WHOLESOME Diwali TREATS NATURALLY SWEET RECIPES TO TRY

Diwali is all about lights, joy, and of course... sweets! But this festive season, why not indulge mindfully?

- By Dr Hemapriya, mylittlemoppet_official

Swap out refined sugar and heavy ingredients for wholesome, naturally sweet alternatives that nourish your body while satisfying your sweet cravings. From nutrient-packed ladoos to creamy phirni, these 5 deliciously healthy recipes by My Little Moppet are perfect for a guilt-free, joyous celebration. Let's make your Diwali both festive and wholesome!

Edible Chocolate Diya

This Diwali, surprise your kids with a unique and nutritious treat that's both delicious and guilt-free! Our Edible Chocolate Diya Recipe is made with wholesome ingredients like khoya, unsweetened cocoa powder, and jaggery powder, making it a perfect snack for kids.

Ingredients:

❖ 250 grams khoya (I have reduced 1 liter full cream milk to get this)

❖ 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

❖ ¼ cup jaggery powder

Method:

1- In a heavy bottom nonstick pot, add the crumbled khoya and jaggery powder and cook on a medium flame until all the jaggery has melted completely and well blended with the khoya mixture. This may take around 5-6 minutes.

2- Simply incorporate unsweetened cocoa powder and mix thoroughly.

3- Cook the mixture for about a minute and then turn off the flame. Avoid overcooking, as it may cause the mixture to become hard and chewy, making it challenging to shape.

4- Transfer the mixture to a plate and let it cool down until it's easy to handle. Then, shape the mixture into six equal balls.

5- Carefully shape the balls into diya shapes. If you find it challenging to shape them, don't worry! Simply flatten the ball slightly, add chopped pistachios on top, and savor them as chocolate khoya peda treats.

6- For added appeal, consider leaving the diyas empty or filling them with saffron-flavored khoya. The choice is yours!