February 7, 2024

3 Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats To Enjoy

General, Healthy Living, Nutrition

Need some inspiration for healthy Valentine-themed treats for those who have your heart? With Valentine’s Day a week away, you have enough time to gather the ingredients and make these delectable goodies for your friends and family. From snack mix to popcorn to strawberry yogurt bites, we think there’s something here for everyone’s taste buds.

Healthy Valentine Snack Mix

If you and your valentine have different taste preferences like salty and sweet, this snack mix is perfect for both of you! With sweet and salty ingredients, don’t feel like you’re getting too far away from your diet as some healthy ingredients are included.

Ingredients:

2 cups Rice Chex

2 cups Kashi Warm Cinnamon or Honey Toasted Organic Oat Cereal

2 cups freeze-dried strawberries

2 cups Valentine-themed yogurt-covered pretzels or Flipz White Fudge Covered Pretzels

1 cup Valentine-themed candy corn (sometimes called Cupid Corn)

1 cup raw cashews

For the full recipe, visit Veg Girl RD.

Kettle Corn

Staying in for Valentine’s Day this year? With how busy our schedules get, we understand how tough it can be to go out during the week. Lucky for you, this kettle corn recipe pairs well with a home date night on the couch while watching a movie. Be sure to save this recipe for your next holiday party!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup turbinado sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

6 tablespoons coconut oil, or canola oil

1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)

For the full recipe, visit delish.

Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Bites

This minimal recipe is a tasty, sweet treat for you and your family to enjoy. Get the help of your younger valentines to assist in making this.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped strawberries

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons honey

For the full recipe, visit Healthy Family Project.

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