Makar Sankranti 2026 Celebration – Do you also find yourself torn between the delicious taste of sweets and your health goals during festivals? Then this article is just for you! The mere mention of Makar Sankranti conjures up the sweet aroma of sesame seeds and jaggery. But if you’re health-conscious or avoiding sugar, don’t worry. We’ve brought you 6 delicious and completely sugar-free dessert ideas that will keep your sweet cravings satisfied without the guilt.
Note: “Sugar-free” means these desserts do not contain white sugar or refined sugar. They are made with natural sweeteners like dates, honey, or stevia.
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1. Date and Dry Fruit Laddoos
These laddoos offer a traditional taste without jaggery or sugar. Dates are rich in fiber and iron, while sesame seeds and nuts are good sources of protein and healthy fats.
How to make: Remove the pits from the dates and make a paste. Add roasted sesame seeds, chopped almonds, and walnuts. Grease your hands with a little ghee and shape them into small laddoos.
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2. Naturally Sweetened Sesame Seed Barfi
Give the classic combination of white sesame seeds and khoya (milk solids) a new, healthy twist.
How to make: Roast the khoya well. Separately roast and grind the white sesame seeds. Now mix the khoya with the sesame seed powder, cardamom powder, and any natural sweetener (date paste or stevia) and knead well. Shape as desired, chill, and serve.
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3. Nutritious Fig Halwa
This halwa is not only delicious but also considered very good for digestion. Figs are naturally sweet and rich in dietary fiber.
How to make: Soak the figs in water overnight. In the morning, grind them finely. Heat ghee in a pan, add the ground figs, and sauté on low heat until the ghee separates. Garnish with cardamom powder and chopped pistachios.
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4. Oats and Ragi Energy Laddus
These laddus are perfect for those who want extra nutrition. Ragi is rich in calcium and iron, while oats are an excellent source of fiber.
Method: Lightly roast the oats and ragi flour separately. Add ground dates, a little honey (optional), and chopped nuts. Mix everything well and shape into tight laddus.
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5. Sugar-Free Peanut Chikki
You no longer need jaggery or sugar to make crispy chikki.
Method: Gently heat and melt date paste or stevia-based jaggery in a pan until sticky. Add roasted peanuts and mix well. Spread the mixture onto a greased plate using a wet spoon. Cut into squares when slightly cooled.
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6. Healthy Gur Poli (Maharashtrian Special)
This popular Sankranti sweet from Maharashtra can now be made in a health-conscious way.
Method: Knead a soft dough with whole wheat flour. For the filling, combine sugar-free jaggery (or date paste) with grated fresh coconut and a little cardamom. Roll out small balls of dough, fill them with this mixture, and roll them out again. Cook on both sides on a little ghee or dalda oil until golden brown.
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Enjoying the festival while taking care of your health is now absolutely easy. With these sugar-free recipes, not only you, but also your family members with diabetes or those trying to lose weight can participate in the joys of Makar Sankranti with full enthusiasm. So this time, try these without any worries and enjoy the sweetness along with good health!