# Plant-Based Coconut Desserts Harmless Harvest's Trio of Desserts are Made with Coconut Meat By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-dessert References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/20186-harmless-harvest-introduces-plant-based-desserts) & [shop.harmlessharvest](https://shop.harmlessharvest.com/)  [Harmless Harvest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiant-greens-organic-smoothie) is expanding its portfolio of coconut-based food and beverage products with a trio of coconut desserts made with coconut meat. These new additions include dark chocolate coconut pudding, mixed berry coconut panna cotta and mango coconut panna cotta. These single-serve coconut-based desserts are as rich in color as they are in flavor. The decadent plant-based desserts are [USDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloha-chocolate-caramel-pecan) organic certified and they boast just eight to nine grams of sugar per serving. Jake Qian, director of innovation at Harmless Harvest, says "As category leaders in the plant-based foods industry, we’re uniquely poised to win in [plant-based and vegan desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-moo1), as well. Expanding into the dessert category is a very exciting move for us, as we are confident our superior taste and ingredient standards will truly ‘hit different’ with both our existing customer base and new consumers alike.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Desserts:** The rise of plant-based diets creates an opportunity to innovate and expand the dessert category with vegan and organic desserts. - **Coconut Meat-based Products:** The use of coconut meat as a main ingredient allows for the creation of new and exotic products, catering to the health and taste-conscious consumers. - **Low-sugar Desserts:** Consumers are increasingly seeking healthier dessert options, presenting an opportunity to innovate by creating low-sugar and plant-based desserts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Organic Food Industry:** The increased demand for organic foods presents an opportunity for companies to innovate by expanding their portfolio of organic products. - **Plant-based Foods Industry:** The growing trend towards plant-based diets creates opportunities for companies to expand their product offerings and cater to the evolving consumer preferences. - **Dessert Industry:** The demand for healthy and exotic desserts creates an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new products using novel ingredients such as coconut meat. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Coconut Dessert Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coconut-collab.md) - [Plant-Based Viral Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-pots.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dessert-jar.md) - [Coconut-Based Dessert Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls.md) - [Plant-Powered Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantpowered-pudding.md) - [Mini Plant-Powered Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-dessert.md) - [Dessert-Like Plant Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebbl-protein-beverages.md) - [Chocolate-Coated Coconut Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-pops-1.md) - [Vegan Coconut Cream Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-creation-coconut-cream.md)