{"id":67291,"date":"2024-02-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutritiouslf.wpenginepowered.com\/diy-valentines-day-desserts\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T14:56:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T18:56:17","slug":"diy-valentines-day-desserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/eat-empowered\/diy-valentines-day-desserts\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Valentine&#8217;s Day Desserts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because a homemade treat is so much more<\/span><b> love<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ly than a box of chocolates, don\u2019t you think?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love is in the air. Valentine\u2019s Day has evolved to celebrate far more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/love-more\/4-benefits-of-sex-you-need-to-know-about\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">romantic relationships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The day is a fun way to tell your friends, family, teachers, and neighbors that you care about them. Whether you like this holiday, you have to admit it has some perks (hello, chocolate!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top item most of us plan to gift our sweethearts, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nrf.com\/media-center\/press-releases\/valentines-day-spending-total-218-billion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ranking above flowers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a gift card, clothing, or even a greeting card? Candy. No real surprise there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of overdosing on sugar bombs, why not try a DIY Valentine&#8217;s Day dessert recipe? Whipping up your own dessert at home can help you control the quality of ingredients, sugar content, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve rounded up seven day-of-love dessert ideas that will sneak in a little nutrition and maybe even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/love-more\/kissing-is-great-for-your-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spark a little romance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RELATED: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/eat-empowered\/easiest-healthy-recipes\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 10 Easiest Healthy Recipes We&#8217;ve Ever Shared Our Site<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7 Healthy Desserts for Valentine\u2019s Day<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A homemade treat is so much more<\/span> love<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ly than a box of chocolates, don\u2019t you think?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Date Brownies<\/h3>\n<h3><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71704\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chickpea-brownies-500x300-1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chickpea-brownies-500x300-1-jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chickpea-brownies-500x300-1-300x180.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a more perfect healthy Valentine\u2019s Day dessert recipe to share with your date (see what we did there?). We\u2019ve\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/eat-empowered\/how-to-cut-sugar-out-of-your-diet\/\">replaced all the sugar<\/a>\u00a0with naturally-sweet medjool dates (try\u00a0<a title=\"Opens in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Joolies-Organic-California-Gluten-Free-Antioxidants\/dp\/B08K9BDDMT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joolies Organic Pitted Medjool Dates<\/a>; $14.00 for two 7-ounce boxes,\u00a0<a title=\"Opens in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Joolies-Organic-California-Gluten-Free-Antioxidants\/dp\/B08K9BDDMT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>). With plenty of antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and a couple handfuls of dark chocolate chips in the whole wheat flour-based brownie batter, neither of you will miss the sugar\u2014or likely notice the nutrition upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>Get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/recipes\/date-brownies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Mug Cake<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71705 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chocolage-protein-cake-mug-500x300-1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chocolage-protein-cake-mug-500x300-1-jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chocolage-protein-cake-mug-500x300-1-300x180.webp 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If a chocolate lava cake is your MVP menu item when you dine out, you\u2019ll likely fall for this gluten-free and higher-protein rendition. Instead of fussing with the oven, though, you can cook the entire seven-ingredient chocolate cake in the microwave.