Got a sweet tooth but looking to go plant-based? Luckily for you, there are so many incredible vegan options out there that you don't need to choose between sticking to your vegan diet (even if it is just for Veganuary) and eating some delicious sweets.
Whether you prefer brownies, traditional sweets, or chocolates, we've rounded up the best vegan sweets of 2022. So whether you're becoming more plant-based or you're fully vegan, you can have your cake and eat it, too.
Seriously, these sweets are so tasty, you won't believe they're vegan. And if you want to try creating your own vegan snacks, we've got some lush inspo for you below:
How do you know if sweets are vegan?
The quickest and easiest way is to check the label and see if it has a "vegan" label or if it says "suitable for vegans". Sweets can often not be vegan as many include gelatin or traces of milk and eggs which, of course, are animal products.
The best vegan sweets you can buy right now:
Available in loads of different flavours, these vegan and palm-oil free sweets are beyond delicious. The only issue you'll have with them is wishing you'd bought more.
This may not be known by most people, but Skittles are vegan. So, if you're plant-based, you can enjoy your favourite childhood sweets guilt-free. It's important to note that they do, however, contain palm oil, which whilst is not derived from animal products, some people may consider palm oil to be a non-vegan ingredient.
Who doesn't love mini love hearts? They're cute AF and 100 per cent vegan.
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If you're looking for the ultimate healthy vegan snack, then look no further. These super yummy and high-in-protein chocolate brownies are a brilliant option, especially after a workout. Tried and tested by our content writer, Isabel Martins Abbud: "I couldn't believe that these were vegan or that they were healthy. They're incredibly sweet and taste absolutely delicious. I highly recommend them".
Need your sweets to be gluten-free? Jealous Sweets has got you covered with its vegan and gluten-free grizzly bears.
They've only recently become vegan, but it's official, Fruit Pastilles are now plant-based.
If you're a Haribo or a pick-n-mix fan, then these Vegan All Sorts sweets are for you. They're exactly like your childhood favourites, but without the animal products.
Another healthier option, these cacao and almond energy balls are a delicious gluten-free snack.
These aren't necessarily the healthiest sweets, but they are both sugar-free and gluten-free. And they have four different flavours to choose from ud83dude0d
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These meringues are ultra-cute and can be used as a dessert topping, too. They're available in four different flavours, so don't worry if vanilla isn't your cup of tea.
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What exactly is a vegan diet?
The basis of a vegan diet is avoiding all foods made from, or that have traces of animal products, including dairy, meat and fish. Recently, honey has also been added to that list as it is a bee product, meaning it is an animal product. There has been plenty of debate over whether palm oil is vegan or not, technically it is, as it is not derived from any animal products. However, the farming of palm oil trees has been linked to an overall negative impact on the planet.