Opinion 12 best vegan chocolate brands to buy in 2025

From vegan milk chocolate to dark chocolate, salted caramel & more – these decadent bars & slabs are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! The vegan chocolate game has seriously levelled up – these days, there are more melt-in-your-mouth options than ever, and you won’t miss the dairy one bit.

Over the last few years, supermarkets have seen a massive rise in 100% vegan chocolate brands, offering a diverse range of classic varieties and fancy flavour combinations. 

But more than that: Even some of the most popular names in the chocolate world have jumped in on the action by releasing vegan-friendly slabs – like Lindt, for example! 

Whether you crave rich dark chocolate with a bitter edge or the creamy, nostalgic sweetness of milk-style varieties without the dairy, there’s a plant-based chocolate bar (or two, or ten…) for everyone. 

Ready to explore what’s on offer? Speaking as a true chocolate aficionado, here’s some of the absolute best vegan chocolate you’ll find on the shelves right now.

1. Alter Eco (certain flavours)

Sustainably sweet and utterly indulgent, Alter Eco crafts chocolate that’s a treat for both your taste buds and the planet – including a vast range of plant-based slabs. My personal favourites are their Orange Blackout and Sea Salt flavours, but if you like a bit of crispiness in your chocolate pieces, Quinoa Crunch will absolutely hit the spot.

Note: A few Alter Eco products contain dairy, so double-check the ingredients before indulging! You can find a list of all their 100% vegan-friendly options here. 

Flavours:

• Super Blackout
• Mint Blackout
• Classic Blackout
• Sea Salt
• Quinoa Crunch
• Raspberry Blackout
• Total Blackout
• Almond Blackout
• Orange Blackout

2. Bennetto (fully vegan range)

With its elegant, nature-inspired packaging (seriously, I will never not be charmed by those dapper, adorable little birds 🥺💕), Bennetto chocolate is just as delightful to unwrap as it is to eat. The only problem is that all their blocks look so enticing, it’s nearly impossible to choose.

If you want my recommendation, try their utterly blissful Salted Caramel or Coconut Flakes Dark Chocolate varieties. My mouth waters just thinking about them!

Flavours:

• Raspberry Dark Chocolate Block
• Mint Dark Chocolate Block
• Coconut Flakes Dark Chocolate Block
• Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Block
• Toasted Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Block

3. Lindt (certain flavours)

The same smooth, iconic chocolate you know and love from Lindt, reimagined in a vegan range. Featuring classic flavours like Hazelnut and Salted Caramel, Lindt’s popular trio of dairy-free slabs is just the beginning – they have several dark chocolate options that happen to be vegan-friendly too, and oat milk truffles are on the way 👀

Lindt’s dairy-free slabs are super rich and technically shareable… but if you’re anything like me, you’ll want to keep these to yourself. 

Flavours:

• Vegan Hazelnut
• Vegan Smooth
• Vegan Salted Caramel
• 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
• 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
• 90% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
• 99% Cocoa Dark Chocolate

4. Loco Love (fully vegan range)

Loco Love chocolates look and taste like pure magic. Handcrafted in Byron Bay – with enchanting flavours ranging from Wild Rose Ganache and Butter Caramel Pecan to Cosmic Coffee Creme (edible alchemy, I tell you!) – these mouthwatering treasures are hands-down the most luxurious vegan chocolates on the market. 

Best of all, every single one of Loco Love’s chocolates is made from sustainably sourced cacao and genuine whole food ingredients, so they’re nourishing for the planet, body, and soul ✨

Flavours:

• Zingy Gingerbread Caramel
• Midnight Cookies & Creme
• Classic Chewy Caramel
• Butter Caramel Pecan
• Almond Caramel Crunch
• Peanut Butter Caramel
• Salted Caramel Shortbread
• Wild Rose Ganache
• Black Cherry Raspberry
• Hazelnut Butter Praline
• Dark Peppermint Creme
• Coconut Cashew Dream
• Cosmic Coffee Creme
• Chilli Love Truffle
• Dark Chocolate Drops
• Mylk Chocolate Drops

5. Moser Roth (certain flavours)

This German chocolate from ALDI combines gourmet quality with everyday affordability, and the result is simply wunderbar. For starters, there are so many vegan-friendly flavours in Moser Roth’s range that there’s literally something for everyone: Whether you’re craving chocolate that’s simple, fruity, salty, nutty, minty, or even spicy, they’ve got you covered. 

