Just because a holiday is known for decadence and indulgence doesn't mean you have to ruin your diet to celebrate it. Here are our favorite healthy Valentine's day desserts that won't destroy your diet.
11 Healthy Valentine’s Day Desserts
Updated on Feb. 01, 2022
1/11
Mixed Berry Sundaes for 2
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the dish, which I enjoy as a simple breakfast or healthy dessert for two. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
2/11
Jellied Champagne Dessert
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing dessert looks just like a glass of bubbling champagne.—Vickie McLaughlin, Kingsport, Tennessee
3/11
Poached Pears with Orange Cream
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
End the meal with a flourish with this easy and elegant dessert. A hint of orange lends just enough sweetness to temper the wine's bold taste. —Julianne Schnuck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
4/11
Mimosa Floats
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone needs a little treat at brunch! I wanted to kick things up a notch, so I added a scoop of ice cream to my mimosas. Sometimes I add chocolate, too.—Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
5/11
Rustic Chocolate Raspberry Tart
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a delectable dessert that’s simple but feels upscale. With its fresh raspberries and Nutella-covered homemade pastry crust, you and your guests won’t be able to get enough. —Christina Seremetis, Rockland, Massachusetts
6/11
Rosemary Citrus Sorbet
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pretty pastel dessert bursts with the fresh flavors of grapefruit, lime and rosemary. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
7/11
Triple Fruit Freeze
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
These pops won't turn your tongue blue or neon green like many store-bought pops because they're made with fresh grapes, blueberries and kiwifruit. —Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
8/11
Berries in Champagne Jelly
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister gave me this recipe a few years back when I was looking for an elegant fruit dish to serve guests. I sometimes serve this party-pretty fruit treat at brunch—just before the main dish. It’s also sparkly and special enough to double as a light dessert. —Andrea Barnhoom, Scottsville, New York
9/11
Watermelon Sorbet
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No ice cream maker is needed to make this easy, 3-ingredient watermelon sorbet recipe. We couldn't keep enough watermelon in the house to keep up with the demand! —Kory Figura, Waverly, Iowa
10/11
Tangy Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a fruit salad that’s delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy seeds. —Carrie Howell, Lehi, Utah
11/11
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests will stand in line to kiss the cook when these treats are served!
For a change of pace, try them with chunky peanut butter, too. —Canada60, Tasteofhome.com Community
