Celebrate this Bhai Dooj with these 3 lip-smacking dessert recipes

Bhai Dooj is the perfect time to celebrate sibling love and, of course, enjoy some sweet treats. In 2025, as the festivities come around, if you are wary of overindulging in sugary desserts after the festive season, worry not! You can still satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty by opting for healthier alternatives. These recipes are simple, delicious, and packed with wholesome ingredients, making them ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the festivities mindfully. From rich peanut butter brownies to heart-friendly oats kheer and refreshing chia pudding, these dessert recipes are easy to make, nutritious, and satisfying. Enjoy Bhai Dooj with sweetness that is kind to both your taste buds and your health.

3 healthy dessert recipes for Bhai Dooj 2025

Here are some of the best and healthiest dessert recipes you can enjoy this Bhai Dooj celebration:

1. Peanut butter and chocolate brownie bar

Ingredients

• Creamy Peanut Butter- 250 gm
• Crushed Dark Chocolate- 200 gm
• Flour- 100 gm
• Brown Sugar- 300 gm

Method

1. Set aside 60 g of each of the chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius and use baking paper to line a 25 cm square baking pan. Stirring occasionally, slowly heat the remaining creamy peanut butter, chocolate, and sugar in a frying pan until the sugar is almost melted. The mixture should be re-settled into a dish to chill.

2. Pour pre-melted creamy peanut butter over the brownie after melting it in a frying pan or the microwave on medium for 1 minute. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top has a layer but the centre appears slightly underbaked.

3. Spread pre-made chocolate over the brownie, melt it, and let it cool in the dish before cutting it into squares.

2. Oats kheer

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 2 cups toned milk
• 1 tsp elaichi (cardamom) powder
• 8-10 almonds
• 5-6 walnuts
• 8-10 pistachios
• 8-10 raisins
• 1 carrot, grated
• Jaggery to taste
• 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
• 1 tsp Ghee
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 tsp flax seeds
• 1 tsp soaked chia seeds

Preparation:

1. In a pan over medium heat, roast the pistachios, almonds, and walnuts. Use your mortar and pestle to pound them into coarse chunks once they’re crispy and red. Place aside.

2. Add the milk, half a cup of water, and elaichi powder to another pan and bring to a boil.

3. Now include the jaggery and oats. Till the oats swell, boil the mixture. Add the shredded carrot and heat the mixture until it achieves the required consistency. Cut the heat off.

4. Scoop the mixture into a bowl, top with flax, chia, pomegranate, raisins, and desiccated coconut, and savour the goodness.

3. Chia seed pudding (Calorie and sugar-free)

Ingredients you’ll need:

• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup cubed watermelon
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup whole chia seeds

Toppings

Fruit of your choice

Direction

1. In a blender, combine coconut milk, almond milk, and watermelon on high speed until fully smooth.

2. Pour into a large bowl or other suitable glass container. Stir thoroughly after adding the maple syrup and chia seeds.

3. After another three minutes of sitting, stir the mixture once more, cover it, and refrigerate it for an hour or overnight.

4. Before serving, top with any colourful fruit of your choice, such as berries, bananas, apples, or oranges. You may also add almonds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, or anything else you feel like experimenting with.

Happy Bhai Dooj!