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Valentine's Day Treats

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Valentine's Day Treats

Better-for-you treats for YOU or someone you love.

Ellie Krieger
Feb 13, 2023
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I am a firm believer in the BYOV (Be Your Own Valentine) way of life, so celebrate love this week by making one—or all— of these better-for-you treats for yourself, or for someone special to you. Enjoy!


Carrot Cake Muffins With Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Lisa Cherkasky; for The Washington Post

These muffins have a cupcake vibe, bringing you the craveable flavors of carrot cake in a better-for-you way, with a modest amount of sugar and healthier oil instead of butter. Applesauce added to the batter provides a naturally sweet boost and makes the muffins extra moist, and their delightful little dollops of frosting are sweetened with a touch of maple syrup.

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Dark Chocolate Pretzel Clusters

Photo by Quentin Bacon and food styling by Lori Powell and Adeena Sussman

Chocolate with a salty crunch is all the rage now - even the mass market candy makers have caught on. But some of us are long-time devotees. Dark chocolate-covered pretzels have been a favorite of mind since childhood, so when I found myself with a bag of broken pretzels what else could I do but smother them in the best quality chocolate and turn them into a mouthwatering candy cluster.

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Chocolate Haystacks with Crushed Strawberries

Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post

Shredded wheat cereal stirred into melted chocolate gives you an almost cookie-like confection made extra festive with a sprinkle of red, freeze-dried strawberries. Whole grain, fruit and chocolate -- that covers most of the food groups, right? Hehehe.

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Susanehillis@yahoo.com
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I have tried to get a paid subscribtion to your newsletters but I can't tell whether I am a paid member or not - can you verify if I am a paid subscriber to your club? I get emails with 3 recipes each month but last month there was a special offer that I thought I signed-up for for I am not sure. Please advise

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