Valentine’s Day fever is starting to hit grocery stores, and we know how hard it is to resist those red, heart-shaped boxes lining the shelves. They’re filled with chocolates and candies pumped full of tasty flavors — but not so tasty preservatives.
Not to worry! We’ve come up with a chemical- and guilt-free alternative to those store-bought chocolate candies to help you indulge this Valentine’s Day all the while staying healthy.
Recipe 1: No bake crispy peanut butter dark chocolate truffles (Vegan-friendly)
These delicious truffles are filled with nutrients and antioxidants. Not only does the dark chocolate coating provide polyphenols, iron and magnesium, but the wheat germ offers a large amount of fiber, protein and Omega-3’s. Talk about treating yourself!
Ingredients:
1 c. Rice Crisp cereal
1 c. Dark (dairy-free) chocolate chips
1 c. Crunchy Peanut Butter
¾ c. Wheat Germ
¼ c. Maple Syrup
Recipe 2: “Nuts for you” savory trail mix
Have a loved one (including you) who doesn’t have a big sweet tooth? No problem. This savory trail mix is inspired by Asian flavors and packed full of protein, nutrients and deliciousness. This savory mix not only contains Omega-3’s, protein and fiber, but it also provides Vitamin B1 and calcium!
Pack this trail mix for yourself or fill a mason jar with it and give it to someone you love. It’s a perfect way to tell someone you’re “nuts” about them.
Ingredient:
¾ c. unsalted peanuts
¾ c. salted cashews
¾ c. rice crackers
¾ c. raw almonds
¾ c. dried wasabi peas
¾ c. roasted, unsalted edamamae
¾ c. sesame sticks
¾ c. salted pistachios
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
Enjoy!