{"id":3092,"date":"2021-09-20T14:31:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T06:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/?p=3092"},"modified":"2021-09-20T14:43:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T06:43:21","slug":"mid-autumn-festival-2021-5-healthy-mooncakes-to-try-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.hk\/blog\/mid-autumn-festival-2021-5-healthy-mooncakes-to-try-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-autumn Festival 2021: 5 “healthy” mooncakes to try in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mooncakes, anyone? With the Mid-autumn festival<\/a> approaching on the 21st of September this year, health-conscious Hong Kongers may shy away from these traditional, sweet and densely-filled pastries. But the Mid-autumn festivities without mooncakes (or lanterns for that matter) doesn\u2019t feel quite right. Besides, there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t enjoy the delicacies AND watch what you eat. In this Pacific Prime Hong Kong<\/a> article, we point you towards the 5 best mooncakes in the SAR that are both \u201chealthy\u201d and delicious!<\/p>\n

Disclaimer<\/strong>: The mooncakes listed in this article are healthier than mainstream equivalents, but please note that consuming them in large portions remains unhealthy. Additionally, each individual\u2019s health status and dietary requirements are different so please consult a certified dietician if in any doubt.<\/p>\n

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1. Green Common: Indulge in lighter, preservative- & trans fat-free vegan mooncakes<\/h2>\n

Free of preservatives and trans-fat, Green Common\u2019s brand-new range of vegan custard mooncakes<\/a> (HKD $308) are made using Miyoko\u2019s vegan butter and ingredients you\u2019d typically find at a health food store: agave syrup, plant-based milk, and flaxseed powder. Who knew mooncakes could be made without the traditional white sugar and lard? While you\u2019re there, you can also pick up Green Common\u2019s well-known speciality (yet still healthy) mooncakes<\/a> (HKD $328) from the previous year: figs with pistachios and oats, mixed nuts with blueberries and purple sweet potato. This might just be Hong Kong\u2019s lowest calorie mooncakes!<\/p>\n

Where to buy healthy mooncakes in Hong Kong<\/strong>: If Green Common\u2019s version is what you\u2019re after, you\u2019ll be glad to know they\u2019ve got shops in various locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n