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| Try some healthy alternatives to the traditional sugary candy. Image: Shutterstock |
Holidays are the death of healthy eating. We’ve developed a
habit of wanting to celebrate by eating sugary, fatty, unhealthy food—under the
assumption that if it tastes good, it must not be good for you. Wrong! Some of
my favorite foods are also incredibly healthy. Consider these fun Valentine’s
Day themed food treats this year as an alternative to the traditional candy and
sugar overload:
Smooties: Combine your favorite berries with yogurt to make a
healthy treat. If it’s ice cream you’re craving, use frozen berries!
Fruit Bars: Blend together strawberries and bananas, then freeze
them onto popsicle sticks. Give it a few hours, and then you’ll have a fresh,
frozen treat!
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| Chocolate avocado pudding is healthy and sweet! Image from wholefoodsmarket.com |
Fruit Kabobs: Pick out three or four of your favorite pink and red
fruits, then cut them up and make kabobs out of them. If you’re feeling really
indulgent, get some pure dark chocolate and melt it for dipping sauce.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding: Sounds strange, but I’ve heard nothing
but good things. This recipe calls for avocado, banana, cocoa powder, dates, and vanilla extract—that’s
it! Top with a few raspberries or strawberries to brighten it up.
Watermelon Hearts: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut
watermelon into tiny hearts or use a paring knife to do the same to
strawberries. Serve with a tiny bit of fresh whipping cream.
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| Watermelon hearts are cute and healthy! Image: Shutterstock |
Love Day Punch: To avoid sugary drinks, try making a healthier version using cranberry juice and seltzer water. You
can even make heart-shaped ice cubes using pink lemonade or add fresh fruit.
Do you have any other healthy Valentine’s Day treats you’ll
be trying at home this year? I plan on making the chocolate avocado pudding,
hands down. If you have any other ideas or recipes, please feel free to share
them here! Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
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