Celebrate Janmashtami with these 5 amazing Fasting snacks

Janmashtami is observed as the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth ‘avatar’ of Lord Vishnu. He was born on the eighth day in the pious month of Shravana. The devotees celebrate this auspicious day with a lot of enthusiasm every year, by holding a day-long fast, offering prayers, and making sweet delicacies for Lord Krishna.

Still, wondering what snacks to indulge in? If you are planning a Janmashtami fast, here are 5 amazing fasting snacks you can eat on this day-

• Sabudana Khichdi: To make sabudana khichdi, soak sabudana in water for 2 hours and keep it aside. In a non-stick pan, heat the oil and mix all the ingredients. Cook for some time and serve hot! Sabudana is good for digestion, high energy source, and is also gluten-free.
• Baked Sweet Potato: It is an easy to prepare yet nutritious snack for fasting. Place the cut slices of sweet potato on a baking tray and put it in the already pre-heat oven for 20 minutes. Serve when it’s crispy brown and enjoy this delicious recipe! Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin B, C, and fiber.
• Arbi Chaat: Without yoghurt, this dish is vegan, gluten-free and really good for you! This yummy chaat can be had either as a side dish or a whole meal! This chaat of Arbi, onion, and cucumber is made by tossing it in a dressing made of sweet and sour date tamarind chutney, and Indian spices. It is a rich source of antioxidants and the best fasting snack option due to its high satiety on the occasion of Janmashtami.
• Roasted Makhana: With healthy makhana or fox nuts, you can easily make a crunchy snack that’ll have people asking for more! This is the easiest and healthiest snack option during fasts. Makhana also has many health benefits like low in sodium content and high in potassium and magnesium content, also high in calcium content makes them great for bone and teeth health.
• Watermelon Smoothie: Smoothies are the best way to hydrate your body and replenish your energy. Watermelon is nutritious as well, as it is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In a blender, add yogurt, watermelon pieces, add some black pepper powder and salt. Add some mint, as it gives freshness. Few drops of squeezed lemon juice will perfectly balance the taste. Blending everything will give you a very refreshing watermelon smoothie.

Over to You:

No more boring snacks just because you are fasting. Celebrate this Janmashtami in a tasty and nutritious way. Try all these amazing fasting snacks and enjoy!