Check out this ultimate list of fun and festive Valentine’s party food ideas for kids! You’ll love these sweet and simple desserts and treats!
Valentine’s Day is all about sweet treats and fun ideas to share your love with those closest to you.
And, it’s one of the best holidays for kids!
You can plan special breakfasts, family outings, and Valentine’s Day crafts.
And if your children are old enough, they’ll probably have a classroom Valentine’s Day party.
With that in mind, we’re sharing 65 of our favorite Valentine’s party food ideas for kids, including healthy snacks like love bug fruit cup treats, yummy pastries, cakes, cookies, and festive party favors decorated with little hearts, sprinkles, icing, and more!
Valentine’s Day 101
Before we get into those yummy party food ideas, here’s some Valentine’s Day 101.
If you’re not familiar with Valentine’s Day, it’s an annual holiday, celebrated on February 14th.
It’s a special occasion that originated as a way to honor the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine. But over the years, it has become a day to celebrate romantic love and loving relationships of any kind.
Couples (and want-to-be couples), friends, and family often exchange gifts and Valentine’s Day cards.
But, one of our favorite ways to celebrate is with a fun and kid-friendly Valentine’s Day party!
If you’d like to start this tradition in your home or classroom, try one of the cupid-friendly Valentine’s party food ideas for kids, below!
Valentine’s Day Party Food Basics
It’s easy to turn your favorite desserts and treats into a Valentine’s Day goodie, using simple ingredients and pantry staples.
For example, you can turn a classic cookie into a Valentine’s Day cookie by changing the shape to a heart and adding pink or red sprinkles.
Here are some basic tools, décor, and ingredients to help you create the perfect Valentine’s party food ideas for kids:
Tools
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter and molds
- Fine sifter
- Heart-shaped bowls
- Heart-shaped waffle maker
- Plastic piping bag
- Pink and red cupcake liners
- Color-themed plates and utensils
Décor
- Heart-shaped wreaths
- Color-themed tablecloths, napkins, and placemats
- Heart-shaped confetti
- Pink, white, or red roses
- Heart-shaped garland
- Heart-shaped balloons
- Paper hearts
Ingredients
- Chocolate chips
- Dark chocolate
- Strawberry syrup
- Maple syrup
- Red, white, and pink sprinkles
- Red and pink food coloring
- Fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and cranberries)
- Whipped cream
- Candy melts
And, below, you’ll find the best Valentine’s party food ideas for kids if you want some new recipes to try!
The Best Valentines Party Food Ideas for Kids
Pretzels, Popcorn, and Sweet Treats
Here are some fun and festive treats to munch on including, Rice Krispie Treats, pretzels, and chocolate bark.
These Valentine’s Day goodies are the perfect size for little hands and older children, too.
And they’re easy to package into goodie bags for classroom parties.
Just be aware of any allergies in your classroom like peanut butter and other tree nuts!
These Valentine popcorn balls are filled with salty and sweet goodness. They are easy to make and you can package them for class Valentines or even favors for the kids to take home after a Valentine’s Day party.
This pretty pink Sweet and Salty Chex Mix recipe features sprinkles, popcorn, pink, cereal, and a little something sweet.
Fun chocolate covered pretzels perfect for Valentine's Day! These Valentine pretzels are just right for serving at a party or packing up in bags and giving to your favorite Valentine!
How about we ditch the box of chocolates this year and hand out bowls of this Valentine's Day Snack Mix instead? This stuff is just as sweet, even more delicious, and honestly the prettiest darn snack ever. It's almost too pretty to eat…almost.
This quick, gooey and crispy homemade dessert is made with cocoa powder and marshmallows.
Indulge in a festive and unique Valentine's Day treat with this delicious Caramel Popcorn Cake. Packed with pink sprinkles and themed chocolate candies, it's an excellent dessert to serve those you love!
These Valentine Pretzel Hearts are a sweet and salty treat that’s easy to make with just 3 ingredients. Cute and tasty, they make great gifts!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats. They’re made extra soft and chewy, then dipped and drizzled with white chocolate and holiday-themed sprinkles. Kids and adults alike won’t be able to resist these cute treats!
