Easter Sunday is just around the corner and it’s a time of celebration, good food, and lots of treats. Children especially love this festival because they get to eat Easter eggs of different kinds. The eggs however are full of sugar and too much might not always be a good idea.

What You Should Know:

The Healthier Way To Celebrate Easter
Sugar-Free Marzipan Eggs
Granola Bunnies
Dark Chocolate Fruit Cups

1. The Healthier Way To Celebrate Easter

Easter Sunday is not complete without the delicious Easter foods. From the starters to the main courses and the desserts, there is always a lot to eat. And who can forget the sugary Easter eggs that are gifted to the children. Easter lunch however can disrupt your healthy diet and give your kids a sugar high. You can make Easter Sunday healthier by cutting down on some of the main courses, adding a fresh salad and more vegetables to the menu, and trying these healthy treat recipes.

2. Sugar-Free Marzipan Eggs

One of the traditional Easter treats in India is the marzipan Easter eggs. Here’s how to make a healthier version of the sweet:

1 cup almond flour
Rosewater (as required)
Stevia powder (to taste)
Food colouring or natural food colours (optional)

Add the almond flour and stevia in a mixing bowl as per your taste. Add rose water a little at a time till you can form a smooth dough. If you like you can divide your dough into three portions and add different food colours. Form into Easter eggs of any size you like.

3. Granola Bunnies

You can try this easy Easter recipe with your kids. Make the granola at home with equal parts rolled oats, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, and raisins, or you could buy it from a shop.

5 cups Granola
Honey (as required)
Bunny cookie cutter
Baking tray
Parchment paper

Place the granola in a bowl and slowly add the honey stirring as you do. The granola will start to get clumpy. Take a little and press it into a ball. If it holds its shape then stop adding honey. Add a little more honey if it is still falling apart. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Pack a half-inch layer of the granola mixture in a baking tray and refrigerate for 2-3 hours till they set. Use the cookie cutter to cut out Easter bunny shapes when it’s time to serve.

4. Dark Chocolate Fruits Pops

Dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate and fruits are always good for children.

1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
1 banana
1 apple
Any other seasonal fruit
Chopped nuts
Wooden skewers
Tray lined with parchment paper

Place the chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave for 10 seconds. Stir it till it dissolves into a smooth batter. If it hasn’t melted yet, microwave it for another 5-10 seconds. Don’t let it overheat or it will become a solid mass. Chop the apple, banana, and other fruit into cubes, skewer them and dip in the melted chocolate till fully coated. Place on a parchment-lined tray, sprinkle with nuts, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Enjoy the chocolate fruit pops after lunch.

Have a wonderful Easter Sunday with these healthy treats. For more healthy recipes check out the Nutrition section on the Activ Living Blog, or check out our Health Tools to track your fitness levels.