Date and Mixed Nut Ladoo (No Added Sugar)
Sticky dates blended with toasted almonds, cashews and pistachios into rich bite sized balls, sweetened by fruit alone.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the almonds and cashews in a dry pan for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly golden. Add the pistachios for the last minute. Cool.
5 min - 2
Chop the nuts roughly in a food processor, leaving some small chunks. Tip into a bowl.
- 3
Soak the dates in hot water for 5 minutes if they feel dry, then drain well and pat dry.
5 min - 4
Melt the coconut oil in a pan, add the dates and mash over a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes into a soft, sticky paste.
4 min - 5
Mix in the nuts and cardamom until combined.
- 6
Cool for 5 minutes, then roll into 16 balls and coat each in desiccated coconut. Keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
