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Chocolate

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Chocolate
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D&Ds Vegan Dark Chocolate Peanuts 80gD&Ds Vegan Dark Chocolate Peanuts 80g
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Doisy & Dam
D&Ds Vegan Dark Chocolate Peanuts 80g
(50)
£2.25
£2.81/100 g
Milk Chocolate Brazil Nuts 210gMilk Chocolate Brazil Nuts 210g
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Holland & Barrett
Milk Chocolate Brazil Nuts 210g
(31)
£4.49
£2.14/100 g
Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts 30gDark Chocolate Hazelnuts 30g
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Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts 30g
(14)
£1.13
£1.69
£3.77/100 g
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Milk Chocolate Hazelnuts 210gMilk Chocolate Hazelnuts 210g
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Holland & Barrett
Milk Chocolate Hazelnuts 210g
(7)
£4.99
£2.38/100 g
LoveRaw Vegan M:lk Choc Wafer Bar Mult-Pack 6x 21.5gLoveRaw Vegan M:lk Choc Wafer Bar Mult-Pack 6x 21.5g
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Love Raw
LoveRaw Vegan M:lk Choc Wafer Bar Mult-Pack 6x 21.5g
(94)
£3.99
£5.00
£3.09/100 g
D&Ds Vegan Dark Chocolate Drops 80g
3 for 2 Mix & Match
Doisy & Dam
D&Ds Vegan Dark Chocolate Drops 80g
(80)
£2.25
£0.28/10 ml
Dark Chocolate Cranberries 210gDark Chocolate Cranberries 210g
3 for 2 Mix & Match
Holland & Barrett
Dark Chocolate Cranberries 210g
(7)
£4.99
£2.38/100 g
Dark Chocolate Raisins 210gDark Chocolate Raisins 210g
3 for 2 Mix & Match
Holland & Barrett
Dark Chocolate Raisins 210g
(1)
£4.49
£2.14/100 g
Dark Chocolate Almonds 30gDark Chocolate Almonds 30g
33% off
Holland & Barrett
Dark Chocolate Almonds 30g
(4)
£1.13
£1.69
£3.77/100 g
Online only offer
No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Brazil Nuts 210gNo Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Brazil Nuts 210g
3 for 2 Mix & Match
Holland & Barrett
No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Brazil Nuts 210g
(17)
£4.99
£2.38/100 g
No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Almonds 210gNo Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Almonds 210g
3 for 2 Mix & Match
Holland & Barrett
No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Almonds 210g
(8)
£4.79
£2.28/100 g
Dark Chocolate Dipped Apricots 210gDark Chocolate Dipped Apricots 210g
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Holland & Barrett
Dark Chocolate Dipped Apricots 210g
(5)
£4.49
£2.14/100 g
Miso White Chocolate & Raspberry 75gMiso White Chocolate & Raspberry 75g
3 for 2 Mix & Match
Holland & Barrett with Life Kitchen
Miso White Chocolate & Raspberry 75g
(2)
£2.75
£3.67/100 g
No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Cashews 210gNo Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Cashews 210g
3 for 2 Mix & Match
Holland & Barrett
No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Cashews 210g
(7)
£4.79
£2.28/100 g
Cashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 35gCashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 35gCashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 35gCashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 35gCashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 35g
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Bounce
Cashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 35g
(18)
£1.00
£2.10
£2.86/100 g
Cashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 12x 35gCashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 12x 35gCashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 12x 35gCashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 12x 35gCashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 12x 35g
Bounce
Cashew Butter Filled Maple & Pecan Plant Protein Ball 12x 35g
(18)
£19.99
£4.76/100 g
Milk Chocolate Crystallised Ginger 210gMilk Chocolate Crystallised Ginger 210g
3 for 2 Mix & Match
Holland & Barrett
Milk Chocolate Crystallised Ginger 210g
(8)
£4.99
£2.38/100 g
Dark Chocolate Matcha Coated Almonds 30gDark Chocolate Matcha Coated Almonds 30g
33% off
Holland & Barrett
Dark Chocolate Matcha Coated Almonds 30g