An Easy Valentine's Toffee Recipe that is quick to make! This valentine's dessert is perfect for snacking on or giving as a gift!
Homemade Valentine Rice Krispie Treats are dipped in white chocolate and garnished with a chocolate heart and festive sprinkles. These are the perfect way to tell someone how much you love them!
These adorable Valentine Rice Krispie Treats take a classic recipe and turn them into cute little conversation hearts. They’re super fun to make, taste delicious and are great for school parties or a special Valentine’s Day snack.
With just 5 ingredients, this easy cherry Jello Popcorn recipe is full of fruity flavor and baked to crunchy, candied perfection! It’s the perfect sweet snack or fun dessert idea for families! And it’s super easy to make!
Whether you want to surprise your sweetheart or you’re looking for something fun to do with your kids for the holiday, this Valentine’s chocolate bark recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat!
Cookies, Cakes, and Pastries
You’ll love these decadent pastries and sweets, including red velvet brownies, sugar cookie recipes, and other baked desserts with heart shapes and sprinkles!
This Cherry Bars recipe features a sugar cookie-like crust covered in lots of cherry pie filling, topped with more sweet batter and a sugar glaze. It makes a large pan of bars so it's perfect for a crowd!
These white chocolate and peanut butter cookies are so delicious and simple to make! The perfect sweet treat with sprinkles. They bring all of the sparkle and magic! Perfect for holiday gift-giving and cookie gift exchanges.
These fudgy red velvet cake mix brownies are so easy to make with only 4 ingredients. They have white chocolate chips inside and a super moist, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. It's the perfect doctored red velvet cake mix recipe that you won't regret making!
Healthy Valentines Vanilla Donuts – A quick and easy donut recipe that looks beautiful, tastes delicious and is a whole healthier than your average donut.
Have you ever made a Valentine cookie cake? It's super easy and so festive. We also include the icing recipe for decorating your cookie cake.
These Mini Cherry Cheesecake bites feature a delicious cheesecake filling, cherry pie topping, and cookie crust. They're a cinch to throw together!
If you need a fantastic cookie recipe for a Valentine party or just because, these Valentine OREO Cookie Balls are so easy and taste so good, you’ll be glad you picked them!
These Strawberry Valentine's Day Cupcakes feature a sweet cake topped with cream cheese frosting and a fun candy topper. The colors, flavors, and festive decorations make these the perfect Valentine's Day cupcakes!
If you’re looking for a special treat to make this Valentine’s Day, why not try making some delicious chocolate sandwich cookies? This easy recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and will surely bring a smile to your loved ones’ faces.
This Valentine’s Day Truffles Recipe is a great way to make a bite-sized dessert that everyone can grab and go. Add these to your list of Easy Homemade Valentines Desserts that are a must-make this year!
These yummy Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins are made with maraschino cherries and topped with a pretty pink glaze. They're perfect for Valentine's Day!
Chocolate cherry blossom cookies pair the sweet, fruity taste of cherries with the timeless appeal of chocolate. This chocolate cherry cookie recipe makes a batch of cute pink cookies and each one is topped with a Hershey’s kiss.
These chocolate heart lollipops are certainly a lot of fun to make and it is so easy with chocolate pops molds. You can’t get better than this gluten free no bake Valentine treat!
These Strawberry Cake Mix cookies have a nice, chewy texture and are bursting with strawberry flavor! We enjoy these cookies any time of year, but the vibrant color makes them the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and gender reveal parties!
The heart shape of the cookies makes them super cute and appealing, while the strawberry jam thumbprint filling adds a sweet surprise to every bite.
These strawberry brownies are fudgy and gooey, made in one bowl, topped with a swirl of strawberry jam, and topped with fresh strawberries.
This braided Raspberry Pastry features sweet jam, a sugar glaze, and a pancake mix pastry. It's a delicious breakfast treat without all of the fuss of traditional dough.
