Valentine’s Day is coming up, so the time of chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries is upon us. You may be worried about not being able to enjoy your Valentine’s Day while maintaining a healthy diet. But, thanks to the recipes on this list you can enjoy the best of both worlds!
These Valentine’s Day dessert recipes range from gluten-free, vegan to keto, so there’s something that fits your dietary needs without missing out on taste.
Check out my 10+ best Valentine’s dessert recipes to celebrate your Valentine’s Day to the fullest!
(1) 3-Ingredient Strawberry Mochi
Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean you always have to eat chocolate. This Valentine’s try something a little different. This sweet and chewy strawberry mochi is a lovely vegan-friendly Valentine’s dessert that you can make in the microwave! With only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes, you can make a unique sweet treat without any fuss needed.
Healthy Strawberry Mochi Made in the Microwave
See Recipe(2) Flourless Strawberry Japanese Roll Cake
This Flourless Strawberry Japanese Roll Cake is such an elegant but simple dessert that uses whipped eggs, sugar, heavy cream, cornstarch and freeze dried strawberries. The texture and mouthfeel of the cake is soft and airy-light, SO much lighter and more delicate than the Western Swiss Roll Cakes since this recipe uses cornstarch instead of wheat flour. It's a perfect flourless cake for anyone who is gluten-intolerant, but also great for anyone who's looking for something delicious and unique.
Flourless Strawberry Japanese Roll Cake made with Cornstarch
See Recipe(3) 3-Ingredient Keto Chocolate Bars (Sugar-free)
With some coconut oil, cocoa powder, and stevia you can make your own keto chocolate bars! That will surely impress your Valentine’s this February. Despite only having 3 ingredients, it doesn’t skip out on flavor at all. You can even add extra flavoring like vanilla or orange if you want to get extra fancy.
Rather than using the typical chocolate bar mold, use a silicone heart-shaped mold. Showcasing your heart-shaped handmade chocolates will surely be the best gift for your Valentines. Even without having to be a professional chocolatier!
Keto Chocolate Bars Made From Scratch (Low Carb, Vegan)
See Recipe(4) Strawberry & Vegan Almond Cream Stuffed Bread
How do you make bread even better? By adding vegan cream and strawberries of course! The combination of the crunch French bread with the soft cream is perfect on any occasion. But enjoying it during Valentine’s Day makes it that much sweeter.
How to Make Healthy Strawberry & Cream Stuffed French Bread
See RecipeSwitch up the ingredients in any way you like. Not the biggest strawberry fan? Use melon or pineapple. Don’t like almond yogurt? Try dairy cream cheese or ice cream instead. There are so many ways to make this delicious vegan Valentine’s dessert - the possibilities are endless.
(5) Chocolate Heart Protein Bites
These cute heart-shaped energy bites are lovable gifts if you want to put a healthy spin on handmade chocolates. Made with chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate protein powder, each bite is filled with fudgy goodness. Not only are these sweet chocolate hearts vegan, they’re gluten-free and low carb.
Protein Chocolate Hearts
See RecipeIf you want to up the Valentine’s vibes of these chocolate hearts, turn them into truffles! Melt some of your favorite chocolate and coat each heart. Try adding some cute designs on top of the hearts to add a personal touch to the chocolatey snack!
(6) Keto Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Instead of buying an expensive edible fruit bouquet, make one yourself at home with this simple vegan recipe! With only four ingredients and a microwave, you can make lovely chocolate covered strawberries for your Valentine. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and keto!
Keto Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Low Carb, Low Calories)
See RecipeHave a little fun when making these chocolate covered strawberries, and add some toppings. Throw on some colorful sprinkles or crushed up nuts for a pop of color and crunch. Better yet, experiment with different fruits for this recipe. From cherries to apples, any fruit can be made tastier with a bit of chocolate.
(7) Strawberry Whipped Cream
Need pink frosting? This Simple Strawberry Whipped Cream only requires 3 ingredients and blends the vibrant flavor of freeze-dried strawberries with luscious heavy cream. The result? A stunning pink-hued whipped cream that not only adds a burst of fruity freshness to your desserts but is also an instant crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and versatile, this Pink Strawberry Whipped Cream is the perfect companion for cakes, pies, and more.
So Simple! Strawberry Whipped Cream (Chantilly Cream) Recipe
See Recipe(8) Rose Shaped White Bean Paste Cookies
These rose-shaped cookies may just be too beautiful to eat! This twist on the traditional Korean sangtugwaja takes these simple cookies to the next level. With their cake-like texture and subtle sweetness, their unique flavor will take your breath away.
By adding a hint of food coloring and shaping the cookies, you can turn them into gorgeous roses. Who needs a rose bouquet when you can have a rose-shaped cookie bouquet? They may take a bit of practice, but it will be well worth it for your Valentine this February 14th.
Rose-shaped White Bean Paste Cookies
See Recipe(9) Easy Vegan Strawberry Mochi Pancakes
These strawberry mochi pancakes are a wonderful breakfast menu for the whole family. They use fresh strawberry puree and sweet rice flour as the main base and do not require any eggs. They're healthy, quick, and easy to make. Plus, they also look lovely and gorgeous pink. This is the perfect summer breakfast!
5-Ingredient Strawberry Mochi Pancakes (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
See Recipe(10) Fresh Strawberry Daifuku (Stuffed Mochi)
If you want something a little more unique this Valentine’s Day, make this incredible strawberry daifuku stuffed mochi. The mochi has a chewy texture, and the strawberry is nice and soft. The strawberries and red bean have a subtle sweetness, but are packed with flavor.
Homemade Strawberry Daifuku Mochi (only 4 Ingredients!)
See Recipe(11) Healthy Strawberry Protein Balls
What can be better than spending a Valentine’s Day together making sweet desserts? These easy vegan strawberry protein balls are the perfect dessert / snack, with the strawberries providing a tangy and sweet flavor to the protein balls. While the coconut flour adds a hint of tropical flavor that pairs well with the strawberry’s sweetness. Skip the candy, and go for these delightful strawberry protein-packed balls!
3 Ingredient Strawberry Protein Balls
See Recipe(12) Gluten Free Chocolate Japanese Roll Cake
No romantic dinner is complete without a delicious dessert. Finish your dinner on a high-note with this Flourless Chocolate Roll Cake. Made with whipped eggs, sugar, heavy cream, cornstarch and cocoa powder - you only need 5 ingredients to make this fluffy, melt-in-your mouth flourless Chocolate cake that combines the irresistible flavor rich chocolate with a cold and creamy whipped cream filling.
How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Japanese Roll Cake
See Recipe(13) Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mochi
Presenting Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mochi. You'll love this indulgent combination of the soft and chewy strawberry mochi covered with a smooth and sweet chocolate shell. It's a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mochi
See Recipe(14) Easy 2-Ingredient Nutella Nice Cream
Here’s an easy, healthier Nutella Nice Cream recipe that's all prepared in the food processor and requires just 2 ingredients. Creamy and thick, and with the nuttiness that comes from Nutiva, the lower sugar chocolate hazelnut spread that I used in my recipe, this delicious and chocolatey frozen treat only takes a few minutes to whip up in the food processor. Did I mention it's also dairy-free and vegan friendly?
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