Here are my favorite Paleo Valentine’s Day recipes. I’m not much of a romantic, so I must confess that Valentine’s Day is not my favorite holiday, however, there is an upside, and that is chocolate.
Low-Carb Valentine’s Day Recipes
These gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo recipes are full of healthy ingredients such as coconut flour, almond flour, coconut oil, and dark chocolate. So give your loved ones some healthy paleo desserts, and save them from the high-carb hangover of traditional Valentine’s Day candy. If you’re on a hardcore low-carb diet you’ll love my Keto Brownies and Mint Chip Fat Bombs!
Paleo Vegan Recipes
Some of the recipes below use honey or other paleo sweeteners. While a few may offer the option of agave nectar, please note that it is not considered a paleo sweetener. I offer this for the numerous vegans that come to my site for paleo vegan recipes. Please be nice to the vegans, and don’t yell at them about agave! I have an incredible Vegan Chocolate Cupcake recipe in my second book, Gluten-Free Cupcakes, that your vegan loved ones will absolutely adore!
Paleo Valentine’s Day Recipes
You’ll notice there are quite a few brownie recipes below. That’s because my darling husband is quite passionate about brownies and that is what I usually make him for Valentine’s Day. My older son loves them too! My younger son is a big fan of my Paleo Sugar Cookies so I often make those for him during the year, and especially for Valentine’s day! ❤️
- Espresso Fudge Brownies
- Frozen Banana Bites
- Keto Brownies
- Linzer Hearts
- Mint Chip Fat Bombs
- Orange Poppy Seed Scones
- Paleo Caramel Brownies
- Paleo Sugar Cookies
- Valentine’s Day Cake Pops
Low-Carb Keto Recipes
If you’re on a low-carb or keto diet, take a look at my Keto Diet Recipes page for more low-carb ideas!
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives, I first published it in 2013.
Susan Z. says
This is one of your most charitable gifts to your readers ( in a very long line of generous offerings)! Thank you Elana for your kindness!
Elana says
Susan, thanks so much for your appreciation! You totally made my day :-)
ares says
OMG, i am thinking of proposing to my gf on valentines and have been searching for a meal that wd fit the occasion, think i will be making these bad boys! thank you :)
Elana says
Congrats Ares!
Emily says
Thanks for putting all these great recipies in one, bookmark-able place :-) I’ll be referencing for a long time to come.
Elana says
You’re welcome Emily!
Sarah, Simply Cooked says
I had a foot surgery a few days ago so I am not cooking anything (or even walking anywhere) this week. Too bad for my husband. We’ll celebrate another time with a nice meal. For now we are eating an expensive bar of dark chocolate together.
Elana says
Hope you feel good again soon Sarah!
Minnestalgia says
Thanks, Elana; I was wondering what dessert I was going to make the hubs! I think I’ll go for some chocolate chili truffles….yum yum yum. For the main course I will be cooking up some New York strip steaks with a brandy peppercorn sauce and sauteed mushrooms and onions on the side. Way better than buying the hubs a big stuffed bear, if I do say so myself :)
Elana says
Sounds wonderful!
kumquaty says
I LOVE your book gluten free cupcakes it gave me the confidence to try coconut flour and the results were outstanding! I wrote a review of your book on my blog http://kumquaty.wordpress.com/2013/02/02/gluten-free-cupcakes-by-elana-amsterdam/ the pictures in the book are gorgeous and I will be posting a recipe I modified from your book later on this week. I made my own carrot cake based on your vanilla cupcake and it came out great. I’m excited to find your other books and read them too. Thanks for the good work!
Elana says
Thanks so much!
Cortney says
Hi Elana!
Happy Valentines Day – I just want to thank you so much for your blog and recipes. I share your blog with my clients all the time. You’ve also helped bring my baking passion back to life!
Warmly,
Cortney
Elana says
You’re welcome Cortney!
Kimberly says
Dear Elana!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your site and all your work on the recipes. I’ve made so many delicious treats that are far healthier than what my 13 year old son would get if I’d never found you.
And I think I’ll do the brownies for V-Day, too!
Kimberly
Elana says
You’re welcome Kimberly!
Allison Day says
The chocolate chili truffles and peppermint patties are catching my attention. I love those flavour combinations! I’m making steak as well and marinated beets for a festive side -naturally pink :)
Elana says
Yum!
Winnii says
hello there! for about a year now, I have been using Xylitol and Yacon syrup as sweetners for baking, hot chocolate etc. They are great as a lpw glycemic index alternative when honey is not tolerated by the metabolic X syndrome types who can’t do any high carb
Elana says
Winnii, thanks for your comment! You also might like to take a look at my Low-Carb Recipes page:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/low-carb/
Enjoy!
Elana
Stefania gori says
Ciao Paolo,
I wouldI live in South Africa and we dont have almont flour etc.
What do you suggest I do as I would like to bake gluten free cakes.
Thanking you
Bacioni
Stefania
Elana says
Here’s a link to my Flourlesss Chocolate Cupcakes recipe for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/easy-flourless-chocolate-cupcakes/
It uses almonds, not almond flour, so you’ll be able to make it :-)
Enjoy!
Elana
Mike says
I should make that Pecan Cinnamon Brittle for my GF. She’s going to love it!
Elana says
Yes she will Mike :-)
Pat says
May I just thank you again for all your wonderful recipes and I cannot wait to order your newest cookbook. I own the other two and love them. You and so many others have given “the grateful” readers your time, effort, and recipes that make our foodie lives every bit as enjoyable and tasty as anyone could possibly offer. We want for nothing; you provide it all and in healthy, tasty abundance. There are so many more blogs and wonderful sites that support Paleo and Low Carb but I always come back to your kitchen. It is home and always will be. Please continue. We are here.
Elana says
Pat, so touched by your comment and thrilled to hear that my kitchen is your home :-)
Alyssa says
I’m getting ready to do a paleo challenge here in the next few days and I’ve been trying swapping out sweeteners with date puree. Do you think this will work for most recipes? Or are there any other non-sugar sweeteners I can use (other than stevia)??
Elana says
Alyssa, here’s a link to my Low-Carb Recipes page for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/low-carb/
Enjoy!
Elana
Olivia@ OmNom Love says
I’ve got my eye on those chocolate covered raspberries, coconut macaroons, and mint chip truffles. I have to admit it and say I’m a bit of a chocoholic myself, so I’ll definitely be eating some Valentine’s day. :)
Charlotte Davis says
The coconut cookies are my favorite, although the breakfast bars are a
close second. Thank you so much.