Plus, each segment of their slabs is individually wrapped in metallic paper, making each silky piece feel like something special to savour. You can count on Moser Roth to deliver a bougie chocolate experience for an absolute bargain.

Flavours:

• Vegan Cookie Crunch
• Vegan Caramel Sea Salt
• Dark Chocolate 70%
• Dark Chocolate 85%
• Dark Chocolate 90%
• Dark Chocolate Chilli
• Dark Chocolate Mint
• Dark Chocolate Orange & Almond, 
• Dark Chocolate Raspberry Almond
• Dark Chocolate Roasted Hazelnut
• Sea Salt

6. NOMO Chocolate Bars (fully vegan range)

One bite of NOMO, and you’ll wonder why anyone ever bothered putting dairy in chocolate to begin with! Smooth, velvety, and oh-so-satisfying, these chocolate bars are a dream for dairy-free chocoholics. 

From NOMO’s Creamy Caramel & Sea Salt Bar to their assorted box of snackable mini bars, there’s no such thing as sweet-treat FOMO here.

Flavours:

• Plant-Powered Mini Bars
• Creamy Milk Choc Bar
• Creamy Caramel & Sea Salt Choc Bar
• Creamy Fruit & Crunch Choc Bar

7. Pana Organic (fully vegan range)

Pana Organic is redefining dairy-free decadence with every artisanal bar they make. This beloved organic brand offers all sorts of exotic vegan flavour combinations you simply can’t find anywhere else – like Fig & Wild Orange, Pecan Brittle, Strawberry & Pistachio, and Rocky Road – as well as beautiful takes on some classics, like Hazelnut, Mint, Salted Caramel, and Coconut Rough.

Flavours:

• Hazelnut
• Mint
• Fig & Wild Orange
• Strawberry & Pistachio
• Orange Comb
• Rocky Road
• Golden Comb
• Peanut
• Salted Caramel
• Tasman Sea Salt
• Hazelnut Mylk
• Coconut Rough
• Mint Crunch
• Pecan Brittle
• Marshmallow & Mylk Choc
• Marshmallow & Dark Choc
• Nutty Nutty Thins
• Peanut Brittle Thins
• Coconut Rough Thins

P.S. Keep an eye out for Pana Organic’s range of vegan ice creams too! 

8. Pico Chocolate (fully vegan range)

Ethical meets irresistible! Pico’s certified organic range is what you’ll want to reach for when only the creamiest, most addictive bar of chocolate will do. 

The Sea Salt, Orange Crisp, and Mint Crisp flavours are my personal go-tos for when I have non-vegan friends over and want to impress. A piece of Pico always successfully knocks their socks off by proving how sweet and smooth plant-based chocolate can be.

Flavours:

• Super Dark
• Sea Salt
• Mint Crisp
• Coconut M*lk
• Hazelnut M*lk
• Salted Caramel
• Original M*lk
• Orange Crisp
• No Sugar Added Mint
• No Sugar Added Hazelnut
• No Sugar Added Original Mylk

9. Sweet William Chocolate (fully vegan range)

Sweet William makes a variety of devourable treats that are naturally lower in sugar than regular chocolate but taste just as good. All of their products are 100% vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free too, making them the perfect chocolate for anyone with dietary requirements.

And even if you don’t have any dietary requirements, definitely still give Sweet William a go. Their dairy-free White Chocolate with Strawberry Pieces and Vegan Rice Crackle Chocolate flavours are especially incredible!

