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!
Gorgeous, as usual! The apples are adorable!!! ♥
So creative! Not sure how your apples are cut so perfectly, but wouldn’t expect anything less! xo
Love it! And yes the apples look perfect (of course)! 🙂
Fabulous post. Always looking for something healthy–and beautiful!
Those are some really smart ideas……wonder if it will work on my kids 😉
How did you make the pink drink? What’s in it?
My son would love the smoothies. Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love everything about this post!
Hey, stopping by from the DIY Sunday Showcase link-up! These looks amazing and I love how everything is healthy, you did an amazing job!
THanks, Maggie! Appreciate you stopping by.
Cute, clever, and healthy to boot – love all these healthy treats!
Just as easy to make healthy stuff to serve!
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!
Kids will eat almost anything you serve them…as long as it is served in a fun way!
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
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!
Simply Adorable! Fantastic Photos, too!
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/