10 Healthy(ish) Treats for Valentine’s Day

Written by
Jackie Veling
Few holidays scream sugar quite like Valentine’s Day, and this year, we invite you to indulge just a little with these festive treats.

We won’t lie—they’re a little naughty, but we found recipes highlighting healthy ingredients to also make them nice. Pick your favorite and head to the kitchen to whip up a love-ly surprise.
Red Velvet Crepes
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Step away from the short stack. Light-as-air crepes are a much healthier alternative to pancakes, and this version from Six Sisters' Stuff promises a V-Day brunch to remember.
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Sweetheart Smoothies
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Not a big fan of cooking? You can still deliver the goods! Send your sweetie out the door on Valentine's Day morning with this simple smoothie that's oh-so-pink.

Blend:
2 cups strawberries
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Honey to taste
Valentine's Day Popcorn
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Balance out your sugar rush by upping your fiber intake. A three-cup serving of popcorn has three to four grams of fiber and only 100 calories, making this candy-topped version from Mom Foodie A-OK in our book.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies
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This sweet treat from Bakerita checks all the boxes: paleo and gluten-free with zero refined sugar. The fresh strawberry topping also makes for an interesting spin on typical frosting.
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Yogurt Dipped Ombré Strawberries
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Eat Yourself Skinny knows how to have your dessert and eat it, too. Use this recipe to give a Valentine's Day classic a fun ombré twist.
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Chocolate Banana Sundae Bites
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It's hard to feel guilty about dessert when the main ingredient is bananas. Give this simple, festive treat from Finding Zest a try.
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Rainbow Fruit Yogurt Hearts
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With diced fruit and yogurt as the only two ingredients, these fun bites from Hello, Wonderful sure have our heart.
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Valentine Pretzel Hugs
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It's easy to overdo it when it comes to chocolate, but this sweet-and-salty treat from Garnish and Glaze keeps your indulgence happily bite-size. Grab a handful and pass along.
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Chocolate Mug Cake
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Dessert for one? Celebrate yourself with this single-serving mug cake from Downshiftology that's gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo.
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Red Velvet Protein Bites
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Have your (all-natural) sugar with a side of protein, and thank us later. These balls from Snackable are vegan, gluten-free and—get this—contain no artificial colors. The red tint comes from beets!
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