Choosing between health conscious options and cravings for something sweet can often be challenging and overwhelming. However, the good news is that you can enjoy delicious dishes without compromising your nutritional commitments. Here are five nutrient-rich recipes shared by Ruchi Sahay, HomeChef, Baker, Nutritionist, CPO, Arthiliya that can help you satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings and provide essential vitamins, nutrients and other health benefits. Can.
Ragi Dates Laddus
Dates are a natural sweetener with a caramel-like taste and are rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Ragi Dates Laddu combines the nutty flavor of ragi flour and the fibrous and antioxidant nature of dates. Recipe here:
Grind seedless dates and make a sticky paste.
– Fry the ragi flour in ghee until a fragrant aroma starts coming from it.
– Mix roasted ragi flour with date paste, chopped almonds and add a little cardamom powder.
– Shape the paste into laddus and keep it in the fridge.
Peanut Chocolate
Try a crunchy, sweet, and guilt-free treat with easy-to-make Nutty Bars. These delightful bars provide a variety of nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids. Peanut butter adds protein and creamy texture, while rolled oats provide dietary fiber to aid digestion. Here’s how to prepare this healthy snack:
-Start by mixing the mixed nuts with honey, peanut butter, oats, and vanilla extract.
– Press the mixture into a tray and refrigerate until it solidifies.
Once frozen, cut the mixture into pieces and enjoy the nutty flavor.
Oats Orange Choco Chip Tea Cake
With a delicious combination of oats, whole wheat flour and fresh orange juice, this tea cake is a nutritious treat for breakfast or a guilt-free dessert. Let’s see how to prepare this sweet yet healthy dessert:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your loaf pan with parchment paper.
– Mix oats, whole wheat flour, fresh orange juice and honey in a bowl.
– Fold it into dark chocolate for extra healthy sweetness.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
Chewable Oatmeal Cookies
Enriched with nutritious ingredients like oats, ripe bananas, honey, peanut butter and vanilla extract, these healthy cookies redefine the classic cookie experience. Recipe here:
– Mash ripe banana and mix it with oats and peanut butter. Add honey and vanilla extract for natural sweetness.
– Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
Bake until golden brown.
-Enjoy these guilt-free oatmeal cookies anytime and anywhere!
Millet Jaggery Vanilla Tea Cake
Do you also feel like eating something sweet but healthy while drinking morning or afternoon tea? Switch up your regular tea cake routine with Millet Jaggery Vanilla Tea Cake. Jaggery provides natural sweetness, iron and other nutrients. Recipe here:
-Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your loaf pan with parchment paper.
– In a bowl, mix millet flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, a little baking soda and a pinch of salt.
– In another bowl, beat soft butter and jaggery until light and fluffy.
– Mix both the mixtures until combined, and add them to the curd until a batter is formed.
– Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
