Can vegans eat chocolate? Absolutely! Here is some of the best vegan chocolate available in the UK.
Chocolate is one of life’s greatest pleasures and we’re sure most people would agree with us! This doesn’t need to change when you start ditching dairy, thanks to the exciting variety of vegan chocolate hitting supermarket shelves right now.
Plant-based brands are launching alternatives to milk chocolate that are so delicious, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. Even major confectionery brands such as Nestlé, Cadbury and Mars are swapping cow’s milk for oat and rice alternatives to embrace the growing demand for vegan products.
Keep reading to discover some of the best vegan chocolate available in the UK.
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vegan ‘milk’ chocolate
There are so many alternatives to milk chocolate – the real challenge is finding time to try them all!
Cadbury Plant Bar
The one we’ve all been waiting for. Veganuary research revealed that more than a quarter of plant-based Brits say the iconic Dairy Milk is their most missed chocolate treat and Cadbury listened.
Those who love their chocolate to be smooth and creamy won’t be disappointed by this. Try the Cadbury Plant Bar in Smooth Chocolate or Almond Salted Caramel.
Available at Asda, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.
Lindt Vegan
We love to see milk-style chocolate from one of the UK’s most beloved chocolatiers!
Lindt’s Vegan Smooth and Vegan Hazelnut bars are just as good as ‘real’ milk chocolate, according to rave reviews (the Veganuary team are huge fans too). Made using cocoa blended with oats and smooth almond paste, these plant-based chocolate bars are too good to resist.
Available at Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons and Ocado.
Galaxy
Chocoholics will be delighted to know that Mars has given Galaxy a vegan makeover.
There are currently four flavours of the vegan-certified Galaxy: Classic, Crumbled Cookie, Salted Caramel and Orange.
Made with creamy hazelnut paste, these chocolate bars have the same silky smooth taste as milk chocolate, meaning nobody has to miss out. They’re gluten-free too.
Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Ocado.
Mummy Meegz
We can’t get enough of Mummy Meegz incredible range of chocolates! If you’re looking for swaps to Creme Eggs and Mini Eggs, look no further than this family-run brand.
These ethical chocs are made with oat milk, giving them a deliciously creamy taste. The range includes:
- Chickee Eggs
- Chuckie Egg
- M’z Gemz
- Choccy Balls
Available at Waitrose, Asda, Ocado, Amazon and independent stockists.
Vegan Kit Kat
Nestlé finally launched a vegan version of their classic Kit Kat in the UK! We love to see iconic chocolates being given a vegan twist and this doesn’t disappoint.
It’s everything you want from a Kit Kat – smooth chocolate with a satisfying crunchy biscuit. The bar is certified by the Vegan Society and made using 100% sustainable cocoa and rice milk, giving the chocolate-covered wafer a creamy finish.
Available at Sainsbury’s and Asda.
Love Raw
When it comes to vegan milk chocolate alternatives, Love Raw is changing the game! Their “chocolate first, vegan second” approach puts flavour first, giving them status as a firm favourite.
If you’re craving alternatives to Kinder Bueno and Ferrero Rocher, you’ve come to the right place. The growing range of chocolate includes:
- M:lk® Choc Cre&m® Wafer Bars
- M:lk® Choc Nutty Choc Balls
- White Choc Cre&m® Wafer Bars
- Peanut Butter Cups
Available at LoveRaw’s website, Ocado, Asda, Holland & Barrett, Tesco and independent stockists.
Butterm!lk
Here’s another brand you can rely on for tasty alternatives to your favourite milk chocolates, from Mars Bars and Crunchies to Terry’s Chocolate Orange. Butterm!lk’s Plant-Powered range is gluten-free and contains no palm oil (as well as being delicious).
The Plant-Powered collection includes:
- Caramel Nougat
- Peanut Nougat
- Coconut Choccy
- Honeycomb Blast
- Choccy Wafer Bar
- Zingy Orange Segments
Available at Butterm!lk’s website, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Holland & Barrett and Ocado.
(Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Holland & Barrett and Ocado)
NOMO
Thanks to NOMO, nobody has to miss out on tasty chocolate ever again! This vegan chocolate brand is suitable for people with dairy, egg, gluten and allergies.
These are some of the best vegan chocolates you’ll taste and the flavours just keep expanding. Look out for these in shops:
- Salted Popcorn
- Caramel
- Cookie Dough
- Creamy Choc
- Fruit Crunch
- Caramelised Biscuit
- Birthday Cake
- Fudge
- Creamy Choc Buttons
- Kids Crispy Mo
Available at NOMO’s website, Tesco, Holland & Barrett, Asda, Ocado and independent stockists.
Moo Free
If you’re looking for ethically sourced vegan chocolate, check out Moo Free’s award-winning range of goodies. All of Moo Free’s chocolates are free from dairy, gluten and soya, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice your favourite treats if you have these allergies.
As well as being made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa, Moo Free’s chocolates are wrapped in recycled plastics, making them kinder to the planet. We are huge fans! Choose from:
- ‘Milk’ Chocolate Bars
- Bunnycomb Bars
- White Chocolate Bars
- Vegan Cookie Crunch White Chocolate Bars
- Vegan Moofreesas
- Choc Truffles
- Choccy Chums Bars
Available at Moo Free’s website, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s.
Milky Way Magic Stars
Who doesn’t have great memories of eating Milky Way Stars as a kid?
Although there isn’t a vegan version of the iconic star-shaped chocolates (yet), we can enjoy dairy-free Star Bars in a smooth, dairy-free chocolate alternative. The Star Bars are also gluten-free.
Available at Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
Rhythm 108
Chocoholics are in for a treat with Rhythm 108’s range of vegan and gluten-free bars, truffles and biscuits. Inspired by the founder’s Swiss heritage, these specially crafted artisan chocolates are so indulgent you’ll never go back to dairy!
The chocolate treats come in an array of exciting flavours, including:
- Creamy Coconut Bar
- Hazelnut Praline Bar
- Chocolate Orange Bar
- Almond Sea Salt Bar
- Golden Salted Caramel Filled Biscuits
- Dark Cocoa Orange Tablets
- Roasted Almond Butter Tablets
- Hazelnut Truffle Tablets
- Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Biscuits
- Hazelnut Chocolate Praline Cookie
Available at Rhythm 108’s website, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Ocado and independent stockists.
Jeavons Toffee
This family-run business is another go-to vegan chocolate brand to check out for alternatives to classic chocolates like Snickers and Rolos. The collection includes:
- Caramel Shortcake
- Smootch
- Rabble
- Hazelnut Rabble
Available at the Jeavons Toffee website and independent stockists.
Catherine’s Originals
When you’re in need of vegan alternatives to Toblerone and Quality Street, you need to check out Catherine’s Originals.
The iconic Vegan Selection Box is packed with classic flavours in a creamy plant-based chocolate, from caramel to cookies and cream. Prepared to be blown away by the O’Bar – Catherine’s answer to the beloved Toblerone – with a crunchy almond and succulent honeycomb filling.
Available at their website.
Vegan Dark Chocolate
Did you know a lot of dark chocolate is already vegan? Look out for these in shops.
Hotel Chocolat
Whether you’re gift-hunting for a chocoholic or just really want to treat yourself, Hotel Chocolat have an impressive range of vegan-friendly chocolates to choose from.
Options include:
- Vegan Sleekster
- 70% Dark Chocolate Batons
- 85% Dark Chocolate Batons
- 45% Nutmilk Chocolate Batons
- Rose & Violet Creams
- Gianduja Bombes
- Dark Chocolate Covered Ginger
- Hazelnut & Ginger Chocolates
- Raspberry Nutmilk Ganache
- Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut
- 70% Dark Chocolate Slab
Green and Black’s
Most of the dark chocolate bars from Green and Black’s are accidentally vegan, including some of the flavoured varieties. Just check the ingredients to ensure milk isn’t present.
(Available at most UK supermarkets)
Booja-Booja
These luxury chocolates are award-winning and you’ll soon realise why!
Booja-Booja’s indulgent gourmet truffles are complete with a cocoa dusting and come in various flavours, including Hazelnut Crunch, Almond Salted Caramel and Champagne. These make great gifts too.
Available at Holland & Barrett, Ocado, Amazon and independent stockists.
If you love dark chocolate with a kick of flavour, Ombar is the brand for you. This fair trade, organic chocolate is also free from palm oil and refined sugars, but doesn’t compromise on flavour.
Choose from various flavours, including:
- Coco Mylk
- Strawberry Mylk
- Blueberry & Acai
- Coco Almond
- Salt & Nibs
- Pistachio
- Hazelnut Truffle
- Raspberry & Coconut
- Coconut & Vanilla
- Coco 60%
- 72% Cacao
- 90% Cacao
- 100% Cacao
Available at Ombar’s website and Waitrose.
Other options include:
- Bendicks Bittermints
- Montezuma’s Dark Chocolate Absolute Black (Sainsbury’s, Asda)
- Cocoa Libre (Cocoa Libre’s website and other independent stockists)
- Dirty Cow (Dirty Cow’s website)
- Plamil So-Free (Independent stockists)
- Playin Choc (Independent stockists)
- Supermarket own-brand
Want even more animal-free treats? Check out our guide to vegan sweets.
