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Dahlia Hage

Here’s Where You Can Get Healthier Desserts In Beirut

Whether your New Year’s resolution is to eat a little bit healthier, or you just love desserts and are constantly looking for new ones to try – here are a few spots offering delicious and healthier snacks.


1. Oh! Bakehouse



All the desserts and breads at Oh! Bakehouse are gluten-free, lactose-free, and white sugar-free. The best part is that their desserts don’t taste like they’re healthy, but definitely are! The chocolate cake is especially deceiving as you can easily swap it out for your standard chocolate cake and you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. Their madeleines are also delicious and free of processed junk. 


2. Kitchen Confidential



Kitchen Confidential’s edge is using organic and natural ingredients, with all their foods being gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and made without any artificial additives and preservatives. This spot will offer you classic desserts as well as Lebanese favorites gone healthy. Among many other desserts, Kitchen Confidential offers gluten-free and refined sugar-free croissants, donuts, and knefe. Fantasize about that for a minute.


3. Kalei Coffee Co



One of the hottest new coffee shops in town, Kalei has amazing coffees and drinks with a variety of homemade, healthy desserts always available as well. There are different options depending on the day, but you can normally count on a delicious paleo treats, fresh cake, healthy scones, gluten-free vegan pies, and more!


4. Breakfast Barn



For those who are fans of fruitier desserts, Breakfast Barn has a variety of yogurt parfaits that are loaded with flavors. Think: chia pods, deliciously fresh fruit, creamy yoghurt, and nuts. You can even make your own parfait and end up with a healthy, sweet treat.


5. Eat Sunshine



This place knows how to turn boring, healthy desserts into delicious treats. They offer chocolate cashew mousse, sugar-free and dairy-free donuts, vanilla chia pudding, and so much more!