Easy & Healthy Homemade Kids Valentine Treats for School (2024)

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Healthy Valentine treat ideas to give as gifts, take to school, and give to your friends that are easy to make and come with cute phrases.

Ooo! I've seen so many cute ideas for Valentine's Day! I've loved all of the cute sayings and things that are attached to a treat. One thing I noticed though is thatnot too many were the kinds of treats that I would want my kids to come home with. I have a hard time giving out things that I wouldn't want in return. Now don't get me wrong. I love sugar, but they just get SO much in one day. Why not be the one to provide a little non-sugary treat?HealthyValentine treats anyone?

So here are some great healthy(ish) snacks to hand out on Valentine's Day. One thing I kept in mind was price; these are healthy and inexpensive treats! I have a friend with 3 kids in elementary school and 1 in preschool. Between the 4 of them, she needs to have almost 100 Valentines ready to hand out! That is seriouscommitmentto the Valentine if you ask me.

The Dollar Store really did me good this year! The little baggies (which are the zip close kind) were 40 for $1. The little foam heart stickers were also there in a pack of 240 stickers!

Lots of the ideas are prepackaged so they can be taken to school and fall into the categories of gluten-free, egg free, dairy free...all good options for kids with special diets! Most of the sayings aren't super mushy either, just fun!

1. I'm Wild About You, Valentine

Treat: Animal Crackers (Giant 2 pound bag for $2.59, makes at least 30 bags)

How to: Fill up a little baggie with animal crackers, fold animal print paper over the edge of the baggie and staple it, glue the sheet of paper with your words on it to the animal print (to cover the staple).

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2. Knock, Knock

Who's There?
Orange!
Orange Who?
Orange you glad it's Valentine's Day?
Treat: Fresh Orange
How to: Cut a 4 inch long heart out of green paper, write the first 4 lines of the joke on the front. I added little lines to make it look like 2 leaves. Cut a smaller light green heart, write the last line of the joke on it, and glue it to the back. Wrap 2 orange pipe cleaners around an orange, poke end through green hearts and twist to secure. Add a foam heart "cutie mark" (My Little Pony reference, for all you mothers of little girls).

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3. Fruity Valentine

Have a "berry" great Valentine's Day! (strawberry or raspberry fruit leather)
You are the apple of my eye! (apple fruit leather)
You are "grape"! Happy Valentine's Day! (grape fruit leather)
Treat: Stretch Island Fruit Co. all-natural fruit strips (from Costco)
How to: Cut a 3.5 inch by 7 inch piece of paper. Fold the paper around the fruit leather and secure with a glue stick on the back. Cut another piece of paper and write your saying on it. Attach with glue. Embellish with stickers.

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4. Let's stick together, Valentine!

Treat: Cheese stick
How to: Cut a piece of paper 3 inches wide and 6 inches long. Cut two holes about the size of a penny in the paper about one inch from each end. Add saying and embellish with stickers. Insert the cheese stick into the holes as shown. This is a great gluten-free, prepackaged idea!

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5. You are a natural! Happy Valentine's Day!

Treat: Nature Valley Granola Thin, or any other granola bar (These came in a box of 36, individually wrapped at The Dollar Store! That makes them about 3 cents per treat. Don't worry. I bought 5 boxes!)
How to: Cut paper slightly bigger than your granola bar. Write your saying on the paper and use a glue stick to attach the granola bar right to the paper!

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6. It's Valentine's Day! What's "knot" to love?!

Our class would "knot" be the same without YOU!
Treat: Pretzels or if you are a real thrill seeker, chocolate-covered pretzels.
How to: Fill your treat bag. Cut a large heart and staple it to the top of the bag. Cut a smaller heart, write your message on it, and gluestick it to the bigger heart (covering the staple). You can make a rectangle top by cutting a paper as wide as you'd like and twice as long. Fold the paper in half and staple to the top of the filled treat bag. Glue another paper with your saying on top to cover the staple.

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Now Snapple isn't something I would give away to every kid in the class, but it would make a cute teacher gift or something nice to stick in the hubby's lunch box!

7. You're the snApple of my eye!

Treat: Snapple Juice
How to: Cut a large heart and write your saying on it (outline it with another paper if you like). Put a piece of tape in the middle of a pipe cleaner and attach it to the back of the heart. Twist the pipe cleaner around the neck of the bottle.

