Mocha Walnut Laddoo
Bold no-bake laddoo with walnuts, cocoa, instant coffee, and dates — a coffee akhrot laddoo for morning energy.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Food processor recommended for nut-based versions
Ingredients
For the laddoo
- 1 cup walnuts (akhrot)
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Make the laddoo
- Pulse walnuts and dates in a food processor until sticky and crumbly.
- Add cocoa, instant coffee, chia seeds, and honey. Pulse until the mixture clumps.
- Roll into 1-inch laddoo.
- Chill 30 minutes. Optional: roll in cocoa powder for a mocha finish.
Notes
Use decaf instant coffee if serving to kids or after dinner.
Swap half the walnuts for almonds for a milder flavour.
Naturally vegetarian; use maple syrup for vegan.
Store in the fridge up to 10 days.
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