Protein Laddu (Healthy Kids Snack)
These sugar-free protein laddus are made with roasted nuts, seeds, dates, and desiccated coconut – no refined sugar, no maida, no baking required. They are naturally sweet, packed with protein and healthy fats, and ideal for children as a post-school snack or pre-workout energy bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (skinned)
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (toasted)
- 15-18 soft Medjool or regular dates (pitted)
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp Precious cold pressed coconut oil
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- A pinch of salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Roast peanuts, almonds, cashews, and sunflower seeds in a dry pan until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Pulse the roasted nuts in a blender to a coarse powder – leave some texture, do not over-blend.
- Blend pitted dates separately to a sticky paste.
- In a large bowl, combine nut powder, date paste, toasted sesame seeds, desiccated coconut, and cardamom.
- Heat Precious cold pressed coconut oil very gently until just melted and pour over the mix.
- Mix everything together firmly until a cohesive, pliable dough forms.
- Pinch out portions and roll tightly into golf ball-sized rounds.
- Roll each laddu in extra desiccated coconut for a coating.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container.
- These keep for 2 weeks refrigerated or 1 week at room temperature in a cool kitchen.
Cook with authentic cold pressed oils — the difference is in every bite.
Written by
Suren is the co-founder of KN Agro Concepts and the creator of Precious cold-pressed oils. Based in Tamil Nadu, he has spent years working directly with traditional Mara Chekku wood-press artisans to bring authentic, chemical-free oils from Coimbatore to health-conscious families across India. He writes about cold-pressed oil, traditional Indian food practices, and the science of natural nutrition.
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