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Valentine's Day is here! On this special day, there is nothing more beautiful than enjoying a self-cooked candlelight dinner with your sweetheart and reminiscing about the sweet memories from the past year.

But wait a minute! What about that New Year's resolution to eat healthier and become fit and strong together?

Certainly, in a relationship, one doesn't like to step back. But why compromise on the diet then?

Don't worry. Here are the Low-Carb recipes that will ensure you have a romantic evening while also maintaining the results of your efforts in the gym!

We offer you three options for appetizers and main courses, as well as a dessert. Create your own combination, tailored to your taste. This surprise is definitely worth it!

Appetizer:

Option 1: Pumpkin soup with roasted cashews
Time: 45 minutes

Carbohydrates: 19g Calories: 346 Fat: 28g Protein: 4g (per serving)

Source: www.lowcarbrezepte.org

A warm soup is suitable for the ongoing winter weather. The preparation is a bit time-consuming, but just imagine how happy your sweetheart will be when they try the delicious soup that also warms their heart.

Option 2: Gourmet Platter
Time: 15 minutes

Carbohydrates: 2g Calories: 178 Fat: 13g Protein: 11g (Per serving)

Source: www.dietdoctor.com

Super easy to prepare, yet very delicious and healthy! Perfect for taking photos for your Instagram.

Option 3: Caprese with Greek Olives and Basil
Time: 5 minutes
Carbohydrates: 6.9g Calories: 480 Fat: 37.5g Protein: 22.2g (Per serving)

Source: www.lowcarbrezepte.org

The easiest variation of all. Even if you're very stressed or don't feel like cooking, you can create a romantic meal for the two of you without much effort with this recipe.

Main Course

Variation 1: Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto
Time: 15 minutes

Carbohydrates: 6.5g Calories: 249 Fat: 22.5g Protein: 2g (Per serving)

Source: www.essen-ohne-kohlenhydrate.info

Bored of the usual pasta recipes? Or haven't had pasta in a long time because of the high carb content? Why not try this creative zucchini noodle recipe! Your loved one will surely appreciate this delicious dish.

Variant 2: Shrimp Vegetable Stir-Fry
Time: 25 minutes
Carbohydrates: 11g
Calories: 608
Fat: 42g
Protein: 43g (Per serving)

Source: www.essen-und-trinken.de

The combination of shrimp and vegetables provides you with sufficient protein for muscle building and also many different vitamins. Of course, you can replace the vegetables in this recipe with your favorite vegetables.

Variant 3: Chicken with sautéed vegetables
Time: 15+30 min
Carbohydrates: 9g Calories: 1061 Fat: 83g Protein: 67g (Per serving)

Source: www.dietdoctor.com

Quick and easy, and also suitable for those who don't cook often. Watching your diet doesn't have to mean starving yourself. This dish will not only delight your taste buds but also your stomach. Delicious!

Dessert

Variant 1: Chocolate Peanut Mousse
Time: 140 min
Carbohydrates: 11g Calories: 620 Fat: 51g Protein: 11g (Per serving)

Source: www.essen-ohne-kohlenhydrate.info

During a romantic dinner, you can't miss out on dessert. With 11g of carbohydrates per serving, you don't even have to feel guilty.

Option 2: Baked Brie Cheese
Time: 5+10 min
Carbohydrates: 1g Calories: 344 Fat: 31g Protein: 14g (Per serving)

Source: www.dietdoctor.com

You read it right - for a delicious dessert, you only need 15 minutes! It can't get any easier than this. The delicious Brie will give your evening a perfect ending before you move on to the next activity.

Option 3: Chia Pudding with Persimmon, Papaya & Almond Crust
Time: 20 min
Carbohydrates: 27g Calories: 328 Fat: 18g Protein: 10g (Per serving)

Source: www.essen-ohne-kohlenhydrate.info

Would you like something light after a filling dinner? Chia pudding is the right choice for you. Chia, fruits, and almonds: this creative combination offers you a new taste experience.

We hope that the recipes will also satisfy your romantic evening in terms of taste. This evening should be filled with love, smiles, and enjoyment. When you gaze into each other's eyes, you know: together we are happy.

Together we are stronger. What's more important is that you don't limit yourselves to expressing your love and gratitude only on this specific day. Try the recipes at any time. As we all know, every day filled with love is Valentine's Day!

If you would like to give us feedback on the recipes, share the results of your meal with us! Or if you also want to share your own recipes with us and other fitness enthusiasts, post the photos or videos with the hashtag #STRONGERTOGETHER and tag GYMAESTHETICS. Sharing shows empathy - it inspires the community!

We look forward to your masterpieces!