Healthy Valentine Ideas
Valentines Day is truly one of my favorite holidays. I love its simplicity, its acts of random kindness, and its beauty. But, the one thing I don’t like is that it tends to be a sugar festival! The boxed chocolates, the sugar cookies, the cakes, the candies…they can all be so overwhelming and so bad for our bodies. So, take a break from all the sugar this Valentines Day and serve some healthy treats to your kids, your friends, or your spouse. Below are just a few creative ideas to get you started.
Strawberries and red grapes on a skewer
Heart-shaped cheese served with crackers…on a red platter
Layer plain or vanilla Greek yogurt with raspberries in parfait glasses; sprinkle the tops with a little granola
Strawberry Smoothie made with plain Greek yogurt, frozen strawberries, honey, milk and crushed ice
Salad topped with cucumber and red pepper-shaped hearts (use a mini heart cookie cutter)
Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats:
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. strawberries, pureed
3 c. coconut milk
¼ c. unsweetened coconut
¼ c. chia seeds
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
½ tsp. vanilla
Mix together and leave in refrigerator overnight. Serve in glasses and top with strawberry halves. Makes two generous servings for you and your sweetie to enjoy for breakfast.
So, by all means, share the love this Valentines Day, but try to avoid too many sugary treats. Try out one of my suggestions above, or get creative and come up with your own healthy Valentines ideas. Your body will be so glad you did!
