5 Vegan Gluten-Free Dessert Spots In NYC

In the city that proudly spawned the Cronut and the Crack Pie, making healthy diet choices can feel like a losing battle sometimes.
Inspired by the Vegan “freakshakes” at London’s The Canvas Cafe (watch the video below and prepare for a major sugar swoon) we scoured the city for snacks that will satiate your sweet cravings without the guilt.
Here are some of the most indulgent vegan, gluten free, all-natural desserts New York has to offer.

Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit™

It’s hard to imagine a more delicious way to get your regular fill of fruit than Chloe’s Soft Serve. The flavors blend nothing but fruit, water and a pinch of organic cane sugar to create velvety folds of fro-yo-like sorbet.
These frozen treats are dairy, fat, gluten, high fructose corn syrup and guilt free, so eat up and enjoy.
Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Co., 25 East 17th Street, New York, USA, 10003 +1 646 442 8946
A photo posted by Alithea C. (@alitheacastillo) on May 15, 2016 at 6:27pm PDT

Rockin’ Raw

This vegan foodie go-to is best known for its dessert menu — a 10-strong list of dairy and gluten free indulgences.
Rockin’ Raw’s cookies, made with coconut and flaxseed flour, are ideal if you’re on the go, but if there’s time to sit and savor we recommend the chocolate cake with vanilla coconut frosting, drizzled with fudge. Or really just any of their delicious-looking cakes and pies.
Rockin’ Raw, 171 Sullivan Street, New York, USA, 10012 +1 212 477 3777
A photo posted by rockinraw (@rockinraw) on Aug 22, 2013 at 5:48pm PDT

When the founder of Upper East Side bakery Vegan Divas first opened shop, getting people to taste a vegan dessert was a challenge. Now her line of gourmet baked goods makes regular appearances on “best of NYC’ lists.
Vegan Diva’s donuts are made with organic spelt flour, maple syrup, canola and cold pressed coconut oil. They’re also baked instead of fried, so you won’t get that heavy-belly feeling after eating one.
Vegan Divas, 1437 1st Avenue, New York, USA, 10021 +1 212 734 0845
A photo posted by Vegan Divas (@vegandivas) on Jul 18, 2016 at 3:43pm PDT

Cha Cha Matcha

The matcha craze has reached its apex thanks to Cha Cha Matcha, the SoHo spot that serves the usual cafe fare, but with a green tea twist.
Graze on matcha pastries washed down with matcha iced lattes, or opt for the matcha infused soft serve ice cream (the most ‘gram-worthy dessert on the menu).
Cha Cha Matcha, 373 Broome Street, New York, USA, 10013 +1 646 895 9484
A photo posted by Cha Cha Matcha (@chachamatcha) on Aug 13, 2016 at 3:45pm PDT

Baked by Melissa

There’s almost always a line outside of Baked by Melissa‘s 14 NYC locations. Thanks to the popularity of these bite-sized cupcakes, the bakery now offers a gulten-free selection that’s just as tasty.
Melissa’s “sweet without the wheat” flavors include tie-dye, red velvet, triple chocolate crunch, caramel, peanut butter cup, cinnamon, chocolate marshmallow, and classic yellow.
Baked by Melissa, 529 Broadway, New York, USA 10012 +1 212 842 0220
A photo posted by Baked by Melissa (@bakedbymelissa) on Jul 28, 2016 at 4:31pm PDT

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