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10 Healthy Valentine’s Day Desserts

February 07, 2025

Keep things sweet, even with health goals in mind.

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Better-for-You Sweet Treats

This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with these better-for-you desserts, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. There are plenty of chocolate recipes, of course, but also several options for those who want to branch out. Whether you’re celebrating solo, ramping up the romance or having a Galentine’s Day, these treats will end your Valentine’s Day on a sweet note.

We’ve got your date night covered with a Valentine’s Day classic: Chocolate-Covered Strawberries. In addition to being berry romantic, strawberries are jam-packed with vitamin C and other powerful antioxidants. And really, what doesn’t get better with chocolate?

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Pavlova

Not in the mood for chocolate? There are few desserts more gorgeously romantic than a bed of meringue topped with pillowy whipped cream and luscious, saucy berries. This dessert is also gluten-free.

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Chocolate Fondue

We’ll pop open the champagne for Ellie’s feel-good fondue. She uses orange juice, vanilla and just a bit of sugar to sweeten up her dark chocolate dip, which she serves with banana, apple and strawberries.

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Dark Chocolate Mousse

No one will ever suspect the secret ingredient in this rich and decadent chocolate mousse. Tofu, a great plant-based protein, helps makes this dish lower in fat while staying luscious.

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Valentine’s Chocolate Bark with Pretzels and Dried Fruit

This white, red and pink bark is topped with dried cranberries and freeze-dried strawberries. You’ll only have to actively prep for less than 30 minutes and let your refrigerator do the rest.

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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

These pretty red pies bring on the Valentine’s Day spirit. The cookies are made with chocolate, butter, eggs, sour cream and yogurt, while the filling is cream cheese-based.

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Lightened-Up Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

This silky, luxurious cheesecake may be just what you’re looking for in an indulgent dessert. High-protein cottage cheese replaces most of the cream cheese in a traditional cheesecake, while cocoa powder and just a touch of melted chocolate add a rich, chocolatey flavor.

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White Chocolate Lollipops

Decorate Ina’s elegant white chocolate lollipops with wholesome dried cherries and roasted cashews.

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No Bake Chewy Truffle Cookies

Looking for a last-minute gift? In just one hour, you can whip up a batch of these no-bake truffle cookies. The cookies get their natural sweetness from dried dates, which combine with cocoa, natural peanut butter and whole wheat graham crackers to form these snackable treats.

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Valentine’s Cupcakes

These pretty-in-pink cupcakes have a vanilla base with a butter frosting. Although the recipe calls for butter and sugar (which make them so delicious!), it yields 24 cupcakes so you only get a moderate amount of these ingredients in each cupcake.

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