{"id":6327,"date":"2019-02-06T06:01:51","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T11:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eatrightpa.org\/?p=6327"},"modified":"2021-10-30T03:37:44","modified_gmt":"2021-10-30T03:37:44","slug":"healthy-valentines-day-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eatrightpa.org\/blog\/2019\/02\/06\/healthy-valentines-day-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Valentine&#8217;s Day Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"261\" height=\"254\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6333 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/healthy-valentines-day-treats.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Happy one week until Valentine&#8217;s Day! Whether you have a loved one, kids, or just plan to celebrate with colleagues or friends I have you covered with lots of delicious recipes. I&#8217;m personally in the camp that if it&#8217;s not chocolate it&#8217;s NOT dessert (I&#8217;m looking at your fruit) but I know not everyone feels that way so I will be sharing a well-balanced variety. Just remember not to label dessert as &#8220;bad&#8221;- all foods can fit and be enjoyed in moderation so don&#8217;t be afraid to grab a treat or make something decadent.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a round up of healthy Valentine&#8217;s Day treats from bloggers across the state!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6328 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chocolate-lava-cake-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>First up let me share my favorite dessert recipe from my blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietitianjess.com\/salted-caramel-chocolate-cake\/\">Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6329 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cheese-lovers-valentine-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next is the perfect treat for someone who does not enjoy sweets and prefers a savory flavor:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teaspoonofspice.com\/a-cheese-lovers-valentine-box\/\">A Cheese Lover&#8217;s Valentine Box\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6336 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/strawberry-smoothie-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And now a super <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pronutritionconsulting.com\/recipes-smoothies\/strawberry-banana-almond-butter-smoothie\">heart healthy smoothie<\/a>\u00a0that looks and tastes delicious<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6360 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/easy-vegan-turtles-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A simple but fancy vegan friendly recipe- <a href=\"https:\/\/eatreallivewell.com\/2018\/01\/30\/vegan-turtles\/\">Vegan Turtles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6349 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cheesecake-bites-web-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Something we can all get on board with- no baking! Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedsimply.com\/no-bake-cheesecake-bites\/#wprm-recipe-container-6312\">No Bake Cheesecake Bites<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6350 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chocolate-oranges-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Try a fruit and chocolate combo with <a href=\"https:\/\/porrazzanutrition.wordpress.com\/2015\/02\/03\/chocolate-dipped-oranges\/\">Chocolate Dipped Oranges<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6331 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/carrot-cake-bars-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The perfect treat for someone who loves carrot cake but is looking for something a little less decadent: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietitianjess.com\/healthy-carrot-cake-bars\/\">Healthy Carrot Cake Bars<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6330 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Forgotten-Kiss-Cookies-pin-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a great easy recipe to make with your kids: <a href=\"https:\/\/teaspoonofspice.com\/forgotten-kiss-cookies-valentines-day\/\">Forgotten Kiss Cookies\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6359 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.eatrightpa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rite-Bites-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"318\" height=\"212\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And a recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/activeeatingadvice.com\/\">Rite Bites from Leslie Bonci<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>1 cup slivered almonds<\/em><br \/>\n<em>1 cup dried plum bits<\/em><br \/>\n<em>1 cup mini dark chocolate chips<\/em><br \/>\n<em>1.5 cups dry oats<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2 cups Crispy rice cereal<\/em><br \/>\n<em>1 cup almond butter<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2\/3 cup honey<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00bd teaspoon cinnamon<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00bd teaspoon grated orange peel<\/em><br \/>\n<em>In a large bowl , combine almonds, dried plum bits, chocolate chips oats and Crispy\u00a0rice cereal. Mix well in a microwave safe bowl, combine almond butter, honey, cinnamon and orange\u00a0peel. Microwave on HIGH For 90 seconds or until bubbling. Remove from\u00a0microwave, stir well and add to dry ingredients. Mix until well blended. Roll into\u00a0small balls or press into mini heart shaped molds. Put in refrigerator or freezer to set.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Do you have a favorite healthy Valentine&#8217;s Day treat!?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy one week until Valentine&#8217;s Day! Whether you have a loved one, kids, or just plan to celebrate with colleagues or friends I have you covered with lots of delicious recipes. 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