Guess what is coming? 

Line the diyas outside the door.  Dust off all the crevices and corners. Line up the boxes of sweets for your friends and family. Get ready for the occasion in your best or newest attire. That’s right! Diwali is just around the corner. 

This is a time to spend with loved ones. A time for rejoicing and introspection. A triumph of virtue over evil. Everyone in India, regardless of religion or caste, revels in the spectacular festival of lights. Homes are lit up and open, inviting the Goddess of wealth, luck, and prosperity – Lakshmi – into their homes and lives.

Festivals mean sweets, and sweets mean laddoos. If you also procrastinate on your Diwali preparations, don’t worry! ( OR you’ve found yourself with little time to prepare for this joyous occasion, fear not! )  We’ve got you covered with some quick and easy vegan ladoo recipes that will delight your taste buds and add an even more special touch to your celebration These recipes are not only scrumptious but also perfect for anyone following a vegan diet.

Let’s dive into these last-minute vegan Diwali treats!

3 last-minute Vegan Diwali Treats

1. Date and Nut Ladoo:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1/2 cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios)
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• Desiccated coconut for rolling

Instructions: 

• Process the mixed nuts, cardamom powder, and pitted dates in a food processor until a sticky mixture forms.

• Roll tiny ladoos out of small portions of the mixture.

• For a beautiful presentation, roll the ladoos in desiccated coconut.

2.  Besan Ladoo (No Ghee)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of chickpea flour
• ¼ cup almonds, chopped
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
• ¼ cup cocoa butter, melted ( or coconut oil at room temperature)
• ½ cup coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
• ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
• 8 strands of saffron
• A pinch of nutmeg powder
• A pinch of salt
• 4 tablespoons coconut milk (or another dairy-free milk)

Instructions: 

• Add the chickpea flour to a large pan over low heat and dry roast, turning once or twice, for about five minutes.

• Add the coconut, cocoa butter, and almonds and reduce the heat to low-medium. Mix thoroughly and roast for ten to fifteen minutes. Cut the heat off.

• Add the cardamom powder, nutmeg, saffron, coconut sugar, and salt. Add the coconut milk to the mixture gradually and thoroughly. More drops of milk should be added if the mixture doesn’t come together.

• After allowing it to cool for a few minutes, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.

• Place on a lovely platter and enjoy!

3. Almond Ladoos:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
• Chopped almonds or granola for garnish

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, almond butter, cardamom powder, and saffron strands (if using).

• To make a smooth dough, thoroughly mix.

• Make ladoos by rolling small portions of the dough.

• Sprinkle chopped almonds on top, or you can toss your laddoo in the granola for that extra crunch. 

Ps: OMG has a special Diwali offer on the VeganMall website. Use code “vmomg10” Flat 10% discount on OMG brand products.

Conclusion 

Don’t let the last-minute rush stress you out this Diwali. With these quick and easy vegan Diwali sweet recipes, you can still create a memorable celebration even if you’re running short on time. Whether you need dates and nuts for the ladoo or almonds for the almond ladoo, VeganMall caters to all your needs. Check out the VeganMall website for all the ingredients to make your homemade treats.

 So what are you waiting for? Get your hands on these amazing recipes and serve your guests with all the love.  Spread the joy, share these sweets, and make your Diwali celebration extra special with these delightful vegan Diwali ladoos.

Happy Diwali!