Krishna Janmashtami is a great occasion to indulge, especially when it comes to food. It celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, and the customs performed by his devotees include swinging the idol and reciting mantras to mark Krishna’s birth at midnight. This year, devotees will celebrate Janmashtami on August 26. But celebrating this important day doesn’t mean you give up on your healthy eating objectives in exchange for creamy and sweet dishes. Alternatively, you can make delicious yet healthier dishes and desserts. Desserts that satisfy your sweet need without any guilt can be made with healthy ingredients and a little creativity.
12 Guilt-Free Desserts –
Pumpkin Barfi – A delicious and healthy dessert. This barfi has a distinct taste due to the flavour of cardamom and saffron.
Panjiri – This is a famous Janmashtami recipe which is high in calories and loaded with ghee and dry fruits.
Quinoa Apple Kheer – Made with quinoa, apples, skimmed milk and pistachios, you can enjoy this kheer without any guilt.
Bottle gourd barfi – Enjoy this healthy dish at any celebration. Before serving, add chopped almonds and refrigerate.
Banana fritters – This dish is ideal for the holiday season as raw Kerala bananas are famous for their health benefits.
Makhana Kheer – It is an ideal sweet for festivals in various parts of India. Garnish it with saffron strands and partially chopped makhanas.
Nuts and Dates Laddu – Janmashtami celebrations will be incomplete without laddus. Choose this nutritious option, it is both tasty and healthy.
Coconut Almond Barfi – Another Indian dish that makes the celebration even more special is barfi. To make it healthier, you can use jaggery instead of processed sugar.
Cranberry Almond Rice Kheer – Use honey instead of sugar for this recipe. No one should say ‘no’ to a bowl of dessert.
Aval Payasam – This is a creamy poha-based dessert. Made with milk and ghee, this dish is ideal for the Lord who loves dairy products.
Dry Fruits – Pistachios, almonds, cashews and lotus seeds come together to make a delicious and antioxidant-rich Janmashtami recipe.
Dates and Mishti Doi – This is a traditional Bengali dessert given a healthier twist. As the name suggests, this sugar-free mishti doi is made with dates.
