Shruti Haasan's viral sweet treat is indulgent yet surprisingly healthy
India, March 23 -- Actor Shruti Haasan is known for keeping her wellness routine balanced and her latest social media post is proof that indulgence doesn't always have to come with guilt. Sharing a glimpse into her day, she revealed a quick sweet treat she's currently obsessed with, and it's as wholesome as it is easy to make.
In the video, shared on Instagram (@shrutzhaasan), she caramelises de-seeded dates to enhance their natural sweetness, adds them to creamy Greek yogurt, and finishes it off with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil, a mix that's both indulgent and balanced.
"Day off means catching up reading my script whilst taking doom scrolling breaks - saw this snack recipe tried it and I'm so so obsessed. DELICIOUS," she wrote.
While the recipe may seem simple, nutrition experts say it ticks several important boxes. According to Dr Eileen Canday, Head of Nutrition & Dietetics at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, the combination offers both taste and health benefits.
"This is a great alternative to high-calorie, flour-based desserts, as it has everything you need to satisfy a mid-day craving or serve as a post-workout snack," she says, adding, "Dates provide fibre and potassium, along with natural sweetness that offers steady energy and a feeling of fullness. The yogurt adds protein and probiotics, turning it into a dessert that nourishes rather than weighs you down. A dash of olive oil or a drizzle of tahini further enhances its nutritional value - combining healthy fats from olive oil, carbohydrates from dates, and protein from Greek yogurt."
She explains, "Together, the dessert delivers balanced, holistic fuel that supports heart health, digestion, bone density, and mindful indulgence....
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