From sugar-laden sweets to snacks and feasts heavy on oil and salt, especially with the delicacies in India, festive eating tends to tip towards unhealthy indulgence.

We are not here to wish you a dismal Diwali. It’s Happy Diwali for everyone and we bring you totally guilt-free and sinfully sweet festive treats. Try out these 5 mouth-watering low-calorie Diwali sweets as a sweet cracker for the evening.

1. Baked Rasgullas

After you have had enough of lusting for the juicy rasgullas, give them an interesting twist by baking them. You get to enjoy all the texture and jokes that never stop coming, devoid of all the sweetness.

2. Kaju Katli

A sweet that’s not so sweet. Savour the rich marzipan-like texture without usage of Ghee in this dessert, the non-conventional way. Cashews are high on cholesterol but low-sugar and zero ghee makes it worth a try.

3. Fudgy Brownie

A dessert your kid can make for you. Rich, chewy, chocolaty, low in calories and high on taste. Indulge yourself in a bite here and there while you pack gifts for your guests. This Diwali, it just can’t get better than this.

4. Carrot Halwa with Beetroot

This amazing replacement of sugar for this dessert by usage of beetroot not only gives halwa a natural light sweetness that lingers on for hours afterwards but grants a deep scarlet color which is a beauty in itself.

5. Ras Malai

If you had been looking for an excuse to gorge upon the almonds and pistachios that you received in Diwali Gift Box, then this might be your chance. Surprise your family with your culinary skills by preparing this traditional sweet dish the modern way. Low-fat milk and low sugar content make it a must try.

Festivals adversely impact people’s blood-glucose levels, especially during Diwali. And interestingly, this year Diwali is being celebrated on November 14 which coincides with World Diabetes Day. But don’t worry with these less calorie desserts, you can enjoy Diwali without worrying about anything.