<\/p>\n<p>Get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/recipes\/gluten-free-chocolate-protein-mug-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Chocolate Cherry Smoothie<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71706 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-500x300-1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-500x300-1-jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-500x300-1-300x180.webp 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Grab two straws and share a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/drink-up\/easy-smoothie-recipes\/\">smoothie recipe<\/a>\u00a0that\u2019s an ode to those chocolate-covered cherries you might normally snag from a box of chocolate. In this surprisingly healthy shake-like smoothie, the sweet frozen cherries, vanilla extract and cocoa powder team up to make the avocado and spinach inside completely incognito.<\/p>\n<p>Get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/recipes\/chocolate-cherry-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Choco-Avocado Pudding<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71707 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/avocado-pudding2-500x300-1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/avocado-pudding2-500x300-1-jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/avocado-pudding2-500x300-1-300x180.webp 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of avocado, we\u2019ve also added it to this silky chocolate pudding. The heart-healthy fruit is actually the secret ingredient that makes it possible to ace the luxurious texture, with zero butter, cream, or whole milk required. Simply combine an avocado with cocoa, unsweetened almond milk and honey in a blender and blitz until creamy. Dreamy!<\/p>\n<p>Get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/recipes\/choco-avocado-pudding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Poached Pears<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71708 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/300;color: initial;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/poached-pear-1302x868-1-500x300-1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/poached-pear-1302x868-1-500x300-1-jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/poached-pear-1302x868-1-500x300-1-300x180.webp 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Similar to something you might order at a fancy restaurant, make a half-batch (two pears) of this fruit treat and you\u2019ll have just enough red wine left in the bottle for one generous glass each to pair with dinner. Since this healthy Valentine\u2019s Day dessert is made in the slow cooker, it can essentially prep itself as you enjoy the rest of your holiday plans.<\/p>\n<p>Get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/recipes\/poached-pears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Protein Cookie Dough<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71709 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/protein-cookie-dough-1-500x300-1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/protein-cookie-dough-1-500x300-1-jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/protein-cookie-dough-1-500x300-1-300x180.webp 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To save even more time, skip the baking and cooking all together. While it tastes remarkably similar to the chocolate chip cookie batter you enjoyed at grandma\u2019s house as a kid, this spoonable cookie dough just requires a bowl and a spoon to stir up\u2014then chow down on. A scoop of vanilla\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/eat-empowered\/8-best-protein-powders\/\">protein powder<\/a>, almond flour and almond butter (such as\u00a0<a title=\"Opens in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iherb.com\/pr\/Now-Foods-Nutty-Infusions-Roasted-Almond-Butter-10-oz-284-g\/74461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NOW Foods Nutty Infusions Roasted Almond Butter<\/a>; $9.64 for 10 ounces,\u00a0<a title=\"Opens in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iherb.com\/pr\/Now-Foods-Nutty-Infusions-Roasted-Almond-Butter-10-oz-284-g\/74461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iHerb<\/a>) make this healthy Valentine\u2019s dessert idea rich in texture and protein.<\/p>\n<p>Get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/recipes\/healthy-protein-raw-cookie-dough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Spiked Berries and Cream<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71710 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/spiked-berries-and-cream-500x300-1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/spiked-berries-and-cream-500x300-1-jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/spiked-berries-and-cream-500x300-1-300x180.webp 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No need to choose between an after-dinner drink or dessert! The ricotta cheese that acts as the base of this 15-minute treat is spiked with just enough dark rum to ensure your Valentine\u2019s Day ends in good spirits. Top with balsamic-infused berries, and you\u2019ll be ready to officially break up with those basic store-bought chocolate-covered strawberries.