Processed Sugar-Free Ragi Ladoos or Finger Millet Energy Bites is a quick and easy recipe loaded with Calcium, Iron, and all the essential nutrients.

These energy bites are completely free from processed sugar and are Gluten-Free. The sweetness in the recipe comes from dates and dried fruits such as Apricots and Figs.
This is not overly sweet type, but enough to satisfy your sweet cravings. These can be shaped in any form and shared as an edible gift with family and friends.

Ingredients used for Processed Sugar-Free Ragi Ladoos
Ragi or Finger Millet
Ragi is the main ingredient in this Recipe. Also known as nachani or finger millet. A gluten-free millet/whole grain. A rich source of proteins, fibers, and calcium. Believed to be good for constipation, cholesterol, and diabetics. (Source Google).
A great weight-loss food and I have already detailed much about what is Ragi and its origin in this post of mine, Egg-Less, Butter-Less, Chocolate Ragi Brownie.

Dates
Dates act as a natural sweetener in this recipe. A very healthy dry fruit to include in your diet.
They can be incorporated in several different ways in one’s diet. Add it to cakes, energy bites, flatbreads, milkshakes, etc. They are high in calories and hence consuming in moderation is important.
Did you try our most popular recipe on the blog, Egg-Less, Sugar-Less, Butter-Less Dates & Walnut Cake? If not give it a try and let me know how it turned out.
Dried Fruits, Nuts & Ghee
Source of essential nutrients and healthy fats. I have added Apricots, Figs, Prunes, and Hazelnuts. All nuts are rich in nutrients and have a high content of protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Replacements
Any nuts can be used. One can add almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc. You would need dates, or raisins to help bind all the ingredients.
Processed Sugar-Free Ragi Ladoos Recipe
Roast the ragi with some ghee. Ghee is optional and one can dry roast it. This will make the ladoos vegan too. Then add all the dry fruits in a food processor and process it until it forms a lump-like dough.
Mix it along with the ragi flour and make a dough. Shape it into round balls, bars, or modak. Enjoy these ladoos as a sugar-free treat as a post-workout snack or your evening snack.
Processed Sugar-Free Ragi Ladoos or Finger Millet Energy Bites is a quick and easy recipe loaded with Calcium, Iron, and all the essential nutrients. These energy bites are completely free from processed sugar and are Gluten-Free. The sweetness in the recipe comes from dates and dried fruits such as Apricots and Figs.


Processed Sugar-Free Ragi Ladoos (Finger Millet Energy Bites)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Ghee (Clarified Butter)
- ¾ Cup Ragi Flour – 150 grams
- ¾ Cup Hazelnuts
- 1 Cup mix of Prunes, Dried Figs, Dried Apricots
- ¾ Cup Pitted Dates -Roughly Chopped- I have used the soft variety
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom pan add the ghee2 tablespoon Ghee (Clarified Butter)
- Add the Ragi flour, and on slow dry roast the ragi flour, until it changes colour and becomes fragrant. (Around 10-15 minutes)¾ Cup Ragi Flour
- Let this cool completely.¾ Cup Hazelnuts
- In a food processor or your blender jar, add in the Hazelnuts.
- Processes it as finely until it forms a lump.
- Add in the dates ,mix of Prunes, Dried Figs, Dried Apricots.¾ Cup Pitted Dates, 1 Cup mix of Prunes, Dried Figs, Dried Apricots
- Process it until it forms a crumbly texture and starts combining.
- Now add the Ragi flour and combine everything.
- Take a tablespoon of the mixture and form ladoos.
- Store it in airtight container and enjoy.
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Notes
- 1 teaspoon = 5 ml, 1 tablespoon=15 ml, 1 Cup=235 ml
- You can use nuts and dried fruits of your choice.
- Read above for replacements
Updates
This recipe was first posted on my blog on 10 June 2019. Today 19 April 2024. I am updating the contents and pics.
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Seema
Monday 29th of April 2024
I love these sugar-free modak ragi ladoo options. Looks so cute and tastes awesome.
Priya Srinivasan
Friday 26th of April 2024
we love ragi ladoos and i make them often. Love the addition of nuts and dried fruits here, makes it wholesome and hearty! A delish pick me up snack that qualifies to be an amazing dessert too.
Mayuri Patel
Thursday 25th of April 2024
I have just enough ragi flour to make these ragi ladoos. Like that they contain no processed sugar. Also like how you've used a mixture of naturally sweet dried fruits to give it that required sweetness.
Chaitra
Friday 7th of August 2020
It turned out very delicious. Loved every bite of it. And it was perfectly sweet for my taste. Thanks for such a wonderful and healthy recipie.
Renu Agrawal Dongre
Friday 7th of August 2020
Glad you liked it. Thank You for your feedback.
Ruwani Kumar
Sunday 11th of August 2019
Ladoos! can't say no if it is sugarfree . Love the addition of hazelnuts.
Renu Agrawal-Dongre
Monday 12th of August 2019
Thank You :-)