A Little Love for Your Gut: Valentine's Day Dessert
Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to be all-or-nothing.
You don’t have to skip dessert to “be good,” and you don’t have to feel awful afterward just because it’s February 14th.
The key is choosing treats that feel nourishing, grounding, and satisfying... not overly sweet or inflammatory.
This simple Valentine’s dessert hits that sweet spot.
Chocolate Raspberry Chia Cups (Gut-Friendly & Cozy)
Ingredients
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1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
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3 tbsp chia seeds
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1 tbsp raw cacao powder
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1–2 tbsp maple syrup or raw honey (to taste)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Instructions
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In a bowl or jar, whisk together milk, chia seeds, cacao, sweetener, and vanilla.
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Let sit 5 minutes, stir again, then refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight).
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Top with raspberries before serving.
Optional: add a dollop of coconut whipped cream if you want it extra cozy.
This dessert is:
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naturally sweet without a sugar spike
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rich enough to feel satisfying
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easy to digest
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simple enough for a weeknight
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perfect for sharing (or not)
It’s proof that enjoying food doesn’t have to come with guilt or consequences.
A Valentine’s Reminder for Your Gut
Your gut responds to more than ingredients.
It responds to how safe, relaxed, and supported you feel when you eat.
Enjoying dessert calmly, without fear or restriction, is often just as important as what’s on the plate.
Healing doesn’t mean deprivation. It means learning how to enjoy food again.
This dessert is:
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naturally sweet without a sugar spike
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rich enough to feel satisfying
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easy to digest
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simple enough for a weeknight
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perfect for sharing (or not)
It’s proof that enjoying food doesn’t have to come with guilt or consequences.
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It’s the easiest way to show your gut a little love.
Xo,
Dr Sheena
