Written By: Kriti Saraswat | Updated : November 12, 2015 6:14 PM IST
My sweet tooth has always ruined my diet plans. I have all the will to manage my diet, for some reason the dessert section won't just let me be! With time, I realised that I could not keep sweets off my plate. This realisation sent me on a research tour to zero down on desserts that could be prepared the healthy way, so I could consume them guilt-free. To my good luck, I found these! These healthy dessert recipes not only satisfy my sugar cravings but also save me from putting on weight. Here are a few low-cal Indian desserts you can enjoy.
If this yummy, white delicacy is your weakness then here s a healthy twist to it. Instead of eating them in the traditional way where they are soaked in sugar syrup, try making baked rasgullas for a change. They are low in calories than the normal ones and are also low in sugar content.
Kheer, a traditional Indian dessert made in most households with slight variations is a much-loved sweet. But it is not good for someone on a weight loss diet or for the calorie-conscious. Precisely for this purpose, here s an alternative to this dish. Make bulgur wheat (dalia) kheer instead. This is high in fibre content and low in fats so you can enjoy this dessert without having to cheat on your diet plan.
Sandesh, a traditional Bengali sweet treat and a favourite of many is high on calories. But by adding fruits to it and using low-fat ingredients, you can enjoy this dessert without feeling guilty. This easy-to-make fruit sandesh comes with an orange sauce and other fruits which provide good nutrients to your body.
This dessert uses carrot and beetroot which bring natural sweetness to the dish, thus reducing the addition of artificial sugar. By using other low-cal ingredients, you can eat a big helping of this dish and still be in shape. Carrots are a good source of essential vitamins and also have antioxidants which are good for our system. So try making this carrot halwa and enjoy a guilt-free dessert.
While these recipes are low in calories and fat, it is important to remember that if eaten in a large quantity, they can disrupt your diet plan so stick to a small serving and you will be on track.
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