Are you wanting to enjoy the yummy treats associated with Valentine’s Day, but are trying to cut back on your dessert intake? Well here are some healthier options to satisfy your sweet tooth.
1. Berries and Whipped Cream (54 Calories)
For this recipe all you need is 10 raspberries and 1/8 cup of light whipped topping.
2. White Hot Chocolate (68 Calories)
To make this yummy drink you need 1/2 tablespoon Ghirardelli Sweet Ground White Chocolate Powder, 1/2 cup skim milk, and just a dash of cinnamon. It’s sure to help warm you up this chilly Valentine’s Day.
3. Dark Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries (74 Calories)
All this recipe needs is 1 tablespoon melted dark chocolate and two strawberries. In fact, (<--I would suggest deleting the "in fact" as it's not really necessary) one reason why this treat is so good is because dark chocolate has less sugar and is known for health benefits in small quantities.
4. Berry Frozen Yogurt Bites (106 calories)
This recipe is a little bit more complex, but definitely worth it.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup blueberries
1 cup lowfat Greek vanilla yogurt
Directions:
Mix blueberries and Greek yogurt in bowl.
Fill ice cube tray with mixture and freeze 2-3 hours or until firm.
5. Banana Split Yogurt Parfaits (319 Calories)
Again, this recipe takes a little bit more work but it is certainly worth it! It’s a healtheir option to the classic banana split.
Ingredients:
1 cup lowfat Greek vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup caramel dip
1 banana
6 strawberries, sliced
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Spoon ¼ yogurt into two glasses.
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon caramel dip.
Add bananas, strawberries and cherries.
Repeat layers.
Top with chocolate chips.
Enjoy Valentine’s Day with these healthier sweets and have fun making them!