Founded by Amy Ares, Love Thy makes vegan, gluten-free cheesecakes in individual pots using cashews for an ultra-creamy filling instead of traditional or vegan cream cheese. The Cincinnati-based clean-label brand uses certified organic ingredients and manufactures its desserts at a certified gluten-free and peanut-free facility, with flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, and lemon.
Certified Gluten-Free Facility
Certified Peanut-Free Facility
Non-GMO Project Verified
Compliance program
Mugsy BakesFounded by Cleveland hospital colleagues Devon and Nina, Mugsy Bakes makes single-serve mug cake and cookie mixes that turn a dessert craving into a warm treat in under two minutes. The women-owned company builds its “not a baker” identity around easy, no-oven preparation, while keeping every mix gluten-free and dairy-free. Its mixes are made in a dedicated gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and peanut-free facility.CLEVELAND, OH
Sans BakerySince 2010, Sans Bakery has baked craveable treats in New York City that are 100% gluten-free, with many also vegan, including its family-recipe-inspired mini banana bread. The bakery’s take on Australian lamingtons—vanilla sponge layered with strawberry preserves, dipped in chocolate, and rolled in coconut—captures its knack for making inclusive baked goods feel like an indulgence, using better ingredients and no preservatives.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Morito ChocolatesFemale-founded Morito Chocolates makes cacao-driven vegan confections by hand in Brooklyn, beginning with its signature chocolate sticks and expanding into filled mini cups. The company builds each small batch from cacao, using organic, gluten-free ingredients and a short ingredient list so the chocolate’s character stays clear. Its sourcing is rooted in the Caribbean, including a partnership with Puerto Rico’s Hacienda Jeanmarie, the island’s first registered cacao hacienda.BROOKLYN, NY
Vêsucré IncVêsucré Inc. is a woman-owned, zero-waste food company that makes clean-label, vegan, gluten-free frozen desserts, including its signature Plant de Crème. The company uses simple, functional ingredients and operates The Makery Oneonta, a production facility offering co-manufacturing, commissary kitchens, and training for small food brands and local students.ONEONTA, NY