This dried fruits and nuts roll is a healthy, sugar-free, and nutrient packed dessert with dried fruits and nuts having chewy and crunchy textures.
What is special about these dried fruits and nuts roll?
Now, if you ask me what is so special about these rolls, I would say everything! Khajur rolls are a popular sweets/dessert made during many occasions and this recipe is an extension of the same.
These dried fruits and nuts rolls have not just dates alone, but figs, apricots, raisins, cranberries, cashews, almonds, pistachios, poppy seeds and walnuts. This recipe stands out from the Khajur Rolls because of the nuts to dried fruits ratio. This is a nutty, sweet, delicious roll!
Yes, there is every possible reason to make these rolls. The dried fruits give the perfect sweetness and they are a good source of iron, which is very essential for preventing anemia. Nuts provide vitamin E and omegas. There is no extra sugar added and these rolls make the most healthy dessert as well as anytime snack!
This is also a great snack as well as a sweet to make for festive occasions to share with friends and family. Who will ever say no to these addictive and healthy snack/dessert that could be a great alternative for your sweet cravings.
This is also an easy and quick recipe. If you have toasted nuts, it takes about 5 minutes prep time and five minutes cooking time. That's another reason that this recipe is a winner and a keeper! Since the nuts are in higher proportion than general dates rolls, you need to take care to roll into a cylinder. Refrigeration is a must as it enables easier slicing.
Yes, a great edible gift! Make these for sharing during your Diwali celebrations, a healthier Diwali. Make it for great Holiday gift too.
Ingredients
To make this dried fruits and nuts roll, you will need the following ingredients
Dried fruits - like dates, figs, apricots, raisins, and cranberries. They sweeten the roll as well provide tons of iron and vitamins. The quantity of the dates must be higher as it acts as a binder.
Nuts - this recipe uses almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts. Any nuts of your choice can be used.
Poppy seeds - Adds a final texture layer and ambience to the rolls.
Serving Suggestions
These rolls are very addictive. And healthy alternative for your sweet cravings. One or two rolls provide the satisfaction as well as the health boost from the dried fruits and nuts.
Pack a few of these in a decorated box or wrappers for sharing with friends and family.
Storage
You can store these at room temperature for a week to ten days. For more shelf life, you can refrigerate this.
Easy Dessert Recipes
If you are like me always looking for some easy desserts, then Meyer Lemon Cashew Fudge and Almond Ricotta Fudge are the perfect ones to make. In addition make kheer in your menu for completing the festive dessert. Check here for a variety of kheer recipes.
More Diwali Recipes
Diwali celebrations calls for a delicious variety of sweet and savory snacks. It is one of best! Moms and gradma making tons of sweets to celebrate and you can smell it in the air when you reach home from school. Amazing memories from childhood and everyday new sweets and savories are added to the list before the final celebration day and made in huge quantities to share with everyone.
The other fun part - we get to try the snacks and need not wait for the religious offering on the Diwali day. Some extra sweets are made for that purpose, relishing on the sweets and savories for a few days before and after makes the festival unique in addition to its traditional importance.
We start the Diwali day with the lehyam which aids in digestion. You can also try this quick and easy recipe for the Deepavali Marundhu. My mom makes Okkorai for Deepavali (aka Diwali) and it is my favorite. Okkorai is a moong dhal based sweet and we start the meal on Diwali day with it, idli, bajji, and snacks along with coffee/tea.
Though the days are gone now and we make limited ones, it is easy to make in small quantities and make a huge platter to share with friends and families. Check out this Diwali Sweets and Snacks Board for easy ideas and recipes.
Here are the links to savory snacks and sweets to make.
Dried Fruits and Nuts Roll
Ingredients
- 300 g Dates
- 100 g Figs, dried
- 50 g Apricots
- 50 g Raisins
- 50 g Dried cranberries
- 50 g Almonds toasted
- 50 g Cashews toasted
- 50 g Walnuts toasted
- 50 g Pistachios toasted
- 2 tbsp Poppy seeds toasted
- 2 tsp Ghee/coconut oil
Instructions
- Pulse the dried fruits in the food processor for 1-2 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a pan and added the pulsed dried fruits. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until it becomes soft.
- Add the nuts, half tablespoon of toasted poppy seeds, and mix well. Remove from the flame.
- When it is warn enough to handle, divide into two portions, and transfer to a parchment paper. Roll into a cylinder of 2-3 inches diameter.
- Roll the cylinders on poppy seeds.
- Wrap and refrigerate for one to two hours. Remove from the fridge, slice into half inch thick slices.
- Store in airtight containers until use.
A Day in the Life on the Farm says
These would be a great take along snack on hikes. Thanks for sharing and hosting Radha
A Day in the Life on the Farm says
These would be a great take along snack on hikes. Thanks for sharing and hosting Radha
Karen says
Sort of a dessert sausage! So packed with nutrition too!
Neha (My Culinary Expressions) says
I cannot think of any guilt free sweet, better than this. It is loaded with the goodness of dried fruits and nuts. Very apt for celebrations and gifting. Happy Diwali!
magicalingrdnts says
Happy Diwali! Thanks for stopping by Neha. This is a totallu guilt free dessert or sweet for any occasion.
Kalyani says
Dates rolls / bars are so versatile and makes for a perfect guilt free indulgence during festive times. Lovely share, Radha
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Kalyani. These are our favorite.
Mayuri Patel says
Khajur rolls are our favourite, mainly because we can enjoy them without worrying about refined sugar and also they are so easy to make. I usually use dates only. Like how you've added apricots and figs too. Perfect festival treat.
magicalingrdnts says
Adding a variety of dried fruits gives a lovely flavor and nutrition. These are absolutely divine treats. Thanks Mayuri!
Archana says
Khajur rolls are our favourites. They are perfect as a guilt-free dessert or for a hiking trip snack. I will add the figs; I never thought of adding them. Thanks.
magicalingrdnts says
A mixture of dry fruits enhances the nutrtition and hence I make it a point to do that. You will love the flavor. Thanks Archana!
Priya Vj says
Dry fruits nuts and rolls reminded me off my amma ..she used to make this every year post Diwali to use up all the dry fruits and dates that came as gifts . I would love to roll bar in poppy seeds and cut it after refrigeration .
magicalingrdnts says
It enhances the flavor experience. Thanks Priya!
Seema says
The roll looks so festive to me. I loved the poppy seed crust around. It came out as perfect slices.
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Seema for trying and giving your feedback!
magicalingrdnts says
Glad to hear that you loved it and it came out perfect. Thanks Seema!