Delicious, colourful and healthy Valentine treats for kids

Valentine's food doesn't have to be unhealthy. Here are some of my favourite recipes for healthy Valentine treats for kids. Delicious, colourful and fun Valentine's Day food that's low in sugar for a healthy way to celebrate with your loved ones.

Do you celebrate Valentine's Day?

I can't say that I've ever gone down the candlelight dinner for two, giant teddy bear and a bunch of roses route. However, now that I have children I find that they kind of expect me to mark it in some way - especially my daughter. To them it's a chance to make mummy and daddy a cute little card at school and maybe make one for their friends too. 

I like to show my kids my love for them by cooking for them. This can be by making them a special treat (usually with a healthy twist) or it could just be by making them a delicious and nutritious meal. Undoubtedly they appreciate the latter less but the sentiment (from my point of view) is no less important.

What foods do you associate with Valentine's Day?

For me it's chocolate - or more specifically a box of chocolates. Other traditional Valentine's Day treats include pink sweets, sprinkles and generally quite a lot of colouring and sugar.

Read more about my experiments with natural food colourings here.

If you're looking for ideas for healthy Valentine's treats for your kids - that are lower in sugar and contain some nutritious ingredients as well - then you've come to the right place.

These ideas are colourful, fun and delicious, with just a little touch of romance and a large dose of healthiness. Some of these would make excellent Valentine's snacks to take into school for the classroom as well.

Here are some of my favourite healthy Valentine treats for kids:

Smashed chickpea salad bouquet wraps

By Fork and Beans

Healthy beetroot doughnuts

By Sneaky Veg

Strawberry, banana and custard ice lollies

By Fab Food 4 All

Heart shaped ravioli

By Kitchen Counter Chronicles

Three minute strawberry ice cream

By My Kids Lick the Bowl

Valentine’s beet hummus

By Baby Gram

Raspberry frozen yoghurt hearts

By Sneaky Veg.

Healthy red velvet pancakes

By My Fussy Eater

Raspberry cashew oaty bites

By Sneaky Veg

Valentine’s apple love bugs

By Eats Amazing

Valentine’s yoghurt bark

By Fork and Beans

Pineapple fries with pink fruit dip

By Simply Whole Nutrition

Healthy coconut ice slice

By My Kids Lick the Bowl

Coconut milk yoghurt with chia seeds and strawberry hearts

By At Home With Astghik

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