It’s coming! The day you either love to love, or love to hate! Regardless of what you’ll be doing this Valentine’s day, it can be nice to indulge in some heart-shaped snacks. Here’s some of my recipe ideas that put a healthy spin on decadent desserts for your pink-themed holiday:
1. Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
Now this is still high in sugar – but because you make it yourself, it contains no preservatives, you control how much sugar you want, AND its loaded with healthy fat and antioxidants from the natural peanut butter, coconut oil, and dark chocolate.
2. Whipped Coconut Cream
This recipe again uses the healthy fats of coconut to give a lush decadent (and healthy) dessert. Coconut cream has fats that not only decrease your risk of heart disease but are antiviral and have been shown in some studies to curb your appetite and help you lose weight!
3. Vegan Chocolate Mousse
This recipe has an avocado in it to provide the creaminess of the mousse but I promise no one will know unless you tell them. Avocados have healthy saturated fats in them that promote good skin health and anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
4. Strawberry Chocolate Cups:
Okay, strawberries and chocolate pretty much define Valentine’s day. And, since you’re making your own chocolate cups with dark chocolate in this recipe, it’s healthy too!
5. Pomegranate Heart Ice Cubes:
Add some love to your alcoholic beverage with these hearts filled with pomegranate seeds! What a great idea!
