Hormone-Friendly Millet Ladoo
Best Time to Consume: Mid-morning or Evening Snack (with tea or as a standalone snack)
Why This Ladoo Is Hormone Friendly
This traditional millet ladoo supports insulin balance, gut health, and hormonal stability, making it ideal for women with PCOS, fatigue, cravings, or metabolic resistance.
✔ Low glycaemic load → stabilises insulin
✔ Rich in fibre → supports gut health & estrogen detox
✔ Healthy fats → essential for hormone production
✔ Magnesium & iron → help reduce fatigue & cravings
Ingredients
- Jowar / Bajra / Ragi – ½ cup
- Roasted chana dal – ¼ cup
- Almonds or peanuts – 2 tbsp
- Dates (seedless) – 4–5
- Ground flaxseeds – 1 tbsp
- Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp
- Ghee – 1–2 tsp
- Cardamom powder – a pinch
Method
- Dry roast the millet on a low flame until aromatic. Allow it to cool and grind into a coarse flour.
- Dry roast the chana dal and nuts separately; grind them coarsely.
- Lightly dry roast the sesame seeds and flaxseeds.
- Grind the dates into a paste (add 1–2 teaspoons of warm water if required).
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, add ghee and cardamom powder, and mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small ladoos.
Hormonal Benefits
- Millets: Slow-digesting carbohydrates that reduce cortisol and insulin spikes
- Seeds: Support estrogen balance and reduce inflammation
- Dates: Provide natural sweetness without refined sugar
- Ghee: Improves hormone signalling and nutrient absorption