Diwali feels like a warm embrace because of the first whiff of ghee, the crackle of cardamom, and the sparkle of diyas. But let's face it, in the middle of the sweets trays, the sugar-shimmering laddoos, and the enticing syrup-soaked jalebis, there's always that little voice in your brain asking, "How many calories was that again?"

That voice doesn't have to ruin your Diwali celebration this year (2025). The age of guilt-free mithai has arrived; it is flavorful, low in oil, and designed for the conscientious eater who values tradition while also pursuing fitness objectives. Welcome to the world of innovative and decadent Low-Oil Diwali Treats.

1. Air-Fried Baked Gujiya – Low-Oil Gujiya Recipe

Ingredients for Air-Fried Baked Gujiya:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp ghee (for the dough)
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
• 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
• 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp olive oil (for brushing)

Method for Air-Fried Baked Gujiya:

1. Prepare the dough for Air-Fried Baked Gujiya by mixing whole wheat flour, 1 tbsp ghee, and water until smooth.
2. Pulse chopped dates, almonds, pistachios, and desiccated coconut to make the filling for Air-Fried Baked Gujiya.
3. Roll the dough, fill with the date-nut mixture, and seal.
4. Brush lightly with olive oil and air fry at 180°C for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

2. Jaggery Besan Laddoo – Low-Oil Laddoo Recipe

Ingredients for Jaggery Besan Laddoo:

• 1 cup besan (gram flour)
• 3/4 cup jaggery powder
• 1 tsp olive oil or ghee
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Method for Jaggery Besan Laddoo:

1. Roast besan in a pan for 5–7 minutes on a low flame for Jaggery Besan Laddoo.
2. Add jaggery and 1 tsp olive oil, stir continuously to combine.
3. Mix in cardamom powder, and allow to cool slightly.
4. Shape into round laddoos and enjoy the light, guilt-free Jaggery Besan Laddoo.

3. Baked Coconut Barfi – Low-Oil Coconut Barfi Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Coconut Barfi:

• 2 cups fresh grated coconut
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup jaggery
• 1/4 tsp cardamom or 1 tsp vanilla essence

Method for Baked Coconut Barfi:

1. Simmer coconut milk and jaggery until thickened for Baked Coconut Barfi.
2. Mix in grated coconut and cardamom/vanilla essence.
3. Spread the mixture in a greased tray and bake at 160°C for 15 minutes.
4. Once cooled, cut into squares for serving the low-oil Baked Coconut Barfi.

4. Chia Kheer with Saffron – Low-Oil Chia Kheer Recipe

Ingredients for Chia Kheer with Saffron:

• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 2 cups almond milk
• 1/4 cup jaggery or maple syrup
• A few saffron strands
• 2 tbsp crushed pistachios

Method for Chia Kheer with Saffron:

1. Soak chia seeds in warm almond milk for 2–3 hours for Chia Kheer with Saffron.
2. Stir in jaggery and saffron strands.
3. Chill the chia pudding and garnish with crushed pistachios before serving.

5. Baked Shakkarpare – Low-Oil Shakkarpare Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Shakkarpare:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup semolina
• 1/4 cup jaggery syrup
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Method for Baked Shakkarpare:

1. Knead dough using whole wheat flour, semolina, and olive oil for Baked Shakkarpare.
2. Roll out, cut into diamond shapes, and bake at 180°C until golden.
3. Toss the baked Shakkarpare in warm jaggery syrup and serve.

6. Almond & Date Laddoo – Low-Oil Almond Date Laddoo Recipe

Ingredients for Almond & Date Laddoo:

• 1 cup almonds, roasted
• 1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Method for Almond & Date Laddoo:

1. Pulse almonds and dates together to form a coarse mixture for Almond & Date Laddoo.
2. Add olive oil and cardamom powder, mix thoroughly.
3. Shape into round laddoos and refrigerate slightly before serving the low-oil Almond & Date Laddoo.

7. Pumpkin Halwa – Low-Oil Pumpkin Halwa Recipe

Ingredients for Pumpkin Halwa:

• 2 cups grated pumpkin
• 1/2 cup jaggery
• 1 tsp ghee or olive oil
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp chopped nuts

Method for Pumpkin Halwa:

1. Cook grated pumpkin with 1 tsp olive oil on low heat for Pumpkin Halwa.
2. Add jaggery and cook until the mixture thickens.
3. Stir in cardamom powder and garnish with chopped nuts before serving.

8. Millet Besan Barfi – Low-Oil Millet Barfi Recipe

Ingredients for Millet Besan Barfi:

• 1/2 cup millet flour
• 1/2 cup besan
• 1/2 cup jaggery
• 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Method for Millet Besan Barfi:

1. Roast millet and besan together lightly for Millet Besan Barfi.
2. Mix in jaggery and olive oil to form a thick paste.
3. Press into a tray, sprinkle cardamom powder, and refrigerate before cutting.

9. Coconut & Jaggery Laddoo – Low-Oil Coconut Jaggery Laddoo Recipe

Ingredients for Coconut & Jaggery Laddoo:

• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup jaggery powder
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Method for Coconut & Jaggery Laddoo:

1. Mix desiccated coconut with jaggery and olive oil for Coconut & Jaggery Laddoo.
2. Stir in cardamom powder.
3. Shape into small laddoos and allow to set for a few hours before serving.

10. Dry Fruit & Oats Barfi – Low-Oil Oats Barfi Recipe

Ingredients for Dry Fruit & Oats Barfi:

• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
• 1/2 cup jaggery or date paste
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

Method for Dry Fruit & Oats Barfi:

1. Roast oats lightly in a pan with 1 tsp olive oil for Dry Fruit & Oats Barfi.
2. Add chopped nuts and jaggery/date paste, mix until sticky.
3. Press into a tray, sprinkle cinnamon, and cut into squares once cooled.

A Diwali of Lightness — In Every Sense

It's important to keep in mind that Diwali was always intended to celebrate lightness, both inside and out, as laughter erupts and the kitchen fills with the aroma of roasted nuts and jaggery under the light of a thousand diyas.

Make your festive table this year a reflection of that: full of sweetness that you can genuinely enjoy, lighter in oil, and brighter in spirit. Because Diwali becomes genuinely radiant when mithai nourishes the body and soul. Download Foodism and upload your Diwali magic today!