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These were a blast to make. I hope you can use the ideas!

Do you have any other ideas that I didn't think of? What are you sending your kids to school with this year?

You might also like these simple chocolate desserts and Valentine’s treats:

  • Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Popcorn
  • Easy Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
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  • Super Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies (Makes 6 Cookies!)
  • Homemade Chocolate Fondue

And here are some of my favorite Valentine’s craft ideas:

  • How to: Felt Heart Garland

Enjoy from my kitchen to yours!

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    • Corey

      I mean we featured your Animal Cracker Valentine snack on our recent blog post.

  1. Kimberlee

    Got any cute quotes for giving pink grapefruit? My first grader's teacher loves pink grapefruit so that's what she's getting 🙂

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    • Melissa

      Hhhmm. "I think you're GRAPE" and just forget the fruit? That a tough one...

    • Kimberlee

      Yeah true I could do that. Thank you!

  2. Heather S

    Thank you sooo much! I have a 1yr. old boy who has a dental condition & I was feeling downhearted that I couldn't give him a good valentine, until I found your blog. Him & his older brother will now be getting an animal cracker, snApple, & valentine stuffed animal combo, today! Now I get to feel excited for them both. 🙂

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    • Melissa

      This totally made my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and Happy V-day 🙂

  3. Sandra

    These are great, healthy alternatives...thanks for sharing your ideas! We were just told no candy in the classroom for Valentine's Day so I almost panicked having prepared my son's cards and treats last week.

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  4. Brittany

    These are wonderful! My kiddos made the orange valentines for their teachers and my oldest chose to make the fruit leather valentines for his classmates...thanks for a fun twist on Valentine's Day treats!

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  5. willowday

    PS: I think I'm going to suggest a few Valentine ideas next week on my site, do you think I could write a blurb about you and project and link it to you?/g at willowday

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  6. willowday

    I love your ORANGE VALENTINE idea! What a clever idea! (super cool that it's with healthy food and is so neat and easy!) I think I am going to do this with both my children and with my 2nd grader English class! Well done and thanks for sharing! I'll return to your site and would be complimented if you came and visited my brand, new site, too: gina at http://www.willowday.com

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  7. JackieSS

    I love these! They are super adorable 🙂 I really like this list of heart shaped foods but your healthy valentines spin is awesome too! All great ideas!

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  8. Natasha

    So so cute! I feel the same way about treats. For our little preschool we are going to put cream into little baby food jars with marbles and shake em till they turn to butter (I still need to try this and make sure it works) and write "I love you 'butter' than anything!" it'll be for the mamas. But I might steal one of your ideas to give to the kids, thanks for sharing!

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    • Melissa

      Butter is love if you ask me. Mmmm. Butter.

      Such a cute idea! Now I may do it for out preschool group too!

  9. Simonds Family

    All very cute!!!

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Easy & Healthy Homemade Kids Valentine Treats for School (2024)

FAQs

What is the easy Valentine snack for the classroom? ›

Combine pretzels, popcorn, dried fruit and a sprinkle of heart-shaped candies for a sweet and savory mix. Trail mix is a versatile snack for classroom parties that cater to various tastes. Red velvet mini cupcakes: Red velvet mini cupcakes are a delightful Valentine snack idea for the classroom.

What can I give instead of chocolate for Valentine's Day? ›

So if you want some choices that offer sweetness and indulgence without the excessive sugar and empty calories, here are some alternatives.
  • Fresh fruit. ...
  • Cheese board. ...
  • Chocolate-covered fruit or nuts. ...
  • Something homemade. ...
  • Nonfood gifts.
Feb 13, 2024

What to get someone for Valentines Day that doesn t like sweets? ›

Make them a special breakfast. They have heart shaped cookie cutters for heart pancakes, but you could also do that with egg in a hole for a piece of toast with some sides and a drink. Try and cator to their diet and favorite food.

