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After wolfing down your meal, what better way to end the experience on a high note than with dessert? If you are worried that indulging is unhealthy or concerned that it would disrupt your diet, we come bearing good news! Here is a list on where to find healthy desserts in Hong Kong so you can enjoy a guilt-free sweet treat.
Sink your teeth into delicious desserts at Maya, where plant-based delights meet a vibrant community spirit! Located in Taikoo Place, this unique bakery and bar invites you to indulge in vegan pastries like the pistachio croissant, chocolate-chip “crookie,” and classic or milk-tea vegan egg tarts, all crafted with love and natural ingredients.
With its fearless mascot, Maya the bird, leading the way, this bakery isn’t just about food—it’s about celebrating mindful living, sustainability, and a sense of adventure with every scrumptious bite. Visit the bakery to take these healthy delights home, or stop for a meal; the plant-based breakfast pots and savoury menus served at the shop are game-changers.
Maya, Shop 4, G/F, PCCW Tower, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay | (+852) 6695 9656
In the mood for something refreshing and sweet? XTC Gelato offers freshly made scoops with no artificial additives. Sourcing ingredients around the world, its desserts are gluten-free and soy-free. Flavours include Madagascar vanilla, Hong Kong-style milk tea, the signature chocolate XTC, and refreshing dairy-free sorbetto limone fresco.
Apart from scoops, XTC also has gelato shakes that are sure to cool you down in the summer heat. If you would rather enjoy gelato at home, XTC also sells take-home tubs, gelato sticks, and a cookie sandwich box, which can be ordered online.
XTC Gelato, Shop B, 45 Cochrane Street, Central | (+852) 2540 0105
As one of the first bakeries in Hong Kong to cater to various dietary requirements, it is no surprise that this pastry shop is diverse in its products and meticulous in the attention it pays to its customers’ needs. Sweet Secrets offers gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free, and keto-friendly options. Selections include the best-selling pandan-flavoured Nostalgia Cake made with grated coconut and palm sugar syrup, and a fragrant and velvety cardamom chocolate ganache tart. A series of diabetic-friendly cakes is also available, featuring flavours such as goji berry. From cakes and cupcakes to cookies and brownies, Sweet Secrets has something for everyone. Simply order online or contact the bakery through WhatsApp.
Sweet Secrets, Room 1203, Wing Lee Industrial Building, 54 Tong Mi Road, Mong Kok | +852 9371 9089
For traditional local desserts, head over to Golden Hall Dessert. With three locations in Kowloon and Wong Tai Sin, these somewhat hidden dessert hubs strive to serve authentic sweet treats that are low in sugar and calories. We recommend the herb jelly in milk and brown sugar and the taro and peach gum with milk custard in ginger coconut milk. You can also add extra toppings like sweet tofu pudding, a scoop of ice cream, or add a glass of shaved ice to maximise your indulgence.
Together with the jokes, Yo Mama offers low-fat and fat-free frozen yoghurt that is sure to make your mouth water. Flavours range from the classic original tart and salted caramel to Ovaltine and the swirly Magical Mermaid. You can also top your frozen yoghurt with lychee boba, gummy bears, brownies, brans, and much more. With an abundance of probiotic cultures combined with irresistible flavours and toppings of your choice, you can truly savour this sweet treat while staying—somewhat—healthy!
Want to enjoy precious time with friends and family over a French dessert? Look no further than Le Dessert. Offering a wide pastry selection, Le Dessert has gluten-free options including the Festival Pavlova with French meringue and Chantilly cream and the Louis Pavlova with chocolate Chantilly whipped cream and fresh mangoes. These treats are available to order on Le Dessert’s website. Make sure to order a day in advance. Pick up your order from Le Dessert or have it delivered at an additional cost.
Le Dessert Studio Kitchen, Block A, 15/F, Fortune Factory Building, 40 Lee Chung Street, Chai Wan | (+852) 9262 1575
Serving low-sugar and vegan-friendly desserts, Harmony Desserts has gelato and ice creams that come in a myriad of flavours. From the dairy-free raw cane sugar series, options include pistachio, sesame, Valrhona dark chocolate, and Musang King durian for lovers of the pungent fruit. Alternatively, you can try the zero-sugar-added series, which features Kyoto Uji matcha, hojicha, and red bean and coconut sweet treats. These desserts are available to order online or through WhatsApp. Harmony Dessert also provides delivery services but be sure to order at least two working days in advance. For more information, click here.
Harmony Dessert, locations around Hong Kong | (+852) 9168 0892
Macaron fans will no doubt love Dalloyau. Coming in gift boxes of nine or 16 pieces, these macarons are low in sugar and made with almond paste for a rich, creamy texture. Options include salted caramel, citron, and raspberry, to name a few. Go with the signature Dalloyau assortment or customise your own to suit your taste buds. If you would like to try these macarons, you can dine in or order online, but order three days in advance.
Serving all things sweet, The Cakery offers desserts that are keto-friendly, gluten-free, and sugar-free. We recommend the yuzu keto sponge cake and Earl Grey black sugar mochi cotton cake for those who prefer a dairy-free option. The Cakery also has a vegan salted caramel banana millefeuille, and an organic Baby Doll cake decorated with pastel-coloured baby macarons. Pop by the shop for instant gratification, or order these sweet treats online, but be sure to do so at least three working days in advance.
If you are looking for handmade local treats, check out Almond Dessert. As the name implies, all cakes are made using almonds as the primary ingredient. For a low-sugar treat with zero additives, we recommend the chewy papaya stewed with snow fungus and the osmanthus matcha rice balls to sweeten your day. Pair your dessert with the signature ground almond tea to quench your thirst.
For foodies with a bigger budget, Sweetpea Café offers cakes that are vegan, keto-friendly, and dairy-free. When you stop by, be sure to check out its signature double Earl Grey cake and vegan purple sweet potato coconut cake. For drinks, try the homemade vanilla cashew milk or the Blue Dream latte if you are feeling adventurous. Sweetpea also offers chiffon and crêpe cakes. With such diverse options, there is something for everyone! Simply head over to the website and make sure to place your order three days in advance.
Sweetpea Café, G/F, 4 Shin Hing Street, Central | (+852) 6018 9131
First published on 16 August 2023. Written by Corrine Cheung. Last updated by Lily Valette.
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