Why show up with a standard box of chocolates when you can bring your Valentine a platter of homemade chocolaty bliss? From no-bake cookies to dinner-worthy chocolate sauce, there’s something on this list for everyone. The best part? You don’t have to be a gourmet to whip up these sweet treats. Choose a few (or all) and you’re sure to score a few chocolate brownie points this Valentine’s Day. So, go all out with the following recipes including breakfast for your boo and desserts for your darling!
Before getting started, stock your kitchen with these basic pantry staples and chocolaty essentials:
1. Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please!
What better way to start the day than with a decadent spread of chocolate? For breakfast in bed, serve your sweetie a generous plate of chocolate pancakes with caramel ice cream and chocolate syrup (the kids will love this one, too!). Kicking off your day with a romantic workout sesh for two? Reward your partner with a recovery chocolate cherry protein shake. For a lighter option, take it easy with a slice of seed-sprinkled dark chocolate toast—you can always go all out for dessert!
Rise and shine with even more chocolate-covered recipes:
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins |
Gluten-Free Cacao Parfait  |
Coconut & Cocoa Overnight Oats  |
2. Cookies for your cutie
Cookies are an acceptable gift for any occasion, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. You could go for basic chocolate chip cookies made with coconut oil—or, you can surprise your honey with a batch of black bean chocolate truffle cookies (your Valentine will have fun trying to guess the “secret” ingredient). If you prefer to keep it simple, these 3-ingredient chocolate-filled coconut cookies are made with chopped protein bars and only take seven minutes to bake! Don’t forget to make your own dairy-free milk for dunking!
Care for more cookies?:
Chocolate Turtle Cookies with Caramel Drizzle  |
Paleo & Vegan Chocolate-Covered Coconut Cookies |
Vegan Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies |
3. Baked goods for bae
Satisfy your Valentine’s sweet tooth (and nose) with better-for-you baked goodies that will make your house smell like a true confectionary. Our top three picks are hemp protein brownies with white chocolate chips, dark chocolate peppermint brownies and raspberry-frosted double chocolate cupcakes.
Top these treats with:
Cacao-Avocado Icing  |
Raw Vegan “Notella” Cacao-Hazelnut Spread |
Vegan Fudge Frosting  |
4. A match made in foodie heaven
Even jelly gets jealous about peanut butter and chocolate’s relationship. If you’re short on time, these 5-minute no-bake chocolate peanut butter balls are your best bet. But if you can spare a few extra minutes, opt for these adorable vegan cacao-peanut butter cups. Finally, for those who love to spoon, this chocolate-peanut butter protein ice cream is an optimal treat that contains less junk and all-natural, healthy ingredients.
Can’t get enough? Try these chocolate-peanut butter combos:
Chocolate Truffles with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips  |
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie Bowl  |
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake  |
5. Pies and puddings for your puddin’ pie!
Heading to a Valentine’s Day potluck? Share the chocolaty love! These larger desserts are great for splitting with others. Try a paleo-friendly chocolate pudding pie with strawberries, chocolate avocado pudding or a raw chocolate-almond butter pie.
Add something special on top:
5-Ingredient Chocolate Mint Sauce |
Chocolate Hazelnut Drizzle
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Creamy Chocolate-Coconut Whip
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6. Hot treats for your hottie
Warm your Valentine with a chocolate-filled hug. From healthy hot chocolate to a vegan hot chocolate mix he or she can drink whenever they please, chocolate in its heated form is always welcome. For something a little different, dark chocolate mole sauce makes for a savory topping over tofu, beans or steamed rice. Now you can have your chocolate and eat it for dinner, too!
If you’re into these recipes, you may also like:
| S’mores Protein Squares
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Vegan Crispy Rice Treats
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Chocolate Cherry Pie Breakfast Oats
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For even MORE out-of-the-box gifts, check out our 6 ideas for the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift basket.