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3-Ingredient Chocolate Peda (Chocolate Almond Bites)

Published November 1, 2017 Updated July 30, 2020 By Meeta Arora 10 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This easy 3-ingredient Chocolate Peda (Chocolate Almond Bites) is an Indian fudge made with condensed milk, almond flour and cocoa powder. You need less than 20-minutes to make this healthy treat for your kids!

Chocolate Almond Bites

I was making some sweets for Diwali, but was not sure my daughter will eat any of them. So I thought if I added a little touch of chocolate to them, she would gobble them up. And that is exactly what happened! I felt like such a genius 🙂

You could call these Chocolate Almond Energy Bites, Cocoa Almond Fudge or Chocolate Almond Peda (in India). The difference is the shape. I made balls and flattened them a bit, so they look like small coins. This is the shape for peda's served as sweets in India.

If you want to make them like balls, check out my Chocolate Laddo recipe, which is also a great one to make with kids.

I have also made these much much healthier than the store brought sweets by adding a lot of almond flour to them. If you are looking for indian recipes to make with almond flour, then this is an easy one to try!

Here is another recipe which kids love and is so healthy and easy to make - Almond Butter Energy Balls.

Just 3 main ingredients - almond flour, condensed milk and cocoa powder - and 20 minutes to these wonderful chocolate almond bites. Try these out and let us know how you like them.

Chocolate Almond Bites

If you like this recipe, check out other Indian desserts - Coconut Almond Balls/Laddoo, Gulab Jamun, Carrot Pudding.

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Chocolate Almond Bites

Chocolate Almond Bites (Peda)

Meeta Arora
An easy healthy sweet loved by kids and perfect for any occasion. Made with just 3 ingredients in less than 20 minutes. 
4.91 from 10 votes
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Servings: 15
Calories: 66
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ can Sweetened Condensed Milk  (7 oz)
  • 1.5 cup Almond Flour
  • 1.5 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • ½ tablespoon Ghee or Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sliced Almonds cut into smaller pieces

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pan on medium flame and add ghee to it. Add the condensed milk and let it heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add almond flour and mix with the condensed milk.
  • Add cocoa powder and mix well. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously. The mixture should be thick such that you can roll in your hands.
  • Take the pan off the flame and let the mixture cool for 3-4 minutes. We want the mixture to be warm at a temperature you can take in your hand.
  • Grease your hands with ghee or oil. Take a small amount of mixture in your hands and roll it like a ball using both hands. Press the ball to make the flattened coin shape. Press 2-3 sliced almond on top to garnish.  
  • Keep them at room temperature for about an hour and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store these bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you are storing them in the refrigerator, then remove them 30 mins before serving.
  • If you don't have Almond flour, grind almonds to make a fine powder. 

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 8.2gProtein: 1.1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7.5gCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword chocolate peda, quick
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  1. Rjais says

    November 11, 2020 at 3:58 am

    I really wanted to try this out, is there a substitute to almond flour? Need to avoid tree nuts due to allergies.
    Tx

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      November 13, 2020 at 8:56 am

      Hi Rjais - Is coconut an option? If yes, then you can add more desiccated coconut in place of almond flour. This can help bind the ladoo's.

      Reply
  2. Meena Narayanan says

    January 02, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    Delicious!!!! So simple to make. Thanks Meeta. I made a Vegan version by using coconut condensed milk & vegan butter.

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      January 02, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      Hey Meena - Glad you enjoyed the recipe. Good to know that you could make it vegan with these ingredients.

      Reply
  3. Dolly says

    November 09, 2018 at 11:18 am

    Thank you for sharing this recipe! It was a quick sweet that we made for Diwali and we loved it!

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      November 12, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Hey Dolly - So glad to hear you enjoyed this quick sweet. Thank you for sharing back your review!

      Reply
  4. Bhargavi says

    November 06, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    My 3-yr old ate it, so a big thank you!

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      November 09, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Hey Bhargavi - So happy to hear. Love it when kids enjoy the recipes. Thank you for sharing back your review!

      Reply
  5. Nazir says

    January 05, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    I love all your recipes, being a new cook, you are a life saver so please continue posting more of your delicious recipes

    Reply
    • Piping Pot Curry says

      January 06, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Thank you for the inspiration, Nazir!

      Reply

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