Low-Sugar Vegan Chocolate Treats for Valentine’s Day
VALENTINE’S DAY is the perfect occasion to treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to something sweet. But indulging doesn’t have to derail your health goals. These low-sugar vegan chocolate recipes are rich, delicious, and made with wholesome ingredients, ensuring that you can celebrate love while nurturing your body.
1. Decadent Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients:
1 cup of medjool dates (pitted)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup almond flour
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
Blend dates, cocoa powder, almond flour, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt in a food processor until a smooth dough forms.
Roll into bite-sized balls and coat with shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
2. Heart-Shaped Vegan Chocolate Bark
Ingredients:
1 cup vegan dark chocolate (low sugar or unsweetened)
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp chopped almonds
2 tbsp unsweetened dried cranberries
1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions:
Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals.
Pour the melted mixture onto a parchment-lined tray and spread it thinly.
Sprinkle with almonds, cranberries, and chia seeds.
Let it set in the fridge for about 1 hour, then break into heart-shaped pieces with a cookie cutter.
3. Silky Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp maple syrup (or a sugar-free alternative)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings.
