{"id":186,"date":"2012-02-04T19:17:36","date_gmt":"2012-02-04T19:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=186"},"modified":"2012-09-04T21:52:58","modified_gmt":"2012-09-04T21:52:58","slug":"sweet-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/sweet-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Satisfy that Vegetarian Sweet Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"

PETA’s Top 10 Vegan Desserts in Manila<\/h1>\n

With studies showing that a full 90 percent of Filipinos are lactose intolerant, the demand for dairy-free desserts has never been greater.\u00a0Add to that the intense suffering of cows and their calves on dairy farms, and the case for consuming milk and other dairy products becomes hard to swallow. That\u2019s why the folks at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia decided to search out the top 10 vegan desserts in Metro Manila.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pipino\u2019s Chocolate Chip Cookie<\/strong><\/em>
\nPipino Vegetarian Food by Pino<\/a>, 39 Malingap Street, Teachers Village, Quezon City; (02) 441-1773<\/strong><\/p>\n

Simply the best cookie in town! Pipino also offers vegan chocolate cake\u2014a favorite among PETA staffers\u2014and green tea cupcakes.<\/p>\n

Chocolate Fire\u2019s Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
\n<\/strong><\/em>Chocolate Fire<\/a>, G\/F PDCP Building, corner of Leviste and Rufino streets, Salcedo Village, Makati; (02) 840-3473<\/strong><\/p>\n

While all the dark chocolate at Chocolate Fire is dairy-free, the chocolate-covered strawberries are a must to sample. And be sure to try their soy mocha.<\/p>\n

Coconut House\u2019s Coco Loco Dairy-Free Ice Cream<\/strong><\/em>
\nCoconut House<\/a>, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City, Metro Manila (02) 392-4115\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

No one will miss the milk in this luscious and creamy dairy-free ice cream. The menu at Coconut House also offers many easy-to-veganize items, such as a veggie tofu scramble.<\/p>\n

Heart2Hearth\u2019s Chocolate Banana Cupcake
\n<\/strong><\/em>Heart2Hearth<\/a>, Salcedo Saturday Market, J. Velasquez Park, Makati City; 09178053865<\/strong><\/p>\n

A no-fail flavor combination that kids and adults are sure to love. Visit Heart2Hearth at the Salcedo Saturday Market and stock up on treats for the whole week. A variety of other vegan cupcake flavors, cookies, and savory dishes is also available.<\/p>\n

Vegan Polvoron From Dr. Tam\u2019s Vegan House<\/em><\/strong>
\nDr. Tam\u2019s Vegan House<\/a>, Metrowalk, Second Floor, Meralco Avenue, Metro Manila; (02) 633-9877<\/strong><\/p>\n

A cruelty-free and healthier take on the traditional Pinoy candy. This is the perfect treat to top off some of Dr. Tam\u2019s famous kare kare.<\/p>\n

Corner Tree Caf\u00e9\u2019s Chocolate Cake<\/strong><\/em>
\nCorner Tree Caf\u00e9<\/a>, 150 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air, Makati City; (02) 897-0295<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scrumptious chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate frosting\u2014nirvana for chocolate lovers!<\/p>\n

Gelatissimo\u2019s Dark Chocolate Sorbet
\n<\/em>Gelatissimo<\/a>, locations in Ayala Center Cebu SM City Cebu, Greenbelt 5, Trinoma, and Piazza Serendra in Fort Bonifacio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gelatissimo offers several other dairy-free flavors, including fruity strawberry, guava, raspberry, and green apple.<\/p>\n

Strawberry Soy Ice Cream Milkshake From Chimara Neo-Vegan Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/em>
\nChimara Neo-Vegan Caf\u00e9<\/a>, 4\/F Greenbelt 3, corner of Paseo de Roxas and Legaspi Street, Ayala Center, Makati City; (02) 757-5652<\/strong><\/p>\n

What could be a better treat while watching a movie? Other available flavors include chocolate, vanilla, and green tea.<\/p>\n

Starbucks\u2019 Dark Mocha Soy Frappe<\/strong><\/em>
\nStarbucks<\/a> branches nationwide<\/strong><\/p>\n

While it may be described as a coffee drink, it\u2019s really more like ice cream with a kick!<\/p>\n

Mango Sticky Rice From People\u2019s Palace<\/strong><\/em>
\nPeople\u2019s Palace<\/a>, G\/F Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City; (02) 729-2888<\/strong><\/p>\n

This traditional Thai dessert is made from sweet sticky rice, coconut cream, and ripe mangoes. People\u2019s Palace also has an outstanding vegetarian menu.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll our top 10 vegan desserts show just how delicious compassion can be,\u201d says PETA Asia vice president Jason Baker. \u201cAnd everyone wins: the diners who get to indulge in heavenly desserts and the animals who are spared suffering on cruel dairy farms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sans the need to venture out to a restaurant, other mouthwatering dairy-free treats include everything from Oreos and other accidentally vegan cookies to local snacks like hopia mongo, ube, and homemade baked creations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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