Which Chocolate is Vegan?
If you are wondering which chocolate is vegan then you are in the right place! Not all chocolate is vegan but in the UK there are plenty of options. Dark chocolate is often vegan and there are a lot of dairy free milk chocolate and white chocolate alternatives.
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Is Chocolate Vegan?
Not all chocolate is vegan but some chocolate is! Traditional milk chocolate contains milk but there are lots of specifically dairy free milk chocolates alternatives easily available in the UK. This goes for White chocolate too. Dark chocolate is more likely to be vegan but does sometimes contain milk so it’s important to check the ingredients on the packaging.
What Makes Chocolate Vegan?
A lot of chocolate contains milk which means it isn’t vegan. Some ingredients to look out for are –
- Milk powder
- Skimmed milk powder
- Whey
- Butterfat
- Lactose
- Cream
- Milk solids
What Does May Contain Milk Mean?
You might see ‘may contain milk’ on packaging and wonder what that means. May contain is an allergen warning. If a product says may contain milk it does not have milk as an ingredient but there may be traces of milk which make it unsuitable for someone with a milk allergy. For example it may have been produced on the same production line that handles products that do contain milk.
Vegan Chocolate For Baking
There are a lot of chocolates that are vegan and can be used for baking. I like to use a dark chocolate for baking because it creates a rich chocolatey flavour. My favourite is Morrisons Savers dark chocolate as it is accidentally vegan and is a dark chocolate but not too bitter. I find that it bakes well and melts nicely too. Other supermarkets do own brand dark chocolate and some of these are vegan too, just check the ingredients as they often change. Dairy free milk chocolate also works well for baking. Supermarkets sometimes do their own brand of dairy free chocolate (Morrisons, Sainsburys etc.) and some other popular brands are NOMO and Moo Free (who make ‘Moo Free Baking Drops‘ (Ad) specifically for baking). These brands also do white chocolate alternatives that work for baking.
Chocolate For Eating
There are some great vegan chocolate bars for snacking and treats. Some of my favourites are Galaxy vegan bars, NOMO bars and Moo Free. At Easter, Mummy Meegz (Ad) do great creme egg and mini egg alternatives. I also like Love Raw who do peanut butter cups and Bueno dupes.
Chocolate Boxes and Gifts
Some fancier chocolates for gifting, sharing or as a special treat include Monty Bojangles Vegan Truffles, NOMO sharing box and Catherines Originals (Ad) (who do a nice selection box but also do a great Toblerone alternative).
What Can I bake With Chocolate?
If you want to get your chocolate fix by baking something, here are some suggested recipes that don’t skimp on the chocolate flavour!
- Chocolate Fudge Cake
- Chocolate Cupcakes
- Double Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Ganache
- White Chocolate Cookies
Disclaimer
The information in this post was correct at the time of writing (Sep 2026). Always check the ingredients as they can change without warning. The information in this post is correct for the UK but some products that are available in other countries may have different ingredients.
