Belgian waffle with chocolate raspberry and hearts for Valentines Day

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Whether you are staying in or going out, these Valentine’s Day recipes could be great for the month of February. Not only are they pretty to look at but these delicious recipes are healthy so you can enjoy guilt free! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here are some recipes for you to try out!

1. Red Velvet Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup oats
  2. 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
  3. 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  4. 1 small beet (cooked and blended)
  5. 1 egg
  6. ½ cup almond milk
  7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  2. Pour onto a heated pan to make pancakes, flipping when bubbles form on top.
  3. Serve with your favorite fruit topping and maple syrup.

What makes it Healthy?

These pancakes are full of protein! They include protein powder and eggs. The beet that give these pancakes the red color adds fiber and vitamins, helping with digestion and your immune system. These are a nutritious breakfast or snack for this season! 

2. Heart-Shaped Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

  1. 2 slices whole-grain bread
  2. 1 ripe avocado
  3. Cherry tomatoes, sliced
  4. Salt, pepper, Red pepper flakes (optional)
  5. A heart-shaped cookie cutter or butter knife (for a festive touch)

Instructions:

  1. Toast the bread until crispy.
  2. Mash the avocado with a bit of salt, and pepper.
  3. Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter or a butter knife to cut the toast into heart shapes.
  4. Spread the avocado mixture onto the toast and top with sliced tomatoes 
  5. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for extra flavor

What makes it Healthy?

Avocado toast provides healthy fats from the avocado, fiber from the bread and Vitamin C from the tomatoes. This is a heart healthy recipe perfect for a festive meal.

3. Berry and Almond Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup mixed berries (options: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
  2. ½ cup frozen sliced banana
  3. ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 
  4. 1 tablespoon almond butter
  5. 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  6. Sliced almonds, granola, more fresh berries, honey

Instructions:

  1. Blend the berries, almond milk, almond butter, and chia seeds until smooth.
  2. Pour into a bowl and top with sliced almonds, granola, and extra fresh berries.

What makes it Healthy?

This smoothie bowl is a great Valentine’s Day inspired breakfast containing antioxidants from the berries, protein and healthy fats from the almond butter and fiber from the chia seeds, granola and sliced almonds.

Written by GUADS intern Kaylee with contributions from apaigeofpositivity.com and eatingwell.com