Dry Fruit Ladoo with Oats and Chia Seeds

Dry fruit ladoo is an easy and healthy snack with oats, dates, almonds and chia seeds. It is simple to make in just a few mins.

How to make dry fruit ladoo?

Dry fruit ladoo is a popular Indian sweet with dry fruits like dates, raisins, fig and chopped nuts. Traditionally, dry fruit ladoo is made by sauteing the dry fruits in ghee and blending with chopped nuts. I used Medjool dates in this recipe that is soft and easy to grind without soaking and sauteing in ghee. Additionally, oats and chia seeds add extra nutrition to the ladoos. It is an excellent sweet recipe for everyone from kids to weight watchers. Check out the other easy dry fruit ladoo recipe, date nut ladoo.

Smart Cooking Tips:

1. I used Medjool dates in this recipe, you can use any variety if you find difficult to grind saute the dates in ghee until it becomes soft.

2. Dates are the sweetening and binding agent in this recipe. So add according to your taste.

3. You can add other dry fruits like raisins, apricots, and fig in this recipe.

Healthy and No-bake Energy Balls:

Dry fruit ladoo is an easy and healthy snack that is similar to the no bake energy balls recipe, it takes 10 to 15 mins to make and stays good for up to a week. Dates, almonds, oats and chia seeds together makes a healthy, energetic and nutritious snack. My son Aldrich love this healthy snack, oats, almonds and chia seeds together keep the kids fuller and energetic for a longer time. You can even serve these energy balls as a breakfast too. It is an excellent grab and go quick breakfast. You can quickly grab a couple of energy before you stepping out of the door to work and have it on the go. Check out the other grab and go breakfast ideas.

How to serve dry fruit ladoo?

Serve dry fruit ladoo as a snack or dessert.

Dry Fruit Ladoo with Oats and Chia Seeds

Dry fruit ladoo is an easy and healthy snack with oats, dates, almonds and chia seeds. It is simple to make in just a few mins.

• 12 no Medjool Dates
• 1 cup Oats
• 30 no Roasted Almonds
• 2 tbsp Chia Seeds

1. Dry roast the oats over a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes until nice nutty aroma comes out.

2. In a blender or food processor, grind the oats and almonds coarsely. 

3. Add chia seeds, pitted dates and blend again until the dates blended to a smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl and knead to a smooth dough. Divide into small portions and shape them into small balls. Dry fruit ladoo is ready to serve.

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