Valentine’s Day is coming up and we all want to give a special someone something sweet to represent our love. Chocolates are usually the most popular gift people give on Valentine’s Day; they’re the classic gift that everyone is sure to love- especially if they have a sweet tooth! However, you may be in a little bit of a pickle if your special someone is currently trying to lose weight or just being healthier this New Year. Here are some recipe ideas we found that are sweet and romantic for your loved ones.
- Start Valentine’s Day off right, with a healthy breakfast in bed for your loved one. Cut up a selection of their favourite fruits into little heart shapes and serve alongside a small bowl of Greek yogurt. This colourful, refreshing and sweet breakfast is bound to put a smile on their face.
- If you’re planning on cooking a romantic dinner for your loved one, why not serve a low fat and low sugar ice cream or frozen yogurt for dessert. There are many options of 100 calorie ice creams on the market, which will help you figure out how much you and your loved one can eat without feeling guilty.
- If your loved one is a fan of tropical flavours, try this pineapple- raspberry parfait. Simply layer non-fat peach yogurt, fresh raspberries and pineapple chunks in a fancy glass, garnish with a spring of fresh mint and you’re done! This recipe takes about 5 minutes to make and is a refreshing, low calorie, low fat dessert.
- Picture the scene… you and your special someone have just finished dinner and are sat by a romantic fireplace and you pull out a plate of s’mores:
Your partner says, ‘I can’t eat those; I’m trying to lose weight’
You say, ‘they’re only 94 calories per serving’
Your loved one, not thinking this was possible, falls even more in love with you.
Here’s how to make these magical s’mores in 5 minutes:
You will need:
2 Whole graham crackers, broken in half
4 Marshmallows
2 Tablespoons bittersweet Chocolate Chips, melted (you can do this in the microwave)
Method:
- Position your oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler.
- Place the graham cracker halves on a baking sheet and top each with 1 marshmallow.
- Broil, with the oven door ajar and watching carefully until the marshmallows are golden brown. This could take between 45-75 seconds.
- Remove them from the oven and drizzle each s’more with a little melted chocolate.
- If your loved one really cannot be without chocolate this Valentine’s Day, then why not get them a box of dark chocolates? Dark chocolate with 70% cacao or more doesn’t contain the added fat and sugar or milk chocolate. This can be a healthy treat in moderation and is filled with antioxidants.
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