4 Easy, High-Protein Ladoo Recipes You Can Make At Home

Ladoos are the ultimate guilt-free snack: delicious, satisfying, and easy to store. By incorporating ingredients like nuts, seeds, lentils, and protein powder, you can transform this traditional Indian sweet into a powerhouse of energy and protein, perfect for post-workout recovery or a mid-day fuel boost.

4 High-Protein Ladoos To Make At Home

1. Mixed Nuts And Seeds Protein Ladoo 

This is the fastest, healthiest, and easiest option, requiring no cooking!

Key Protein Source: Almonds, Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, and Hemp Seeds.

Ingredients:

• One cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
• Half cup mixed seeds (flax, chia, pumpkin, sunflower)
• Half cup dates (pitted and softened)
• Two tbsp cocoa powder (for flavour)
• One scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (optional, for extra boost)
• One-fourth cup of nut butter (peanut or almond)

Method: Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is sticky and holds its shape when pressed. Roll into small, bite-sized balls.

Best for: Instant energy, post-workout snack, and a healthy chocolate craving fix.

2. Roasted Gram Flour Protein Ladoo

A twist on the classic besan ladoo, fortified with protein and healthy fats.

Key Protein Source: Gram Flour (Besan) and Ghee/Clarified Butter.

Ingredients:

• One cup Besan (Gram Flour)
• Half cup Ghee (Clarified Butter)
• Three-fourths cup Jaggery powder (or sweetener of choice)
• One-fourth cup Whey or Plant-Based Protein Powder (unflavored or vanilla)
• One-fourth cup chopped pistachios and cardamom powder

Method: Roast the besan slowly in ghee until it turns golden brown and smells fragrant. Turn off the heat. Stir in jaggery powder, protein powder, and cardamom. Mix thoroughly until cool enough to handle, then roll tightly into ladoos.

Best for: Traditional flavour, high satiety, and lasting energy release.

3. Moong Dal Protein Ladoo

Using roasted lentils provides a unique texture and a substantial protein boost.

Key Protein Source: Moong Dal (Yellow Split Peas).

Ingredients:

• One cup Moong Dal (roasted and powdered)
• Half a cup of Ghee
• Three-fourths cup Sugar or Jaggery powder
• One-fourth cup Milk solids (khoya or milk powder)
• A pinch of saffron and nutmeg

Method: Dry roast the moong dal until aromatic and grind it into a fine powder. Heat the ghee and lightly sauté the dal powder for a few minutes. Mix in the jaggery/sugar, milk solids, and spices. Once the mixture is combined and still warm, form small, firm ladoos.

Best for: Digestive health, unique flavour, and a high-protein, vegetarian option.

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4. Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Protein Ladoo

A simple, nutrient-dense recipe that is quick to prepare and tastes like a decadent treat.

Key Protein Source: Peanut Butter and Rolled Oats.

Ingredients:

• One cup Rolled Oats (dry-roasted)
• Half cup Natural Peanut Butter
• One-fourth cup of Honey or Maple Syrup
• One scoop of unflavored protein powder
• One-fourth cup of chocolate chips or raisins (optional)

Method: Dry-roast the oats until slightly crunchy. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey, and protein powder until smooth. Add the roasted oats and mix well. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk. Roll into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

Best for: Kids' snack boxes, quick morning breakfast, and muscle repair.

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