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Dry Fruits Laddu (sugar-free)

Dry Fruits Laddu is a no sugar no jaggery based Indian sweets to make on festive occasions. These healthy & instant ladoos made with dry fruits & Medjool dates gets ready in just 30 minutes.

This dry fruits ladoo recipe is one of the BEST Indian desserts for weight watchers when it comes to counting calories.

over head shot of dry fruits laddu with dates kept in a silver plate.

Medjool dates are very soft in texture and easy to handle. They get crushed or chopped quickly and provide enough stickiness to bind dry fruits into laddu shape.

I made khajur rolls, no-bake date energy bars & oats laddu using these Medjool dates.

These healthy ladoos are sweetened by dates and a little crunchy which comes from roasted dry fruits.

Dry fruits ladoos with dates are often prepared on festivals like Holi, Diwali, Ramadan, Ganesh Chaturthi & during fasting days like Navratri.

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Since they are very nutritious & budget-friendly, you can make them all throughout the year. In India, dry fruits called as “mewa” so these are also called as “Mewa Laddu”

Why you will love this recipe

There are many reasons you will love these energy balls or dry fruits laddu recipe. You can make them with any combination of nuts available at home.

To sweeten them you can also use the combination of dates, figs & raisins. For example, I am using only dates to sweeten my nuts laddu recipe.

  • Completely sugar-free, even no jaggery or stevia required
  • Are ready within 30 minutes
  • No sugar or jaggery syrup required
  • Medjool dates provide stickiness to form laddu
  • Very healthy Indian Dessert
  • A perfect festive Indian Sweet
  • Healthy homemade snacks for kids tiffin-box

Ingredients

This dry fruits ladoo recipe is inspired by my “Khajur Rolls” recipe. I used just half of the quantity and could make 10 laddus.

ingredients of dry fruits laddu

You can easily level up the recipe to produce more laddus.

Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

  • Medjool Dates– These dates are the BEST dates to use as they are very soft in texture. They help in binding as you can easily chop them or grind them with other ingredients.
  • Dry fruits– Almond, cashew, pistachio, are used to make these laddus.
  • Coconut– Dry grated coconut(desiccated coconut) gives a nice flavor & chewiness.
  • Ghee– I used ghee to roast dry fruits. You can use coconut oil as well. That change will make a vegan version of dry fruits ladoo. Homemade ghee
  • Flavoring– Cardamom powder is always best to use in Indian dessert recipes. The perfect nice aroma while eating.

How to make dry fruits laddu

Let see how to make healthy Indian Festival sweet, dry fruits laddu with dates in just 30 minutes.

Step-1 Clean and remove seeds from dates

First of all, clean dates if any dirt and remove their seeds.

Medjool dates, after removing seeds & chopped

Chop them into small chunks & keep it ready.

Step-2 Chop all the nuts

Now chop almond, cashew, pistachio nicely, and keep it aside.

Step-3 Roasting chopped nuts

Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat. You can lower the heat a bit from a medium level.

Roasting chopped, cashew, almonds, pistachio & coconut

Add ghee in the pan. Once the ghee is melted add chopped dry fruits almond, cashew, pistachio, and desiccated coconut.

roast untill nuts changes color to slight brown.

Roast these chopped nuts for 2-3 minutes & keep stirring in order to avoid burning. Note- This roasting gives a nice crunch to chopped nuts.

Step-4 Add cardamom powder and dates

Add cardamom powder & mashed dates

To this now add cardamom powder & chopped dates. Lower the heat and mix well.

combine dates with the help of spatula

Smash the chopped dates with a spatula so that it mixed with chopped nuts uniformed. Keep stirring & mixing.

dates are combined with other ingredients nicely. turn off the heat.

