Sugar free Khajoor Barfi (Dates & Nuts Roll)
Processed Sugar-free Khajoor Barfi, aka Dates & Nuts Roll, is a healthy and delicious sweet without any form of processed sugar. All the sugar comes from Khajoor and Raisins and is loaded with nuts, perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings as well as for a small evening snack.
PS- Sugar-free here means Processed Sugar-free. Sugar is in its natural form from Dates & Raisins. So people who cannot consume sugar should consume it in moderation.
I have been making this barfi for the last 5-6 years. One evening, my mom and she told me she made this Khajoor barfi. I did not pay any heed at that time, but later on, thought of making it. I googled a few recipes and came up with my own version. This is my husband's favourite barfi, and he just keeps asking me to make this.
What goes in Sugar-free Khajur Barfi
Earlier, I had fixed measurements of this barfi. Now I simply play around. I added different types of nuts and dried fruits available at that time. Apricots and dried figs are not liked by everyone, and in my family, no one eats them by itself. So I simply add it to this recipe. It does add to the natural sweetness as they are eaten.
As said, one can simply play around with this recipe. Earlier, I used to add a lot of nuts, almost more than half of the ratio of Khajoor used. Now I have reduced it to 1:3 or 1:2. It helps in the proper binding of the roll, as well as a bit fewer nuts and more khajoor.
Health Benefits
I have already mentioned the benefits of khajoor in my post on Sugarless Ragi Ladoos. Nuts we are all aware of. They are a good source of healthy fats, fibre, and protein. Packed with a number of vitamins and minerals, and loaded with antioxidants. Though they are high in fats, limited consumption of them daily helps in weight loss and various diseases. So in all, one piece of this barfi will provide you with your healthy dose.
Time & Money
Since it is loaded with nuts, it is a bit expensive. But I know you are well aware of the price they sell in the shop. They are much cheaper than that, and you know exactly what you are adding to the barfi. Secondly, they can be done easily and in no time. I know chopping nuts takes time, but in today's time, everyone has one of the gadgets. The nuts can be easily chopped in a food processor, and in that case, all it takes is just 15 mins to make the barfi, excluding the setting time in the fridge.
No White Sugar , Healthy Snacks
- No-Bake Oats Protein Bar
- Eggless Oats and Dates Cookies
- Chocolate Puffed Amaranth Bars
- Oats Energy Bites (No-cook, No-Bake, Processed Sugar-Free)
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Sugar free Khajur Barfi (Dates & Nuts Roll)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cup Dates - Deseeded (Opt for the sweeter and soft variety )
- ¼ Cup Desiccated coconut
- 1-1.5 cup Nuts (Almond, Cashew, Pecan Nuts, Walnuts finely chopped)
- ¼ Cup Raisins finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ghee (Clarified Butter)
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
- ¼ Cup green pistachio finely chopped, for garnish, optional
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds for Garnish, Optional
Instructions
- Remove the seeds of the Khajoor and cut it into small pieces. (Without cutting should also work as they are soft). One can use a food processor too.3 cup Dates
- Finely chop the remaining dry fruits. One can use a food processor too.
- In a pan, lightly roast the Coconut.¼ Cup Desiccated coconut
- Remove it and lightly roast all the remaining nuts one by one.1-1.5 cup Nuts
- In a pan or Kadai, heat the ghee.1 tablespoon Ghee
- Once heated, add the poppy seeds and let it crackle.1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
- Add Khajoor, raisins, and cook it on a low flame for 5 minutes or so until the Khajoor softens and becomes a lumpy mess.3 cup Dates, ¼ Cup Raisins
- Add the remaining dry fruits and give it a quick mix.1-1.5 cup Nuts
- Switch off the gas and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- While the mixture is still warm, make tight cylindrical rolls. Makes around 3
- Keep it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Once set, cut it into 1 cm pieces.
- Store it in an air-tight container. Enjoy.
