PART OF Valentine's Day

46 Healthy Valentine's Day Recipes

You don't need to give up on your healthy eating goals just because it's Valentine's Day. Let our users help you stay on track with some of their favorite healthy yet indulgent recipes.

Steak Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

"Seriously fabulous. Now an entertaining staple in our house. Excellent for low-carb dieters.”

-Sylvia A.

Baked Pesto Chicken

“Very nice and easy — might try with sundried tomatoes next time.”

-icecreamqueen63

Healthy Low-Fat Lasagna

“Delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Made this last night and both of my male roommates loved it and had no idea I made a healthy version!”

-dmd613

Cajun Shrimp & Mashed Cauliflower

“This was amazing. I had zero expectations because I had failed at my last cauliflower recipe, but this blew my mind.”

-Kori C.

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

"I thought these were delicious! I didn't think they even tasted ‘healthy.’”

-lauragrace08

Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon

“I could still taste the salmon and the marinade complimented it well."

-Rick Bertrand

Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan

"A great take on a healthier version of a classic! It was super easy to make in the air fryer. Highly recommend to anyone!"

-Jonathan Melendez

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

"Very good, and you can't get much simpler than this! They really look very nice and would be great for entertaining or at a picnic!”

-CulinaryExplorer

Portobello Pizzas

“Great alternative to wheat with good flavour. The fresh basil is key!”

-cajunpi

Cookies & Cream Tortoni

“The total calorie count comes out to about 80-83 calories when divided into the six servings, which still isn't bad at all for such a delicious treat!"

-AliciaBree

Cupcake Brownie

"My daughter made these tonight and they turned out really good! They are more cake like than fudgy, but the flavor and texture are good. Definitely satisfies our craving for chocolate cake.”

-Chris from Kansas

Light Chocolate Mousse

“I love this recipe! I replace the sugar with erythritol, which lowers the calorie count even more.”

-Amber L.

Sugar-Free Chocolate Eclairs

"I made these yesterday, and they were a hit! Even my daughter's friend, who normally runs from sugar-free stuff, said he never would have known it was sugar free if I hadn't told him.”

-Crimson Thyme

Another Shrimp Scampi

"Simply wonderful! This was so simple, very few ingredients, and from stovetop to table in less than five minutes.”

-bratty

Spicy Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs

“Don’t be fooled by their size; these little bites pack a flavorful punch. Redolent of rich dark chocolate with a cinnamon kick, they’re topped with toasted coconut flakes and a touch of cayenne for spice.”


-norasingley

Fudgy Keto Walnut Brownies

“These brownies are as quick as they are delicious! A hefty dose of walnuts reinforces their lightly nutty flavor from the addition of almond flour. For dark chocolate lovers only.”


-norasingley

Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

"This has a very good flavor of all the low carb fudges I have made.”

-K M.6777

Creamy Shrimp Cauliflower Risotto

"This was absolutely delicious! You would never know it was cauliflower instead of rice for the risotto, and I love cauliflower. Definitely making this again and want to make it for friends."

-mww1960

Sauteed Chicken With Cherry Tomatoes

"Easy to make and a big hit with the family! Will make again. I did use chicken broth instead of wine, but still had a good flavor."

-Lv2cook

Slow-cooker Ratatouille With Chickpeas

“Follow previous reviews, like draining the tomatoes if you don't want it to be soupy and don't pre-cook the eggplant because it does get really soft.”

-wkst7745

Lemon Dessert

"I've made this several times using the instant sugar-free pudding mix. I mix the pudding and Jell-O mixes together, slowly adding the water and it turns out perfect. No lumps at all."

-ntinggale1

Healthy Devil's Food Cake

"Moist and delicious! No one knew it was a ‘light’ cake.”

-Marg CaymanDesigns

Low-Fat Chocolate Raspberry Trifle

"A snap to make and easy on the waistline, as well, but amazingly delicious!”

