Healthy but Still SWEET Treats for Valentine’s Day

Enjoy these healthier valentine’s day treats that are fun to make and sweet to eat!

Yes, there will be candy. But Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all over-the-top sweet.

Show your love with heart-shaped treats or any healthier food made with love. Here are a few of the ideas I’ve pinned on my Green Valentine’s Day Pinterest board. Remember, even if it’s not made with sugar, it can still be SWEET!

<img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6243" decoding="async" class="wp-image-6243" src="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Healthy-Strawberry-Snacks-by-Modern-Parents-Messy-Kids.jpg" alt="Healthy Strawberry Snacks by Modern Parents Messy Kids" width="450" height="347" srcset="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Healthy-Strawberry-Snacks-by-Modern-Parents-Messy-Kids.jpg 621w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Healthy-Strawberry-Snacks-by-Modern-Parents-Messy-Kids-300x231.jpg 300w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Healthy-Strawberry-Snacks-by-Modern-Parents-Messy-Kids-200x154.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" data-pin-description="Healthy Strawberry Snacks by Modern Parents Messy Kids" data-pin-title="">

Healthy Strawberry Snacks by Modern Parents Messy Kids

Healthy Strawberry Snacks by Modern Parents Messy Kids

Healthy Strawberry Snacks from Modern Parents Messy Kids

<img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6254" decoding="async" class="wp-image-6254" src="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Heart-shaped-energy-bars-from-Food-for-My-Family.jpg" alt="Heart shaped energy bars from Food for My Family" width="450" height="675" srcset="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Heart-shaped-energy-bars-from-Food-for-My-Family.jpg 550w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Heart-shaped-energy-bars-from-Food-for-My-Family-200x300.jpg 200w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Heart-shaped-energy-bars-from-Food-for-My-Family-133x200.jpg 133w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" data-pin-description="Heart shaped energy bars from Food for My Family" data-pin-title="">

Heart shaped energy bars from Food for My Family

Heart shaped energy bars from Food for My Family

Heart Shaped Energy Bars from Food For My Family

<img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6249" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-6249" src="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Berry-Heart-Parfaits-from-Weelicious-683x1024.jpg" alt="Berry Heart Parfaits from Weelicious" width="450" height="675" srcset="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Berry-Heart-Parfaits-from-Weelicious-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Berry-Heart-Parfaits-from-Weelicious-200x300.jpg 200w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Berry-Heart-Parfaits-from-Weelicious-133x200.jpg 133w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Berry-Heart-Parfaits-from-Weelicious.jpg 736w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" data-pin-description="Berry Heart Parfaits from Weelicious" data-pin-title="">

Berry Heart Parfaits from Weelicious

Berry Heart Parfaits from Weelicious

Berry Heart Parfaits from Weelicious

<img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6246" decoding="async" class="wp-image-6246" src="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chocolate-covered-pretzels-from-Spinach-for-Breakfast.jpg" alt="chocolate covered pretzels from Spinach for Breakfast" width="450" height="300" srcset="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chocolate-covered-pretzels-from-Spinach-for-Breakfast.jpg 736w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chocolate-covered-pretzels-from-Spinach-for-Breakfast-300x200.jpg 300w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chocolate-covered-pretzels-from-Spinach-for-Breakfast-200x133.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" data-pin-description="chocolate covered pretzels from Spinach for Breakfast" data-pin-title="">

chocolate covered pretzels from Spinach for Breakfast

chocolate covered pretzels from Spinach for Breakfast

Chocolate Covered Pretzels from Spinach for Breakfast

<img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6242" decoding="async" class="wp-image-6242" src="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heart-shaped-carrots.jpg" alt="Heart shaped carrots from Sophistimom" width="450" height="682" srcset="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heart-shaped-carrots.jpg 550w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heart-shaped-carrots-198x300.jpg 198w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heart-shaped-carrots-132x200.jpg 132w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" data-pin-description="Heart shaped carrots from Sophistimom" data-pin-title="">

Heart shaped carrots from Sophistimom

Heart shaped carrots from Sophistimom

Heart shaped carrots for chicken soup from Sophistimom.

<img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6237" decoding="async" class="wp-image-6237" src="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heart-shaped-pancakes-via-Inhabitots.jpg" alt="Heart shaped pancakes via Inhabitots" width="450" height="464" srcset="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heart-shaped-pancakes-via-Inhabitots.jpg 736w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heart-shaped-pancakes-via-Inhabitots-291x300.jpg 291w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heart-shaped-pancakes-via-Inhabitots-194x200.jpg 194w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" data-pin-description="Heart shaped pancakes via Inhabitots" data-pin-title="">

Heart shaped pancakes via Inhabitots

Heart shaped pancakes via Inhabitots

Heart shaped pancakes via Inhabitots

<img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6240" decoding="async" class="wp-image-6240 size-full" src="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Jam-filled-heart-cookies-by-The-Dessert-Lover.jpg" alt="Jam filled heart cookies by The Dessert Lover" width="432" height="288" srcset="https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Jam-filled-heart-cookies-by-The-Dessert-Lover.jpg 432w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Jam-filled-heart-cookies-by-The-Dessert-Lover-300x200.jpg 300w, https://mindfulmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Jam-filled-heart-cookies-by-The-Dessert-Lover-200x133.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px" data-pin-description="Jam filled heart cookies by The Dessert Lover" data-pin-title="">

Jam filled heart cookies by The Dessert Lover

Jam filled heart cookies by The Dessert Lover

Jam filled heart cookies by The Dessert Lover

What are your ideas for healthier Valentine’s Day treats?

Top image credit: Sax via flickr cc

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Micaela Preston is natural living educator and safe and sustainable product activist. She has spoken at conferences and events, has lobbied for safer chemical laws, and has consulted with many brands and businesses. Her book, Practically Green: Your Guide to Eco Friendly Decision Making was published in 2009.

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