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    Home » Recipe Course » Desserts

    Chocolate Ladoo (Chocolate Almond Truffles)

    November 9, 2022 . By Meeta Arora . 21 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    How to make easy Chocolate Ladoo
    Gluten-free kid-friendly Chocolate Ladoo

    These Chocolate Ladoos made with almond flour, condensed milk and cocoa powder are sure to satisfy your cravings for Indian sweets! They take only 20 minutes to make, and can be served as a festive dessert for special occasions, or just a quick weekday treat.

    Chocolate balls covered in some chopped nuts in a white plate and spread around.
    Chocolate Ladoo with Almond Flour

    These Chocolate Ladoo's are very similar to Condensed Milk Chocolate Truffles. They only have 4 main ingredients, and are much healthier than traditional ladoos, due to the addition of almond flour.

    If you did not know, almond flour is a great addition to Indian sweet recipes. I add it to my Coconut Ladoo recipe, and make Almond Flour Halwa and Badam Katli with it. It adds great flavor and also makes the sweets healthier.

    This is a no-fail recipe perfect to make with kids. I made this at the special request of my daughter (or rather she pestered me until I made it ;-)).

    The good thing is she helped me all through the recipe - chopping the almonds slices with her kid-friendly knife and then rolling the balls once the cooked mixture cooled down. You can even roll them in sprinkles for a fun, colorful treat!

    These ladoo's are also a great home-cooked gift for little kids. Pack them in a box for Raksha Bandhan or Diwali. See the pic below of how I would pack them!

    If you enjoy these Healthy Chocolate Ladoos, you must also try making Besan Ladoo,  and Coconut Ladoos! These recipes are also very quick and easy to make, and result in equally sweet treats.

    Ingredients to make Healthier Chocolate Ladoo

    Sweetened Condensed Milk - This is the base of the ladoos, and what adds the sweetness to the dessert.

    Almond Flour - This will help hold the balls together, and also makes these ladoo's healthier. I typically get a large bag of almond flour from Costco. If you don't have almond flour, you can grind whole almonds to a fine powder.

    Cocoa Powder - This adds the perfect touch of chocolate, and what will make it popular with kids!

    Chopped Nuts - I used almonds, but other nuts can be used too, like walnuts.

    Desiccated/Shredded Coconut - For a final touch to roll the balls, and decorate them.

    Four Chocolate Ladoo balls In a small decorated box
    Condensed Milk Chocolate Truffles

    How to make Chocolate Ladoo?

    This recipe is so simple, you'll make them anytime!

    Start with adding the butter and condensed milk into a pan. Cook on medium-low heat while stirring continuously to make sure nothing sticks. Once the mixture thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan, add the cocoa powder and almond flour. Keep mixing to remove any lumps, and get a smooth paste.

    Grease a large plate or baking sheet with melted butter. Pour the mixture onto this surface, and use a spatula to smooth the top. Now let it cool until it is just a little warm, and safe to touch.

    Apply some ghee or butte to your palms and take small portions of the mixture (use a spoon to measure if it helps or use a knife to make squares on the spread mixture). Roll them in between your palms into cherry-sized balls.

    Keep the chopped nuts and desiccated coconut on a cutting board. Roll the balls on the nuts or coconut, or leave them plain; this is where you can be creative!

    Chocolate Laddoo with condensed milk and cocoa powder step by step collage

    Enjoy your Chocolate-Coconut Ladoos!

    A cut chocolate truffle over other balls in a small decorated box
    Almond Chocolate Balls

    This sweet treat can stay in an air tight container for up to a week - that is, if they aren't all devoured on the same day you make them!  I keep them outside for 3-4 days, then refrigerate.

    Closeup of a Chocolate Ladoo ball covered with chopped almonds

    Don't forget to check out other favorite Indian Desserts:

    • Moong Dal Halwa
    • Oats Kheer
    • Gulab Jamun
    • Ukadiche Modak

    Happy cooking, enjoy!

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    Chocolate balls covered in some chopped nuts in a white plate and spread around.

