Oats to til: Nutritionist shares 3 protein-packed laddoo recipes for winter indulgence

3 protein-packed laddoo recipes

Let’s share some protein laddoo recipes to make your special day even better.

1. Dry fruit laddoo

Imagine biting into a warm laddoo filled with the rich flavours of nuts and dried fruits. Nutritionist Shilpa Thekke shares a healthy recipe with Health Shots. It is perfect for those who enjoy sweets while maintaining a healthy diet.

Ingredients:

• 50 gm dry fruits and nuts (such as cashews, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, and dried cranberries)
• 5-10 dates
• Melted jaggery

Procedure:

1. Start by taking 50 grams of your favourite dry fruits and nuts. A mix of cashews, walnuts, almonds, and pistachios makesan excellent combination.
2. Dry-roast these nuts for about 2 minutes until they’re aromatic and slightly golden. Once done, blend them into a coarse mixture.
3. Next, remove the pits from 5-10 dates and blend the dates into a smooth paste. This natural sweetener provides essential nutrients and fibre.
4. Combine the date paste with the blended dry fruit mix. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a tablespoon of melted jaggery to help it bind.
5. Once everything is thoroughly mixed, shape the mixture into small, round laddoos.

2. Coconut and protein laddoo

This recipe mixes tropical coconut flavours with the muscle-building power of whey protein. Created by nutritionist Radhika Sathe, it’s for a “26-gram protein laddoo” that provides a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 20 ml milk
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 scoop whey protein powder
• 40 grams of ground coconut

Procedure:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
2. Knead the mixture to form a dough. Adjust the consistency using more milk or protein powder as needed.
3. Once the dough is ready, shape it into small laddoos, customising the size according to your preference.

3. Oats and til laddoo

This delicious laddoo recipe is made with oats and sesame seeds. These ingredients are known as superfoods because they are healthy and rich in protein.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup flax seeds
• 2 tbsp black raisins
• 1/4 cup jaggery powder
• 1 cup soft dates
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 3-4 tbsp warm milk

Procedure:

Dry-roast the sesame seeds and flax seeds in a pan over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes to enhance their flavour, then remove from the heat.

1. In the same pan, dry-roast the oats for 4-5 minutes, until they become lightly toasted and fragrant.
2. Combine the roasted oats and the sesame-flaxseed mixture in a bowl, then let it cool before coarsely grinding it.
3. Add the jaggery powder, soft dates, and cardamom to the ground mixture and blend again until combined.
4. Transfer everything to a mixing bowl, then introduce the black raisins and warm milk. Mix well and start forming laddoos.

(Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.)