Ditch Energy Bars For These Power Laddoos; Recipe Inside

1. Gather Ingredients

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2. Roasting Nuts

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3. Soften Dates

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4. Blending Mix

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5. Rolling Laddoos

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6. Coating Option

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7. Setting Time

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8. Serve or Store

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