Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so it’s time to start planning for the big day! If your valentine is a foodie or if you still don’t know what to give him or her, then we have plenty of options to make a surprise!
Ranging from homemade recipes with romantic messages to punny assorted nuts, here you’ll find the best food gift ideas to warm your loved one’s heart!
Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own. —H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Valentine Candy Box
Let’s start with an adorable little gift that will surprise him or her twice! The blog The Crafted Life came up with this lovely idea of filling a small box with candies with a message inside, so that once they eat enough candies, they’ll uncover the lovely hidden message. Isn’t it awesome?
For the decoration, red pom poms are secured in place with a hot glue gun, forming a heart shape. You can also line the inside of the box with patterned paper, preferably with small hearts to increase the romantic effect. Check out the full tutorial here!
Brownie Conversation Hearts
Prefer to give a homemade gift to your loved one? Then you have to make this adorable recipe of conversation hearts brownies by Passion for Savings. The idea is simple:
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut brownies into the shape.
- Add icing to the brownies. You can use any colors you prefer, but you can also focus on the day’s official colors: red, white, and pink.
- Use food writer pens to add the messages.
That’s it! Making these thoughtful brownies from scratch will express just how much he or she means to you!
Homemade Chocolate Box
If your valentine is a chocoholic, then they’ll love this food gift idea above! The chocolate box is fairly easy to make, but there is some assembly required. No tools are needed though, you’ll only need chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate!
The mastermind behind this awesome idea is Mandy’s Recipe Box, and you’ll find all the details here. But be warned: this will become your go-to homemade gift for all the chocolate lovers you know!
Love Letters
If making the cookies yourself is not enough to show all the love you have for your valentine, then what about making the box, too? After presenting it with delicious themed cookies, the box can be used for storing jewelry and other trinkets, and be a forever reminder of your love.
Take an afternoon to dive into this project and check out the step-by-step at Julia Usher!
If You Go NUTS For them
Love punny gifts? Then this idea is perfect: combine a delicious assortment of nuts along with a romantic card about how you go NUTS for your valentine! This option has 7 different types of nuts which will make your Valentine’s Day gift healthy and very yummy.
Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
Got a classroom to entertain or just want to surprise your family members, coworkers, or friends? Then check out this wonderful idea by Passion for Savings! This snack mix recipe is easy to make for a crowd, and the red, white and pink hues make it perfect for Valentine’s Day. Between the delicious ingredients, you’ll find:
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Red cereal puffs
- Raisings
- Candy melts
- Confetti hearts
Doesn’t it sound great? Put the mix in beautiful containers and you’re good to go!
Coffee Lovers
Gifts in jars is a fairly common practice during the holidays, since the idea can easily be adapted and put together. And you can use the concept for Valentine’s Day, too!
If your loved one is addicted to loves coffee, then this fun idea by Yesterday On Tuesday is perfect for them! You can add all their favorite coffee-themed items:
- A romantic-looking travel mug
- Beverage holders
- Cookies and biscottis
- Coffee-scented candles
- Coffee-scented toiletries
- Coffee pods (normal and different variations, like chai latte and cappuccino)
- Etc.
Oh, and don’t forget to decorate them and add a nice and romantic Valentine’s Day card!
Romantic Chocolate Box
If you’re old fashioned and prefer to give a chocolate box to your loved one, then check out this lovely option! Don’t just pick a random one at the store, choose one with a romantic packaging and theme that will express all the love you have for him or her!
Breakfast in Bed
If you already live with your forever valentine, then breakfast in bed is a great way to surprise them. Heart-shaped pancakes, waffles, strawberries, and other romantic treats are always welcome, along with their favorite drinks!
You can find the recipe for these adorable heart meringues above at In The Playroom, and you don’t need to wake up too soon to make them: these meringues can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks!
Oh, and don’t forget to add a lovely card and maybe some flowers to complement the act!
A Romantic Cookbook
Let’s finish this list in the best way possible: by giving your loved one the gift of even more romantic (and unforgettable!) moments together!
A wonderful cookbook filled with yummy recipes is perfect to surprise your valentine with future cooking sessions together and even more date nights!
Want to make Valentine’s Day or date night in even more romantic and cozy? Then add some dimmer lights and update your heating system!