    Chocolate Ladoo (Chocolate Almond Truffles)

    Meeta Arora
    These Chocolate Ladoos made with almond flour, condensed milk and cocoa are sure to satisfy your cravings for Indian sweets! They take only 20 minutes to make, and can be served as a festive dessert for special occasions, or just a quick weekday treat.
    5 from 16 votes
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    Servings: 25 ladoo
    Calories: 106
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
    Method: Stovetop
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk  14-oz
    • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter or Ghee
    • 1 ½ cup Almond Flour
    • 5 tablespoon Cocoa Powder unsweetened
    • 2-3 tablespoon Almonds finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Desiccated Coconut
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    Instructions
     

    • Put the butter and condensed milk in a healthy bottom pan. Cook on low heat for about 8 minutes while stirring continuously. The mixture will thicken and start to leave the sides of the pan.
      condensed milk thickening in a pan
    • Add the cocoa powder and almond flour to the mixture. Keep stirring to remove any lumps and make a smooth paste.
      Mixture of condensed milk, cocoa powder and almond flour in a pan
    • Grease a large plate or baking dish with butter. Then pour the thick mixture on the plate and smooth with a spatula. Let it cool down a bit until it is safe to touch. We don't want it to cool down completely, but be a little warm, so it is easy to roll the balls.
      Brown Mixture in a greased plate
    • Take small portions of the mixture and roll each into cherry-sized balls. Dip some in chopped nuts, some in shredded cocomit and leave some plain.
      Small balls rolled by hand and then in chopped nuts and desiccated coconut
    • Store in air tight container for up to a week. You can be stored on the counter for 3-4 days, and in the refrigerator after that.
      Chocolate balls covered in some chopped nuts in a white plate and spread around.

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Richa says

      November 02, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      Hello,

      If I don't have salted butter and would like to use unsalted butter, do I need to add salt? If yes, how much? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        November 09, 2021 at 4:02 pm

        You would need just a pinch of salt. It is mainly to balance the flavors. Hope you enjoy the ladoo!

        Reply
    2. Lisa N says

      October 08, 2021 at 6:25 am

      If I wanted to use chickpea flour instead of Almond flour would the measurement still be the same?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        October 13, 2021 at 4:36 pm

        Hi Lisa - I don't think chickpea flour will work well in this recipe, as it needs to be cooked much more than almond flour. Otherwise it can give a raw taste.

        Reply
    3. Mannu says

      August 29, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      I tried it and my son loved it. He wants to take it as a snack to his school. But as nuts are not allowed, can I substitute almond flour with oats flour?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        September 13, 2021 at 2:21 pm

        Hi Manny - I have not tried with oats flour, nut I think it should work well. Glad to hear your son enjoyed them!

        Reply
    4. Shru154 says

      March 28, 2021 at 1:27 am

      Lovely recipe .. thank you ... I didn’t have cocoa powder so used 1/2 cup dark choco chips instead and reduced butter to 1 tbsp .. turned out yummy .. planning to share it in holi potluck

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        April 08, 2021 at 10:48 am

        Hi - Glad to hear you enjoyed the laddoo. Thanks for sharing the changes you made.

        Reply
        • Kay says

          April 04, 2022 at 4:32 pm

          Superb easy desert. I modified it to be vegan and keto friendly but it is still delicious!

        • Meeta Arora says

          April 19, 2022 at 6:47 am

          Hi Kay - So glad you enjoyed the Chocolate Ladoo!

    5. SS says

      March 24, 2021 at 10:50 am

      Thanks for the recipe. Always love your posts with good explanation and clarity. Question for you: Does these have to be rolled into balls or can they be filled in a plate and allowed to set and cut into square pieces like brownies? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        March 26, 2021 at 10:27 am

        Thank you. I think the you can set and cut this like brownies too. You might want to add the desiccated coconut and chopped nuts on the top in place of rolling on the laddoo.

        Reply
    6. Sahana says

      November 12, 2020 at 9:48 am

      Should we refrigerate it or can it stay outside for a week?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        November 13, 2020 at 9:26 am

        Hi Sahana - They can stay out on the counter for 3-4 days in an air tight container, then store in refrigerator. Hope you enjoy the ladoo!

        Reply
    7. Jackie says

      August 30, 2020 at 7:22 am

      is the cocoa powder sweetened or unsweetened?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        August 31, 2020 at 7:06 am

        His Jackie - It is unsweetened cocoa powder. I have clarified in the recipe ingredients too. Hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    8. Honey says

      August 21, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Can I use milk and coconut sugar to replace condensed milk? If so what is the ratio you suggest and how that will change step 1 from recipe when you use the butter

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        August 21, 2020 at 9:22 pm

        Hi Honey - Sorry, I have not tried the ladoo's with milk, so it is hard for me to say if it will work.

        Reply
    9. payal says

      August 19, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks for the nice recipe. I have tried today and tastes so yummy.

      Reply
    10. Jas says

      August 02, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      Can we use regular all purpose flour?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        August 03, 2020 at 6:59 am

        Hi Jas - All-purpose flour won't work in this recipe. If you don't have almond flour, you can grind almonds at home to a fine powder and add to the recipe.

        Reply

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