(7)
£1.13
£1.69
£3.77/100 g
Online only offer
Peanut and Salted Caramel Clusters 80gPeanut and Salted Caramel Clusters 80g
3 for 2 Mix & Match
Doisy & Dam
Peanut and Salted Caramel Clusters 80g
(8)
£2.25
£2.81/100 g
Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar 60gHazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar 60gHazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar 60gHazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar 60g
Hu
Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar 60g
(34)
£3.50
£5.83/100 g
Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate Bar 60gCashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate Bar 60gCashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate Bar 60gCashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate Bar 60g
Hu
Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate Bar 60g
(23)
£3.50
£5.83/100 g
Crunchy Mint Dark Chocolate Bar 60gCrunchy Mint Dark Chocolate Bar 60gCrunchy Mint Dark Chocolate Bar 60g
Hu
Crunchy Mint Dark Chocolate Bar 60g
(11)
£3.50
£5.83/100 g
Almond Butter + Crispy Quinoa Dark Chocolate Bar 60gAlmond Butter + Crispy Quinoa Dark Chocolate Bar 60gAlmond Butter + Crispy Quinoa Dark Chocolate Bar 60gAlmond Butter + Crispy Quinoa Dark Chocolate Bar 60g
Hu
Almond Butter + Crispy Quinoa Dark Chocolate Bar 60g
(18)
£3.50
£5.83/100 g
Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts 210gDark Chocolate Brazil Nuts 210g
Holland & Barrett
Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts 210g
(33)
£4.99
£2.38/100 g
Nomo Cookie Dough Reindeer 30gNomo Cookie Dough Reindeer 30g
NOMO
Nomo Cookie Dough Reindeer 30g
(12)
£1.00
£3.33/100 g
Vego White Almond Bliss 50g
Vego Good Food
Vego White Almond Bliss 50g
(41)
£2.19
£4.38/100 g
Dipped Chocolate Caramel Millionaire Plant Protein Ball 40gDipped Chocolate Caramel Millionaire Plant Protein Ball 40gDipped Chocolate Caramel Millionaire Plant Protein Ball 40gDipped Chocolate Caramel Millionaire Plant Protein Ball 40gDipped Chocolate Caramel Millionaire Plant Protein Ball 40g
Bounce
Dipped Chocolate Caramel Millionaire Plant Protein Ball 40g
(38)
£2.10
£5.25/100 g
Coconut & Chia Oat Biscuits 200g
Nairn's
Coconut & Chia Oat Biscuits 200g
(89)
£1.65
£0.83/100 g
Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles 2 PackHazelnut Chocolate Truffles 2 PackHazelnut Chocolate Truffles 2 Pack
Booja Booja
Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles 2 Pack
(45)
£1.79
£0.90/1 Chocolate
Award-Winning Vegan Selection Box 184gAward-Winning Vegan Selection Box 184gAward-Winning Vegan Selection Box 184gAward-Winning Vegan Selection Box 184gAward-Winning Vegan Selection Box 184g
Booja Booja
Award-Winning Vegan Selection Box 184g
(67)
£14.99
£8.15/100 g
Dipped Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Plant Protein Ball 40gDipped Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Plant Protein Ball 40gDipped Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Plant Protein Ball 40gDipped Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Plant Protein Ball 40gDipped Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Plant Protein Ball 40g
Bounce
Dipped Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Plant Protein Ball 40g
(18)
£2.10
£5.25/100 g
Mixed Berries Oat Biscuits 200g
Nairn's
Mixed Berries Oat Biscuits 200g
(52)
£1.65
£0.83/100 g
Mixed Sharing Box 140g
NOMO
Mixed Sharing Box 140g
£5.45
£3.89/100 g
0% Sugar Chocolate Original 55g
Wizards
0% Sugar Chocolate Original 55g
(36)
£1.99
£3.62/100 g
83% Less Sugar Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 350g83% Less Sugar Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 350g
JimJams
83% Less Sugar Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 350g
(120)
£3.50
£1.00/100 g
Nomo Creamy Chocolate Advent Calendar 80g
NOMO
Nomo Creamy Chocolate Advent Calendar 80g
(1)
£5.50
£6.88/100 g
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Just imagine if there was no chocolate biscuit to dip in your tea, no slice of cake on your birthday, no bar of chocolate to come home to after a long week… Life can already be a challenge, so it only makes sense to sweeten the deal with a delicious snack or two!

