{"id":48360,"date":"2024-02-08T04:31:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T11:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/?p=48360"},"modified":"2024-02-07T21:33:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T04:33:50","slug":"valentines-day-desserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/valentines-day-desserts\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine’s Day Desserts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Valentine’s Day Desserts<\/h1>\n

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January went by in a blink, and now Valentine\u2019s Day is fast approaching, bringing date nights, evenings with the ladies, and grocery store aisles bursting with flowers and chocolate.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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There is very little out there as tempting as chocolate, and it\u2019s more difficult to avoid over-indulging when it seems to be there every time you turn around. Rather than completely denying myself sweets, I like to find new, and hopefully healthier, ways to indulge my sweet tooth and enjoy foods like chocolate in moderation.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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I don\u2019t know about you or how you plan on spending February 14th, but one of my favorite things about this holiday is that it\u2019s a great excuse to try a new tasty dessert! Since we have a <\/span>ton<\/span><\/i> of sweet treats here at CleanFoodCrush, I decided to put together a list of my favorites.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Here are 15 decadent dessert ideas to enjoy this Valentine\u2019s Day!<\/span><\/h2>\n

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1. Cocoa Peanut Butter Fudge<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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These no-bake little tastes of heaven are perfect for a Valentine\u2019s Day treat! <\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re a chocolate and peanut butter fan, these are perfect for you. Feel free to make the recipe your own by swapping peanut butter with almond butter, cashew butter, or sun butter.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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2. Chocolate Chip PB Cottage Cheese Ice Cream<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Here\u2019s a creative, protein-filled dessert you\u2019ll love. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Protein isn\u2019t the only thing that makes this ice cream a great healthy option. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Cottage cheese is low in calories and fat, packed with calcium, and full of nutrients. It\u2019s also a solid source of vitamin B12, selenium, riboflavin, phosphorus, and folate!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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3. Raspberry Filled Chocolate Bites<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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These super simple 4-ingredient bites just <\/span>look<\/span><\/i> perfect for this holiday with their gorgeous raspberry hue. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Plus, raspberries and chocolate are a perfect combination! You will definitely be impressed by these little fruit-filled chocolate treats.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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4. Easy Homemade Pumpkin Brownies<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Pumpkin might scream Autumn, but these homemade brownies deserve a spot on this list! <\/span><\/h3>\n

The flavors complement each other in a surprisingly excellent way, and this dessert feels super indulgent while being packed full of nutrient-dense foods to feel good about!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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5. Mini Crustless Pumpkin Pies<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Here are some mini personal pumpkin pies for an intimate date night at home. <\/span><\/h3>\n

They\u2019re incredibly delicious, silky-smooth, full of vitamins, and topped off with a dollop of whipped coconut cream you\u2019ll love!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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6. Pear Crumble<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Naturally sweetened, warm, cozy, rustic, all-natural dessert you can easily make before or after your Valentine\u2019s dinner. <\/span><\/h3>\n

It requires only a few basic ingredients and a few minutes of hands-on time.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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7. Chocolate Yogurt Parfaits<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Here\u2019s another personal-size dessert for you! These darling little chocolate yogurt parfaits are perfect for a date night, but they also make a fantastic breakfast or snack idea.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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8. Super Easy Pumpkin Fudge<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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I couldn\u2019t resist adding one more pumpkin recipe, and what better after-dinner indulgence than some fudge? <\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s so tasty and seriously melts in your mouth, not to mention it is <\/span>easy <\/span><\/i>to prepare!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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9. Berry Breakfast Tart<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Our Berry Breakfast Tart is absolutely GORGEOUS and fresh tasting while also being reasonably easy to make, considering the beautiful final presentation you\u2019ll create! <\/span><\/h3>\n

Everyone will love this tart, so you might want to save this recipe for future use.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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10. 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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It really doesn\u2019t get more simple than 3 ingredients. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Thankfully, no taste is sacrificed in the simplicity. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t miss your chance to try these cookies, whether for dessert, an after-school snack, or even a quick breakfast!\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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11. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Strawberries are a classic fruit for date night, whether they\u2019re dipped in chocolate or baked into a crisp like this one! <\/span><\/h3>\n

The sweetness of ripe strawberries combined with tangy-tart rhubarb is just the perfect combo.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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12. Snickers Candy Bar Banana Pops<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If you like the classic Snickers candy, you will LOVE these pops. <\/span><\/h3>\n

You might want to make extra and store them in the freezer to have later this week or to give the kids as an after-school treat. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Better yet\u2026 show the kids how to make these once, and then let them make their own!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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13. Homemade Butterfinger Bars<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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They might not taste *exactly* like the iconic Butterfinger bar \u2013 but they\u2019re close. <\/span><\/h3>\n

These are rich and indulgent and way too good to pass up. Homemade Butterfinger Bars will satisfy a craving you might have!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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14. Black Bean Brownies<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Don\u2019t let the black beans turn you away from this recipe because the brownies are just as good as any other! <\/span><\/h3>\n

This particular recipe uses cleaner ingredients, including oat flour (with steps on how to make your own) and cacao powder, which is higher in protein, fiber, magnesium, and iron <\/span>than its cousin cocoa<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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15. Air-Fryer Baked Apples<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If the taste of these baked apples doesn\u2019t sell you, then the fact that your house will smell amazing while they\u2019re cooking should! <\/span><\/h3>\n

Also, apples have several health benefits, including weight management, hydration, supporting heart and brain health, lowering disease risk, and aiding digestion.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Whether you\u2019re <\/span>celebrating with a partner<\/span><\/a>, hanging with friends and family, or <\/span>spending the evening<\/span><\/a> practicing some self care<\/span><\/a>, any of these recipes could make a perfect treat for your Valentine\u2019s Day. <\/span><\/h3>\n

If you need more ideas for healthy dessert options, check out <\/span>this awesome roundup<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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I hope you find something you\u2019ll love and can give it a try soon. Let me know what sweet treat is your favorite in the comments below!\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Valentine’s Day Desserts January went by in a blink, and now Valentine\u2019s Day is fast approaching, bringing date nights, evenings with the ladies, and grocery store aisles bursting with flowers and chocolate. There is very little out there as tempting as chocolate, and it\u2019s more difficult to avoid over-indulging when it seems to be there Read More! <\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":48362,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[81,19,965,3],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48360"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48360"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48368,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48360\/revisions\/48368"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}