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    30 Healthy and Indulgent Valentine's Day Recipes

    Jan 28, 2021 by Rachel · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Your one-stop shop for all the delicious mouthwatering plant-based recipes for Valentine's Day that are also nourishing! Everything from breakfast to dessert for a day of indulgence with your loved ones.

    A collage of healthy recipes. text on image: 30 healthy valentine's day recipes

    Are you ready for Valentine's Day? It's just around the corner and I expect more people will be cooking at home this year.

    That's usually what my husband and I do each year anyways because we like to avoid the holiday crowds. Plus, there's just something about cooking a meal together that makes it even more special.

    This year I wanted to share a roundup of the best healthy vegan recipes for Valentine's Day that feel super indulgent but are actually heart-healthy. That way you get the best of both worlds!

    These recipes are whole food plant-based, full of flavor, and sure to delight the palate. So if you're cooking for yourself or for someone else, get ready to be utterly impressed by these recipes—you won't believe they're healthy!


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    Breakfast and Brunch

    Appetizers & Sides

    Dinners

    Desserts


    Breakfast and Brunch

    What would Valentine's Day be without a delicious breakfast and brunch to pamper yourself or your loved one with? It's the one day I really go all out for the first meal of the day. It sets the stage of a day of indulgence and relaxation with a fabulous breakfast in bed.

    Vegan Pink Beet Pancakes
    These beautiful beet pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat on Valentine's Day or any day you just want some fun color in your food. They're healthy, made with beets, whole wheat flour and are both oil free and dairy free but still incredibly scrumptious!
    Check out this recipe
    A stack of vegan pancakes pink from beets and drizzled with maple syrup, topped with strawberries
    Valentine's Day Avocado Toast
    Looking for a quick and easy Valentine’s day breakfast to make for your loved ones? You got it! Toasted bread topped with seasoned mashed avocado, heart-shaped tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze is delicious, filling, and festive!
    Check out this recipe
    Valentine's day theme avocado toast with heart shaped tomatoes
    Tofu Scramble (Oil Free)
    Move over eggs and say hello to tofu scramble. A plant based alternative to regular eggs, you only need a skillet, no oil required and a handful of ingredients to whip this recipe up and did I say it's ready in less than 15 minutes too.
    Check out this recipe
    Vanilla Chai Spice Pancakes
    These oil-free & vegan Chai Vanilla Pancakes make the best valentines day brunch idea!
    Check out this recipe
    A stack of pancakes on a plate with glaze being poured over
    Gluten-Free Chickpea Waffles
    These delicious waffles high in protein, perfectly moist, fluffy and gluten free. Dress up with fresh berries for a fabulous Valentine's Day breakfast treat.
    Check out this recipe

    Appetizers & Sides

    Want something light to go with the main course? These are great to serve before the meal or on the side to make the day extra special.

    Watermelon Radish Salad
    This watermelon radish salad features heart-shaped pink radishes for any occasion: valentine’s day, anniversary, tea party, everyday, you get the idea.
    Check out this recipe
    Raisin and Pecan Cheeseball
    This Raisin and Pecan Cheeseball is perfect for any special occasion like Valentine's Day!
    Check out this recipe
    vegan cheese ball on board arranged with crackers
    Beetroot Risotto
    Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime!
    Check out this recipe

    Dinner

    The main event on Valentine's Day is the dinner. And there's nothing quite like a decadent pasta dish or creamy main dish to really make the day feel exceptional. All of these dinner recipes are perfect for a healthy Valentine's Day main course!

    Easy & Healthy Vegan Lasagna
    The BEST vegan lasagna ever that also happens to be the easiest and healthiest. No mock meat and cheese here, just simple whole food ingredients. But don't be fooled—this healthy plant-based lasagna is full of flavor! You'll be wanting seconds!
    Check out this recipe
    vegan lasagna
    Cauliflower Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner
    Cauliflower Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner is a low prep, quick and healthy dinner.  This recipe uses Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi to make this delicious Italian dinner suitable for busy weeknights but fancy enough for any special event.
    Check out this recipe
    gnocchi on a plate
    Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta
    Bright tomatoes, fresh basil, and aromatic garlic and onions make this simple and elegant Cherry Tomato and Basil Pasta really shine. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness. This simple yet elegant meal is perfect for Valentine‘s Day.
    Check out this recipe
    plate of pasta
    Beetroot Pasta Sauce
    This savory vegan beet sauce is made with a roasted red beet, creamy cashews, lemon juice, garlic, and sauteed onions. Serve it with pasta for a vibrant and flavorful, oil-free Valentine’s Day dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    pink beet pasta in a bowl
    Lemon Quinoa Indian Style
    With simple ingredients, Lemon Quinoa would be one of the easiest and healthy quinoa recipes you'll ever try for the special day.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Pasta Primavera
    Tender pasta and veggies are drenched in garlicky white wine sauce to make this incredibly flavor-packed vegan pasta Primavera. The best part: it all comes together in 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    pasta primavera in a pan
    Easy Vegan Pesto
    This easy vegan pesto is easy to make and you can skip the oil to make it WFPB!
    Check out this recipe
    Pasta with Black Beans
    This scrumptious pasta with black beans uses everyday ingredients and turns your canned black beans into a terrific vegan bolognese sauce.
    Check out this recipe

