Low Calorie Best Oats Halwa For a meal

If we talk of desserts then how can we forget halwa which is made in every household in India. Its rich texture, delightful sweetness and warmness is a favorite. During the festive season or anytime you are craving for it, halwa is absolutely perfect. But halwa is fully loaded with sugar and ghee, that is why health conscious people who want to lose weight avoid eating this food. That is why for these people “low calories oats halwa” is the best choice. You can make and eat this fully nutritious halwa within 20 minutes.

In this article, I will share with you some ingredients which will not increase your calories and will also satisfy your sweet cravings.

About low calories oats halwa:

Oats are a superfood full of nutritious benefits. We can also make Indian style halwa with it and oats can add its nutritious punch. Here are the excellent  choice of halwa. 

Rich in fiber:

Oats are high in dietary fiber, particularly beta glucan, which helps in digestion and regulates blood sugar levels and is a healthy diet.

Low glycemic index:

Oats have a lower glycemic index than refined flour, making them a great alternative for diabetics prone to sugar spikes.

Heart healthy:

The gluten content of oats helps in reducing bad cholesterol in the body and keeps the heart healthy.

Versatile ingredients:

Oats are a neutral flour so they are adorable for sweet or savoury recipes.

Ingredients you'll needs:

• 1 cup oats ( preferred rolled oats or quick oats, as they blend smooth into a halwaa)

• 2 cup low fat milk ( can substitute almond milk or oats milk)

• 3-4 tbsp jaggery powder ( gives natural sweetness with more nutritious compared to refined sugar)

• 1 tbsp Ghee( for rich flover)

• 1/2 tbsp cardamom powder 

• 2 tbsp chopped nuts ( almond, cashew or   pistachios for cruncy flover)

• 1 cup water

Let's see how to make it step by step:

Roasted the oats:

• Heat a non-stick pan on low flame. Then roast the oats for 3-4 minutes till you get a nutty aroma.

• Then keep it aside to cool. Once it cools down, blend it in the blender till you get a smooth halwa texture.

Cook the base:

In the same evening, add 1 tbsp ghee in it and heat it. Then lightly sauté the chopped nuts. Keep it aside.

Add Liquids ingredients:

• Then add water to it and let it boil. Keep stirring it till there are no lumps in it.

• Once the oats start cooking, add low fat milk to it and keep stirring. Then let it cook on low flame till the oats absorb the liquid.

Sweetness and flover:

• Then add jaggery to it and stir till it melts and blended well.Keep the heat low so that the jaggery doesn't burn.

• Then add 1/2 tbsp cardamom powder and add grated roasted nuts. You have to stir the mixture continuously till it does not lump.

Garnish and serve:

• cook for 2-3 minutes until the halwa reaches the desired consistency.

• now your oats halwaa ready to eat garnish with reserved nuts and drop of ghee.

Tips for customize recipe:

Add superfood:

Add chia seeds or flax seeds for extra nutritional crunch.

Control sweetness:

Adjust the sweetness level to suit your diet or relax the jaggery with stevia, this is a low calorie option.

Spice it up:

Add a pinch of nutmag or cinnoman for unique flover. 

Texture variations:

For creamier consistency increase the milk to water ratio.

Healthy benefit of low calories oats halwa:

Weight management:

Diabetics friendly:

Rich in nutrition:

Energy booster: