Don’t miss out on cocoa delights.
Thanks to a variety of dairy-free chocolate brands, a vegan lifestyle doesn't have to involve cutting out the popular sweet treat.
We've rounded up our favourite chocolate bars and truffles made without the white stuff.
Seed and Bean Cornish Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate
Handmade in England with cocoa, vanilla and smoked sea salt from Cornwall’s own waters, Seed and Bean make some downright delicious chocolate. It’s also free from palm oil and packaged in fully compostable material.
Try it with a strong cup of black coffee or small bowl of fruit to really bring out the flavours.
Buy now £3.20, Planet Organic
Divine Dark Chocolate Ginger Thins
Fair trade, vegan and entirely worthy of eating the box in one sitting. Divine chocolate is grown in Ghana by Kuapa Kokoo farmers who receive 44 per cent of the profits. This delightful soft-centre chocolate is made with sugar from Kasinthula and vanilla from Madagascar.
Buy now £5.25, Amazon
Booja Booja Hazelnut Crunch Truffles
A multi award-winner and scrumptious after-dinner treat, these creamy truffles are crafted from organic dark chocolate and roasted hazelnuts. Each is dusted in rich cocoa powder and filled with a melt-in-the-mouth praline centre. Also free from gluten, soya and refined sugar. A must have.
Buy now £6.25, Waitrose
Pana Raw Chocolate Mint
Chocolate for breakfast, anyone? Perfect for an energy hit at any time of the day, Pana chocolate is a deliciously raw treat created using organic ingredients and with no refined sugar. This moreish mint flavour contains 60 per cent cacao and is great for a midday boost.
Buy now £2.99, Planet Organic
Moo Free Caramelised Hazelnut Nibs Bar (pack of six)
A blend of organic cocoa, sugar and rice, this delightful alternative to milk chocolate is the sweetest on our list – and oh-so good. The generously-sized bar is sprinkled with tasty caramelised hazelnut nibs and is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.
Buy now £35.19, Amazon
Doisy and Dam Vegan Chocolate and Almond Butter Nuttercups
Quirky superfood chocolate makers, Doisy and Dam, have shaken up the vegan confectionary market with their scrummy bars made with ethically sourced and organic ingredients. This addition is one of their best creations yet and is perfect for nut lovers.
The Nuttercups are available with almond butter or hazelnut butter with the brand’s single-origin chocolate – each bite tastes better than the last!
The brand is free from palm oil and dairy. Honourable mention also goes to the brand’s Dark Chocolate Drops too.
Buy now £1.00, Doisy and Dam
Willie’s Cacao Luscious Orange Baracoa
This desirably dark chocolate square, made with only natural ingredients, is inspired by Willie’s trip to Cuba. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth, the chocolate is perfectly balanced ‘Luscious Orange’ flavour that combines zesty orange essence with notes of delicate honey from Baracoan beans.
Buy now £2.00, Ocado
Montezumas Crème de Cacao truffles
These little balls of deliciousness are piped with a smooth fondant centre and finished with a dusting of cocoa. Each bag contains approximately 8 truffles. Share them with your favourite chocoholic or keep them hidden away for a sweet pick-me-up.
Buy now £8.99, Montezumas
Melt vegan chocolate gift box of ten
An impressive box from the dedicated chocolatiers in Holland Park behind the minds of Melt. There are many variety boxes to choose from but our favourites include the dark chocolate truffle loaded with ganache and decadent praline cups are offered up in this lovely box.
Buy now £18.00, Amazon
Verdict
Certainly the Best of British, our top pick has got to be Seed and Bean’s Cornish Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate. The delightfully smoked sea salt, sourced from Cornwall’s ‘Grade A’ classified waters, make this vegan-approved chocolate simply irresistable.
