Dairy-Free Chocolate

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Giving up dairy obviously means no more cows' milk chocolate but don't let that thought upset you because there are lots of truly gorgeous chocolate products out there that contain no dairy but still have that mmmmmmmm, choccy wow factor! Plain chocolate is so much better for you than milk chocolate anyway and there's plenty of brands that are suitable for vegans - all you have to check for is that they contain no butterfat. There are many brands of plain chocolate that have a healthful high cocoa content. They are widely available in all major supermarkets. Sainsburys, Asda and Co-op all have an own brand dark chocolate that is suitable for vegans and Tesco stock a brand called Ryelands which is available in the confectionary section in large 400g bars. If, however, you prefer a less intense, more milky flavour to your chocolate there are also some wonderful milk style products available.

Humdinger
www.humdinger-foods.co.uk
Humdinger's 'Dairy Free' alternative to chocolate not only tastes great (it really does!) but has the added benefit of soya protein too.They do chocolate buttons - even white ones! - and also bars. You can buy them from Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Holland and Barrett and other health food stores as well as many online stores.

Moo Free
www.moofreechocolates.com

Moo Free scrummy dairy free chocolates do taste exactly like milk chocolate. However, their chocolates are definitely not made with any milk. Unlike most other chocolate manufacturers, their dairy free chocolates are not even made in a factory that manufacture milk chocolates or any other milk based products. From dairy free Easter eggs to boxes of luxury chocolates and dairy free chocolate bars, they manufacture them all!

For a HUGE list of Moo Free Chocolate UK suppliers go here: http://www.moofreechocolates.com/suppliers

Go Max Go Foods

Taste the difference and satisfy your choccie-cravings in a cruelty-free way with this fabulous range of Go Max Go candy bars! Chocolatey, nougatey, caramely, peanutty, almondy and coconutty, they are also sustainably-produced and free from artificial flavours and hydrogenated fats. Vegan versions of "Snickers", "Milky Way", "Mars Bar" and "Bounty" as well as Cleos's Peanut Butter Cups where a rice-milk, chocolate coating cuddles the creamiest, dreamiest, peanut butter filling ever!

For a list of retailers, check out their website here: http://gomaxgofoods.com/where.htm

Choices Caramel Chocolates

Luxurious, individually wrapped creamy vegan caramel chocolates, similar to 'Rolo's'. 12 pieces in each box. Made in Ireland by Celtic Foods. Dairy free confectionary has never tasted so good! You can buy them from Tesco, Sainsbury's and various online vegan stores.

Plamil
www.plamilfoods.co.uk

Plamil's chocolate is an almost 'guilt free indulgence'. They have a fantastic range of dairy free, organic, no added sugar and carob bars, and scrumptious organic chocolate spread too, so there's truly something for everyone's taste. A particular favourite is their 'Alternative to Milk Chocolate bar which has all the special qualities of their chocolates, including abeutiful velvety texture, plus even more soy to make this bar ideal for all those who love the taste of dairy milk chocolate without the dairy milk. All these delights can be purchased through their online shop - you really will be spoilt for choice!

Organica

Organica produce wonderful Fairtrade and organic chocolate bars that are suitable for vegans. There's a variety of dark ones, including ones with added cranberries and nuts but even more exciting is their non-dairy milk chocolate which is simply heavenly! Called the Chocolate Couverture Bar, it reputedly tastes like Galaxy milk chocolate. They also do a milky one with added fruit and nuts and even a white bar which they describe as an incredibly creamy sweet combination of high quality vanilla extract with a soft creamy texture. There's also two smaller snack bars with yummy fillings - Golden Coconut & Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Nougat & Dark Chocolate. Some Organica chocolate can be found in independent health food shops and the whole range can be bought online from:
www.veganstore.co.uk

Booja Booja
www.boojabooja.com

Now this really is something special! Very, very decadent and absolutely the best organic chocolate truffles you can ever imagine. Booja Booja do a fabulous range of chocolates in exquisite packaging. Around Midnight Espresso Truffles, Hazelnut Crunch Truffles, Ginger Wine Truffles, Cognac Flambéd Banana Truffles, Champagne Truffles and selection boxes containing some of each! As their motto states, "Everyone needs a little Booja-Booja - now and then." Booja Booja can be found in many independent health food shops and also online from a variety of stores, including some of the national campaign groups:
www.animalaid.org.uk
www.viva.org.uk
www.goodnessdirect.co.uk
www.veganstore.co.uk

Kids

There's no reason for children to miss out either. There are some yummy choccy bars and boxes of filled chocolates that they'll love too. A lot of the major supermarkets stock dairy-free goodies like Humdinger non-dairy chocolate buttons. Sainsbury's do two own brand Free From bars that are really creamy too, again one with a tang of orange and the other with rice crackles, as do Tesco. Then there's chocolate mints... Sainsbury's do a box of Free From Mint Crisps and Tesco do really lovely After Dinner Mints in their value range. They are the same as After Eight Mints! Moo Free do dairy-free milky style Easter eggs and Advert calendars too! Whizzers are another range of products that kids will absolutely love. They come as Whizzers Chocolate Beans (which are like Smarties), Whizzers Chocolate Footballs and Whizzers Speckled Eggs and can be found in most health food stores, including Holland and Barrett, and also online from:
www.goodnessdirect.co.uk
www.veganstore.co.uk

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