With the festival of lights on its way, the markets are filled with Diwali sweets, namkeen and other great eats. Everything seems so tempting but if you are a health-consciousness foodie, indulging in these may not be a good option. Keep reading this blog to find out about Healthy Diwali Eats for Health-conscious Foodies!

We have all heard this- Let it loose in the festive season! But it is not always a smart decision to follow this. Most of us work hard on our physical and mental health and want to stay in balance during the festive season as well. Hence, we compiled the best alternative to gluttonous desserts which you can enjoy without any guilt! Let’s begin-

Coconut Milk Rice Pudding

This is one of the tastiest recipes for Diwali! Combining the love for kheer with coconut milk, this dessert will blow your mind! You can make this healthy rice pudding with coconut milk using brown rice instead of milk and white rice. The recipe recommends that you use maple syrup or agave to sweeten the rice pudding. For best results, use organic maple syrup or honey to sweeten this dessert. Don’t forget to season it with nutmeg!

Apple Kheer

Your occasion is incomplete without this delicious dessert! Not a big fan of rice? Here is what you should do- Use condensed milk or condense it at home and use boiled and mashed apples instead of rice. If your apples are sweet, no new for a sweetener - Healthy and tasty!

Greek yoghurt Parfait

Let’s try a little fusion this diwali! If you are a yoghurt fan, you have to try greek yoghurt! Naturally thick, and loaded with healthy and nutritious seeds, fruits, and a few nuts to make it extra delicious. You can also put chia seeds in this parfait and then serve it chilled for your guests! This option is gluten-free and if you use soy milk curd, it is lactose-free as well!

Baked chakli

If you are foodie, you are a chakli fan. But it can be fried and oily at time, so what should you do? Make baked chakli at home! Chakli is one of the snacks that is associated with Diwali, so it is a must-include in our delicious Diwali recipe list. If you are watching your weight, deep-fried chaklis are best avoided, but you don’t have to give up on chaklis entirely. You can always make a healthier version of chaklis. Bake them, not fry them!