Valentine’s Day is all about treating your loved ones (and yourself!) with special indulgences that honor your relationship and demonstrate your devotion.

While I am all for a little luxurious splurge, that doesn’t have to require loading up their treat boxes with valentines that will overwhelm their taste buds, clog their arteries, and tighten their pants.

Instead, serve a cleaned-up versions of Valentine favorites that still tastes every bit as indulgent… without the regret.

These Valentine treats are packed with flavor, conceal hidden nutrition, and make dazzling presentations lending visual appeal that are just right for the holiday.

Try DIY-ing some of these tasty morsels with cute Valentine’s Day cards and package them up in a gift box with a bow on top.  Is there anything better than receiving a homemade Valentine made with love? 

These 10 healthy-ish Valentine’s Day treats are better-for-you than traditional candy.

 

 

1. Peanut Butter Banana Heart Cookies

These heart shaped cookies are topped with fresh cut strawberries to add to their allure and make an excellent treat for both the eyes and the tummy! 

 

2. Dark Chocolate Love Bites

A luxurious splurge with just the right amount of sweet of the dark chocolate paired with tangy tart of the pomegranate seeds make these an irresistible bite sized treat!

 

3. Chocolate Dipped Cherries

These sweet treats are not only delicious, they pack the power of two awesome superfoods in one: cherries that are bursting with vitamins and antioxidants and heart-healthy dark chocolate.

 

 

 

4. Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

There’s nothing quite as delectable as a strawberry dipped in chocolate. It’s one of those simple food items that seems like a match made in heaven!  The perfect pair for Valentines Day!

 

5. Creamy Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake

Thick, indulgent and full of strawberry flavor!  This incredibly creamy vegan strawberry cheesecake that is no-bake has the best strawberry flavor!  Your Valentine will come back to lick the plate of this loving goodness.

 

 

6. Hazelnut Cocoa Bites

These healthy energy bites are loaded with fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to fill you up and give you a boost of natural energy. If you love chocolate and sweet treats, then you will LOVE these energy bites.

7. Coconut Brownie Bites 

These super fudgy coconut oil brownie bites are equally delicious as they are nutritious! A perfect replacement for the traditional box of valentine Chocolates!

 

8. Chocolate Lava Cakes with Raspberries

If you’re looking for an amazing tasty but easy valentine dessert to serve to family and friends, this Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cake will have everyone coming back for seconds!

 

9. Coconut Chocolate Bars

With a middle layer full of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar!

 

10. Peanut Butter Date Balls

Looking for a quick, healthy snack that’s portable?  These energy balls have a tasty combination of peanut butter and chocolate and are sweetened naturally with dates. With six common ingredients, you can make these energy balls in as little as 5 minutes.

 

So there you have it: 10 Healthy-ish Valentine’s Day Treats That Are Surprisingly Tasty!   Download the full recipe book below now.  Don't forget to let me know your foodie review and remember to share a #platepic on your social profile (tag @authorerinsoto)!  Enjoy!

 

 

Erin is the best-selling author of The Mother of All Fights, stage III cancer survivor, wellness coach and mother of four based in Orange County, California.  She teaches life changing habits to reclaim control over your health for sharing the most effective evidence-based preventive measures to protect against disease development and support recovery. Sign up for one of her popular online courses, receive free weekly tips on her website and check out her Living Well App for healthy habits, goal tracking and motivation.