Last Minute Valentine’s Day Picks

If you’re yet to pick up a present for your Valentine, here’s a handful of the best last-minute gifts to make your sweetheart swoon.

For Love at First Bite

The 14th of February is a day to spend with whomever makes each day special, and a great occasion to make this delicious treat. For a Valentine’s Day bake made with love, Nutella Gianduja Chocolate Muffins are caringly crafted to share. Featuring Nutella’s signature hazelnut cocoa flavour, these muffins offer a chocolate-forward option that feels thoughtful, familiar, and perfect for marking the occasion. For 10 portions, add 80g Gianduja chocolate, 75g Butter, 40g Egg yolks, 33g Almond flour, 33g Icing sugar, 70g Egg white, 60g Granulated sugar, 40g Cake flour and 150g Nutella® (15g/portion). Whether it’s weekend baking or Valentine’s moments at home, sometimes the sweetest gestures are the ones you make yourself. For the full recipe, click here.

For the Drink Lover

For a romantic tipple this Valentine’s Day, you cannot go past Tread Softly – a certified sustainable and naturally lighter in alcohol wine brand. One of the top picks has got to be the Tread Softly Native Botanicals Pink Vodka (RRP: $59.99) – a refined, delicate vodka featuring restrained floral aromatics from strawberry gum and pepper leaf, with lifted strawberry notes on the palate. Smooth and elegant, this pink sip works beautifully over ice or paired with a premium mixer. Another great choice is the Tread Softly Pinot Noir Gin (RRP $63.99). Bright and vibrant, this contemporary gin brings subtle strawberry and cherry notes from Pinot Noir, layered with gentle spice and classic botanicals including juniper, hibiscus, pink peppercorn and native finger lime. Light, fresh and approachable, it’s an easy option for simple serves with tonic or citrus garnish for a loved one. Both are available now at Dan Murphys and BWS or online.

For the Book Lover

For the partner that’s a devoted bookworm and adores getting lost in a great book, Kobo have your Valentine’s gifting covered. The Kobo Libra Colour (RRP $379.95) is ideal for the partner who loves to escape into a good book anywhere, anytime. Featuring a larger colour display, ergonomic design and page-turn buttons, the Kobo Libra Colour delivers premium comfort and an immersive reading experience. For readers who enjoy vivid, immersive storytelling, you cannot go past the Kobo Clara Colour (RRP $269.95 | $249.95 for Valentine’s Day until February 15th). With a full-spectrum colour display that brings book covers, illustrations and comics to life, all in a compact and lightweight design. A great value option for avid readers is the Kobo Clara BW ($249.95). With a crisp 6-inch black-and-white screen, waterproof design and ultra-light, pocket-friendly build, it’s made for reading anywhere, anytime. Kobo have some great accessories to go with your Kobo too. For the Valentine who loves to curl up and read hands-free, the Kobo Remote (RRP $44.95) makes every page turn effortless without leaving the couch. All products are available at the Kobo website.

The Sweet Treat

Made with fresh snap frozen fruit and coated in rich, vegan dark chocolate, Goodness Kitchen’s Choc Bites are the perfect sweet treat for your partner this Valentine’s Day. Goodness Kitchen’s Choc Bites are portion controlled, free from unnecessary additives, vegan friendly and made with Rainforest Alliance Certified chocolate containing 42% cocoa solids. Available in three delicious fruit flavours – Strawberry, Blueberry and Cherry – each bite sized piece is clean, simple and satisfying. They’re an easy grab-and-go type of snack that ticks the boxes for health-conscious snackers or anyone looking for a sweet treat that is clean and simple. Goodness Kitchen’s Choc Bites are available now at independent grocers across Australia (RRP: $9.00).