Deepavali 2024: Healthier, Eggless, and Low Sugar Pineapple Tarts

Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a festival of lights celebrated by millions around the world. In Singapore, it holds a special place in the hearts of the local Indian community and is a vibrant and much-anticipated event. It's a time of joy, togetherness, and, of course, delicious treats.

In 2024, we invite you to embrace the festive spirit while prioritizing your health and well-being. Our bakery, Delcie's has prepared a range of healthier, eggless, vegan, and low glycemic index (Low GI) cookies that are perfect for celebrating this special occasion.

Singapore's Deepavali celebrations are a reflection of the nation's multicultural fabric. The festival lights up Little India, a vibrant ethnic neighborhood, with colorful decorations, traditional music, and the sweet aroma of Indian sweets and delicacies. Families come together to decorate their homes with oil lamps (diyas) and colorful rangoli patterns, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

One heartwarming tradition during Deepavali in Singapore is the act of visiting, gifting, and caring for the elderly. Families pay respect to their elders by visiting them, offering gifts, and seeking their blessings. This tradition of respecting and cherishing the wisdom of older generations is a beautiful and integral part of the festival.

As someone who celebrates Deepavali, I have my own cherished experiences during this time. My family and I eagerly start the preparations, shopping for new Deepavali clothes and getting our home ready for this annual festival.

One of our favorite traditions is driving down to Little India to admire the dazzling light displays and exploring the bustling streets for new Deepavali ornaments to decorate our home.

Pineapple Tarts hold a special place in my heart, and my husband enjoys sampling them as we explore the vibrant streets. However, we often find traditional Pineapple Tarts to be overly sweet for our liking. With a family history of diabetes on both sides, we've always preferred treats with lower sugar content or, ideally, no added sugar at all.

Given my background as a baker, it seemed natural to bake my own Pineapple Tarts that met our dietary preferences. Additionally, we have energetic young children who love running around with these tarts in their tiny hands, leaving a trail of crumbs behind. Cleaning up after each visit was becoming exhausting. To address this, I decided to create bite-sized versions that were more manageable for our younger kids.

Pineapple Tarts are a favorite of my father-in-law, and we always have at least five tubs on hand to welcome our visitors with these healthier delights. It brings me joy to offer them a treat that not only celebrates the festival but also aligns with our family's health-conscious choices.

So, in 2024, choose a healthier and more inclusive way to celebrate Deepavali with our range of eggless, vegan, sugar-free, and low GI cookies.

Your taste buds and your health will thank you, and by gifting these treats to the elderly, you can participate in the heartwarming tradition of showing care and respect to your seniors. Celebrate Deepavali with love, light, and healthier indulgences!