24 Healthy Valentine's Day Treats That Are Surprisingly Tasty

Valentine’s Day is all about spoiling your loved ones (and yourself!) with special indulgences that honor your relationship and demonstrate your devotion. But that doesn’t have to mean loading up their plates with cloyingly sweet desserts that will overwhelm their taste buds, clog their arteries, and tighten their pants. Instead, serve a lightened-up version of dessert that still tastes every bit as indulgent… without the regret.

These healthy Valentine treats are packed with flavor, conceal hidden nutrition, and make stunning presentations from breakfast and brunch clear through to dessert. Think smoothies, frozen treats, meringues, bars, cookies, and more. These recipes include berries, beets, melons — and even edible flowers — lending colorful and distinctive visual appeal just right for the holiday.

Looking for more inspiration to make this year the best Valentine’s Day ever? Try DIY-ing some of these cute Valentine’s Day cards, whipping up these romantic dinner ideas for date night, mixing up these impeccable Valentine’s Day cocktails for the 21-plus crowd, or even getting the kids involved with these easy Valentine’s Day crafts for the whole family. And remember that the holiday isn’t just about romantic love: We’ve got tons of great ideas for ways to spend Valentine’s Day with friends, too.