 

However, we get how hard it can be when you have an intolerance, allergy, or want to keep things a little healthier. That’s why we stock a delicious range of vegan chocolatesgluten-free cakessugar-free cookies, and so much more at Holland & Barrett.

 

Of all the treats, the sweet ones tend to be the most indulgent – and that’s no bad thing. Everyone deserves a treat every once in a while. But it can be hard sometimes to find something delicious and suitable for your diet, e.g. if you’re allergic to nuts, gluten intolerant, vegan or allergic to eggs. Read on to get inspired about snacking again, whatever your dietary need.

 

Chocolate

 

Is chocolate vegan?

 

It depends what chocolate we’re taking about.

 

The most important ingredients in all types of chocolate are cocoa solids and cocoa butter – which actually contain 0% dairy butter and are 100% vegan. Cocoa butter, also known as cacao butter, is made from cocoa beans, which are the dried and fermented seeds of the cacao tree.

 

Once the cocoa beans have been processed, the shells are removed to extract the nib, which is then ground up and liquefied to be made into cocoa solids and cocoa butter. It’s the type of chocolate that is made from these base ingredients that dictates whether it is vegan or not.

 

What types of chocolate are there?

  • Dark chocolate: typically contains sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa solids and sometimes flavourings
  • Milk chocolate: typically contains sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa solids, milk / milk powder and sometimes flavourings
  • White chocolate: the same as milk chocolate just without any cocoa solids
  • Raw chocolate: is often less processed and uses organic ingredients like coconut sugar to sweeten it instead of refined sugar

 

 

What are the benefits of dark chocolate?

 

Dark chocolate doesn’t usually contain dairy (always check the label just in case), making it a great choice for vegans and dairy-intolerant people. The cocoa content is almost always higher in dark chocolate, and with a higher cocoa content, comes a higher nutritional value.

 

A typical 100g bar of dark chocolate with 70-80% cocoa will contain significant amounts of iron, magnesium and copper. It often contains less calories than milk chocolate, too.

 

Can you get vegan milk chocolate?

 

Yes! There are loads of brands out there now that sell dairy-free versions of your favourite milk chocolate. Try creamy NOMO barsindulgent hazelnutty Vego bars or even, raw salted caramel cups to satisfy those milk chocolate cravings.

 

Does chocolate contain gluten?

 

Not typically, no. Gluten free chocolate is quite common as the ingredients don’t often contain gluten. Some brands go a step further and make sure that there is no chance of cross-contamination in the manufacturing process, so that people with severe allergies don’t have to worry about traces of gluten and can simply enjoy.

 

How about nut-free chocolate and sugar-free chocolate?

 

Whether it’s because you can’t eat sugar or simply want to cut down on your intake, there are lots of sugar-free chocolate brands to try, and the same goes for nut-free chocolate

 

Cakes and biscuits

 

Can you get egg free cakes?

 

Yes, egg-free biscuits and cakes do exist! Egg is usually used to bind ingredients together, but there are alternatives that can be just as good, including oil, flax seeds, chia seeds, apple cider vinegar, and more. This means that vegans and people with egg allergies can indulge in some cake-y goodness and have a few biccies with their tea too!

 

What about gluten-free cakes and biscuits?

 

Cakes and biscuits = flour, and flour = gluten, right? Well yes, most traditional cake and biscuit recipes call for wheat flour, but not all flours contain gluten. Gluten-free biscuits and cakes can be made with a variety of different flours, including rice, almond, coconut and buckwheat flour. These flours also contain unique nutritional values, so can be a healthier choice than wheat flour, depending on your needs – win win!

 

Can you get vegan cakes and biscuits?

 

All the dairy and eggs traditional cakes are made with can be swapped for plant-based alternatives. Try using soy, coconut, oat or almond milk in cakes instead of dairy. We offer scrumptious vegan cakes and biscuits at Holland & Barrett if you don’t fancy making your own.

 

Are sugar-free biscuits and cakes a thing?

 

All you sugar-avoiders out there will be pleased to know that you can still enjoy some of your favourite bakes without the sugar. Products like sugar-free chocolate chip cookies and sandwich cookies exist and still taste fantastic.

Just imagine if there was no chocolate biscuit to dip in your tea, no slice of cake on your birthday, no bar of chocolate to come home to after a long week… Life can already be a challenge, so it only makes sense to sweeten the deal with a delicious snack or two!

