Every couple needs some time just to be a couple. I believe it’s an unhealthy trend to include children on every date and outing. Couples need time to know each other outside of their shared parenting partnership. Isn’t it stupendously awesome that Valentine’s day encourages couples to set aside a romantic date night, just for the two of you?
Take it as a hint from the powers that be who planned this lover’s holiday. Plan some time to spend a day together as a couple! To that end, I’ve compiled a list of several healthy recipes for two. It’s hard to feel romantic after a heavy, calorie-laden meal, so I’ve tried to find some special meals that won’t leave you too stuffed to enjoy each other’s company.
Don’t stop at a healthy meal, however. Plan a healthy Valentine’s day with some of the active date ideas in this article. Get the blood flowing instead of pooling 🙂
I highly recommend my Tilapia En Papillote with Ginger glazed carrots. The recipe easily scales to two people. I make it for my husband and myself frequently.
Healthy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas for Two
- Beet Blueberry Ginger Smoothie Bowl – Vegan – a sumptuous meal perfectly colored for the romantic holiday.
- Vegan French Toast with Caramelised Bananas and Berries – Vegan
- Peanut Butter Cup Breakfast Pizza – Vegan
Healthy Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas for Two – Main dish
- Za’atar Roasted chickpea naan pizza – Vegetarian
- Garden Veggie Pasta With Basil And Ginger – Vegan
- Vegan Ravioli With Carnival Squash – Vegan
- Cranberry Honey Glazed Salmon – Pescatarian – Another dish with a beautiful presentation for Valentine’s day. Easily scalable to 2 servings.
- Sea Scallops with a Jalapeño and Grapefruit Marinade – Pescatarian – Spice up your romantic evening!
- Squid Ink Spaghetti With Shrimp – Pescatarian – An unusual dish will make sure the night is not quickly forgotten. PS – I’ve seen this pasta at Target.
- Pan Seared Scallops, Lemony Quinoa, & Fruit Salsa For Two – Pescatarian
- Sicilian Swordfish – Pescatarian
- Coconut Lime Shrimp Tacos – Pescatarian
Healthy Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas for Two – Soups and Salads
- Winter Sweet Citrus Salad with Pomegranate & Pistachios – Vegan – The colors in this bright salad complement the holiday well!
- Preserved Lemon and Chickpea Arugula Salad
- Avocado and Almond Salad – Vegan
- Arugula Spinach and Fennel Salad – Vegetarian
- Egg Farfalle and Arugula Soup for Two – Use Vegetable stock to make this vegetarian.
Healthy Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas for Two
- Pineapple Sandesh with orange zest and saffron – Nothing says love like rose petals! Blow your sweetheart away with this stunning Valentine’s Day dessert.
- Chocolate Chia Pudding with Pomegranate – an easy to make, healthy dessert recipe. Gluten-free and vegan. Serve in wine glasses with spoons! The vibrant red color makes a beautiful holiday representation.
- Chocolate Fruit Crisp for Two – No added sugar, all natural vegan, and paleo. Looks like a sweetly, satisfying dessert
Alicia Taylor
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25 Comments
Agness of Fit Travelling
February 12, 2017 - 5:56 pmIt is great list of ideas for Valentine’s Dat. I would definitely give a try to the avocado and almond salad, Alicia!
GiselleR
February 10, 2017 - 8:01 amThanks for all the vegetarian and vegan options! I’ll definitely be giving the chocolate fruit crisp and the avocado and almond salad a try!
Alicia Taylor
February 10, 2017 - 1:48 pmNP 🙂 It’s sometimes hard to find good vegetarian options! Glad you enjoyed them
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
February 8, 2017 - 6:48 pmI am so excited to see this round up. I am loving each and every recipe and bookmarking a few to try. Love to be a food blogger. I don’t have to wait for special days to try out something new and exciting.
Molly Kumar
February 8, 2017 - 5:22 pmWoW, so many delicious and heart healthy recipes for Valentines Day. I’d definitely try couple of them soon.
ManilaSpoon
February 8, 2017 - 2:28 pmOh wow! What a list? Where do I begin! I love that this collection is very comprehensive and healthy and delicious, too!
spiffycookie
February 8, 2017 - 11:02 amAfter just finishing Whole30 I am definitely on the hunt for healthier options for every day and Valentine’s Day. Loving this list!
Alicia Taylor
February 8, 2017 - 11:48 amThanks! Good luck on your continuing success!
Lord Byron's Kitchen
February 8, 2017 - 7:39 amThat sure is a huge list of Valentine-inspired recipes. I’ve clicked through a few of them and have found some that will work well for my family. Great post!
Alicia Taylor
February 8, 2017 - 11:49 amThanks!
The Recipe Nomad
February 8, 2017 - 7:08 amLots of yummy Valentine’s Day treats! Too bad the day only lasts one day lol! Looks like I’ll have to start making these yummy dishes now!
Alicia Taylor
February 8, 2017 - 11:49 amSounds like a plan
Srivalli Jetti
February 8, 2017 - 6:44 amWonderful collection, I am sure everybody will find this very useful!
Jasmine Espinal (@jasmine_espinal)
February 7, 2017 - 9:08 pmLots of delicious and healthy ideas! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or just about any other day you want to whip up a healthy meal.
keikilani
February 7, 2017 - 8:11 pmForget waiting for Valentines! I want to try all of these recipes now! Some of them sound so good. Great list!
themondaybox
February 7, 2017 - 7:28 pmThough “healthy” means different things to different people (low cal, low carb, paleo, veggie, vegan, gluten free, etc.), you really do have a wide variety of choices included in this roundup! Perhaps no one would consider my choice to be healthy, but I would like to skip the top categories and work my way through all of the dessert choices! Chocolate Chia Pudding with Pomegranate?! Yes, please!
Alicia Taylor
February 7, 2017 - 7:46 pmThat’s a healthy option, too! I don’t just look at the calories, fat, etc. I look at the nutritional content before I consider something healthy. I don’t believe in eliminating any macronutrient.
Milena Barrett
February 7, 2017 - 5:41 pmThese are great ideas! I’m watching my weight right now and these recipes fit right in! Thanks1
A Budget-Friendly Life
February 7, 2017 - 5:30 pmWow you have it all covered here! Thanks for the great ideas! I love the peanut butter cup pizza.
Alicia Taylor
February 7, 2017 - 7:46 pmYeah. They look ymmy!
Catherine S
February 7, 2017 - 3:55 pmThese all sound really yummy. I would like to try the coconut lime shrimp tacos. We are going to stay in this year.
Alicia Taylor
February 7, 2017 - 7:47 pmThose are really good. I’ve made those.
Marisa @ All Our Way
February 7, 2017 - 3:21 pmJust because it’s nutritious doesn’t mean that it is a blah recipe! You just proved it right here. Your recipes sound delicious and great for any special meal. Your sea scallops recipe sounds amazing. In fact, I’m going to our local fishmonger and see if he has any fresh scallops.
Alicia Taylor
February 7, 2017 - 7:48 pmI like to cook, but I cannot claim these recipes as my own. I bow to their creators – the food gods of the internet. LOL
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
February 7, 2017 - 3:01 pmYou’ve definitely compiled a great list of recipes here suitable for almost anyone or any occasion! Can’t wait to check out all these yummy, healthy ideas!