Food June 27, 2018
Because everyone has a sweet tooth.
Los Angeles is one of the most well-known foodie cities in the country. It is also an extremely health conscious city where vegan, dairy-free and paleo diets are common, everyday words. Accordingly, L.A. is home to some of the most delicious dessert shops that cater to these diets. After all, even the health-conscious love a sweet treat from time to time. Here is a list of L.A.’s go-to, guilt-free dessert destinations.
Pressed Juicery is known for its healthy juice drinks. But the juice shop also makes dairy-free soft serve. Made from fruits, vegetables and nuts, this ice cream is light and delicious. The recipes are simple and every ingredient is recognizable. The chocolate contains filtered water, dates, almonds, cacao and sea salt. Simple yet delicious! Pressed Juicery has locations all around L.A. So next time you have a sweet craving satisfy it with this guilt-free ice cream!
Erin McKenna’s Bakery serves goods that are all gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free and kosher. In order to add sweetness to their desserts, this bakery uses agave nectar, a low glycemic alternative to sugar. Whether you’re in the mood for a blueberry crumb cake or vegan soft serve topped with brownies, this bakery will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
Cinnaholic is a one hundred percent vegan cinnamon roll company. This bakery allows their customers to create their own cinnamon roll from a variety of frostings and toppings. Create your own chai roll with a cookie dough top or a lemon frosted roll with chocolate chips. If you prefer something on the smaller side, they offer cinnakes, which are bite-sized buns, cakes, brownies and cookies. You will never leave this location hungry.
Cocobella Creamery is a gluten and dairy-free ice cream shop in Los Angeles. They start with a base of coconut milk, cane sugar and vanilla and then build their ice cream into a fun flavor. Treat yourself to some anti-oxidant rich green tea ice cream, a blueberry cheesecake flavored ice cream, or a more classic vanilla flavor, this creamery should be next on your list of sweet pit stops.
Pomegranate serves vegan and gluten-free desserts, which are free of refined sugar, chemicals, additives or preservatives. They sell cakes, tarts, cookies, cobblers, pies and ice creams. You are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings at Pomegranate and you won’t feel an ounce of guilt.
Rawberri is a plant-based Cafe & Juice bar. Treat yourself with their frozen yogurt. It is organic, kosher and vegan, making it the perfect healthy, sweet treat. Top it with some fruits and granola and walk out the door knowing you’ll come back the next day. The store’s fun, green leaf wallpaper matches perfectly with its healthy menu.
We all need a pick-me-up sometimes. For many of us, that can be a simple sweet dessert. These L.A. destinations are just a few examples of treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth but won’t leave you feeling overly-full or guilty. Treat yourself to these desserts next time you’re in need of some sugary satisfaction.
