Healthy Diwali Gifts That Are Not Mithai
By the third day of Diwali most homes have more sweets than anyone can eat. A box of good nuts or makhana gets opened, shared and finished, and nobody feels guilty about it.
Updated 5 October 2026
Why dry fruits and makhana
Dry fruits have no added sugar, last for weeks instead of days, and suit almost everyone in the family, from kids to grandparents. Makhana is even lighter and works as a snack for guests who skip fried food.
Below you will find dry fruit trays you can order online, hampers that carry almonds, cashews or makhana instead of sweets (from ₹620), and single packs if you want to build your own gift.
Dry fruit trays
Nothing but nuts and dried fruit, packed in a gift tray. These ship across India and you can add them to your cart straight away.
Chau Golden Four Tray
W240 Kaju, California Badam, Iranian Pista, Golden Kishmish
Chau Heritage Char Mewa Tray
W240 Kaju, Premium Badam, Iranian Pista, Golden Kishmish
Chau Royal Panch Meva Tray
Premium California Badam, W240 Kaju, Iranian Pista, Akhrot Giri, Golden Kishmish
Chau Grand Celebration Tray - 2.5 Kg
Premium Badam, W240 Kaju, Iranian Pista, Akhrot Giri, Golden Kishmish
Hampers with nuts instead of sweets
These hampers come with almonds, cashews, makhana or green tea inside. In any other hamper you can ask us to swap the snacks for dry fruits.
CODE CF-D07
Quad Tray
- • 4-jar tray of premium edibles
- • Custom stickers and notecards
- • Edibles: carrot, beetroot and spinach chips, makhana, paan shots, truffle chocolates
CODE CF-D10
Blue Royal
- • 4 jars of premium edibles in a kappa box
- • Custom box and notecard
- • Edibles: flavoured makhana, carrot, beetroot and spinach chips, multigrain cookies
CODE CF-D13
Aesthetic Luxury Box
- • 2 potlis with premium edibles
- • 2 aesthetic candles
- • Custom box and notecard
- • Edibles: cashews (100 g), almonds (100 g)
CODE CF-D15
Candle Delight
- • 4 jars of premium edibles in a kappa box
- • 2 aesthetic candles
- • Custom box and notecard
- • Edibles: carrot, beetroot and spinach chips, truffle chocolates, makhana, paan shots
CODE CF-D16
Golden Jar Basket
- • 5 jars in a golden basket
- • Floral decor
- • Custom notecard
- • Edibles: carrot, beetroot and spinach chips, truffle chocolates, makhana, paan shots, masala kaju (namkeen)
CODE CF-D17
Sips Treat
- • Pair of ceramic mugs
- • Pair of potlis with premium edibles
- • Aesthetic candle
- • Edibles: cashews (100 g), almonds (100 g)
CODE CF-D18
Rattan Box
- • Pair of potlis with premium edibles
- • Pair of tea lights
- • Custom box and notecard
- • Edibles: cashews (100 g), almonds (100 g)
CODE CF-D19
Scented & Mug Box
- • 2 potlis with premium edibles
- • Ceramic mugs
- • Scented diya set
- • Edibles: cashews (100 g), almonds (100 g)
CODE CF-D20
Festive Fusion
- • 2 potlis with premium edibles
- • Candle
- • Decor item
- • Edibles: cashews (100 g), almonds (100 g)
CODE CF-D25
Wellness Bottle Box
- • Stainless steel bottle
- • Green tea and nutty cookies
- • Kala jamun in an acrylic box
CODE CF-D27
Pinewood Rattan Box
- • 4 fancy jars of premium edibles
- • Choco-chip cake (200 g)
- • 2 scented candles
- • Edibles: cashews (125 g), almonds (125 g)
CODE CF-D28
Copper Glow Box
- • 2 copper glasses
- • Urli candle
- • Premium green tea
- • Edibles: cashews (100 g), almonds (100 g)
CODE CF-D29
Premium Jute Box
- • Jute box with 2 jars of premium edibles
- • 2 copper glasses
- • Urli candle
- • Edibles: cashews (125 g), almonds (125 g)
CODE CF-D30
Luxe Rattan Box
- • Pinewood rattan box
- • 2 copper glasses (3.5 inch)
- • Urli candle
- • Edibles: cashews (100 g), almonds (100 g)
CODE CF-D31
Gourmet Tote Hamper
- • Premium chocolates and flavoured makhana
- • Blueberry almonds and salsa dip
- • Coffee pack and candle
CODE CF-D32
Grand Treat Basket
- • Date bites and coffee almond laddoos
- • Cookies and incense cups
- • 2 candles
CODE CF-D33
Heritage Hamper
- • Almonds and cashews in potlis
- • Carrot, beetroot and spinach chips (big jar)
- • Makhana (fox nuts) in big jar
Build your own healthy gift
Pick two or three of these, put them in a nice basket and you have a gift that costs less than most ready hampers. Prices update live from our store.
A few combinations that work
- For parents and grandparents: walnuts and almonds. Easy to eat a few every morning.
- For families with kids: makhana and cashews. They disappear fast.
- For the fitness friend: pumpkin seeds, chia and almonds.
- For someone with a sweet tooth: Afghani anjeer. Naturally sweet, no sugar added.
For more ideas by budget, read our Diwali dry fruit gift guide.
Questions about healthy Diwali gifts
What is a healthy alternative to mithai for Diwali?+
Plain dry fruits and makhana. Almonds, walnuts, cashews and pista have no added sugar, keep for weeks, and the whole family can snack on them. Makhana is light and suits guests who are watching their weight.
Are dry fruits a good Diwali gift for diabetics?+
Unsalted nuts like almonds and walnuts are usually a safer pick than sweets, eaten in small portions. Dried fruits like anjeer and raisins are naturally sweet, so keep those to a few pieces. Anyone with diabetes should follow their own doctor’s advice on portions.
Can you replace the sweets in a hamper with dry fruits?+
Yes. Most of our hampers let you swap the edibles, and dry fruits can be added as an upgrade. Tell us what you want inside and we will quote for it.
How long do dry fruit gifts stay fresh?+
Kept airtight in a cool place, almonds, cashews, pista and walnuts stay good for a few months. Anjeer and raisins are best eaten within a couple of months.
More Diwali gifting
Diwali gift hampers 2026
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Small hampers and single packs
Gifts for clients
Premium hampers and large trays
Dry fruit gift boxes
Trays you can order online
Corporate dry fruit hampers
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