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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so you can catch me in the kitchen making lots of heart-shaped treats! Keep scrolling for all of my favorite red, pink, heart-shaped, super cute (and delicious) Valentine’s Day recipes, especially for kids! They’re sure to put a smile on anyone’s face that you love though!
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Make Valentine’s Day Fun for Kids
Every year I surprise my kids with a Valentine’s Day dinner. Well, it used to be a surprise, now they just play along and let me “surprise” them with it! I love it so much. I decorate the dining room with tons of heart shaped things and red and pink, make a dinner that’s a little more special that I know they’ll love (like this Crispy Chicken Parmesan) and always have some cute, festive Valentine’s treats ready to go. It’s a really fun way to make this holiday really special for them.
With that said, an elaborate Valentine’s dinner isn’t the only way to make this holiday fun for kids. Here are some more simple ideas to get them involved and feeling the love!
DIY Valentine’s Day Cards: Encourage their creativity and set up a Valentine’s Day card making station. Provide colorful paper, glitter, markers, and stickers for them to make personalized cards for friends, family and classmates!
Love Notes Scavenger Hunt: Create a fun scavenger hunt by hiding love notes or small treats around the house. Each note can have a new clue leading them to the next surprise! Here are some adorable Valentine’s gifts that could be great for this!
Valentine’s Baking Party: Of course, baking together is one of my favorite ways to show and feel loved. The recipes below are great to make with kids! Something like a simple heart shaped Sugar Cookies or cupcakes with pink frosting are great ideas!
Adorable Recipes to Make for Valentine’s Day
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Puff Pastry Berry Hearts
Puff Pastry Berry Hearts are an incredibly simple Valentine's dessert that your kids will love to help you with!
Nothing says I love you quite like these Waffle Heart Sandwiches for Valentine's Day! Crunchy, creamy filled heart sandwiches full of deliciousness that kids and adults simply love.
Dried Cherry Scones are an adorable Valentine's Day breakfast! These homemade scones are super easy to make and will have your entire family feeling the love.
Granita is a type of Italian frozen dessert that's deliciously refreshing! This version made with blood oranges is bright red and perfect for Valentine's Day.
Whether you're looking for a special treat to celebrate a milestone or just want to indulge in something sweet and chocolatey, these Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are a great choice.
Adding bright red beets to pancakes is a fun way to turn Valentine's Day breakfast into something special. Plus, you get an extra veggie in your day! A win-win!
These cupcakes are 100% naturally red (and 100% delicious) thanks to the beets! They don't taste like beets at all though. Just a yummy treat anyone would love to have.
Dragon Berry Smoothies are one of my go-to Valentine's Day breakfasts. It's BRIGHT pink and filled with ingredients to start your day off on a healthy foot!
For a fun Valentine's Day breakfast or brunch, make these Heart Shaped Pancakes! They're a blast to make and a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.
Adding freeze dried strawberries or raspberries to your rice crispy treats makes them super special for Valentine's Day! Extra points for using your heart shaped cookie cutters!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Let me know how you’re spreading the love in the comments! Or tag me on social media if you make any of these recipes so I can re-share them!
Catherine is a mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. I create simple, healthy recipes the whole family will love.
