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22 Grain-Free Treats for Valentine’s Day

February 3, 2017 By Becky 12 Comments

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

This roundup of grain-free treats for Valentine’s Day has something for everyone, from chocolate lovers to fruit fans to caramel enthusiasts.

Valentine’s Day (or Valentime’s Day, as my students always called it–this makes sense because it happens at a specific time every year!) is right around the corner. Whether or not you’re into the whole idea of a romantic holiday, it never hurts to make a special treat for yourself or someone you love, right?

Here’s a roundup of 22 grain-free treats for Valentine’s Day that anyone would be thrilled to receive. We’ve got chocolate desserts, fruit desserts, a few with both chocolate and fruit, and a bit of caramel–a little something for everyone. I’ve marked the ones that are vegan, dairy free, egg free, and nut free in case you’re looking for those.
This post was hard for me to put together because I’m still in the midst of a Whole30, but Ben graciously agreed that we can push Valentine’s Day back and celebrate when I’m finished. When February 24th rolls around, you can bet we’ll be indulging in at least one of these grain-free desserts!
What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?  Are you making a dessert (paleo or otherwise)? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
Without further ado, here are 22 grain-free, paleo-friendly treats for your Valentine’s Day cooking pleasure!

Grain-free Chocolate Treats for Valentine’s Day

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Mocha Ricotta Pie with Strawberries: Possibly my favorite dessert of all time. The intriguing flavor of this pie is reminiscent of a great cannoli and will have everyone coming back for seconds and thirds.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Chocolate Doughnuts with Cherry Cheesecake Glaze: These cheery doughnuts come by their vibrant color naturally–it’s from frozen dark sweet cherries!

 

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Easy Texas Sheet Cake (Dairy free): The best and easiest way to feed a crowd of chocolate lovers.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Easy Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting: If you like your cakes in miniature form, these simple cupcakes are just the ticket.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Grain-free Spiced Chocolate Torte: For those who’d chose pomegranate jewels over real jewels any day, especially when the pom ones come with chocolate.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Grain-free Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream: This show-stopping cake is rich, decadent, and serves up to 20 people!

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Molten Chocolate Cakes: You can’t go wrong with the oozing chocolate center of this restaurant-style classic, which is super easy to make at home.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Cashew Chia Cacao Nib Pudding (Egg free, Dairy free, Vegan): For those of you who want a raw, vegan, superfood-packed V-Day dessert.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Vanilla Bean Buttercream Brownies: I like my brownies frosted–so sue me!

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Mocha Cream Paleo Truffles (Egg free, Dairy free, Vegan): These truffles are so rich and indulgent that no one will suspect they’re made with cashews!

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Ganache: I first made this cake for me and Ben’s second anniversary, so it’s always been associated with love in my book!

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Fried Banana Brownie Cake with Honey Whipped Cream: Brings the best of fried bananas, brownies, and chocolate cake into one dreamy concoction.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Choco-Ginger Truffles (Egg free, Dairy free, Vegan): Chocolate and ginger is the next flavor combination you’re about to fall head over heels for.

 

Grain-free Fruit Desserts for Valentine’s Day

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Blood Orange Mascarpone Panna Cotta (Egg free, Nut free): Seize blood orange season while it’s still here, and make these irresistible and easy puddings.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Grain-free Cranberry Galette (Nut free): If those vibrant cranberries don’t just scream “I love you!” to you, you’re looking at things all wrong.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Golden Cake with Strawberries and Whipped Cream: Who can say no to what’s basically a giant strawberry shortcake?

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Vanilla Bean Cheesecakes with Figs and Raspberries (Egg free, Dairy free): Since figs aren’t in season, try adding blackberries or strawberries to these frosty, no-bake treats instead.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Lemon Mousse with Raspberry Coulis (Egg free, Dairy free, Nut free, Vegan): The easiest mousse you’ll ever make!

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Pear Galettes with Pistachio Frangipane: My fiancé who “hates cooked apples and pears” fought me for the last piece of this.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Strawberry-Peach Crisp with Hazelnut-Pepita Crumble (Egg free): This unique crumble is perfect for pleasing a fruit lover.

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Blood Orange Curd (Dairy free, Nut free): Try it on vanilla ice cream, crepes, pancakes, or even yogurt!

Bonus: A Grain-free Caramel Treat

22 Grain-free Treats for Valentine's Day

Almond Butter Thumbprints with Salted Caramel: Your loved ones will be unable to resist the salty puddles of chewy caramel in the center of these cookies.

Filed Under: gluten free, paleo Tagged With: chocolate, grain free, primal, recipe roundup, Valentine's Day

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Comments

  1. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    February 5, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    Perfect ideas for a special day, Rebecca! But all of the recipes are great, I cannot decide which one to make.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      February 6, 2017 at 11:59 pm

      Thanks, Agness! There are no wrong answers as to what to make first!

      Reply
  2. Justin + Erica | Real Simple Good says

    February 3, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    Drooling over here! SOOOO many scrumptious desserts! I don’t even know where to start! 😀

    Reply
    • Becky says

      February 3, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  3. Amy Thiessen says

    January 29, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    That pear dish looks incredible!!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      January 29, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you so much, Amy!

      Reply
  4. Elle Kirschenbaum says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:32 am

    Thanks for all the great ideas! Have a sweet Valentine's Day!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      February 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      You're welcome, Elle! You too!

      Reply
  5. Nora says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    These recipes all look so incredible. The only problem is knowing which one to start with!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      February 11, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you, Nora! 🙂

      Reply
  6. SallyBR says

    February 10, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    Love the cherry clafoutis, which me and hubby made back in October, but it did not turn out very "bloggable" – operator errors.

    Not sure yet what we'll do for Valentime's -gotta decide quickly on our menu, as the day is approaching fast ;-0)))

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      February 11, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      Thanks, Sally! I'm sure you'll end up making something fabulous.

      Reply

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