{
  "id": 3884030,
  "title": "Raksha Bandhan 2026: Swap Classic Sweets For These Nutritious And Delicious Treats This Rakhi Celebration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/raksha-bandhan-2026-swap-classic-sweets-for-these-nutritious-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/ampstories/photo-gallery/raksha-bandhan-2026-swap-classic-sweets-for-these-nutritious-and-delicious-treats-this-rakhi-celebration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raksha Bandhan festivities are often incomplete without indulging in something sweet; however, conventional mithai frequently packs a sugar and calorie punch. This year, consider swapping those treats for healthier and equally delightful homemade alternatives. Date and nut laddoos, crafted from dates, almonds, walnuts, and seeds, serve as a wholesome substitute to the sugar-laden sweets. Similarly, coconut and jaggery ladoos present a scrumptious festive choice, as jaggery imparts a deeper sweetness than refined sugar, while coconut lends texture and healthy fats. For chocolate aficionados, strawberries dipped in dark chocolate make an elegant dessert option, with dark chocolate containing a higher cocoa content being a preferable selection compared to overly sugary chocolates. Anjeer and almond rolls, made from naturally sweet figs and almonds, provide a generous serving of fiber, minerals, and healthy fats. Lastly, ragi halwa, an Indian dessert blending finger millet, milk, nuts, and a moderate amount of jaggery, boasts high calcium and fiber content. This year, Raksha Bandhan 2026 calls for 7 fun and delicious desserts to create with your siblings at home.",
  "summary": "Raksha Bandhan celebrations are incomplete without something sweet, but traditional mithai can often be loaded with sugar and calories. This Rakhi, give your celebrations a healthier twist with these delicious homemade treats that are nutritious, festive and guilt-free. Date and nut laddoos: Made with naturally sweet dates, almonds, walnuts and seeds, these laddoos are a wholesome alternative to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}