Diwali Special: 6 Healthy Millet Desserts This Festive Season 

By Deepali Verma

November 12, 2023

Enjoy the festivities of Diwali without any guilt by indulging in guilt-free treats! You should definitely give millet desserts a try! They include a variety of tasty options such as ladoos, kheer, halwa, payasam, cake, and laddus. Not only are they incredibly delicious, but they also offer a healthy twist to your feast. 

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Millet Ladoo 

Add some nutritional value to these delicious treats by making them with foxtail millet. 

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Millet Kheer 

Incorporate barnyard millet into this creamy dessert for a healthier Diwali treat. 

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Millet Halwa 

Go for little millet to add a nutty flavour and nutritional boost to your festive halwa. 

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Millet Payasam 

Enjoy a guilt-free version by using kodo  millet in this traditional South Indian sweet. 

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Millet Jaggery Cake 

Bake a wholesome dessert with pearl millet, balancing sweetness with health. 

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Millet Coconut Laddu 

Infuse finger millet into these laddus for a delightful combination of taste and nutrition. 

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