With Valentine’s Day around the corner and a lot of us being in quarantine, it’s time to start thinking about a Valentine’s Day menu, and more specifically, some yummy treats and desserts to enjoy! Today we’re talking about 20 healthy-ish dessert recipes for your 2021 Valentine’s Day!
These desserts are under 400 calories per serving, and the majority of them have 5 or fewer ingredients! If you want to make any of these amazing recipes, check out the full recipes and instructions on the links below!
Happy Valentine’s Day, and Enjoy!
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Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Servings: 12
Number of Ingredients: 3
Cook/Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 67 Fat: 3g Carbs: 8g Protein: 0g
Are you looking for a classic to make this Valentine’s Day? My recipe for chocolate-covered strawberries has only 3 ingredients and is less than 70 calories per strawberry! If you’re looking for a quick dessert to make you can’t go wrong with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
Raspberry Meringue Hearts
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 12
Cook/Prep Time: 65
Nutrition: Calories: 423 Fat: 7g Carbs: 78g Protein: 5g
If you’re looking for a light dessert to finish off your meal, this raspberry meringue heart is the way to go! Meringue is made with eggs and sugar, so it’s a lot less heavy than a traditional cake and is topped with a dessert raspberry sorbet!
Yogurt Covered Strawberries
Servings: 5
Number of Ingredients: 3
Cook/Prep Time: Not Specified
Nutrition: Calories: 68 Fat: 0g Carbs: 7g Protein: 9g
If you’re looking for a truly healthy dessert, these yogurt-dipped strawberries are for you! It’s only 68 calories for 4 strawberries, and this recipe only has 3 ingredients! Kelly at Eat Yourself Skinny gets these awesome shades of pink by using different amounts of food colouring.
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Vegan Strawberry Glaze Chocolate Donuts
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 13
Cook/Prep Time: 27 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 343 Fat: 5g Carbs: 80g Protein: 4g
This is definitely a healthy-ish recipe coming in at 80g of carbs; however, veggie-inspired uses coconut sugar and maple syrup to sweeten these donuts, so there are MUCH unhealthier options for donuts available.
Paleo Raspberry Chocolate Truffles
Servings: 16
Number of Ingredients: 5
Cook/Prep Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 107 Fat: 8g Carbs: 10g Protein: 1g
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Nutella Strawberry Parfait with Coconut Whipped Cream
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 6
Cook/Prep Time: 24 hours
Nutrition: Calories: 223 Fat: 13g Carbs: 24g Protein: 2g
Chocolate Pecan Fondue
Servings: 1-1/3 Cups
Number of Ingredients: 6
Cook/Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 178 Fat: 12g Carbs: 19g Protein: 3g
If you want to mix and match your healthy snacks, then this is the way to go! Another great recipe by the Taste of Home is this delicious chocolate pecan fondue! You can pair this with whatever you like, ideally with lots of fruit and sweet goodies.
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Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
Servings: 8
Number of Ingredients: 2 plus toppings
Cook/Prep Time: 3 hours (for freeze time)
Nutrition: Calories: 290 Fat: 16g Carbs: 41g Protein: 4g
Want a cool treat to serve this Valentine’s Day? These frozen chocolate-covered bananas are a fun; personalized treat you can share with your kids we well! You can put whatever you want on them like strawberries, chopped nuts or sea salt!
Mini Chocolate Wafer Cakes
Servings: 8
Number of Ingredients: 7
Cook/Prep Time: 15+ chilling time
Nutrition: Calories: 251 Fat: 19g Carbs: 19g Protein: 2g
Looking for a lighter version of a classic chocolate cake? This chocolate wafer cake is only 251 calories per cake and is filled with delicious chocolate whipped cream!
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Chocolate Bowls with Berries and Coconut Whipped Cream
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 10
Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 318 Fat: 32g Carbs: 51g Protein: 6g
This fun chocolate bowl with fresh fruit is the perfect healthy-ish dessert to serve after dinner! You can use whatever fruit you want, and the best party? The calories include the chocolate bowl as well, so enjoy guilt-free!
Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse
Servings: 4-5
Number of Ingredients: 5
Cook/Prep Time: 2 hours
Nutrition: Calories: 328 Fat: 18g Carbs: 25g Protein: 15g
If you’re looking for a surprisingly high-protein dessert to serve this Valentine’s Day, this delicious greek yogurt mouse is for you! This recipe is also sweetened with maple syrup or honey for a healthier alternative to classic sugar!
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Nutella Stuffed Strawberries
Servings: 12
Number of Ingredients: 5
Cook/Prep Time: 15+ chilling time
Nutrition: Calories: 100 Fat: 6g Carbs: 11g Protein: 2g
Who doesn’t love a strawberry on valentine’s day? These Nutella dipped strawberries are only 100 calories a piece and a light and healthy option to serve your valentine’s day dessert.
Banana Split Chocolate Cups
Servings: 12
Number of Ingredients: 5
Cook/Prep Time: 2 hours + 10 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 160 Fat: 10g Carbs: 19g Protein: 2g
Another delicious cool treat to try this Valentine’s Day! These are a mash-up between a peanut butter cup and a banana split! The centre is a slice of banana & strawberry to make it a lower calorie option.
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Vegan Lemon & Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
By: Delightful Adventures
Servings: 12
Number of Ingredients: 12
Cook/Prep Time: 2 hours + 15 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 213 Fat: 13g Carbs: 20g Protein: 5g
This vegan lemon & strawberry cheesecake is a surprisingly low-calorie and lower-fat option for a “cheesecake” dessert! This is a bit labour-intensive to make; however, you’re left with a simple dessert that won’t leave you feeling heavy.
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Dark Chocolate Mint Avocado Pudding
Servings: 4
Number of Ingredients: 6
Cook/Prep Time: 65 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 245
Avocado pudding is a must-try if you’ve never had it! Believe it or not, it really does not have the taste of avocado and instead has a deliciously rich and creamy texture very similar to that of actual pudding!
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Brown Rice Crispy Treats with Strawberries
Servings: 8
Number of Ingredients: 5
Cook/Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 220 Fat: 5g Carbs: 34g Protein: 3g
A twist on a classic rice crispy square treat! These brown rice squares are ready in only 10 minutes, so they’re the perfect recipe if you’re on a time crunch.
125 Calorie Flourless Chocolate Cake
Servings: 8
Number of Ingredients: 10
Cook/Prep Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 125 Fat: 3g Carbs: 22g Protein: 5g
Want a portion control to treat this Valentine’s Day? These 125 calorie flourless chocolate cakes are the way to go! These cakes are made with black beans to get that fudgy texture and are topped with juicy cherries!
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Strawberry & Rhubarb “Nice Cream”
Servings: 6
Number of Ingredients: 7
Cook/Prep Time: 2 hours & 5 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 80
Who doesn’t love ice cream, now how about nice cream? Cinnamon and coriander’s nice cream is a dairy-free ice cream made with bananas instead of cream or milk! By not using any dairy, the calories for this dessert is ALOT less than traditional ice cream!
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Chocolate Berry Cups
Servings: 12
Number of Ingredients: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 22 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 162 Fat: 8g Carbs: 21g Protein: 2g
Want something small to celebrate this Valentine’s Day? These berry chocolate cups are the perfect portion of chocolate, pecans, and berries!
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Strawberry Pretzel Parfait
Servings: 2
Number of Ingredients: 7
Cook/Prep Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 347 Fat: 16g Carbs: 48g Protein: 7g
A crunchy twist on a classic parfait! This parfait by Dessert for Two includes pretzels to offset the soft textures of yogurt and strawberry! If you’re looking for a simple dessert, this recipe is made for two and perfect to share on Valentine’s Day!
Healthy Lemon Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
Servings: 4-6
Number of Ingredients: 5
Cook/Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Nutrition: Calories: 101 Fat: 4g Carbs: 16g Protein: 2g
Another delicious ice cream recipe perfect for Valentine’s Day! This Frozen Yogurt uses greek yogurt to help keep calories down and still maintain a creamy texture!
