Dry Fruit Ladoo for Fast Weight Gain in Kids — Recipe, Benefits & Safety Tips

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video answers the question: what can we feed children to help them gain weight quickly? The doctor explains a dry nuts halwa / dry nuts ladoo recipe, the nutrition behind each ingredient, and two important safety precautions. Recipe steps covered in the video: Take 3 important nuts — almond, walnut and pistachio. Dry roast them and grind them into a fine powder. Separately roast oats and grind them into powder form too. Take soaked dates, blend them in a mixer to make a purée — this purée adds the sweetness. Put the purée in a kadhai, mix in the nuts powder and the roasted oats powder, and cook it well. A little jaggery powder can be added. The dry fruits ladoo is then ready. Benefits explained: the ladoo helps in children's weight gain and also boosts their immunity. Almond contains iron, Vitamin E and magnesium, which are very good for children's immunity. Walnut contains omega-3 fats, which are very good for immunity and brain power. Pistachio contains many immunity boosters. Two important precautions: Choking risk – whenever nuts are given to children, especially those under 5 years, the nuts must be in a completely fine powder form with no chunks, otherwise it can cause choking. Nut allergy – some children can be allergic to nuts. Start by giving each nut powder separately in a small quantity (half a spoon to one spoon) and watch for any rash or problem. If nothing happens, you can continue giving it to the child. Relevant for: parents of underweight children or children with slow weight gain who want healthy, home-made weight gain foods; parents looking for a dry fruits ladoo or nuts halwa recipe for kids; parents asking whether almonds, walnuts, pistachios or oats are safe for small children; parents concerned about choking risk from nuts in children under 5; and parents wanting to test for nut allergy before starting dry fruits. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every child is different — please consult your pediatrician before introducing nuts or any new food to your child, especially if your child is under 5 years, has a history of allergy, or has poor weight gain that needs evaluation.