January went by in a blink, and now Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, bringing date nights, evenings with the ladies, and grocery store aisles bursting with flowers and chocolate.
There is very little out there as tempting as chocolate, and it’s more difficult to avoid over-indulging when it seems to be there every time you turn around. Rather than completely denying myself sweets, I like to find new, and hopefully healthier, ways to indulge my sweet tooth and enjoy foods like chocolate in moderation.
I don’t know about you or how you plan on spending February 14th, but one of my favorite things about this holiday is that it’s a great excuse to try a new tasty dessert! Since we have a ton of sweet treats here at CleanFoodCrush, I decided to put together a list of my favorites.
Here are 15 decadent dessert ideas to enjoy this Valentine’s Day!
These no-bake little tastes of heaven are perfect for a Valentine’s Day treat!
If you’re a chocolate and peanut butter fan, these are perfect for you. Feel free to make the recipe your own by swapping peanut butter with almond butter, cashew butter, or sun butter.
Here’s a creative, protein-filled dessert you’ll love.
Protein isn’t the only thing that makes this ice cream a great healthy option.
Cottage cheese is low in calories and fat, packed with calcium, and full of nutrients. It’s also a solid source of vitamin B12, selenium, riboflavin, phosphorus, and folate!
Pumpkin might scream Autumn, but these homemade brownies deserve a spot on this list!
The flavors complement each other in a surprisingly excellent way, and this dessert feels super indulgent while being packed full of nutrient-dense foods to feel good about!
Here’s another personal-size dessert for you! These darling little chocolate yogurt parfaits are perfect for a date night, but they also make a fantastic breakfast or snack idea.
Our Berry Breakfast Tart is absolutely GORGEOUS and fresh tasting while also being reasonably easy to make, considering the beautiful final presentation you’ll create!
Everyone will love this tart, so you might want to save this recipe for future use.
Don’t let the black beans turn you away from this recipe because the brownies are just as good as any other!
This particular recipe uses cleaner ingredients, including oat flour (with steps on how to make your own) and cacao powder, which is higher in protein, fiber, magnesium, and iron than its cousin cocoa.
If the taste of these baked apples doesn’t sell you, then the fact that your house will smell amazing while they’re cooking should!
Also, apples have several health benefits, including weight management, hydration, supporting heart and brain health, lowering disease risk, and aiding digestion.