<\/p>\n<p>Get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\/recipes\/spiked-berries-and-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>(photo credit: Shutterstock; Nutritious Life original photography)<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"essb_break_scroll\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"easy-shares-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"essb-total \" data-network-list=\"facebook,twitter,pinterest,linkedin,mail,yummly,flipboard\" data-url=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslifestudio.com\/eat-empowered\/holidays\/diy-valentines-day-desserts\/\" data-full-number=\"false\" data-post=\"45788\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gsp_post_data\" \r\n\t            data-post_type=\"post\" \r\n\t            data-cat=\"eat-empowered,healthy-recipes,holidays,love-more\" \r\n\t            data-modified=\"120\"\r\n\t            data-created=\"1707782400\"\r\n\t            data-title=\"DIY Valentine&#8217;s Day Desserts\" \r\n\t            data-home=\"https:\/\/nutritiouslife.com\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because a homemade treat is so much more lovely than a box of chocolates, don\u2019t you think? Love is in the air. Valentine\u2019s Day has evolved to celebrate far more than romantic relationships. The day is a fun way to tell your friends, family, teachers, and neighbors that you care about them. Whether you like this holiday, you have to admit it has some perks (hello, chocolate!).\u00a0 The top item most of us plan to gift our sweethearts, ranking above flowers, a gift card, clothing, or even a greeting card? Candy. No real surprise there.\u00a0 Instead of overdosing on sugar bombs, why not try a DIY Valentine&#8217;s Day dessert recipe? Whipping up your own dessert at home can help you control the quality of ingredients, sugar content, and more.\u00a0 We\u2019ve rounded up seven day-of-love dessert ideas that will sneak in a little nutrition and maybe even spark a little romance. RELATED: The 10 Easiest Healthy Recipes We&#8217;ve Ever Shared Our Site 7 Healthy Desserts for Valentine\u2019s Day A homemade treat is so much more lovely than a box of chocolates, don\u2019t you think? Date Brownies You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a more perfect healthy Valentine\u2019s Day dessert recipe to share with your date (see what we did there?). We\u2019ve\u00a0replaced all the sugar\u00a0with naturally-sweet medjool dates (try\u00a0Joolies Organic Pitted Medjool Dates; $14.00 for two 7-ounce boxes,\u00a0Amazon). With plenty of antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and a couple handfuls of dark chocolate chips in the whole wheat flour-based brownie batter, neither of you will miss the sugar\u2014or likely notice the nutrition upgrade. Get the\u00a0recipe here. Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Mug Cake If a chocolate lava cake is your MVP menu item when you dine out, you\u2019ll likely fall for this gluten-free and higher-protein rendition. Instead of fussing with the oven, though, you can cook the entire seven-ingredient chocolate cake in the microwave. Get the\u00a0recipe here. Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Grab two straws and share a\u00a0smoothie recipe\u00a0that\u2019s an ode to those chocolate-covered cherries you might normally snag from a box of chocolate. In this surprisingly healthy shake-like smoothie, the sweet frozen cherries, vanilla extract and cocoa powder team up to make the avocado and spinach inside completely incognito. Get the\u00a0recipe here. Choco-Avocado Pudding Speaking of avocado, we\u2019ve also added it to this silky chocolate pudding. The heart-healthy fruit is actually the secret ingredient that makes it possible to ace the luxurious texture, with zero butter, cream, or whole milk required. Simply combine an avocado with cocoa, unsweetened almond milk and honey in a blender and blitz until creamy. Dreamy! Get the\u00a0recipe here. Poached Pears Similar to something you might order at a fancy restaurant, make a half-batch (two pears) of this fruit treat and you\u2019ll have just enough red wine left in the bottle for one generous glass each to pair with dinner. Since this healthy Valentine\u2019s Day dessert is made in the slow cooker, it can essentially prep itself as you enjoy the rest of your holiday plans. Get the\u00a0recipe here. Protein Cookie Dough To save even more time, skip the baking and cooking all together. While it tastes remarkably similar to the chocolate chip cookie batter you enjoyed at grandma\u2019s house as a kid, this spoonable cookie dough just requires a bowl and a spoon to stir up\u2014then chow down on. A scoop of vanilla\u00a0protein powder, almond flour and almond butter (such as\u00a0NOW Foods Nutty Infusions Roasted Almond Butter; $9.64 for 10 ounces,\u00a0iHerb) make this healthy Valentine\u2019s dessert idea rich in texture and protein. Get the\u00a0recipe here. Spiked Berries and Cream No need to choose between an after-dinner drink or dessert! The ricotta cheese that acts as the base of this 15-minute treat is spiked with just enough dark rum to ensure your Valentine\u2019s Day ends in good spirits. Top with balsamic-infused berries, and you\u2019ll be ready to officially break up with those basic store-bought chocolate-covered strawberries. Get the\u00a0recipe here. 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