Don’t let Valentine’s Day or any holiday derail your clean eating! These paleo , grain free, chocolate lovers zucchini hot cakes will satisfy your sweet tooth while sneaking in some healthy veggies. There is also a low carb (sugar free) version included for those that are counting carbs.

These hot cakes are full of antioxidants from the cocoa or cacao powder. They also are high in fiber from the coconut flour and zucchini. Rich in healthy fats from coconut oil and nut meals with some protein from the eggs and nuts. You can make the optional chocolate maple syrup too, or use plain maple syrup.

You don’t have to make them heart shaped, but my kids gave me these heart shaped rings for Christmas and I have been having so much fun with them. They can be used for making heart shaped eggs, pancakes, cookies, brownies, breads and much more. Where to buy the heart shaped rings, click here:Where to buy Heart Shaped Rings. Here I am opening these cute heart shaped rings!

You know you’re a food nerd when this gift gets you excited!

What about heart shaped butter you ask? I melted some butter, then poured into this mold half way full, then froze till solid. Here is the heart mold I use : Where to buy Heart Candy Molds (for the butter) Some instructional photos