After 3 minutes everything binds together. Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a wide plate. Let it cool down to the point where you can touch it. NOTE- do not let the mixture come at room temperature.

making balls from the mixture

Make laddus, here you can simply roll down these energy balls over dry grated coconut to cover the outer surface.

and once cool down completely store in an airtight container.

dry fruits laddu served in silver plate, and holding one

Serving suggestions

These dates & nuts laddu are best to consume during Navratri fasting days, Iftar, in breakfast, or during snack time.

Dry fruits laddu make a perfect after-school snack for kids. Being healthy in fats, one ladoo with milk is breakfast will give you enough energy to start the day.

Perfect ladoo recipe for toddlers, and growing up kids. Serve them with a glass of milk & 1 or 2 laddu in breakfast time. It not only will keep them full but also makes them energetic for the whole day.

Since we have used nuts in this laddu recipe, be mindful while consuming. You may increase you FAT macro for the day.

Dry fruit laddus make a perfect gift hamper for family & friends on festivals.

Kids enjoy these energy balls and eat fuss-free. It is a great sweet snack recipe for picky eaters.

Storing suggestions

Once these ladoo comes at room temperature, store them in an airtight container. They are good to keep at room temperature for 2 weeks.

Tips & FAQ’s

  • Always use Medjool dates as they are soft and easily bind other ingredients. Due to the unavailability of Medjool dates if you use normal dates make sure to soak them for 30 minutes in hot water. Soaking will make them soft.
  • I used cashew, almond & pistachio, you can add makhana(lotus seeds), walnuts & pecans too.
  • Roasting is a must for two reasons. First, roasting nuts will make them crunchy, and second, it will lengthen the shelf life.
  • You can always roll the laddu balls in dry coconut to cover them. But not compulsory.
  • If you do like to have desiccated coconut, just skip it and follow the rest of the recipe.
  • To make this dates laddu recipe vegan, skip the ghee and either replace it with coconut oil or just skip it. Make it oil-free.
  • Ingredients measurements are given for reference. Feel free to increase or decrease the number of nuts. Be sure to increase dates as it helps in binding.
  • If you like to avoid cooking version then simply add all the ingredients in a blender jar and grind them till they all mixed up and form a sticky dough. Transfer it on a bowl and make laddus with it.
  • You can add edible gum as well in these ladoos, and make dry fruit laddu with gond. You can also check gond ke ladoo with wheat flour.
dry fruit ke laddu kept in two lines
What are the benefits of eating dry fruits?

Dry fruits are a rich source of nutrients and healthy fats. They boost immunity and prevent some lifestyle diseases such as cholesterol and diabetes.

They are very tasty & makes a great healthy snack. Most of the dry fruits are also rich in healthy fats and provides the required energy to the body. If taken in moderation dry fruits are very good for the body.

What is the best time to eat dry fruits?

In general, all dry fruits must be taken in the breakfast time. Some are supposed to be soaked before consuming like almonds, walnuts & dried figs.

Also knowing your daily calorie intake, dry fruits can be taken at any time in 24 hours.

Can we eat dry fruits daily?

Dry fruits are loaded with nutrients and healthy fats. You can definitely eat them everyday but be mindful as they are a rich source of fat. They can make you gain weight if taken inconsiderably. Moderation is the key and you can enjoy them everyday.

Which dry fruit is best for weighloss?

There is a calories restriction while loosing weight. All the dry fruits are a power house of nutrients and may not fit in daily calorie requirement. Most of the time dry fruits are restricted during weighloss process, but if you can fit them in daily calorie intake all dry fruits are BEST.

Can dry fruits laddu given during pregnancy?

Since these laddos are so healthy, they are perfect to be taken during pregnancy. However, having said that, talk to your doctor in case of any allergy of nuts.

a close up click of dry fruit ladoo

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over head shot of dry fruits laddu with dates kept in a silver plate.

