Valentine Recipes


In honor of Valentine's Day, we've gathered a collection of fun and easy recipes kids can help make to celebrate love and friendship on February 14th. Valentine's Day is a special time to show the people we care about just how much they mean to us and what better way than with homemade treats made from the heart? valentine recipes
Chocolates, flowers, cards, and balloons are classic Valentine's Day favorites, and many of today's traditions come from the story of St. Valentine, who sent loving notes signed "from your Valentine." Inspired by that spirit, these kid-friendly Valentine recipes give children a sweet way to create, share, and spread kindness through food.

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Breakfast Valentine Recipes

Start Valentine's Day with a little extra love by making a special breakfast together. These healthy Valentine breakfast recipes are fun, simple, and perfect for kids to help prepare. From heart-shaped favorites to colorful morning treats, these ideas turn an ordinary breakfast into a sweet way to celebrate Valentine's Day as a family.

Love Potion Smoothie

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A bright pink smoothie made with berries and yogurt. This fun Valentine-themed drink is refreshing, nutritious, and perfect for kids learning to use a blender.
  • Category: Beverage
  • No Bake
  • Skill Level: Beginner
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strawberry smoothie- PXB

Prep: 5 minutes | Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup frozen strawberries
  • ½ cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 small carton yogurt
  • ½ cup ice cubes
  • 1 cup apple juice

Instructions

  1. Add strawberries, raspberries, yogurt, ice, and apple juice to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add extra fruit for a thicker smoothie or ¼ cup more juice for a thinner drink.
  4. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Find more easy smoothie recipes here.

Kid-Friendly Tips

  • Kids can help measure fruit and press blender buttons
  • Great introduction to smoothie texture control
  • This recipe works year-round with different fruits

Blueberry Kiss Smoothie

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A creamy blueberry smoothie that's easy to blend and fun to customize with different yogurt flavors for Valentine's Day.
  • Category: Beverage
  • No Bake
  • Skill Level: Beginner
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blueberry smoothie- PXB

Prep: 5 minutes | Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 small cartons blueberry yogurt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into glasses and serve.

Variation Idea

For a Valentine color twist, substitute strawberry, raspberry, or cherry yogurt.

Fruit Flowers

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A creative, no-cook food activity where kids arrange sliced fruit into colorful flower designs. Perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime creativity.
  • Category: Snack
  • No Bake
  • Skill Level: Beginner
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fruit flowers- freepik

Prep: 10 minutes | Yield: 1 plate or bouquet

Ingredients

  • Sliced strawberries
  • Sliced kiwi
  • Peach slices
  • Raspberries or blueberries

Instructions

  1. Use strawberries or peaches to form flower petals.
  2. Add blueberries or raspberries for flower centers.
  3. Arrange kiwi slices as stems.
  4. Create flowers on plates or arrange into a bouquet-style design.

Kid-Friendly Tips

  • Encourages creativity and food art
  • No knives required if fruit is pre-sliced
  • Great for preschool and early elementary ages

Cherry Crepes

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Thin, tender crepes filled with sweet cherries and a creamy topping. A special dessert or breakfast recipe perfect for Valentine's Day or brunch.
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
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cherry crepes- KCA- chgt

Prep: 25 minutes | Yield: 12-15 crepes

Crepe Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 5 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for frying)

Cherry Filling Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 jar sour cherries (or 2-3 cups fresh cherries)

Instructions

  1. Lightly beat eggs. Stir in milk, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add flour and mix until smooth. Let batter rest 10 minutes.
  3. Heat pan and lightly oil. Pour batter to coat pan thinly.
  4. Cook until lightly browned on both sides. Stack and cover.
  5. Mix sugar and sour cream until smooth.
  6. Fill crepes with cherries, roll, and drizzle with cream mixture.

Kid-Friendly Tips

  • Kids can help mix batter and fill crepes
  • Teach patience while batter rests
  • Great skill-builder for pouring and spreading
Here are more crepe recipes including savory and sweet variations.