This easy Valentine’s Vanilla Pound Cake has a sweet surprise – a strawberry flavored heart baked right in the center. If you are looking for a delicious dessert for Valentine’s Day, look no further!
These cute little heart-shaped strawberry hand pies have homemade strawberry filling sandwiched between two layers of perfect flaky pie crust! They're the perfect Valentine's Day treat!
These rich and moist Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cupcakes are vegan, allergy-free, and topped with a homemade dairy-free cream cheese frosting! These naturally-dyed, soft and tender cupcakes have a perfect balance of sweetness and tang with mild notes of cocoa and vanilla. This simple recipe is so easy and quick, it's baked in just 15 minutes!
Whether it is Valentine’s Day or just a special occasion, this anniversary love cake is an eye candy and tastes heavenly too! Go give it a try!
These Raspberry Cookies are soft, fluffy, buttery, and bursting with the delicious flavors of fresh lemon and raspberries. Super quick and easy to make and everyone loves them!
These deliciously buttery jam thumbprint cookies are a classic Christmas treat. They come together in no time with only 4 ingredients!
Valentine’s Day cookies make a beautiful and unique treat for your loved ones who will adore it! It’s a mess-free easy recipe that requires basic ingredients available in every pantry. They have soft centers and crunchy edges. And this is a great way to say “I Love You” to the special people in our lives!
This easy recipe for Chocolate Sugar Cookies makes deliciously, chocolatey cookies that are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any occasion.
These sugar cookies are crispy and buttery. It's a fool-proof recipe and perfect for use with cookie cutters. They hold their shape well whilst baking.
This no bake strawberry crunch cheesecake with golden Oreos takes your favorite summer ice cream truck treat and turns it into a fabulous dessert.
This Valentine’s Day Fudge is smooth and creamy, layered in red and pink stripes and topped with sprinkles. You only need 5 ingredients to make a batch!
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies make the most delicious little treat that is perfect for afternoon tea or a special occasion. They combine two layers of strawberry shortbread cookies with a strawberry cream cheese frosting filling.
Make an adorable bunch of conversation heart cookies for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day using simple store-bought ingredients! This canned frosting hack will give you the look of bakery cookies in no time.
A deliciously simple macaron recipe with a vanilla buttercream filling, except we are switching up the shape. Heart Macarons are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat!
Celebrate the holidays or anytime with these gluten free red velvet chocolate chip cookies. They're incredibly soft and chewy, and so pretty to look at.
These No-Bake Valentine’s Day Cookies are super easy to make! They’re a cute little envelope design made from graham crackers, vanilla frosting and heart candies.
These Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars are so easy to make! Irresistibly sweet, chewy, and buttery – the best sugar cookie bars!
Change up your traditional sugar cookie cut out recipe with homemade Red Velvet Sugar Cookies from scratch! Cut them into fun Christmas and Valentine’s Day shapes and decorate with an eggless royal icing.
Valentine Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are soft and chewy thanks to the wonderful addition of the vanilla pudding. You will love the combination of chocolate chips and M&Ms.
These Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Cookies are sure to be a hit this year. All it takes is chocolate-dipped Oreos and a few extras to transform them into fun Minnie and Mickey treats that everyone will love.
Fruit, Veggies, and Healthy Options
And here are some healthy Valentine’s Day treats (or health-ish treats), including fruit cups, veggies, fresh strawberries, hummus dipping sauce, and more.
They’re great for a fun snack. And they’re the perfect, guilt-free Valentine’s party food ideas for kids!
I have seen similar frozen banana desserts floating around Pinterest, but we gave them a holiday twist with Valentine’s Day sprinkles and heart cupcake picks. I hope you give these Chocolate Banana Sundae Bites for Valentine’s Day a try!
This delicious no-bake deviled strawberries recipe produces the yummiest cheesecake stuffed strawberries. They are so yummy and will be a hit at any party!
Strawberry Banana Breakfast Muffins – No refined sugar & they’re vegan & gluten-free. That makes them guilt-free, so you can enjoy one for breakfast or any time of day.