-Marg CaymanDesigns

Cauliflower Steaks With Olive Relish

"This was really good. Cauliflower was a bit tough to get into four steaks but it also works by just pushing the large pieces together. I would double the tomato base and relish for four. Excellent taste!"

-Mark W.

HG's Holy Moly Cannoli Cones

"I was pleasantly surprised by these lower-fat cannoli. I used sugar-free instant cheesecake pudding mix (because that is what I had on hand) and they were delicious! It is great to have a quick and easy no-guilt dessert recipe!"

-Lyn R.

Neapolitan Cheesecake & Coconut Whipped Cream

"This is the perfect dessert for anyone trying to eat a bit cleaner or doing the paleo diet! It does take a bit to prepare, and you should start the day before as it's best to let it chill overnight, but overall I'd absolutely make this again!"

-Probably This

Perfect Cauliflower Pizza Crust

“It should be noted that the idea of wringing out the excess water is a great idea, but do realize you are handling boiling hot product! I actually laid the towel in the strainer then after the cauliflower drained I wrapped it up and used a cup to press the water out."

-mandiceb

Grapefruit, Onion & Basil Salad

"Wonderful, light and tasty."

-Cfriedrichs

Low-Fat Cajun-Style Fish in Parchment

"Very easy and tasty. Served with a millet pilaf and steamed broccoli for a healthy dinner. I used catfish since it was on sale. Recommend squeezing some lemon juice over top before serving."

-DeliciousAsItLooks

Orange Pork Chops for Two

“Delicious! I used a pork steak and cut the baking time accordingly — very tasty; loved the flavours.”

-Evie3234

Warm Steak & Mushroom Salad

"Very tasty, but we felt the spinach needed more of the reduced sauce; another time I would make more of it. The red wine produced a lovely rich sauce.”

-Derf2440

Bruschetta & Grilled Chicken Zoodle Bowl

"Fantastic recipe! The only recommendation I have is to add a little salt to the zoodles. Love the chicken marinade and the bruschetta mixture. I used green onions instead of red onion for a milder taste."

-DeliciousAsItLooks

Chocolate Almond Fat Bombs

"I've tried many different fat bombs. What makes this one special is the heavy cream in lieu of almond or coconut flour.”

-Gary R.

Low-Carb Cheesecake

“A twist to this recipe is to make a crust. Just melt butter or margarine and some Splenda in a saucepan then add ground pecans or almonds to make a thick mix, Press into a pie pan and add your cheesecake blend.”

-Lauri P

Creamy Artichoke, Spinach & Crab Dip

"Delicious! Everyone loved it. The tomato added a nice flavor contrast and a pop of color."

-DeliciousAsItLooks

Spicy Keto Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

"Great cauliflower dish! I’ve made it a few times already and it’s always yummy.”

-Cynfulicious7

Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash Bolognese

“Roasting the spaghetti squash twice keeps it from getting mushy.”

-Natasha Feldman

French Country Slow-Cooker Chicken

“We had this for dinner this evening, and it was excellent. I used thighs rather than breast.”

-Louise L.

Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

"This is an awesome side dish or snack. It's so easy to make, which is awesome for those moments when you need something fast."

-Jonathan Melendez

Roasted Chicken With Olives & Prunes

“I have made this recipe many times, and it is so delicious!”

-heidi

Maple & Mustard-Glazed Salmon

"Absolutely loved it! I baked in the oven at 425 for about 10 minutes and it was perfect."

-invictus

Low-Carb Strawberry Cobbler

"This was really good. I have been trying to make a low-carb cobbler that comes close to the real thing. This is it!”

-LisaLisaB

Low-Carb Cheesecake Cupcakes

"Made according to directions. Turned out perfect! My friends are raving!"

-Kelly F.

Blueberry Cobblers for Two

“Wonderful and easy! I freeze blueberries so we can have them all year and this is perfect for the two of us!”

-For JTs Grandma

Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna

"Awesome base recipe but made for tweaking.”

-tmp68

Steak, Spinach & Sesame Salad

“The dressing was good warm and it looked pretty with the seeds sprinkled on top.”

-sutterathome

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