 

However, we get how hard it can be when you have an intolerance, allergy, or want to keep things a little healthier. That’s why we stock a delicious range of vegan chocolatesgluten-free cakessugar-free cookies, and so much more at Holland & Barrett.

 

Of all the treats, the sweet ones tend to be the most indulgent – and that’s no bad thing. Everyone deserves a treat every once in a while. But it can be hard sometimes to find something delicious and suitable for your diet, e.g. if you’re allergic to nuts, gluten intolerant, vegan or allergic to eggs. Read on to get inspired about snacking again, whatever your dietary need.

 

Chocolate

 

Is chocolate vegan?

 

It depends what chocolate we’re taking about.

 

The most important ingredients in all types of chocolate are cocoa solids and cocoa butter – which actually contain 0% dairy butter and are 100% vegan. Cocoa butter, also known as cacao butter, is made from cocoa beans, which are the dried and fermented seeds of the cacao tree.

 

Once the cocoa beans have been processed, the shells are removed to extract the nib, which is then ground up and liquefied to be made into cocoa solids and cocoa butter. It’s the type of chocolate that is made from these base ingredients that dictates whether it is vegan or not.

 

What types of chocolate are there?

  • Dark chocolate: typically contains sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa solids and sometimes flavourings
  • Milk chocolate: typically contains sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa solids, milk / milk powder and sometimes flavourings
  • White chocolate: the same as milk chocolate just without any cocoa solids
  • Raw chocolate: is often less processed and uses organic ingredients like coconut sugar to sweeten it instead of refined sugar

 

 

What are the benefits of dark chocolate?

 

Dark chocolate doesn’t usually contain dairy (always check the label just in case), making it a great choice for vegans and dairy-intolerant people. The cocoa content is almost always higher in dark chocolate, and with a higher cocoa content, comes a higher nutritional value.

 

A typical 100g bar of dark chocolate with 70-80% cocoa will contain significant amounts of iron, magnesium and copper. It often contains less calories than milk chocolate, too.

 

Can you get vegan milk chocolate?

 

Yes! There are loads of brands out there now that sell dairy-free versions of your favourite milk chocolate. Try creamy NOMO barsindulgent hazelnutty Vego bars or even, raw salted caramel cups to satisfy those milk chocolate cravings.

 

Does chocolate contain gluten?

 

Not typically, no. Gluten free chocolate is quite common as the ingredients don’t often contain gluten. Some brands go a step further and make sure that there is no chance of cross-contamination in the manufacturing process, so that people with severe allergies don’t have to worry about traces of gluten and can simply enjoy.

 

How about nut-free chocolate and sugar-free chocolate?

 

Whether it’s because you can’t eat sugar or simply want to cut down on your intake, there are lots of sugar-free chocolate brands to try, and the same goes for nut-free chocolate

 

Cakes and biscuits

 

Can you get egg free cakes?

 

Yes, egg-free biscuits and cakes do exist! Egg is usually used to bind ingredients together, but there are alternatives that can be just as good, including oil, flax seeds, chia seeds, apple cider vinegar, and more. This means that vegans and people with egg allergies can indulge in some cake-y goodness and have a few biccies with their tea too!

 

What about gluten-free cakes and biscuits?

 

Cakes and biscuits = flour, and flour = gluten, right? Well yes, most traditional cake and biscuit recipes call for wheat flour, but not all flours contain gluten. Gluten-free biscuits and cakes can be made with a variety of different flours, including rice, almond, coconut and buckwheat flour. These flours also contain unique nutritional values, so can be a healthier choice than wheat flour, depending on your needs – win win!

 

Can you get vegan cakes and biscuits?

 

All the dairy and eggs traditional cakes are made with can be swapped for plant-based alternatives. Try using soy, coconut, oat or almond milk in cakes instead of dairy. We offer scrumptious vegan cakes and biscuits at Holland & Barrett if you don’t fancy making your own.

 

Are sugar-free biscuits and cakes a thing?

 

All you sugar-avoiders out there will be pleased to know that you can still enjoy some of your favourite bakes without the sugar. Products like sugar-free chocolate chip cookies and sandwich cookies exist and still taste fantastic.

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