    Dessert

    Is it even Valentine's Day if you don't have dessert? This is the day to really indulge and treat yourself and your loved ones right? Make them one of these desserts to finish off the day with something sweet. The perfect end to a perfect day.

    Cookie Fries
    These cookie fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside—perfect for dipping into a sweet sauce like this peanut chocolate dip. They're vegan too! I highly recommend whipping these up for your next party or get-together!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan cookie fries with chocolate peanut butter dip! These chocolate chip cookie fries are crunchy on the outside with a soft chewy center. Perfect for dipping! Cookie fries recipe | Plant Based Cookie Fries #vegandessert #vegancookies #vegancookierecipe
    Rosy Pink Vegan Cake Donuts with Pitaya Cashew Frosting
    These tasty rosy pink cake donuts are made with whole ingredients and leave out all the junk from traditional donuts (oil-free + refined sugar-free) making it a guilt-free treat for the lover and you.
    Check out this recipe
    donuts on a rack topped with pink frosting
    Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake
    The best vegan chocolate mousse cake made with whole food ingredients that’s perfect to serve year-round. Undetectably protein-rich and plant-based, this oh-so-chocolatey dessert needs around 30 minutes of prep time, budget-friendly staples and is super crowd-pleasing.
    Check out this recipe
    Avocado Tofu Chocolate Mousse
    What's not to love about a healthy dessert made with plant-based vegan goodness like this tasty tofu avocado chocolate mousse? It's perfect for a quick and easy dessert and romantic Valentine's day sweet.
    Check out this recipe
    a glass of chocolate mousse topped with raspberries
    Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
    These Chocolate Raspberry Truffles are an easy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that can be made with just 7 simple ingredients. No baking required! 
    Check out this recipe
    truffles stacked like a pyramid
    Beetroot Brownies with a Chocolate Avocado Frosting
    Fudgy and decadent vegan beetroot brownies with a smooth avocado chocolate mousse frosting. Approved by vegans and non-vegans alike!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Bliss Balls
    These vegan bliss balls are the only plant-based snack you’ll ever need. The perfect balance between sweet, chewy and nutty. Plus, they’re genuinely good for you.
    Check out this recipe
    Salted Dark Chocolate Chilli Pots
    A sumptuously dark and rich chilli chocolate pot with a hidden heat and salt to balance. It's the ideal recipe for a dinner party dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    chocolate chilli pot with a scoop out of it
    White Chocolate Truffles
    These Vegan White Chocolate Truffles are velvety, creamy and perfectly sweet! They make the best pretty and elegant treat! Also refined sugar free and oil-free.
    Check out this recipe
    overhead shot of truffles stacked on a plate
    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
    These Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes are to die for! Free of eggs, butter or oil, and made with whole grain flour, but still full of chocolatey flavor! These cupcakes will make the biggest chocolate fans happy!
    Check out this recipe
    a closeup of a cupcake topped with chocolate frosting
    Easy Raw Vegan Cake Pops
    Delicious raw vegan cake pops that’ll make you say YUM! Made with wholesome ingredients that are refined oil-free and refined sugar-free. You can make them cranberry flavored or leave them plain.
    Check out this recipe
    close up of cake pops, one has a bite taken out of it
    Chocolate & Coconut Bounty Bliss Balls
    Secretly healthy 4-ingredient coconut Bounty bliss balls that take only 15 minutes to make and taste just like the original truffles! Fully vegan, low-carb, portable and meal prep-friendly, they are a great healthy treat and make for lovely edible gifts.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl of bliss balss
    Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
    This vegan cherry chocolate cheesecake also called snow-white cake is made with a pinkish jello topping. Makes a great valentines treat.
    Check out this recipe
    A slice of cheesecake with a fork holding a bite of it
    Vegan Oatmeal Date Cookies
    These wonderfully sharable date cookies come together with just a handful of healthy ingredients— they're so cute and round, it's ridiculous! Enjoy a few all on their own or make them "extra" with a dollop of delicious strawberry jam.
    Check out this recipe
    Cookies on a cooling rack with a spoon topping them with jam

    Hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day! Let us know which recipes you're planning to make for the special day in the comments below!

    And if you're looking for more heart-healthy oil-free recipes we have hundreds to choose from with meal plans and shopping lists in the Health My Lifestyle Meal Planner!

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