Valentine’s Day 2024: Easy-to-make low calorie snacks to savour

Valentine’s Day isn’t just a one-day affair anymore, but the celebrations extend to 8 days giving couples enough occasions to pamper each other with roses, chocolates and other gifts. In case you are indulging in high-calorie and sugary treats during Valentine’s Day celebrations, you may be adding inches to your waist apart from raising risk of lifestyle diseases. By eating mindfully during the festivities, you are not just committing to a healthy lifestyle, but making sure you and your partner do not get off track from your fitness journey. Choosing natural ingredients like fruits and dry fruits can add fibre as well as essential micronutrients to your diet. Having dark chocolate instead of your regular milk chocolate can ensure your stay true to the spirit of V-Day but take care of your heart at the same time. (Also read | Happy Chocolate Day 2024: 10 wonderful benefits of relishing dark chocolate)
Abhilasha V, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Bengaluru, shares five delicious and low-calorie snack recipes perfect for Valentine’s Day:
1 cup low-fat Greek yoghurt
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sliced strawberries
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Freezing Time: 3-4 hours
1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
100g smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
Fresh dill or chives, for garnish
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 10 minutes
Cherry tomatoes
Fresh mozzarella balls
Fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze
Skewers
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
2 ripe bananas, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Optional toppings: chopped nuts, shredded coconut
Optional: Sprinkle with chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Whole grain baguette, sliced
1 ripe avocado, mashed
Cherry tomatoes, diced
Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Balsamic glaze
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation time: 15 minutes
These recipes are not only delicious but also low in calories, making them perfect for a healthy Valentine’s Day celebration.