50+ Healthy Valentine’s Day Desserts (Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free)
This Healthy Valentine’s Day Dessert Roundup highlights over 60 of my favorite dessert recipes! Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other, best friend, or YOURSELF, you’ve got to indulge in something sweet! Each recipe is gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and dairy-free, with plenty of vegan and paleo options.
Valentine’s Day is my favorite excuse to bake something a little extra. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, your best friends, or honestly just yourself, there’s no better reason to make something chocolate-filled and delicious!
Every recipe in this collection is a healthier Valentine’s Day dessert recipe than your usual collection, but they’re all still SO delicious and decadent. They’re all gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, so you can indulge without any of the ingredients you’re trying to avoid.
There are rich chocolate, fresh berries, no-bake bars, creamy truffles, and a few curveballs, like matcha raspberry bars and banana cream cake, for anyone who wants something a little different. Something here for every kind of Valentine’s Day celebration.
Happy baking!
Baked Vegan Cheesecake
In this Baked Vegan Cheesecake, a gluten-free and paleo graham cracker-style crust encases a sweet and creamy vanilla cheesecake filling. Coconut yogurt and cashews create the perfect texture to mimic a classic cheesecake.
No-Bake Raspberry Chocolate Tart
This No-Bake Raspberry Chocolate Tart comes together in just ten minutes! The no-bake chocolate crust is filled with vegan chocolate ganache and topped with fresh raspberries for a decadent, guilt-free treat.
Salted Almond Chocolate Truffles (Paleo + Vegan)
With toasted almonds for crunch and a sprinkle of sea salt on top, these Salted Almond Chocolate Truffles are a chocolate lover’s dream! They’re easy to make, Paleo-friendly, and vegan. A batch of these truffles makes the perfect holiday gift.
Chocolate Strawberry Galette
This rustic Chocolate Strawberry Galette will satisfy your sweet tooth guiltlessly! This simple Paleo dessert features fresh strawberries and dark chocolate chunks, folded into a flaky gluten-free crust.
Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts
Like your favorite peanut butter cup candy, but shaped into a heart! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, or anytime you want a cute and fun peanut butter treat to share with the people you love.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
If you’re always eating spoonfuls of cookie dough out of the bowl, these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites were made for you! These gluten-free and vegan cookie dough bites are made in five minutes and are sure to satisfy your cookie dough cravings.
Gluten-Free Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie
This Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie is an easy, one-bowl recipe loaded with fresh raspberries and dark chocolate chunks. This gooey skillet cookie is gluten-free, vegan, Paleo, and refined sugar-free.
No-Bake Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Bars
No-Bake Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Bars are incredibly creamy from the cashew base and taste just like strawberry shortcakes! No baking is necessary to make these gluten-free, Paleo, and vegan bars.
Gluten-Free Strawberry Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
These easy Strawberry Brownies are gluten-free and made with almond flour. Baked in an 8-by-8-inch baking pan, the brownies are topped with diced, fresh strawberries and a deliciously smooth chocolate layer made from coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.
Chocolate Strawberry Cups
These Chocolate Strawberry Cups have a creamy strawberry + coconut butter filling encased in homemade chocolate! These gluten-free, Paleo + vegan candy cups will satisfy your sweet tooth more healthfully.
Paleo Chocolate Melting Cakes
These Paleo Chocolate Melting Cakes are incredibly gooey, rich, and chocolatey! This easy, five-ingredient recipe is a healthier take on Carnival’s Chocolate Melting Cake. You’ll love the melting, gooey center!
Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Fudge
This Chocolate Strawberry Fudge is a simple and delicious five-ingredient recipe you’ll want to make over and over! There’s no cooking required for this gluten-free, paleo and vegan fudge recipe.
Red Velvet Cookie Dough Bites
These Red Velvet Cookie Dough Bites are the perfect quick and easy snack or dessert! These gluten-free, paleo, and vegan cookie dough bites are naturally tinted with a healthy superfood powder.
Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie
With a raw cakey chocolate crust and a decadently creamy chocolate filling, this gluten-free and vegan Chocolate Cream Pie will make you swoon! No baking is necessary.
Ultimate Gluten-Free Fudge Brownies
These are the Ultimate Gluten-Free Fudge Brownies! This easy recipe makes incredibly fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate brownies with an optional paleo chocolate frosting on top.
Strawberry Chocolate Tart
This Strawberry Chocolate Tart is filled with vegan chocolate ganache and topped with fresh strawberries, all in a chocolate crust. Slice into this easy and delicious gluten-free, Paleo, and vegan dessert.
Gluten-Free Tres Leches Cake
This Gluten-Free Tres Leches Cake is soaked with evaporated coconut milk and sweetened condensed coconut milk to make a dairy-free version of this classic Latin American dessert. The paleo vanilla sponge cake is deliciously moist and topped with whipped coconut cream.
