We picked four of the most mum-of-the-year-worthy, free of processed sugar, gluten-free, and easy-to-make treats for that classroom Valentine’s Day party coming up that won’t take you away from QT with the fam (or if we’re being real, all the other things you have to do around the house) with 20 minutes or less of prep time!
The honey in these homemade treats contains vitamins and antioxidants the processed sweetener, red-dye filled alternatives couldn’t dream of. PLUS honey will help naturally avoid the classroom party sugar high teachers around the world will appreciate.
1. Copycat Caramel Delights
Call ‘em Carmel deLites or Samoas—either way, this honey caramel cookie is an irresistible twist on the classic Girl Scout favourite.
Shopping list
- Almond flour
- Coconut oil
- Sea salt
- Full fat coconut milk or coconut cream
- Vanilla
- Shredded coconut
- Chocolate chips
- Nature Nate’s Raw & Unfiltered Honey
2. “Cookie Dough” Bites
Poppable, bite-sized treats with a little bit of sneaky protein make for the most filling treat at the party!
Prep time
10 minutes
Shopping list
- Almond or peanut butter
- Vanilla protein powder
- Quick oats
- Chocolate chips
- Nature Nate’s Raw & Unfiltered Honey
3. Apple Pops
A hand-held, sweet treat that’s good for you, too?! Raw honey and almond butter are mixed together to create a creamy almond caramel, spread on crisp apples, then dipped into chocolate.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Shopping list:
- Apples
- Lemon
- Almond or peanut butter
- Chocolate Chips
- Coconut oil
- Sprinkles
- Lollipop sticks or straws
- Nature Nate’s Raw & Unfiltered Honey
4. Homemade Fruit Snacks
These fun gummies are easy, fun for kids to contribute, and a great way to get some sneaky fruit in their diets!
Shopping list:
- 4 cups of your favourite fruit juice
- 4oz unflavoured gelatin
- Fresh berries
- Nature Nate’s Raw & Unfiltered Honey
Enjoy the extra free time and feel good about choosing real for your family!
Happy Valentine’s Day from our family to yours,
The Nature Nate’s Family