Looking for a sweet treat that won’t derail your healthy eating goals this Valentine’s Day? Want something quick and bursting with flavor? Then you absolutely need to try Valentine’s Day PB Hearts! These aren’t your average candy hearts. They’re delicious, packed with protein, and can be whipped up in minutes. I remember the first time I made these for my daughter she thought they were the best and the quickest dessert that I have ever made her. Spoil your significant other or family with this amazing alternative.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, Valentine’s Day meant endless boxes of chocolates filled with unknown fillings. While I appreciated the gesture, the sugar rush (and subsequent crash) weren’t always ideal. This recipe is my way of celebrating the holiday with a healthier, more satisfying treat. The peanut butter reminds me of childhood, while the heart shape symbolizes the love and warmth I want to share with my family every year!
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut flour (or almond flour)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the coconut flour and sea salt. Stir until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon more of coconut flour.
- Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the hearts.
- Place the hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- If using, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the hearts.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious and healthy Valentine’s Day PB Hearts!
Valentine’s Day PB Hearts
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.1 cup natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the coconut flour and sea salt. Stir until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon more of coconut flour.1/4 cup coconut flour (or almond flour), Pinch sea salt
- Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the hearts.
- Place the hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- If using, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the hearts.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious and healthy Valentine’s Day PB Hearts!