Protein Rich Peanut Jaggery Ladoo | Healthy Snack for Kids & Fitness Lovers

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and provides a similar texture.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and often less expensive.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Shredded coconut is often more accessible.

Heat a frying pan over low heat.

Add 1 cup raw peanuts to the pan and roast for 5-6 minutes until crispy.

Add 10-12 cashews to the pan and roast for 1 minute until slightly crispy.

Transfer the roasted peanuts to a plate and let them cool for 4-5 minutes.

Once cooled, place the peanuts and cashews in a mixer jar.

Add 3-4 cardamom pods to the mixer jar.

Grind the mixture to a coarse powder, ensuring it is not too fine.

Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup jaggery powder to the bowl for sweetness.

Add 3 tablespoons of ghee to the mixture for binding.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls to form ladoos.

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