Chocolate Strawberry Fudge
This Chocolate Strawberry Fudge is a simple and delicious five-ingredient recipe you’ll want to make over and over! It tastes just like chocolate-covered strawberries but is way easier to make. There’s no cooking required for this gluten-free, paleo, and vegan fudge recipe.
Chocolate Pudding
This Chocolate Pudding tastes just like the stuff from your childhood, except it’s made much more guilt-free! This recipe is Paleo-friendly and vegan, and it’s super easy to make.
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
This No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake has a pecan coconut crust, a layer of creamy vanilla bean cheesecake, topped by a layer of vibrant cherry cheesecake. Vegan dark chocolate ganache is spread all over the top! You’ll go crazy for this gluten-free, paleo, and vegan treat.
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars
These Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Bars are easy to make and SO delicious – these are the perfect healthier candy bar! They’re gluten-free and grain-free with a vegan option.
Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie
This Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie is gooey in the middle, with crispy edges and all the flavors you love in a chocolate-covered strawberry! This gluten-free, paleo, and vegan skillet cookie will satisfy all your cravings – the fresh strawberries are the perfect fruity addition to this rich, chocolatey treat!
Vegan Paleo Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Paleo Chocolate Cake with Vegan Chocolate Ganache Frosting – a quick and easy cake recipe with a simple 2-ingredient frosting! This layer cake is gluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, and vegan, and it tastes as decadent as your favorite chocolate cake.
No-Bake Chocolate Pomegranate Tart
This No-Bake Chocolate Pomegranate Tart is made with 8 simple ingredients and is perfect for holiday entertaining! No baking required for this gluten-free, paleo, and vegan tart.
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe for Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies is my go-to cookie recipe! No one guesses that these cookies are gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free! This is one of my most popular recipes.
Baked Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
This Baked Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake will make your mouth water! It’s super creamy and delicious, with a rich chocolate flavor and a tasty gluten-free chocolate crust.
Vegan Creme Brulee
This Vegan Creme Brulee is a twist on the traditional French dessert that translates to “burnt cream”. By using coconut milk and all-natural sweeteners, we make a paleo and vegan version of this classic dessert.
Easy Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Easy Vegan Chocolate Truffles: made with only FOUR ingredients and they’re paleo-friendly with a nut-free option! This simple truffle recipe is the perfect homemade holiday gift.
Raspberry Blondies
These Vegan Raspberry Blondies are incredibly soft and chewy and full of bright berry flavor. These gluten-free, Paleo, and vegan blondies are made with cashew butter, coconut flour, and fresh raspberries!
Raw Chocolate Truffles
These Raw Chocolate Truffles will satisfy your chocolate candy cravings, guilt-free! These raw, date-sweetened truffles are easy to make in your blender or food processor, and they’re gluten-free, paleo, and vegan.
Chocolate Raspberry Tartlets
These Chocolate Raspberry Tartlets are super chocolatey bites – they have a chocolate shortbread crust filled with chocolate ganache and topped with a fresh raspberry. Satisfy your chocolate craving with one of these gluten-free, Paleo + vegan tartlets.
Strawberry Lemonade Tart with Hazelnut Crust
This Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Tart is a no-bake, gluten-free, and paleo recipe made with loads of fresh strawberries and lemons. The scrumptious agar-thickened filling plays perfectly with the date-sweetened hazelnut crust.
Paleo Chocolate Beet Donuts
These Paleo Chocolate Beet Donuts are incredibly moist and chocolatey, with a naturally pink-tinted beet frosting on top! These gluten-free, paleo and dairy-free donuts make the perfect indulgent breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
This Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is made with just four wholesome ingredients! This refined sugar-free and vegan fudge is incredibly smooth, creamy, and melts in your mouth.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
For the best gluten-free, vegan cookie, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies will be your new go-to! Made with delicious peanut butter cups and dark chocolate chunks, you won’t believe they’re grain-free, dairy-free, and lightly sweetened with coconut sugar!
Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Cups
These Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Cups are made with homemade chocolate surrounding a gooey vegan peanut butter caramel. The six-ingredient recipe for these refined sugar-free treats is the perfect way to get your candy fix!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles are decadent, delicious, and made with just FOUR super simple + clean ingredients. They’re gluten-free, vegan, and sweetened with dates. You can easily make them paleo by using a different nut butter!
Gluten-Free Vegan Cookie Dough Brownies
This recipe for Gluten-Free Vegan Cookie Dough Brownies features a rich, fudge brownie topped with a thick layer of eggless cookie dough! They are refined sugar-free and sure to be one of your new favorite recipes.