Quick AND Simple Valentine Breakfast Ideas

Try some of these quick ideas for a fun Valentine's Breakfast
  • Cut toast into a heart with a cookie cutter and spread with red jam.
    heart toast with red jam- PXB

  • Top a bowl of oatmeal or hot cereal with berries in a heart shape.
    oatmeal berry heart- CHG

  • Make biscuits or scones shaped like hearts.
    heart scones with berry jam- CTG


Valentine Snacks

These quick and easy Valentine snacks are perfect for kids to make (or help with) using simple ingredients you may already have at home.
  • Heart-shaped sandwiches
  • Chocolate-dipped pretzels with sprinkles
  • Strawberry and marshmallow kabobs
  • Valentine popcorn mix
  • Apple slices with peanut butter and heart sprinkles
  • Yogurt cups topped with red berries
  • Cheese and cracker hearts
  • Mini heart-shaped pizzas (English muffin or tortilla)
  • Rice Krispie treats cut into hearts
  • Fruit cups with heart-shaped melon or strawberries
  • Heart-shaped quesadillas
  • Trail mix with red and pink candies
Make frozen yogurt bites shaped like hearts and flowers.
frozen yogurt bites- KCA

Shape homemade pretzels into heart shapes.
pretzel heartsBGS

Use heart cookie cutters to create heart sandwiches kabobs
heart sandwich kabobs- BGS

Spread strawberry or plain cream cheese, then strawberry jam on top of a tortilla. Roll up and cut into slices.
strawberry roll ups- KCA

Create this Heart Berry Toast with strawberry slices and banana slices cut out in hearts. Spread Nutella or peanut butter on a slice of bread and add berries and fruit.
nutella toast with fruit heart- BGS

Valentine Dinner Menu Recipes

Make Valentine's Day extra special by bringing the fun into the kitchen at dinnertime. These Valentine dinner recipes are simple, playful, and perfect for kids to help prepare or even surprise their parents with a homemade meal made from the heart. From easy assembly dishes to creative, themed ideas, these recipes turn dinner into a memorable way for families to celebrate love and togetherness.

Individual Heart-Shaped Pizzas

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Personal-sized pizzas shaped like hearts for a fun Valentine's Day meal. Kids love customizing their own toppings and practicing dough shaping.
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Oven: 375°F
  • Skill Level: Beginner
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heart shaped pizza- BGS

Prep: 20 minutes | Yield: Individual pizzas

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough
  • Pizza sauce
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Toppings of your choice

Instructions

  1. Divide pizza dough into balls based on number of servings.
  2. Flatten each ball into a round, then shape into a heart.
  3. Add pizza sauce, cheese, and desired toppings.
  4. Bake according to pizza dough instructions until crust is golden.

Valentine Ideas

  • Cut pepperoni or ham into heart shapes
  • Use red or green pepper slices to form hearts
  • Let kids design their own love-themed pizzas

Heart-Shaped Stromboli

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A fun Valentine twist on classic Stromboli, shaped into a heart and served with dipping sauce for a family-friendly dinner.
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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heart shaped stromboli-KCA

Instructions

  1. Prepare a basic Stromboli using pizza dough, cheese, and fillings.
  2. Before baking, gently shape the rolled Stromboli into a heart.
  3. Bake according to Stromboli recipe instructions.
  4. Serve warm with spaghetti or tomato sauce for dipping.
Learn more about making stromboli and try other recipes.

Kid-Friendly Tips

  • Kids can help roll and shape the dough
  • Great introduction to filled breads
  • Serve sliced for easy sharing

Valentine Pizza Soup

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A warm, hearty soup filled with classic pizza flavors. Easy to customize and perfect for Valentine's Day dinners.
  • Category: Soup
  • Stovetop
  • Skill Level: Beginner
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pizza soup- KCA

Cook: 20 minutes | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 can sliced black olives
  • Pepperoni, chopped
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 large jar spaghetti sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon basil

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
  2. Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Serve warm with garlic bread.

