Indulge These Guilt Free savories This Diwali

Worried of adding on extra calories with festive time around? well, now you need not worry as we got you covered with simple, guilt free sweet recipes you could try, this Diwali.

 

• Dry fruit Gujiya bites

These delicious & perfectly individually sized Gujiya bites are stuffed with dried fruits and nuts and are naturally sweetened and yes no sugars added.

 

1. Deseed the dates. If the dates are not soft and moist, soak them in milk for about -10 minutes
2. . Deconstruct the soften dates.
   Add the almonds, cashews, pistachios & walnuts in a mixer and pulse them.
3. in a mixing bowl and add the dates, nutmeg powder, cardamom powder& saffron milk.
   Mix well.
   Scoop out a teaspoon of the mixture into each fill shell and garnish with a raisin or a nut of your choice.

 

 

 

• Chocolate Quinoa Fudge balls

 

Who isn’t a fan of chocolates. When it comes to festive vibes we often tend to savory all those chocolaty and creamy foods that add to our health woes. Try these low fat chocolate quinoa fudge balls – not just a recipe but a healthy snack for post work out option too.

1. In a pre heated oven add quinoaand bake it 6-8 minutes ( alternatively you can roast for 10minutes until golden brown
2. Blend dates , almonds and cocoa powder in a blender
3. Take some of the dough in your hand. If it firmly sticks together, proceed with the rest of the recipe.
4. Add the roasted quinoa and mix it thoroughly
5. Give it a desired shape of your choice.
6. Roll on pistachio powder or shredded coconut before serving

 

• Pineapple Sandesh

 

Imagine biting into a layer of cheese served on the juicy, sweet and tangy pineapples and garnished with nuts! Lip smaking isn’t it. A light and eye pleasing dessert from Bengal, Sandesh

Is one of the most famous sweets of India.

1. Bring the milk to boil. Add lemon juice to the boiling milk and continue boiling it on slow heat until the milk curdles completely.
   Pour it into a cheese cloth. Rinse it thoroughly under cold water.
   Hold the cloth tightly and squeeze out all the excess water.
2. Once the water is drained ,Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it’s soft and smooth

Chenna is ready.

For Garnishing
1.Soak saffron strands in water for a couple minutes.
2.Spread a layer of Chenna on the pineapple slices.
3.Garnish with dried fruits or nuts of your choices.

 

 

• Rice puff donuts

A donut with crunch. These puffed rice donuts surely makes a way healthier option than the ones available in market. And yes instead of sugar, Jaggery is used to add the sweetness.

Hand roll, spread it on tray or make it into cute mini bars, this healthy donuts is a treat for all

1. Heat a heavy bottomed pan, dissolve jaggery with 2 tablespoon water till it becomes 1 string consistency.
2. When the right consistency is set ,turn off the gas.
3. to check if the syrup is ready take a bowl with water When the jaggery water becomes little thick, take little bit of syrup in a spoon and add it to the bowl of water. it should solidify immediately .
4. Mix the jaggery syrup with the puffed rice.
5. mold them into a mini donut pan & and let set..
6. Gently pop them out and put aside.

 

 

• Apricot energy balls

 

How about a dairy free, sugar free sweet . Apricot energy balls are a great alternative and a healthy option both for kids and for adults.

1. Pulse the dried apricots ,Oats and coconut powder in the food processor to process it till it comes together .as a mixture.
2. Take a small amount of mixture and roll it into a small ball. .Keep your hands moist to avoid stickiness
3. Roll each ball in the coconut to coat.
4. Serve