It certainly beats a boring toastie.

The Irish Bread Bakers Association is encouraging us all to practice ‘self-loaf’ (heh heh) this Valentine’s Day, by swapping our usual lunch choice for a festival of gooey chocolate slathered all over some carbs.

Say no more, says us.

“Whether you’re single or taken, it’s important to spoil yourself with the same kind of love and kindness that you would with anyone else.” the bakers advise.

“And Valentines doesn’t always have to be about boxes of chocolates and flowers.”

Too right. To that end, Ireland’s bread experts recommend a crispy, hot, and melty chocolate sandwich.

“All that is needed to craft your grilled chocolate sandwiches is two slices of your favourite sliced pan, grilled over medium heat, covered with your chocolate of choice until soft and creamy, finished with a pinch of sea salt or cinnamon sugar if you please! Loafly!”

Slice in a banana and a sprinkle of raspberries and it’ll even count as one of your daily fruit portions.