health-conscious. 
Today's ladoos are made with 3 kinds of nuts and sweetened with dates and figs. A combination of almonds, cashews and peanuts, provide the right amount of nutrients and energy required and instead of sugar i have sweetened with figs and dates. Though both figs and dates are high in natural sugar and high calorific value, i feel they are way better than processed sugar. 
These ladoos can be a great post-workout meal or a delicious  after-school snack for your kids. These ladoos make a perfect offering for chaitra/vasanta navratri(choti navratri) happening this month. Do try this simple and delicious ladoo, whatever maybe the occassion, these quick bites would definitely be satisfying your palate. 

Ingredients 

¼ cup almonds
¼ cup cashews 
¼ cup peanuts
5 nos dried figs
5 nos dates 
4 pods of cardamom, seeds removed
2 nos cloves

Method

  • Take all the nuts in a pan and dry roast then until crunchy. This can be done in the oven too. 
  • Spread the nuts in an oven-proof tray, preheat the oven to 200c and roast the nuts for 12 minutes. Once done, remove the tray and let it cool completely. 
  • If the figs are too dry, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes, drain then completely. Wipe well and chop them into small pieces. Pit the dates and chop them roughly. Pound the cardamom and clove to fine powder. 
  • Take your food processor or your mixer out. I used my Bosch mini chopper. 
  • Take the roasted and completely cooled nuts in the processor and pulse them into a coarse powder.  Remove this nuts grits into a separate plate.
  • Take the chopped figs and dates  in your food processor and blend to smooth.
  • Now to this add the nuts grits, clove and cardamom powder and process. The nuts and dates -figs paste will come together into a clumpy mix, which when pressed together forms a ball. Remove it on to a plate and shape them into small balls. 
  • I got around 13 ladoos out of this measurement, again this depends on the size you shape them. 
  • You can also roll the ladoos with dessicated coconut, but i have just sprinkled some on top a garnish.
  • Store these ladoos in an air-tight container and enjoy them as you like. 
If you like this recipe, do share it with your friends and family. If you make these ladoos, dont forget to click a picture and share it with me, do tag me in your social media post #icampinmykitchen. Let us spread some joy by sharing, sharing is caring!

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  1. Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey

    April 02, 2019 at 9:39 am

    These ladoos look so delicious, and what a better and healthy way to enjoy fasting season with them. Loving the addition of cloves here.

    Reply
    • Priya_Srinivasan

      April 02, 2019 at 10:29 am

      Thank you jagruti

      Reply
  2. Sasmita

    April 02, 2019 at 11:24 am

    laddos look so mouth watering. all the nuts used here are my fav ones and during fasting time this will surely make a hit

    Reply
  3. Mayuri Patel

    April 02, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    A very healthy and satisfying sweet treat to have during fasting and non fasting days. Mixing both figs and dates to make this laddus is a wonderful idea.

    Reply
  4. My Culinary Journey

    April 02, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    Fasting and feasting on these yummilicious Ladoos is surely gonna make it more enjoyable.
    Yummy share

    Reply
  5. Vanitha

    April 03, 2019 at 12:20 am

    Superb share dear! I love such easy, healthy and no sugar treats! I could have a couple of them right now! Fabulous!

    Reply
  6. Danielle

    April 03, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    oh wow these flavors sound incredible. loving the dates for the sweetener and i'm always a huge fan of coconut!

    Reply
  7. veena

    April 04, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    The ladoos look so delicious Priya. Vrat or no vrat . I am going to make this asap. The best part is the no sugar tag. Loving this simple and lovely recipe

    Reply
  8. Natalie

    April 04, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    Sounds amazing. Love the flavors. It's super easy to make snack that even my kiddo will love. Will give it a try. Thanks

    Reply
  9. OliveBlogger

    April 04, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    These look like a good alternative to my usual afternoon snack! I love that you used the figs and dates in place of the sugar as well, we eat way too much sugar in our everyday foods so this is perfect.

    Reply
  10. Swathi

    April 05, 2019 at 3:34 am

    I love that you made laddu without refined sugar, fig and and dates are good source of natural sugar and almond, cashes and peanut makes protein part. yummy treat.

    Reply
  11. Archana

    April 05, 2019 at 8:38 am

    I am so mesmerised by the pictures that I forgot to read the post. Came back again to just read. Awesome I think I will carry them for our trek this year.

    Reply
  12. Shobha

    April 05, 2019 at 9:57 am

    This is such a healthy snack.. easy to make and nutritious as well. The best part is no cooking at all.

    Reply
  13. Chef Mireille

    April 05, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    what a healthy and nutritious treat - looks so delicious!

    Reply
  14. Simplyfood

    April 05, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    I love these ladinos and make them often , a lovely guilt free snack.

    Reply
  15. Swati

    April 06, 2019 at 5:22 am

    Loved these refined sugar-free healthy ladoos or energy bites.. I will like to call these.. superb clicks and very delicious recipe!!

    Reply
  16. Give Me Some Spice

    April 06, 2019 at 7:06 am

    Love these lovely no sugar and no fats ladoo. This would be a perfect snack at any time.

    Reply
  17. Motions and Emotions

    April 08, 2019 at 7:15 am

    such a wonderful post...love these healthy energy balls...

    Reply
  18. cookwithrenu

    April 08, 2019 at 10:59 am

    This ladoos look so delicious and would be great for my evening hunger pangs specially when they do not have any sugar or fat in it. delicious

    Reply

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