Customization Tip

Let kids choose pizza-style add-ins just like toppings.

checkmarkOne of our favorite soups for this holiday is Borscht. The red beets make the soup a bright red color and perfect for Valentine's Day. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top and the soup will turn pink once you stir it in, too!
borscht- PXB

Heart-Shaped Meatballs

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Large, heart-shaped meatballs perfect for Valentine's Day. Fun to shape and easy for kids to help prepare.
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Oven: 350°F
  • Skill Level: Beginner
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heart shaped meatball-BGS

Bake: 20-25 minutes | Yield: Large meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup spaghetti sauce
  • ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Shape meat mixture into large heart shapes.
  3. Place on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Check doneness with a meat thermometer.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve over spaghetti
  • Add a dot of ketchup or sauce on top
  • Great Valentine dinner centerpiece

Valentine Printable Games

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Heart Mazes Printables

Fun Valentine Recipes for Kids

Fondue

Have a Fondue Party- this is great fun for a Valentine Celebration.
fondue pot

10 Heart Theme Ideas for your Valentine Recipes

You don't have to go all out for Valentine's Day. Here are some simple ways to add some love to your Valentine's meals. (or anytime of year!)

Heart Salad

  1. Create a green tossed salad with whatever vegetables you'd like. Add some healthy Valentine hearts by cutting red peppers in half. Remove the seeds and cut out the core. With a small mini heart cookie cutter cut out hearts out of your red pepper halves. Toss into your salad. It is a lot of fun for those at dinner to find these red hearts.
    heart shaped pepper- PXB

  2. Trace a heart shape onto a piece of tinfoil. Cut out the heart. Make a pizza or a spaghetti pie, place the tin foil heart in the middle of your dish and sprinkle with cheese all around the edges. Bake. Your valentine dish will come out looking very festive with a red heart (spaghetti sauce) in the middle and white around the edges (cheese).
    valentine pizza- KCA

  3. Use heart cookie cutters to make simple changes to everyday food.
    heart sandwiches- CTG

  4. Cut bread with a heart cookie cutter and make homemade croutons. Add to a favorite soup recipe.
    heart croutons- BGS

  5. Make an omelet and top with a ketchup heart.
    omelet with heart- BGS

  6. Prepare a sandwich into a delight with a peek a boo heart using cookie cutters and red jam.
    sandwich with jelly heart- CTG

  7. Create Valentine pancakes by pouring batter into a heart shape or pouring batter into a metal heart cookie cutter.
    heart pancakes- PXB

  8. Use cantaloupe, watermelon and pineapple to design a fruit salad filled with love.
    heart fruit salad- BGS

  9. Add a Valentine garnish with a cream drizzle shaped like a heart to a red bowl of soup like borscht or pizza soup recipe above.
    soup with heart garnish- BGS

  10. Start Valentine's Day with a heart egg breakfast.
    egg hearts- BGS

Quick List of Valentine Ideas

Here are quick Valentine food ideas that aren't dessert-perfect for breakfast, snacks, lunch, or dinner.

Breakfast Ideas

  • Heart-shaped pancakes or waffles
  • Valentine breakfast sandwiches (egg + cheese on heart-shaped toast)
  • Yogurt parfaits with strawberries
  • Oatmeal topped with heart-shaped fruit
  • Toast with cream cheese and strawberry slices
  • Pink smoothies or milk

Snack Ideas

  • Cheese and cracker hearts
  • Strawberry and cheese kabobs
  • Valentine popcorn mix
  • Apple slices with peanut butter or strawberry cream cheese
  • Veggie cups with red peppers and dip
  • Mini bagel hearts with cream cheese

Lunch Ideas

  • Heart-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches
  • Valentine wraps cut into pinwheels
  • Bento lunch with heart-cut fruits and veggies
  • Mini heart pizzas (English muffin or tortilla)
  • Pasta salad with heart-shaped pasta
  • Soup with heart-shaped grilled cheese dippers

Dinner Ideas

  • Heart-shaped meatloaf or meatballs
  • Valentine breakfast-for-dinner (eggs + heart toast)
  • Stuffed heart-shaped pasta (ravioli or tortellini)
  • Chicken nuggets arranged in a heart
  • Mashed potatoes shaped into hearts
  • Homemade pizza with heart-shaped crust

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