Flavours:

• Vegan Dark Chocolate
• Dairy-Free Mylk Chocolate
• Vegan Mylk Chocolate
• No Added Sugar Vegan Rice Crackle Chocolate
• White Chocolate
• Vegan White Chocolate with Strawberry Pieces

10. Tony’s Chocolonely (certain flavours)

I’m going to keep this short-lived and sweet, just like a block of Tony’s Chocolonely… 

Their Dark Almond Sea Salt flavour is unbelievable – so bold and salty and delicious that words fail to convey just how addictive it is. Do yourself a favour and get this chocolate, pronto. 

(I promise this is not an ad; I just feel very passionately about Tony’s and have probably eaten my weight in this particular flavour by now. Plus, it’s ethically sourced and produced, so truly no regrets!)

Note: There are currently only two vegan-friendly flavours in the Tony’s Chocolonely range, so be sure to check the label before grabbing a slab. 

Flavours:

• Dark Almond Sea Salt
• 70% Dark Chocolate

11. Vego (fully vegan range)

Craving creamy, hazelnutty, chocolatey bliss? Vego’s iconic Whole Hazelnut Chocolate Bar and mini Vegolino Pralines have earned cult status for a reason – they’re basically Nutella but in solid form, and 100% vegan!

And just to make all your Nutella-craving dreams come true, they’ve actually got a Hazelnut Chocolate Spread too, and it tastes spot-on 🤤

Flavours:

• Whole Hazelnut Chocolate Bar
• Mini Whole Hazelnut Chocolate Bar
• Vegolino Fine Hazelnut Chocolate Pralines
• Dark Nuts & Berries
• White Almond Bliss
• Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

12. Whittaker’s (certain flavours)

In exciting news for dark chocolate lovers, all of Whittaker’s dark varieties – except for the caramel-containing flavours – happen to be vegan! 

This well-known New Zealand brand makes chunky, satisfying bars of chocolate that are just as bold as the landscapes they hail from. From zingy Ginger & Mandarin to Rum & Raisin, each flavour combo is perfectly balanced, ideal for bringing a gourmet touch to your everyday (yes, every day) chocolate cravings. 

Flavours: 

• 72% Cocoa Dark Ghana
• 62% Cocoa Dark Almond
• 50% Cocoa Rum & Raisin
• Revive Ginger & Mandarin in 62% Dark Chocolate
• Wellington Roasted Coffee Supreme Dark Chocolate
• New Zealand Black Plum & Roasted Almonds in Dark Chocolate

Feeling inspired to make your own sweet treats?

These amazing dairy-free chocolates are obviously delicious as-is, but many of them (particularly the more classic ‘milk’, dark, and white chocolate varieties) are also ideal for baking!

Try using them as an ingredient in one of these irresistible vegan dessert recipes – they’re the perfect way to turn your favourite vegan chocolate bar into something even more indulgent:

• Vegan Tim Tams
• Dark Chocolate Truffles
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
• Dark Chocolate Freckles
• Double Chocolate Vegan Brownies
• Dark Chocolate Tart with Spiced Figs
• Chocolate Fudge Cake with Rich Ganache
• Classic Chocolate Celebration Cake
• Chocolate Mousse with Blood Orange & Mint

You can find actual vegan chocolate chips and cooking chocolates in the baking section of some supermarkets. Still, I usually just chop up Lindt’s 70% Cocoa block into ‘chips’ instead, because it’s reliably easy to find and melts like a dream.

Need more tips on plant-based baking swaps? Check out our beginner’s guide, where we cover the best (read: easiest and tastiest) ways to replace milk, eggs, butter, and more in baking recipes. 

The shops are choc-full of vegan options these days!

Whether you’re interested in trying dairy-free chocolate for ethical reasons, dietary needs, or simply to taste something new, you’re in for a treat. 

Thanks to skyrocketing demand, there are more vegan products in supermarkets than ever before, including the lolly and chocolate aisle – and if this list has only just begun to satisfy your cravings, there’s an even bigger world of chocolates yet to explore online. 

Who knew vegan eating could be this sweet?

Keen to chomp your way through even more dairy-free chocolates? Check out these vegan versions of all your favourite candy bars, from Snickers to Milky Way, Crunchies, & even Mars Bars.