Dark Chocolate Almond Laddoo
Fudgy no-bake laddoo with almonds, dates, cocoa, and chia — a healthier badam kakao laddoo for dessert cravings.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the laddoo
- 1 cup raw unsalted almonds
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons water only if needed
Instructions
Make the laddoo
- Pulse almonds and dates in a food processor until crumbly and sticky.
- Add cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla extract, and chia seeds. Pulse until the mixture clumps together.
- Add water 1 tablespoon at a time only if the mix is too dry to roll.
- Roll into 1-inch laddoo. Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soak dates in warm water 5 minutes if your dates are very firm.
Roll in unsweetened cocoa or crushed pistachios for a pretty finish.
Naturally vegan and gluten-free as written.
Store in the fridge up to 10 days in an airtight container.
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