Golden Light: Gluten-Free Pascha for Easter Morning

 There’s something beautifully relaxing about shaping a Pascha—pressing it down gently, smoothing the top, and waiting for it to set. It feels like a ritual of stillness and light. This year, I made mine without dairy, sugar, or gluten—but with all the essence of tradition and spring!

Instead of twaróg, I used soft-cooked millet and a touch of coconut flour instead of cream. The sweetness comes from erythritol, and the depth comes from lemon, nuts, and vanilla. It’s simple, tender, nourishing — and just as festive! 

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Creamy Millet Pascha

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked millet 

• 3 tbsp coconut flour

• 3 tbsp lemon juice

• Zest from 1 lemon

• 1/2 cup erythritol (adjust to taste)

• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (or sunflower seeds)

• 1/3 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds (optional, for decorating)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. If needed, cook your millet until very soft — use more water than usual, like for a pudding consistency. Let it cool slightly.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the millet, coconut flour, lemon juice, zest, erythritol, vanilla.

3. Mash with a fork or blend lightly until creamy. It doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth — some texture is nice.

4. Fold in the chopped nuts or seeds.

5. Line a small bowl or mold with parchment paper or cheesecloth. Spoon in the mixture, press it gently, and smooth the top.

6. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or overnight.

7. Unmold onto a plate. Decorate with extra seeds or a walnut in the center if you like.

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Nutrition (per slice, approx. 1/6 of recipe)

• Calories: ~175 kcal

• Protein: ~4 g

• Carbohydrates: ~19 g

• Sugars: <1 g

• Fiber: ~3 g

• Fat: ~9 g

Naturally sweet without sugar. Whole-grain. Balanced and light, with warm notes of lemon and vanilla.

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Final Thoughts

This version of pascha holds all the meaning with none of the heaviness. It's gentle on the body, kind to the planet, and full of bright, nourishing flavors. Whether you serve it on Easter morning or as an afternoon treat with tea, it carries the same message: Easter and spring are here, and something beautiful is blooming!

Happy Easter! 🌿