Date Ladoo

Published Oct 25, 2024

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200g dates

1 tsp (5ml) refined coconut oil (optional)

⅓ cup (80ml) almonds

⅓ cup (80ml) cashews

¼ cup (60ml) dried cranberries

½ cup (125ml) desiccated coconut for garnish

Chop the dates. Then roast the nuts in a non-stick pan for about 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Keep aside to cool.

Add the coconut oil to the pan (optional). Add the chopped dates and cook, while stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. This method works well if the dates are hard and dry.

Place the nuts in a food processor and pulse a few times until the nuts are chunky. Keep aside in a mixing bowl. Add the cranberries into the bowl as well.

Add the dates to the food processor and blend until it is soft and forms a big ball. Remove and fold into the nuts and cranberries. Break small pieces and roll into balls.  You may roll some of the ladoos into desiccated coconut.

Note:

– If you use medjool or soft dates, omit the cooking process.

- The almond and cashew crunch adds a tasty textural contrast to the chewy ladoos.

– You may add any of your favourite nuts or seeds.

– The variations are plentiful. You can also add cocoa powder or chocolate chips as well as desiccated coconut.

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