Guilt-Free Diwali 2025: 4 Healthy Kaju Katli Recipes To Make At Home

This Diwali, enjoy your favourite sweets without the guilt! Kaju katli is a festive classic, but the traditional recipe is loaded with sugar. By making a few smart substitutions and additions, you can transform this treat into a wholesome, nutrient-rich delight that everyone can enjoy. Here are four healthy kaju katli recipes to make at home this Diwali.

4 Healthy Kaju Katli Recipes To Make At Home

1. The Date and Fig Kaju Katli 

This recipe replaces refined sugar entirely with natural sweeteners like dates and figs. These fruits not only add sweetness but also fibre and essential minerals.

Ingredients:

• One cup of cashews
• Half a cup of soft dates
• One fourth cup dried figs
• Half a teaspoon of cardamom powder
• A few strands of saffron

Instructions:

• Soak dates and figs in warm water for 15-20 minutes until soft.
• Toast the cashews lightly in a pan until fragrant, then let them cool.
• Blend the cashews into a fine powder.
• Drain the soaked dates and figs and blend them into a smooth paste.
• Mix the cashew powder, date-fig paste, and cardamom powder in a bowl.
• Press the mixture onto a flat surface, roll it out evenly, and cut into diamond shapes. You can add a silver leaf for a traditional finish.

2. The Nutty Crunch Kaju Katli

This version keeps the sugar but adds other healthy nuts to increase the nutritional value and fibre content. The crunch from the nuts provides a pleasant contrast to the smooth kaju katli.

Ingredients:

• One cup of cashews
• Half a cup of almonds
• One fourth cup of pistachios
• Half a cup of jaggery powder or coconut sugar
• One fourth cup of water
• Half a teaspoon of cardamom powder

Instructions:

• Grind the cashews, almonds, and pistachios into a coarse powder.
• In a pan, dissolve the jaggery powder in water over low heat, stirring until it forms a syrup.
• Add the nut powder and cardamom powder to the syrup. Mix well until it forms a soft dough.
• Transfer the mixture to a greased surface, roll it out, and cut it into your desired shape.

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3. The Chia and Seeds Kaju Katli

This recipe adds a superfood twist with chia seeds, known for their high fibre and Omega-3 fatty acid content. This makes the kaju katli not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.

Ingredients:

• One cup of cashews
• One fourth cup of chia seeds
• One fourth cup of pumpkin seeds
• Half a cup of maple syrup or honey
• Half a teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Grind the cashews into a fine powder.
• In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds with a tablespoon of water and let them sit for 10 minutes until they form a gel.
• Toast the pumpkin seeds lightly and crush them coarsely.
• In a pan, combine the cashew powder, chia gel, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
• Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a dough.
• Add the crushed pumpkin seeds and mix well.
• Roll out the dough and cut it into diamond shapes.

4. The Protein-Packed Kaju Katli

Boost the protein content of your favourite sweet by adding a small amount of plant-based protein powder. This is a great way to make a satisfying and healthier treat.

Ingredients:

• One cup of cashews
• One fourth cup vanilla or unflavored plant-based protein powder
• Half a cup of milk
• One fourth cup of natural sweetener 
• Half a teaspoon of cardamom powder

Instructions:

• Blend the cashews into a fine powder.
• In a non-stick pan, mix the cashew powder and protein powder.
• Gradually add the milk and sweetener, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
• Add the cardamom powder and continue to cook on low heat until the mixture forms a soft, cohesive dough.
• Once cooled slightly, roll out the dough and cut it into diamond shapes.

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