Best vegan chocolate gifts, from boxes to hampers

Treat yourself, or your loved one, with these delectable cruelty-free treats

Best vegan chocolate gifts

by Piper Huxley |
Updated on

Finding the right vegan chocolate is a challenge, especially when it feels like there’s only dark chocolate on offer. Now, more than ever, there is simply no excuse for vegans to be missing out on a great treat like chocolate. Whether you are looking for a birthday gift or are looking to gift a plant-based friend something delicious to show how much you care - here are the best vegan chocolate gifts for a dairy-free sweet tooth.

This delectable selection is perfect if you’re out of present ideas for your vegan friend; chocolate is always a reliable solution. Perhaps, you’re just after a luxury nibble for yourself – I mean, why not? We need chocolate now - more than ever.

Best vegan chocolate gifts at a glance:

Our top pick: The Vegan Chocolate Set by COCO - view on Bloom & Wild
Best letterbox gift: H!P Chocolate: Letterbox Vegan Tasting Pack- view on Love Cocoa
Best chocolate box: Hotel Chocolat Unbelievably Vegan Sleekster - view on Hotel Chocolat

Whatever the occasion, Yours has compiled a list of the most delicious vegan chocolate boxes, ideal for gifting. Truffles, hot chocolate, or vegan hampers, this list is choc-a-block with temptation.

The best vegan chocolate gifts

Best dark chocolate gift

Description

This moreish, vegan-friendly dark chocolate selection is from COCO, a company where creativity and

Pros

  • Gourmet gift
  • Based in Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Made from single-origin South American cacao.

Cons

  • Contains soy

Best chocolate box

Hotel Chocolat: Vegan SleeksterHotel Chocolat

Description

This set from the luxury brand Hotel Chocolat is simply fabulous. The Vegan Sleekster set boasts

Pros

  • Made with Nutmilk for creamy taste
  • A collection of 33 melt-in-your-mouth pralines, truffles, caramels and batons.

Cons

  • Contains nuts

Best selection box

The Vegan Chocolate Collection Gift BoxNot on the High Street

Description

This delightful gift box from Cocoba is the perfect gift for your vegan loved one. It has some

Pros

  • Comes with hot chocolate spoons and five delicious chocolate bars
  • Fun gift

Cons

  • Contains wheat

Best corporate vegan chocolate gift

Description

Send a selection of our delicious, ethically-sourced, handmade chocolate bars to treat your team,

Pros

  • Comes with truffles and bars
  • Ethically sourced

Cons

  • Contains nuts

Best nut milk vegan chocolate

Unbelievably Vegan H-BoxHotel Chocolat

Description

In a set of 14 chocolates, Hotel Chocolat showcases its new, creamy plant-based range, which is

Pros

  • Great value
  • creamy vegan chocolate

Cons

  • All contain nuts

Best letterbox gift

Description

Featuring five favourites from H!P, these oat milk Chocolate flavours in one delicious

Pros

  • Made using 41% single-origin, ethically sourced Colombian cocoa
  • In plastic-free packaging
  • Oat milk to replicate milk chocolate
  • Five flavours

Cons

  • Some flavours have gluten

Best vegan hot chocolate

Description

Gnaw's Hot Chocolate Shots are perfect if you are a fan of the popular drink, or know somebody who

Pros

  • Comes in three flavours
  • The new packaging uses 70% less plastic

Cons

  • Only three hot chocolate shots

Best vegan chocolate peanut butter gift

Description

Ideal for gifting, this selection box from Love Raw is packed full of vegan chocolate treats.

Pros

  • 10 of every flavour 
  • Wafer flavours and peanut butter cups

Cons

  • Contains nuts and wheat

Best festive dark chocolate gift

Description

Proudly handcrafted in Dorset, Chococo is home to a tonne of vegan-friendly chocolate gifts - so

Pros

  • Handcrafted with 72% Ecuador dark chocolate
  • This chocolate is a 2023 Gold Great Taste Award winner
  • Mellow and earthy flavour with purple-fruit notes
  • 100% plastic-free packaging
  • Free gift message

Cons

  • No reviews

Best vegan chocolate cupcakes

Description

If cakes are their treat of choice, spoil them with this vegan mini cupcake box. These dreamy

Pros

  • Bite-size cupcakes
  • 12 pieces in 1 box
  • Handmade

Cons

  • Contains nuts

Best vegan chocolate truffles

Booja - Booja Vegan Chocolate Truffles

Rrp: £12.99

Price: £12.00
Alternative retailers
Harvey Nichols & Co Ltd£14.00View offer

Description

Chocolate that's so good that one of our writers shared she chooses these over 'normal' chocolate,

Pros

  • Organic ingredients
  • Five truffle flavours
  • Beautiful packaging

Cons

  • Some may find the flavours too rich

Best vegan chocolate gifts FAQs

What chocolates can vegans eat?

If you're not a vegan yourself, it can be difficult to know what chocolates are suitable for vegans. Vegans can enjoy any chocolates that are made without any animal-derived products, such as dairy, eggs or gelatin. As a result, you'll find that vegan chocolates are suitable for people who are lactose intolerant too.

Here are some popular options which may help you find the best vegan chocolate gifts, but always make sure to check the ingredient list before you buy to ensure it's truly vegan and free from any sneaky animal-derived ingredients or traces.

Dark chocolate: Many dark chocolates are vegan-friendly as they typically contain a high percentage of cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar.

Vegan chocolate: Several brands now offer vegan chocolates made with plant-based milk alternatives such as almond, soy, oat, or rice milk. These chocolates mimic the creamy taste of traditional milk chocolate without using any dairy ingredients.

Raw chocolate: Raw chocolates are often vegan as they are made from unroasted cocoa beans, which retain more of their natural nutrients. They are sweetened with natural sweeteners like agave syrup or coconut sugar

Is vegan chocolate gluten-free?

Vegan chocolate can be gluten-free, but you shouldn't assume it is. Vegan chocolate is free from animal products such as milk and dairy, while gluten-free chocolate is free from wheat, barley, or malt. Pure chocolate is gluten-free, but added ingredients or flavours could introduce gluten into the mix.

To ensure that vegan chocolate is also gluten-free, you should read the product label carefully. Many manufacturers now provide information on allergens, including gluten, to help consumers make informed choices.

Piper Huxley is a Homes, Garden and Wellness Product Writer for Yours, an all-rounder who will write on anything from décor to wellness. When not scouring the net for the best home bargains, Piper is listening to a musical soundtrack and tending to her houseplants.

Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections - read why you should trust us