Garnish Method
- I garnish my roll either with pistachio or poppy seeds.¼ Cup green pistachio, 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
- Spread the finely chopped pistachios evenly on a sheet of butter paper.
- Place one roll on the pistachio layer and gently swirl it so the pistachios stick evenly.
- Alternatively, lift one edge of the butter paper and roll it over the rectangular or cylindrical block to coat it evenly
- Turn the block upside down and repeat, or simply roll the cylindrical block until all sides are evenly coated with pistachios.
- If garnishing with poppy seeds, repeat the same process using poppy seeds instead of pistachios.
- Once coated, wrap the roll tightly in cling wrap.
- Refrigerate for a couple of hours until firm.
- Slice into 1 cm pieces once set.
- Store in an air-tight container.
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Notes
- 1 Cup = 235 ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml
- One can even use Dried Apricots, Figs, etc. Ghee is not needed; if you want, you can add it or just skip it.
Updates
I have posted this recipe long back, today I am updating the contents and some pics. I am sharing this with our group "Foodies_RedoingOldPost" where we would be updating our old posts with content or pics every 2 weeks. And we are on the tenth week and I am so glad that some of my fellow bloggers were there with me from start till now.
So for the Tenth week of #Foodies_RedoingOldPost_10 (18-Oct-2019), I am updating my Sugar-free Khajoor Barfi (Dates & Nuts Roll) Recipe.
Today the 22nd Jan 2026, I am updating this post again with content.
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Nice blog… thanks for sharing this information with us buddy, We are Dry Fruits Wholesaler
Gorgeous and healthy!! I am always looking for no-sugar desserts and this fits the bill!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
The dates dry fruit rolls look perfect Renu ! These energy bites make a nutritious snack and s fasting food as well.
Such a healthy and delicious share !!! This sugar-free option is a hit always if heading for healthiness surely 🙂
Renu,
I absolutely love this burfi . just got some yummy dates yesterday to make this during the festive season.
Such a healthy and nutritious snack to binge on...perfect to give that instant energy ..Yummy share!!
These barfi rolls look yumm! My kids love these as snacks, I usually shape them as laddoos or bars 🙂
Love love love these rolls, what a brilliant way to enjoy all the dry fruits in one recipe.
Yum yum!!! Such a healthy and nutritious guilt free barfi to munch on any time. Lovely share Renu.
Healthy and delicious dates rolls. Thanks for explaining in detail.
I find this dates dry fruit barfi the best. sugarless and full of nutrients. Nothing can beat this sweet.
Looks so good!! One of my favorite snack on the go. My son loves it and eats every day during winter.
Love this one anytime I see it, looks so delicious Renu. Apt for the season ahead.
Wish I could grab one right now. Looks delicious dear!
Looks absolutely perfect! Just like from a sweets shop. Loved the fact that it’s so easy, nutritious and doesn’t use sugar.
Healthy date rolls packed with so much deliciousness. Cant wait to try them out this weekend.
This is so nutritious. I used to make it regularly for the elder girl till she got braces and cudnt eat them anymore. Post Diwali, I have so many nuts n fried fruit, must try to make it for the others now..
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Sugar free Khajoor Barfi looks so delicious. I too make similar kind of sweets when there is a lot of dates at my place 🙂 So perfectly you have shaoped all these ...
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Simply tempting and love how you've coated the khajoor barfi rolls with pistachio powder and poppy seeds. Also will keep your suggestion of using the ratio 1:2 or 1:3 next time I make these healthy rolls as I tend to find it difficult to get smooth rolls and cannot cut smooth slices.
I too had that problem earlier. Using the ratio I mentioned in the recipe will certainly help.
These rolls look absolutely delightful - I love the sound of all those flavours!
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Khajoor dry fruit rolls look absolutely delectable Renu ! I like the pistachio garnishing you have done. It makes the dish all the more inviting and healthy.
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