Coconut Sesame Laddu
Introducing Coconut Sesame Laddu, a delightful and nutritious treat perfect for kids! This recipe combines the goodness of sesame seeds, jaggery, dates, coconut, peanuts, almonds, and cashews to create delicious laddus. Packed with essential nutrients, these laddus make a healthy snack or dessert option that kids will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sesame seeds
- â…› cup Jaggery
- 3 Dates
- ½ cup Coconut desiccated
- 3 tsp Peanuts
- 3 Almonds
- 3 Cashews
- Ghee clarified butter for roasting
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a kadai and roast almonds and cashews for 5 minutes until they turn golden brown. Set them aside.
- In the same kadai, add the remaining ingredients (sesame seeds, jaggery, dates, desiccated coconut, and peanuts) one by one and toast them well.
- Transfer all the toasted ingredients to a blender and pulse a few times to create a coarse mixture.
- Take out the mixture and shape it into laddus.
- The Coconut Sesame Laddus are now ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
Health Benefits for Kids:
Sesame seeds are a good source of calcium, iron, and healthy fats, promoting bone health and providing energy.
Jaggery is a natural sweetener rich in iron and other minerals, supporting healthy blood production.
Dates offer natural sweetness, fiber, and essential nutrients like potassium and magnesium for overall growth and development.
Desiccated coconut provides healthy fats, dietary fiber, and vitamins, boosting energy levels and aiding digestion.
Peanuts contain protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, contributing to muscle growth and brain development.
Almonds are packed with vitamin E, calcium, and healthy fats, supporting brain function and bone health.
Cashews provide essential minerals like zinc and copper, supporting immune function and growth.
