This weekend is a celebration of moments that make your heart skip a beat and the loved ones we adore all year long. While we appreciate the traditional gifts that mark this affectionate occasion – the blushing bouquets, touching cards and decadent desserts – we do have one DIY suggestion. This year, if you’re planning to bake up something for your Valentine, try something a little lighter and opt for one of these recipes from some of our favorite bloggers. They’re off the charts, just like your sweetheart.

Healthy Avocado Brownies
from The Healthy Maven

Fruit Ladybugs
from The Soccer Mom

4 Ingredient Strawberry Banana Ice Cream
from Skinny Mom

Apple Roses
from Cooking with Manuela

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Crisps
from Cook Crave Inspire

FroYo Berry Bites
from Skinny Ms.

Dark Chocolate Detox Bites
from The View from Great Island

No Bake Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
from The Big Man’s World

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Popsicles
from Chocolate & Carrots