These homemade chocolate protein bars make a great snack for kids and adults, or a delicious post-workout treat. These are lightly sweetened with honey and made with healthy ingredients like flaxseeds and cacao powder. With only 15 minutes of prep, they are ready in no time.
These pink chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect dessert. This sweet treat is made with only 5 ingredients including fresh strawberries, white chocolate, coconut oil, and food colouring. You'll love that this recipe is no bake, naturally gluten-free, and can easily be made dairy-free and vegan too. Perfect for Valentine's Day!
Looking for Valentines Day ideas for kids?! Love Bug Valentine Fruit Cups are the perfect cute little treat to serve at your kids Valentine’s Day party!
These Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries are almost too pretty to eat! They are the perfect treat to make for Valentine's Day! You can use any sprinkles or non-perils to easily match the theme of your party.
Sweet, creamy dark chocolate hummus is the perfect healthy dessert, snack or party appetizer. It's velvety smooth, rich and made with just a handful of ingredients in 10 minutes or less! Plus, this fun recipe is gluten free, dairy free and vegan so everyone can partake. Dip fresh fruit, pretzels, nuts and more.
Delicious and easy to make, these flavorful vegan chocolate covered strawberries are great during summer or as a romantic dessert! Juicy, chocolatey and lovingly decorated, they are really gorgeous crowd-pleasers.
A Valentine’s Day charcuterie board with chocolate fruit dip is a fun recipe to make, and one that you, your spouse, and the kids can enjoy!
This healthy and colourful appetizer is a nice change from a classic hummus recipe. Roasted beets and tahini are the star ingredients of this easy pink beetroot hummus recipe.
Dessert nachos! A simple, easy, healthy recipe the whole family will love. Short on time? This tasty treat is ready in 20 minutes or less. A gorgeous platter of thinly sliced pink-lady apple and red pear "chips" drizzled in peanut butter and chocolate.
More Healthy Valentines Party Food Ideas for Kids
- Tomato hearts
- Fruit kabobs
- Heart Eye Emoji Fruit Salad
- Watermelon Heart Fruit Salad
- Heart-shaped cheese and crackers
- “Conversation heart” oranges
- Homemade Chocolate Yogurt Gummies
- Banana Boat Dessert
Party Drinks
This list of Valentine’s party food ideas for kids, could not be complete without some delicious and festive drinks. Here are two of our favorite beverages that you can make in a snap!
Who doesn’t love something sweet, delicious and red for Valentine’s Day?! This delicious cherry ice cream float is simple to make and it’s such a cute way to celebrate Valentine’s day. There’s really no prep time and clean up is a cinch!
Looking to steal the heart of your little valentine with a special treat this Valentine’s Day? This conversation hearts strawberry hot chocolate is sure to hit their sweet spot.
FAQs
What should I bring to school for Valentine’s?
This depends on your classroom’s party plans and guidelines.
But, it’s always fun to bring Valentine’s Day class gifts like themed candy, cards, and miniature toys.
And if your school allows, you can also bring goodie bags with treats like:
– Sweet and sticky Chex Mix
– Popcorn snack mix
– Candied popcorn
– Rice Krispie Treats
– Chocolate bark
– Chocolate-covered pretzels
– Cookies
What do you put in Valentine’s goodie bags?
It’s best to pack treats that don’t have lots of icing or other messy ingredients so the goodie bags stay cute and presentable.
Here are some popular Valentines party food ideas:
– Valentine’s Day-themed candy
– Snack mixes like Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow or Chex Mix
– Candied popcorn
– Rice Krispie Treats
– Chocolate Bark
– Pretzel desserts
– Cookies
More Fun Holiday Party Foods to Try
If you liked this list of cute Valentine’s Day food ideas, here are some other fun food ideas to help you celebrate upcoming holidays!
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- Easter-Themed Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
- No Bake Birds Nest Cookies (Healthier Version)
- Marshmallow Bunny Bait Popcorn