How to do Valentine's for school? ›

Fun Valentine's Day Activities for Elementary Students
  1. Have a month-long kindness challenge. ...
  2. Exchange notes of kindness. ...
  3. Have a door-decorating contest. ...
  4. Read some Valentine's Day books. ...
  5. Make a heart collage. ...
  6. Craft up some Valen-slime. ...
  7. Set up a candy heart estimation jar. ...
  8. Do a crystal heart science experiment.
Jan 29, 2024

What do u do on Valentine's Day in school? ›

Secret Valentine: Have each student bring in a pre-made Valentine card for a secret Valentine. Have a drawing or use a randomizer to match up students. Valentine's Day party: Have a Valentine's Day party for the whole school where students can decorate cookies or cupcakes, play games, and exchange small gifts.

Do parents give kids Valentine gifts? ›

Yes, giving your child a Valentine's Day card or treat is a lovely thing to do. Those who include their children in Valentine's Day tend to go all out on presents and special meals and messages of caring and kindness. "We have little presents and special dinner," says Stephanie M. "My little boy calls it Love Day."

How to make a simple Valentine gift? ›

Your take on homemade Valentine's gifts might mean an easy craft (anything heart-shaped will do), a sweet treat (think chocolates, pink candies or homemade donuts) or a DIY Valentine's Day card. Whatever your style, this roundup proves it's easier than expected to make your own presents.

What is a traditional food for Valentine's Day? ›

A good-quality steak with a potato side is a timeless choice, but couples craving a lighter romantic meal may go for fish like sea bass or salmon. And naturally, there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan picks for Valentine's Day. Italian dishes, like pasta, are also a classic Valentine's Day choice.

What can I give as a gift instead of chocolate? ›

  • Choose fresh over dried fruit. ...
  • Pistachios are a delicious alternative to a box of chocolates. ...
  • Get creative and make your own trail mix. ...
  • Try out a nice dark roast for something different. ...
  • Tea comes in all different varieties, so you're sure to find something for that special someone.
Feb 12, 2021

What is the most popular Valentine's treat? ›

Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic treat on Valentine's Day but the store-bought variety are often pretty expensive. Luckily, they're easy to make at home and you can even get creative with decorating them: sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed freeze-dried strawberries!

How do you make Valentine's special on a budget? ›

Valentine's Day On A Budget
  1. 2| Flowers From The Heart. ...
  2. 3| Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt. ...
  3. 4| Recreate Special Memories. ...
  4. 5| Best Friends Date Night. ...
  5. 7| Create An Edible Bouquet. ...
  6. 8| Valentine's Day Playlist. ...
  7. 9| Create A Valentine's Photo Book. ...
  8. 10| Pancakes in Bed.

What is the best candy for Valentines Day? ›

  • Hershey's Hugs & Kisses. Hershey's Hugs & Kisses. ...
  • Sugarfina Chocolate Lovers Set. Sugarfina Chocolate Lovers Set. ...
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Gift Box. ...
  • Sour Patch Kids Hearts. ...
  • Brach's 'Friends' Conversation Hearts. ...
  • Dove Milk & Dark Chocolate Hearts. ...
  • Jelly Belly Sour Pucker Lips. ...
  • Ghirardelli Premium Chocolate Truffles.
Jan 24, 2024

What are the three most common gifts during Valentine's Day? ›

If you're unsure about what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day, the survey says that the most traditional gifts are the most desired: 48% want a nice dinner at a restaurant. 34% want chocolates. 31% want flowers.

What should I give my teacher for Valentine's Day? ›

You can give the gift of candy, cookies, snacks, coffee and tea, popcorn or even flowers.

What snacks to send to school? ›

Sweet apples and salty nut butter are always a delicious combination and are pretty easy to pack as a nutritious school snack. Look for pre-sliced apples in the produce section of the store and single-serve nut butter squeeze packs or cups in the peanut butter section.

How do you pass out Valentines in class? ›

Here are a few tips for passing out valentines in the classroom:
  1. Recommend that students don't put specific "To" names on the cards. ...
  2. Have students decorate a bag or box for students to drop cards in quickly. ...
  3. Students should set their "mailbox" on their table before handing out valentines.

What to sell on Valentine's Day at school? ›

When planning a Valentine's Day fundraiser, you likely think of chocolates and roses. Flowers are a staple of this popular holiday. Roses are arguably the most popular flower you can start selling at your school. Nearly 28% of adults purchase flowers for a loved one or partner on Valentine's Day.

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