Holi 2023: Abstaining from sweet laddoos? Try these healthy laddoos that can be made easily at home

We all can agree that eating sweets is one of our favorite things as Indians. We always bring a box of sweets to our home for any celebration, no matter how minor like a birthday, new job or marriage. Laddoos are one of the most loved Indian sweets among all sweets for many of us. And at times, sticking to a balanced diet during the wedding and holiday season can be challenging. But, with the right preparation, you can still enjoy the festivities with family and friends while making better decisions. All you need to know are the best alternatives to sweet laddoos.

We have come up with healthy ladoo recipe ideas that can be easily prepared in your kitchen in no time.

Here are 5 healthy sugar-free ladoo alternatives that you can munch on without any guilt:

1. Ragi Laddu

Ragi laddoos are healthy as well as tasty to eat. It is a nutrient rich sweet which can be consumed daily without any side effects. All you need is ragi flour, jaggery which is added for sweetness instead of sugar, and nuts of your choice to add to the health benefits.

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2. Linseed and sesame seeds

This laddoos is a great mix of proteins and nutrients. Flaxseed is rich in protein and sesame is a great source of zinc, which helps in boosting immunity. Jaggery not only adds sweetness to the laddoos but is also a great source of iron and folate.

3. Dates and Nuts Laddus

You can also call it Dates Nuts Balls. A healthy and protein rich energy ball made of sugar free, sweet dates and nuts. This is one of the easiest laddoos that you can prepare within minutes and can be a perfect laddoos for evening snack.

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_{Tasty and filling Khajoor laddoos are a great quick evening laddoos}

4. Oats and Mixed Nuts Laddoos

If you have a craving for something sweet, Oats and Mixed Nuts Laddoos can satisfy you. These delectable treats deliver a burst of nutrition, thanks to their ingredients. All you need to do is dry roast sesame seeds, jaggery and oats together, then mix in some ghee. Once the mixture is ready, shape it into the shape you want, and voila! Your delicious breakfast is ready to eat.

5. Gum laddoos

The saying “old is gold” certainly applies to gond ke laddoos. This traditional treat can be turned into a scrumptious and nutritious snack with a little twist. To make these at home, you will need gond (edible gum), jaggery, whole wheat flour, dry fruits and ghee.

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_{Traditional gond ke laddoos are a wholesome snack.}

Which laddu do you find the healthiest? Let us know in the comment section.

Happy Holi 2023!