Little Millet Almond Cookies

A little millet cookie made with jaggery and almonds is an exceptionally nutrient-dense, guilt-free snack that completely eliminates refined flour (maida) and white sugar. It serves as a wholesome powerhouse of sustained energy, plant-based protein, and essential minerals for both children and adults.

Key Health Benefits

• ✓Sustained Energy & Satiety: High complex carbohydrates from Little Millet release glucose slowly into the bloodstream, avoiding sudden energy crashes.
• ✓Gut Health & Digestion: Rich in dietary fiber, these cookies function as a natural prebiotic, supporting efficient digestion and smoothly regulating bowel movements
• ✓Combats Anemia: Iron from both little millet and Jaggery actively aids in red blood cell production, boosting overall hemoglobin levels
• ✓Heart Health: Monounsaturated fatty acids (healthy fats) and Vitamin E from almonds help to systematically manage bad (LDL) cholesterol.
• ✓Bone Development: Essential minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium help build strong teeth and robust bone density

Estimated Nutritional Values (Per 100g)

Note: Exact values fluctuate based on the specific recipe ratio of millet, jaggery, and fats like butter or ghee. Below is a standard nutritional profile for this exact formulation:

Nutrient Approximate Value per 100g

Primary Sourcing Ingredient

Energy 410 - 450 Kcal

Little Millet, Fats, Jaggery

Protein 8.5g - 11g

Almonds, Little Millet

Dietary Fiber 6.5g - 8.2g Little Millet

Healthy Fats 14g - 18g Almonds, Bind/Fat medium

Iron 5.5mg - 7.0mg Jaggery, Little Millet

Magnesium 90mg - 110mg Little Millet, Almonds

The Goodness of Core Ingredients

1. Little Millet (Kutki/Samai)A gluten-free ancient grain that stands out as a functional food. It is loaded with essential amino acids and slow-digesting complex carbohydrates, keeping you feeling full for longer.

2. Jaggery (Gur)A traditional, unrefined sweetener that replaces empty-calorie white sugar. It contains trace minerals and works as a natural detoxifier for the liver by flushing out harmful toxins.

3. Almonds (Badam)A stellar source of plant protein and antioxidant Vitamin E. Almonds provide crucial structural support for muscle repair, healthy cellular growth, and cognitive development.

Little Millet (Samai) combined with almonds creates a flavour-rich, nutrition-dense cookie. Little millet has one of the highest fibre contents among millets (7.6g/100g), supporting gut health and weight management.

Nutritional Edge:

• ✓Fibre: 7.6g per 100g
• ✓Protein: 7.7g per 100g
• ✓Almonds add Vitamin E and healthy fats
• ✓Naturally gluten-free