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Coconut and almond flour ladoo
A Diwali ladoo rebuilt on desiccated coconut and almond flour instead of sugar and besan. Each one is 142 kcal and 1.4 g net carbohydrate, and sets in the fridge in half an hour.
Why Priyanka makes this
My mother used to make ladoos every Diwali, and after I started eating low carb, I assumed that was just done for me, no more of that smell of coconut and ghee filling the kitchen. I tried recreating it almost as an experiment, not expecting much, and the first batch was too crumbly because I hadn’t used enough ghee to bind it. Once I got the ratio right, I realised I could eat one without the sluggish, sugar crash feeling I used to get an hour after the real thing. That’s the part nobody warns you about with traditional ladoos, one is never actually enough because of how fast the blood sugar drops again.
What you need
Makes 12 ladoos:
- 1.5 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut, plus 2 tbsp for rolling
- ½ cup blanched almond flour
- 3 tbsp keto sweetener, stevia or monk fruit
- ¼ cup melted ghee
- 3 tbsp coconut cream
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- Almond slivers, for garnish
How to make it
Mix the coconut, almond flour, sweetener and cardamom in a bowl. Add the melted ghee and coconut cream, then stir until a mouldable dough forms.
Shape into balls, roll in the extra desiccated coconut, top with almond slivers and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up.
Nutrition per ladoo
| Calories | 142 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 14.2 g |
| Net carbohydrate | 1.4 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g |
Who this suits
Make these for a festival, not for every evening. They solve the problem of sitting out a family occasion, and at 1.4 g net carbohydrate they will not disturb a low-carbohydrate week.
Protein is low here, so a ladoo is a treat rather than a snack that will hold you.
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More from Priyanka’s kitchen
Every published recipe is listed on the low-carb recipes page, with macronutrients listed for each.
If this one worked for you, these are close cousins from the same plans:
- Low carb paneer kheer
- Grilled paneer with broccoli and capsicum
- Grilled zucchini with tomatoes
- Keto roti with paneer tikka masala
Recipes work best inside a plan built around your history and your routine. To start there, book a Discovery Call with Priyanka.
These meals come from the same plans Priyanka builds for PCOS, thyroid, prediabetes and fatty liver support.
Written by Priyanka Chanana, nutritionist, practising since 2021. Nutrition support runs alongside medical care rather than replacing it.