I’ll be honest… This post is as much for me as it is for you guys.
Valentines Day has certainly been turned into a Hallmark holiday over the years and while some people may be into getting a stuffed bear holding a heart or overpriced diamond jewelry, this chick is not. There’s nothing wrong with liking those things, obvi #nojudgement, but as minimalists, my man and I have to get creative when it comes to gift giving. Experiences, daily-use items, and consumables seem to be safe options.
Since he’s hopped on the low-carb train with me, I thought it would be a nice idea to make him a variety of delish sweet-treats for V-Day this year! I reached out to my awesome bloggy networks and rounded up 14 low carb Valentines day treats that you too can gift the low carb love of your life. Or, you know, make for yourself because you’re awesome and deserve it.
Note: Some of these recipes require a heart shaped mold. With Valentines Day around the corner, consider Trying an Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial
1. Bacon Roses
Okay, I know you’re probably thinking “didn’t she *JUST* say this was a list of sweet treats?” and yes, but guys… Bacon Roses?! These are amazing and had to land a spot on this list. Specifically #1 because they’re just so hella creative. I’m definitely making these for my guy and will be adding one of the actual sweets from the list below.
Anyways.. on to the actual sweets. Thanks for understanding my awe and amazement of bacon roses.
2. Homemade Sugar Free Dark Chocolate
If you’re looking for something simple and straightforward, this is the way to go. You can’t go wrong with good old fashioned chocolate.
3. Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Finding a good chewy cookie recipe when avoiding carbs can be difficult but I’ve heard amazing things about this recipe.
4. 5-Ingredient Sugar-Free Chocolate Nutella Truffles (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)
The name may be confusing since Nutella is infamous for being mostly sugar but this blogger includes a link to her homemade low carb hazelnut spread that you make these with. Yes, you read that correctly. Low carb Nutella.
5. Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies
Proof it is possible to combine all your favorite things into one chewy masterpiece of awesomeness.
6. Heavenly Cream Cheese Dark Chocolate Keto Fudge
This is one of the first keto fudge recipes I tried and it truly lives up to its name.
7. Low Carb Chocolate Covered Peanut Balls
Brought to you by yours truly! We make these regularly and is one of the best performing recipes on this blog.
8. Low Carb Keto Flourless Chocolate Cake
Feeling extra and want to make an entire cake?
9. The Best Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies
Want to kick it old school with the OG of the cookie world? Classic chocolate chip cookies.
10. Dark Chocolate Truffles
Dairy free and dear to my heart.
11. The Best Chocolate Avocado Brownies Recipe
I see these recommended regularly to people looking for the best low carb brownie recipe so the name is on point.
12. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
With many low carb chocolate recipes on the market now, these are probably the simplest dessert of them all. Just melt and dip. Lily’s Chocolate is very popular in the low carb community, but if you’re avoiding dairy you could use this sugar-free vegan chocolate and sweeten it yourself with stevia drops.
13. Salted Dark Chocolate Truffles
If you’re wondering why I included 2 dark chocolate truffle recipes, it’s important to note that these are salted and not powdered like the classic truffles listed above. This recipe uses organic milk chocolate but you can sub equal amounts of (you guessed it) Lily’s Chocolate Chips or any other of your favorite low carb brands.
14. Heart Shaped Pancakes
Lastly, thanks to these awesome Heart Shaped rings, you can add a romantic touch to different kinds of foods like low carb pancakes or even eggs! Get creative 🙂
Let me know which one you think looks best or you plan on making!
Featured and #13 Photo by Natalia Fogarty on Unsplash
