Last week, I posted over at Project Nursery about healthy Valentines desserts. There’s an abundance of sweet stuff this time of year, but with this spread, the kids won’t miss the sugar–my two were more excited about hitting this particular dessert table than any I can think of recently. And they see a LOT of dessert tables.
Maybe it was that I told them they could have as much as they want, and that they weren’t limited to one or two things? And their pure amazement at something as simple as a heart in the side of an apple made it really fun for me…and the fact that they were thrilled to bits to be eating apples and watermelon and greek yogurt has made me want to try more of these style tables! Stores are starting to come out with lots more products that make it even easier to provide beautiful dessert table set ups without overloading on unhealthy fats and sugars.
Using snacks that have a drizzle of chocolate over whole grains/good food instead of the whole chocolate bar is one way to tempt little tastebuds on a healthy Valentines desserts bar. Smoothies are also always a big hit–no matter the age! Dessert can also come in the form of a fruity parfait with some low-sugar granola. Sometimes it’s just the decoration that is the cherry on top.
Want to read the hearty-healthy article? Pop over to Project Nursery to check it out!
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Nicole Neverman
Thursday 12th of February 2015
Wow! What an amazing looking spread! It's all really beautiful :) If you had a spare moment, I would be delighted if you'd drop this (and anything else you'd like to share) by at the #PureBlogLove anything goes link party! You can find me here: https://picnicnz.blogspot.co.nz/
Melissa
Wednesday 11th of February 2015
Simply Adorable! Fantastic Photos, too!
Leesha @ Living Contently
Wednesday 11th of February 2015
I absolute love these ideas! What a great reminder that foods don't have to be sugary and decadent to be fun and yummy! These would be perfect for a class Valentine's Day party or even just a fun evening at home. Thanks for sharing!
cathy
Wednesday 11th of February 2015
Love the festive look of this great party! And the sweet healthy treats look beyond good! Saying hello from what's cookin Wednesday! Yum! Cathy
Sarah J
Monday 9th of February 2015
Popping over from Motivation Monday =) Good for you serving healthy treats! I love those heart shaped watermelon pops! I always want to cut fun shapes for my watermelon but I get lazy... ;) Be sure to share your crafts & DIYs at Two Uses Tuesday (Mon 11pm EST to Fri 11pm EST, but its a month long in February) over at Sarah Celebrates if you don't already!
Paula
Tuesday 10th of February 2015
Kids will eat almost anything you serve them...as long as it is served in a fun way!