To make kheer healthy, follow these easy tips, everyone will be licking their fingers.

Recipe News Desk!!! Kheer is a sweet which is definitely made in Indian homes. Be it any auspicious occasion or any festival, people like to make and eat kheer to sweeten their mouth. Kheer is prepared and eaten even during the fast. People make many types of kheer from rice to makhana as per their taste and interest. Kheer is called by many different names in different states of India. Not only this, while making kheer, variety is also seen in its ingredients.

However, people who are more conscious about their fitness are less likely to eat kheer. Actually, a lot of sugar and full fat milk is used in it, due to which there is a possibility of weight gain. It is possible that you also like to eat kheer, but you are avoiding it due to your health. So today in this article we are telling you about some small tips, by adopting which you can make your favorite halwa more healthy-

While making kheer, people often use full fat milk or condensed milk. But they are high in calories, as well as saturated fat. Therefore, to reduce the fat content in kheer, you should use low fat milk. If you want, you can also make your kheer dairy free. You can use almond milk, soy milk or coconut milk instead. If you're on a vegan diet or are lactose intolerant it's a good idea to choose non-dairy milk alternatives.

Most people stay away from kheer because it contains a lot of sugar. Due to which not only the calorie count increases but it also has a negative effect on health. So make your halwa sweet with the help of natural sweetener instead of sugar. Honey, dates, maple syrup or jaggery etc. can be used as an alternative to sugar in halwa.

Generally, not many kitchen spices are used while making kheer. But if you do this then you will get a different taste of kheer. Besides, it will also be healthy for you. For example, you can use cardamom, cinnamon or nutmeg while making cucumber. The antioxidant properties of these spices help maintain blood sugar levels.

Generally people use white rice while making kheer. But to increase fiber and other nutrients in halwa, you can use brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice. They have a low glycemic index and give you continuous energy. By consuming these, the possibility of sudden increase in blood sugar level is greatly reduced.