Power Protein Ladoos: Healthy No-Bake Energy Bites
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About Power Protein Ladoos: Healthy No-Bake Energy Bites
Craving a healthy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt? These no-bake Power Protein Ladoos are the perfect solution, offering a delicious and nutritious boost any time of day, from breakfast to dessert.Imagine the delightful blend of oats, quinoa flour, crunchy nuts, and sweet dates, all enhanced by a touch of rich cocoa. These energy bites are packed with protein and fiber, making them a powerhouse of wholesome goodness.Quick to make and even quicker to disappear, these irresistible ladoos are a fantastic way to fuel your body and conquer those cravings, even for the pickiest eaters.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total40 minutes
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Multigrain Oats
- ½ cup Quinoa Flour
- 3 tsp Cocoa Powder unsweetened
- ½ cup Palm Sugar
Other
- 2 tbsp Ghee melted
- 1 tsp Cocoa Powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a dry skillet, roast the oats and quinoa flour over medium heat. Stir frequently until lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes. This enhances their nutty flavor.
- Add the almonds, walnuts, and cashews to the skillet. Roast for another 3-5 minutes, until fragrant.
- Transfer the oat and quinoa mixture to a food processor or grinder. Grind into a fine powder.
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and palm sugar to the ground oat mixture. Pulse to combine.
- Grind the roasted nuts in the food processor until finely ground. Be careful not to over-process, or you'll end up with nut butter.
- Grind the pitted dates in the food processor until a coarse paste forms.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground oat mixture, ground nuts, and date paste.
- Add the melted ghee, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. You may not need all of the ghee.
- Lightly grease your palms with ghee. Roll the dough into small, round ladoos.
- Dust the ladoos with cocoa powder. This adds a beautiful finish and enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Store the ladoos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for longer storage.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
- Jaggery can be used in place of palm sugar.
- Adjust the sweetness as per your taste.
- Nuts are purely optional and as per choice.
- For extra crunch and a nutty aroma, lightly toast the nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews) in a dry skillet before chopping and adding them to the mixture.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the oats and quinoa flour together in a food processor for a finer consistency before mixing with other ingredients.
- To make these ladoos vegan, substitute desi ghee with coconut oil and ensure your cocoa powder is dairy-free.
- Shape the ladoos with slightly damp hands to prevent sticking, and roll them in finely shredded coconut or crushed nuts for an attractive, party-ready finish.
Expert Tips
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of cardamom powder or a few strands of saffron to the ladoo mixture.
- If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a tablespoon of melted ghee or coconut oil at a time until it comes together.
- These ladoos can be customized with other ingredients like dried fruits, seeds, or chocolate chips.
Storage Instructions
- Store the ladoos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.4gFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
Vinita Bhatnagar
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This is so inspiring! Can’t wait to cook it.
Looks so flavorful! Thanks for posting.
Looks so appetizing! Thank you for posting.
This looks incredible! I need to try it.
Excellent recipe… I m trying it soon.