Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate the one you love with surprises, treats, or simply time together. It is also a great time to celebrate your girlfriends with the “gal pal” version called Galentine's Day.
Treats are a big part of any Valentine’s Day celebration. Sharing a yummy treat is a great way to celebrate your love and friendship. If you are looking for healthy or decadent Valentine’s Day snacks, we have you covered. Here are 18 irresistible Valentine's Day snacks that will add sweetness to your celebration.
Healthy Valentine’s Day Snacks
If you are looking for options on the healthier side, we have you covered.
1. Heart-shaped veggies
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut cucumbers and bell peppers into heart shapes and display them on a heart-shaped platter along with some bright red cherry tomatoes.
2. Sugar-free cookies
Cookies are easy to turn into hearts or to make pink or red with a bit of food coloring. But what about the sugar content? You won’t even miss it with our sugar-free cookie ideas.
3. Beet hummus
Beet hummus is a red spin on traditional hummus with the addition of a couple of roasted beets. Serve it with some veggies and your favorite Chomps meat sticks.
4. Valentine’s themed picnic tray
Create a picnic tray like this one and fill it with your favorite veggies, fruits, cheeses, and Chomps. Throw out a blanket and enjoy a romantic picnic right in the living room.
5. Caprese tomato bites
These caprese tomato bites are a cute spin on a traditional caprese salad. Just fill cherry tomatoes with a mix of whipping cream, mozzarella cheese, and basil for an adorable Valentine’s snack.
6. Strawberry roll-ups
These strawberry roll-ups are a healthy version of fruit rollups made with just strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Shape them into hearts for a festive Valentine’s Day treat.
Savory Valentine's Day Snacks
Maybe you are looking for something a bit more savory for your honey on Valentine’s Day. Here are some of our favorite savory snacks for Valentine's Day.
7. Italian-inspired charcuterie board
Italian is the language of love and this charcuterie board gives you lots to love. It includes some heart-shaped ravioli, mini pizzas, and of course our favorite Chomps Italian-style beef sticks.
8. Fondue
Fondue is an old-school dish where you dip pieces of bread, fruit, vegetables, or meats into melted cheese. It does require having a special fondue pot to keep it warm. Check out this classic Swiss cheese fondue recipe.
9. Mini heart-shaped pizzas
A great Valentine’s Day activity that also doubles as a snack is to make mini heart-shaped pizzas together. Shape some pizza dough into hearts, decorate with your favorite toppings, and enjoy.
10. Valentine’s Day charcuterie board
We created this romantic Valentine’s Day charcuterie board to inspire you to create your own. We loaded ours with dark chocolate, crostini, strawberries, a variety of meats and cheeses, and of course our favorite Chomps flavors.
11. Grilled bruschetta
This tasty spin on bruschetta starts by grilling the toast slices to add a smoky flavor. The toast is then topped with diced tomatoes and shallots, then drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
12. Mini shrimp cocktails
These mini shrimp cocktails are simple to make but lend themselves well to the pink and red theme of the celebration of love. Just spread cream cheese over your favorite cracker and top with cocktail sauce and a piece of shrimp.
Valentine's Day Fruit Snacks
Are you feeling fruity this holiday season or looking for a slightly sweet treat? Here are some of our favorite fruit-based snacks for Valentine's Day.
13. Fruit skewers
Fruit skewers always look pretty on a plate. Take a wooden skewer and add your favorite fruits like blueberries, grapes, watermelon, and strawberries.
14. Heart-shaped fruit trays
A heart-shaped fruit tray can involve either cutting various fruits into a heart shape (think watermelon, kiwi, or strawberries) or shaping a variety of fruits into a heart shape. Check out these 50+ ideas for how to display fruit in a lovely way.
15. Blue cheese stuffed strawberries
Similar to the stuffed tomatoes above, this is a sweet and savory treat that involves coring strawberries and stuffing them with a mix of cream and blue cheese.
16. Love notes
These little love notes are an adorable way to send an “I love you” message in dough. They are made with pie dough and filled with your favorite jam. They look so cute and are laid out for a celebration.
17. Berry rhubarb fool
Fool is a traditional British dessert made with custard, but this version uses heavy whipping cream and sugar instead. The red color of the strawberries and rhubarb adds to the festive appeal of this dessert.
18. Chocolate covered strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries are a Valentine’s Day classic. Make them yourself and dip strawberries in your favorite melted chocolate (we love dark!) or purchase pre-made, which can be just as lovely.
Celebrating Love with Snacks
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to express love and appreciation by sharing a tasty snack with friends and loved ones. Whether you prefer sweet, savory, fruity, or healthy options, these Valentine’s day snacks make it easy to celebrate. If you want more ideas for Valentine’s Day treats check out our pink snacks roundup here.
Try incorporating Chomps sticks into your celebration for a delicious and nutritious addition to your day. Grab your favorite flavor(s) and enjoy!
