Protein, fiber, and energy-packed sweets (or energy rolls) that you can customize as per your taste buds. These are so easy and quick to make which makes them perfect for last-minute Diwali preparation. You can get them in shops too but homemade ones always ensure the best quality and better taste. There are NO CHEMICALS, SUGAR, or ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS added. And all the ingredients are clean, natural, and innocent too 🙂
Check out other Recipes for Diwali: Danedar Besan Ladoo, Non-Fried Gulab Jamun, Baked Gujiya, Rasmalai From Haldiram’s Rasgulla, Ghewar.
What is a Date Roll?
Date rolls are basically nutrient-dense food items that are packed with dried fruits, nuts, and seeds. In India, you get it very easily in local sweet shops, all customized in different ways. They make a delicious and healthy sweet (or mithai) for any festive occasion.
To make this, soft dates are combined with nuts and seeds and then rolled into a log. When it is set, it is sliced into pieces. Making this at home is very easy and homemade ones are always much better, made with quality ingredients, and you know what is going in your food.
What kind of Dates are needed for Dates and Nuts Ladoo?
The dates for this recipe need to be ones that are soft and pulpy. The dehydrated or dried ones will make these rolls slightly harder and it will be difficult to make the pistachios stick to them while rolling.
Is this the same as Energy Balls or Protein Bars?
Yes. You can say that. The ingredients are the same as what can be used in a protein bar. I think it is just the presentation that makes it different from the protein or energy bars. And the fact that it is sold in sweet shops makes it an Indian sweet.
These are quite easy and quick to make and can last for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. These make a quick and easy dessert or a filling evening snack too. Just one piece and you are good to go because these are filling and even keep you energetic.
Easy Swaps
- Nuts & Seeds: Add anything that is available.
- Coconut Oil: You can use ghee, but that is not a plant-based or vegan product.
Is this recipe Vegan?
Yes because all the ingredients used in this recipe are plant-based and vegan. Generally, it is made with some ghee but I skipped that. I used coconut oil which adds a nice flavor too in this recipe.
How to store these Date Rolls?
Date Rolls or Khajur Barfi can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks (depending on the temperature in your region). You can even refrigerate for up to a month.
More Navratri Fasting Recipes
- Mix-Veg Quinoa Pulao
- Sabudana Thalipeeth
- Kuttu Ka Cheela
- No Onion, No Garlic Paneer Gravy
- Ultra-Soft Kuttu Ki Roti Without Potatoes (Buckwheat Flour Tortilla)
Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this nutrient-dense and a healthy sweet treat at home. I am sure you and your family will enjoy it with zero guilt. Also, if you like gifting homemade items to your family and friends, you can make this khajur barfi (date rolls). They not just taste good and look beautiful but they are very quick and easy to make also.
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Richa & Jatin
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