Dry Fruits Laddu (sugar-free)

Dry Fruits Laddu is a no sugar no jaggery based Indian sweets to make on festive occasions. These healthy & instant ladoos made with dry fruits & Medjool dates get ready in just 30 minutes.
4.75 from 12 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10 laddu
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Bhawana

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates 14-16 Medjool dates seedless
  • 1/4 cup almond chopped
  • 1/4 cup cashew chopped
  • 2 tbsp dry grated coconut desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 cup pistachio chopped
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions

Step-1 Clean and remove seeds from dates

  • First of all, clean dates if any dirt and remove their seeds.
    Medjool dates, after removing seeds & chopped
  • Chop them into small chunks & keep it ready.

Step-2 Chop all the nuts

  • Now chop almond, cashew, pistachio nicely, and keep it aside.

Step-3 Roasting chopped nuts

  • Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat. You can lower the heat a bit from a medium level.
  • Add ghee in the pan. Once the ghee is melted add chopped dry fruits almond, cashew, pistachio, and desiccated coconut.
    Roasting chopped, cashew, almonds, pistachio & coconut
  • Roast these chopped nuts for 2-3 minutes & keep stirring in order to avoid burning. Note- This roasting gives a nice crunch to chopped nuts.
    roast untill nuts changes color to slight brown.

Step-4 Add cardamom powder and dates

  • To this now add cardamom powder & chopped dates. Lower the heat and mix well.
    Add cardamom powder & mashed dates
  • Smash the chopped dates with a spatula so that it mixed with chopped nuts uniformed. Keep stirring & mixing.
    combine dates with the help of spatula
  • After 3 minutes everything binds together. Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a wide plate. Let it cool down to the point where you can touch it. NOTE- do not let the mixture come at room temperature.
    dates are combined with other ingredients nicely. turn off the heat.

Step-5 make laddus

  • Make laddus, here you can simply roll down these energy balls over dry grated coconut to cover the outer surface.
    and once cool down completely store in an airtight container.
    making balls from the mixture

Video

Notes

Tips 
  • Always use Medjool dates as they are soft and easily bind other ingredients. Due to the unavailability of Medjool dates if you use normal dates make sure to soak them for 30 minutes in hot water. Soaking will make them soft.
  • I used cashew, almond & pistachio, you can add makhana(lotus seeds), walnuts & pecans too.
  • Roasting is a must for two reasons. First, roasting nuts will make them crunchy, and second, it will lengthen the shelf life.
  • You can always roll the laddu balls in dry coconut to cover them. But not compulsory.
  • If you do like to have desiccated coconut, just skip it and follow the rest of the recipe.
  • To make this dates laddu recipe vegan, skip the ghee and either replace it with coconut oil or just skip it. Make it oil-free.
  • Ingredients measurements are given for reference. Feel free to increase or decrease the quantity of nuts. Be sure to increase dates as it helps in binding.
  • If you like to avoid cooking version then simply add all the ingredients in a blender jar and grind them till they all mixed up and form a sticky dough. Transfer it on a bowl and make laddus with it.
  • You can add edible gum as well in these ladoos, also called as “gond”.

Nutrition

Sodium: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin A: 13IU | Sugar: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Potassium: 186mg | Cholesterol: 4mg | Calories: 122kcal | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fat: 7g | Protein: 3g | Carbohydrates: 14g | Iron: 1mg
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29 Comments

  1. Thanks for the great recipe. Made them today.
    How can I add Gond? Can I add it without frying as I want to omit ghee and keep them vegan …

    1. Kiran thanks so much for liking it. Since this is a traditional Indian sweet so ghee is a must. However, you can make this gond ke laddu with vegan butter as well.
      Gond or edible gum is used after deep frying only. You can not add that in raw form. If you are using vegan butter, then please first grind the edible gum and then deep fry in vegan butter. Add this with your other ingredients while making gond laddu. Hope it clears your doubt. Feel free to if anymore doubts.

  2. Oh my!! Such delicious laddoos; usually I too make Gond aur besan ke laddoo in winters … never tried the atta version though…. would really love to try them this coming winter season

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