Say Valentine’s Day and most of us think of chocolate, candy, and roses. Valentine’s Day parties at schools often come with lots of sugar and candy. This year, we offer some ideas for doing something different.
Setting out to write this I realized that when I am looking for gift and food ideas outside of work, the place I often start is Pinterest, which pulls together visually appealing links from across the internet. So why not start there for Valentine’s Day ideas, and my first stop is the Healthy Eating Pinterest board maintained by NEA HIN’s Bag the Junk. Whether you are planning something special for an adult or a child, we have ideas for treats that tastes good, look good, and are healthy
I haven’t decided what I will make at home, but here are a few of the things I am thinking of, each with four ingredients or less.
- Frozen banana chocolate “ice cream.” What a great way to get one of the recommended serving of fruit. Made with frozen banana, cocoa, and peanut butter this is a quick treat. (But make sure that you know about food allergies, peanuts are a common allergen)
- Angel cake and red fruit kabobs. Using a bamboo skewer, alternate cubes of angel cake with red fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, or grapes.
- “Jell-O” jiggler hearts made with gelatin and fruit juice. Use a cookie cutter after the gelatin has set.
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