Need ideas for office valentines day treats

Tuala42 · February 2014

I'd like to bring something at least semi-healthy on Friday for a treat to my office valentines day party, because I'm sure everything else there will be loaded with sugar. First keep in mind its a daycare actually not an office, and it needs to be peanut free even though its for the teachers not the kids. I don't have a problem indulging a bit over the weekend, but I know I'm already baking treats at home for my family so I'd like to save up a few calories for that! I need ideas for something that I don't have to worry about warming up or keeping cool, that can be left there all day.

SnoopysBitch · February 2014

Enlightened Chocolate Truffles- Nuts optional

http://www.hannaford.com/recipe/Recipes/Fresh-Magazine/desserts/Enlightened-Chocolate-Truffles/pc/22280/c/28833/sc/28861/10829.uts#

LoriannGagnon1 · February 2014

How about fruit cups?

Candylady123 · February 2014

How about chocolate covered pretzels. One pound chocolate,mini pretzels melt chocolate dip pretzels using a fork. Lay on waxed paper or foil. Put in freezer for five minutes or so to harden. Makes quite a few. Not really healthy but not real sugary. You also could sprinkle red mini hearts or sugar before putting in the freezer.

grneyedgoddess77 · February 2014

Strawberries filled with very lightly sweetened cream cheese or even marscapone.

BobbieInCA · February 2014

Beautiful fresh strawberries with a strawberry yogurt dip.

R_Queenie · February 2014

I'd suggest Doves dark chocolate. Small serving. Delicious. Heart healthy. :devil:

faeriecake · February 2014

Chocolate covered strawberries are easy to make and perfect for valentines day! You can make them with some dark chocolate too to keep the sugar down and get those awesome antioxidants from chocolate.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chocolate-covered-strawberries-recipe.html

mortuseon · February 2014

Strawberries filled with very lightly sweetened cream cheese or even marscapone.

Bump, cheesecake-filled strawberries are often pretty okay on calories (especially if you make sugar free/lower fat cheesecake)

Sarahrz · February 2014

Colorful fruit skewers or valentine's themed one (strawberries cut to look like hearts) with a greek yogurt dipping sauce (greek yogurt - plain or vanilla - honey and cinnamon)

Marcolter · February 2014

Low cal Rice Krispie treats are about 80 cal per serving.

David_AUS · February 2014

Being a chocoholic myself - and I like simple as well this has to feature in:
* Choc dipped strawberries (preferably dark)
* Berries and well some kind of dairy - maybe whipped cream but Ice Cream perhaps

I had to google it to see what I could find this lays out a few dishes (entrees through to dessert):

http://www.ivillage.com/healthy-valentines-day-dinner-0/3-b-417406#last

blgmw2 · February 2014

Keep it simple, a nicely decorated vege tray always works.

SephiraRose · February 2014

Definitely strawberries dipped in dark chocolate. Yummm

Tuala42 · February 2014

I like the chocolate covered strawberries idea--would they be ok if left out for a few hours? The chocolate wouldn't get sticky, or the strawberries wouldn't dry out? There is no easy access to a frig during the day to keep them cool. Some kind of fruit dessert recipe sounds like a good healthy option.

Allycat931 · February 2014

You could do a cake batter dip, they have the recipe all over pinterest. You can do a sugar free dip, add sprinkles on top and use reduced fat vanilla wafers! It's delicious!

cd0326 · February 2014

Skinny banana mini cheesecakes - http://foodsforthesoul.net/blog/2014/01/16/banana-breakfast-cheesecakes/
or
Fruit salsa with cinnamon sugar crisps - http://what2cook.net/2014/01/28/fruit-salsa-with-cinnamon-crisps/
or
Skinny devil's food cake dip (made with nonfat greek yogurt!) - http://kitchenmeetsgirl.com/skinny-devils-food-cake-batter-dip/

Good luck

chelso0o · February 2014

Caprese salad skewers!!!! They are SO pretty!!!

cactuswax · February 2014

Coconut Date Balls! if you make it with gluten free oats, it's gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, raw, no added sugar aaand just delicious.

http://www.dailygarnish.com/recipes?recipe_id=6031267

I'm taking these to work tomorrow and calling them 'Speed Dates.'

PrairieSlims · February 2014

Fresh strawberries with chocolate yogurt dip!! Yummy

Sunbrooke · February 2014

Real chocolate melts at body temperature. They will sweat some, if they have been in the fridge, but they should be okay. Everyone goes crazy for them. You might just dip the strawberries and then have plain grapes and some light crackers, like those "pops" ones, on the side to be more plentiful since the berries can be expensive.

ladyace0007 · February 2014

Check out chocolatecoveredkatie.com. The black bean brownies are wonderful. I fed them to my mom, who snarls at the word "healthy," and she loved them. But I have yet to try a recipe from this blog that didn't exceed my expectations, and there's tons to choose from.

Tuala42 · February 2014

Thank you everyone! I'm going to have a tough time deciding....

Bella0531 · February 2014

I love these Honey Wheat Cookies!

http://stylishcuisine.com/?p=2029

Tuala42 · February 2014

Wow...just found a great looking recipe. Red velvet white chocolate popcorn! Looks amazing, think I'll give it a try.

http://www.inspiredbycharm.com/2014/01/red-velvet-popcorn.html

JoRocka · February 2014

just found this since I want to make these tomorrow
http://www.theyummylife.com/Chocolate_covered_strawberries

jkestens63 · February 2014

Banana bread, w/o nuts!

nwrainyday · February 2014

Everything looks festive if it's in mini-muffin form - plus it keeps portions in check! Make tiny quick-bread muffins and add some kind of red fruit - like frozen raspberries or chopped strawberries. Or fruit skewers with a thin drizzle of chocolate over them. Or you could bring in a beverage - like raspberry ice tea, or something like that, which will be a nice alternative to soda or punch.