10 Heart Healthy Recipes for Valentine’s Day

By Candace Braun Zafirellis
Updated 4/3/2025
10 Heart Healthy Recipes for Valentine’s Day
Photo Credit: iStock

Valentine’s Day is not only a holiday to celebrate love, it’s also a great reminder to be good to your heart – and your lover’s heart! Start spreading the love in your kitchen by making one of these 10 heart healthy recipes for Valentine’s Day. 

Whether you’re planning a romantic meal for two or a fun family celebration, these easy, healthy Valentine’s Day recipes use fresh, low sodium and low fat ingredients that are good for your heart and your stomach. 

Are you cooking at home this year for a cardiac patient? These are the best Valentine Day food ideas for people on a low cholesterol diet.

With simple and tasty Valentine’s Day food ideas like creamy chocolate mousse, savory chicken pot pie, and sweet strawberries with cream, you can have a celebratory meal that feels special but still follows a heart healthy diet.

From Valentine’s Breakfast Recipes to Romantic Dinner Meal Plans, Here Are 10 Healthy Valentine’s Day Food Ideas that Spread the Love:

  • Heart Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Valentine’s Day

  • Valentine Beet Waffles

    Heart Healthy Valentine Beet Waffles
    Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
    30 mins

    Start your day with these vibrant beet-infused waffles, rich in fiber and nutrients for a heart healthy breakfast. This unique Valentine's Day food idea adds a splash of festive color to the first meal of the day.

    View Recipe

  • Valentine Egg in a Hole

    Heart Healthy Valentine Egg in a Hole
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    20 mins

    Give a romantic twist to a classic breakfast by cooking protein-rich eggs in heart-shaped whole wheat bread for a heart healthy breakfast. This balanced meal is a simple yet thoughtful Valentine's Day food idea.

    View Recipe

  • Heart Healthy Dinner Ideas for Valentine’s Day

  • Hearty Chicken Pot Pie

    Heart Healthy Hearty Chicken Pot Pie
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    75 mins

    Enjoy a comforting classic with this heart healthy recipe for Valentine’s Day. Featuring lean chicken and a medley of vegetables soaked in a savory filling, it's a delicious combination of heart healthy foods that are low sodium and low fat.

    View Recipe

  • Cocoa Filet Mignon

    Heart Healthy Cocoa Filet Mignon
    Photo Credit: Getty Images
    75 mins

    This heart healthy dinner recipe covers a lean filet mignon in a coating of cocoa powder, cumin and cayenne pepper for a rich and spicy treat. Served with creamy cauliflower and steamed spinach, this high protein meal is low calorie and low in saturated fat, making it the perfect luxury dinner to enjoy on Valentine’s Day.

    View Recipe

  • Heart Healthy Dessert Ideas for Valentine’s Day

  • Valentine Chocolate Mousse

    Heart Healthy Valentine Chocolate Mousse
    Photo Credit: iStock
    20 mins

    This creamy mousse is made from ripe avocados and cocoa powder, providing heart healthy fats and a decadent flavor. This easy, healthy Valentine's Day recipe is a romantic dessert that serves the whole family.

    View Recipe

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    Heart Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
    Photo Credit: Shutterstock
    15 mins

    Enjoy the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter in this heart healthy dessert recipe that’s low fat but full of decadent flavor. It’s an easy, healthy Valentine's Day recipe to satisfy a sweet tooth.

    View Recipe

  • Valentine Rice Crispy Treats

    Heart Healthy Valentine Rice Crispy Treats
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    25 mins

    These Valentine’s Day treats combine crispy rice cereal with creamy peanut butter and honey for a chewy, gluten-free snack with a heart healthy twist. 

    View Recipe

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

    Heart Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
    Photo Credit: iStock
    45 mins

    These bite-sized delights combine the richness of chocolate with the protein of peanut butter for a heart-healthy treat that’s perfect for gifting or as an after-dinner snack to enjoy with someone you love.

    View Recipe

  • Strawberries and Cream

    Heart Healthy Strawberries and Cream
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    Both simple and satisfying, this heart healthy dessert recipe uses fresh strawberries topped with vanilla yogurt for a light and refreshing treat. 

    View Recipe

  • Chocolate Angel Food Cake

    Heart Healthy Chocolate Angel Food Cake
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    60 mins

    This light and airy cake is flavored with cocoa powder and fresh strawberries to create a simple, low-fat recipe that adds a sweet touch to a healthy romance.

    Check out more heart healthy dessert recipes.

    View Recipe

When you’re searching for healthy meals to make your Valentine's Day both special and nutritious, these heart healthy recipes are the answer. Show your heart some love and make this holiday a time to savor nutritious and flavorful ingredients in these easy, healthy Valentine’s Day recipes.

Health eCooks Cookbook on Amazon
Ad

Latest Blog Articles