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Coconut Cardamom Laddu

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THERE IS ALWAYS A HEALTHIER VERSION!

Diwali, a time to fill your house with lights, good vibes, friends, and family. And a chance to welcome all the abundance you crave for the new year.

A big part of the Diwali festivities is eating (lots and lots of eating) with a big focus on all the delicious sweets. Every year I try and “healthify” some of my favorites, and this year I was going for coconut laddus.

This one is super simple and requires minimal prep or downtime. I was going for a nut-free version and made these with sunflower seeds but these turn out wonderful with any nuts or seeds (I love cashews, almonds, pistachios, and even walnuts).

Yield/Servings: 24 Small Laddus Author: Riyana Rupani Print
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Coconut Laddu

A sweet healthier treat this Diwali

PREPARATION TIME: 15 MIN INACTIVE TIME: 1 HOUR TOTAL TIME: 1 H & 15 M

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or nut of choice
  • 20 medjool dates (pits removed)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut divided
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add sunflower seeds to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Next add in your dates, 1/2 the shredded coconut, all of the coconut oil, water, and cardamom powder.
  3. Process until all the ingredients come together.
  4. Line a tray with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out and roll into approximately 1 inch balls.
  5. Coat each ball by rolling them in the remaining 1/2 cup shredded coconut and place them on your baking tray. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
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Sunita

Thanks for sharing the recipe. Is the shredded coconut fresh or would dry dessicated coconut work too?

Suganthi

Can you pls tell how to do desiccated coconut

Casey

Excited to make these! How long will they keep?

Prerna

Thanks for sharing this recipe! It’s a great replacement for usual ladoos my family loves

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