3 Fun + Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Day Recipes

Happy Love Month! Bring on all the heart-shaped, red + pink things. Of course, Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without some goodies like, ahem, chocolate! Which I’m all for but I’ve also got some fun, kid-friendly recipes for you to make Valentine’s Day fun with your kids. And don’t worry, chocolate is included!

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I love getting my kids involved in the kitchen + these recipes below are so fun to include them, especially the chocolate covered strawberry hearts. Simply adding heart-shaped foods will make Valentine’s Day extra special for your kids. 

Valentine’s Day French Toast 

Start your Valentine’s Day with this yummy french toast recipe. I love choosing hearty bread, like Canyon Bakehouse’s 7-Grain bread because it has whole grains + fiber which fills my kids up more. This recipe is super simple + a fun way to bring some love into your morning. 

 Serves 4

Ingredients:

Heart-shaped cookie cutters

8 slices Canyon Bakehouse 7-Grain Bread

1 cup almond milk, unsweetened

1 tbsp flax meal 

1 tbsp coconut sugar

½ tsp vanilla

¼ tsp turmeric

¼ tsp cinnamon

1 cup strawberries, sliced

½ cup raspberries

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the almond milk, flax meal, coconut sugar, vanilla, turmeric, and cinnamon.

2. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp paring knife, cut a heart out of each piece of bread.

3. One at a time, add a piece of bread to the milk mixture and let it soak a little bit before turning over. Make sure the whole piece is coated.

4. Then add coated bread to a skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes before flipping over to cook the opposite side for an additional 5-6 minutes.

5. Top french toast with pure maple syrup + enjoy strawberries + raspberries on the side.

Heart-Shaped Pizza + Carrots

If your kids are anything like mine, they love pizza! Making your own with a whole grain bread is a great way to healthify it just a bit. This is a really fun way to get your kids involved too. They can cut out the heart-shaped bread, add the sauce, and top it with cheese. 

Serves 2

Ingredients:

4 slices Canyon Bakehouse 7-Grain Bread

¼-½ cup marinara sauce

¼-½ cup mozzarella cheese, dairy-free, if needed

½ cup raspberries

½ cup carrots

toothpicks

Directions:

1. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp paring knife, cut a heart out of each piece of bread.

2. Add marinara sauce and cheese to bread slices and toast in a toaster oven.

3. Slice carrots diagonally, twist one end to make a heart, secure with a toothpick.

4. Serve with raspberries on the side.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts

I told you I had chocolate covered! Chocolate covered strawberries are a staple for Valentine’s Day and I love this fun twist on them. The hearts make it more festive + my girls loved dipping them and then of course eating them off the stick. 

Ingredients:

1 lb strawberries

1 cup chocolate, I used dark chocolate chips

Small, wooden sticks, I used wooden kabob sticks and cut in half

Directions:

1. With a small, sharp knife, in a circular motion, carve out the stem of the strawberry.

2. Slice the strawberry in half.

3. At the top center of each of the berry half, cut a small V-shape.

4. Gently insert a wooden stick at the bottom of the heart shape.

5. Heat chocolate chips in microwave for 30 seconds. Repeat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until chocolate is melted and smooth.

6. Dip strawberries in melted chocolate. Let dry on parchment paper until chocolate firms.