Eco-conscious options to vegan equivalents
Easter break is on the horizon which means two things – a bit of time off and we get to eat a lot of chocolate.
There is such a plethora of chocolate options out-there that it can be a bit overwhelming when it comes to choosing one for your loved ones. But amongst the usual faces are an increasing amount of alternative brands who have upped their Easter game to offer chocolate eggs and chocolate bars with a difference.
Vegan, sustainable, eco-friendly, fairtrade and organic chocolate all ticking the yummy box whilst also offering alternative options to suit all dietary requirements and preferences.
Available globally, here is a round-up of some of the egg-citing ones out there! Buy now to get in time for this Easter weekend….
Buying Fairtrade chocolate makes a big difference to the lives of farmers and small business owners in places like Ghana and the Ivory Coast who work hard to produce cocoa. Through the Fairtrade minimum price and additional premiums, money is invested in families and communities which in turn, improving the wellbeing of those living in poverty.
Chocolate and Love
Chocolate and Love’s popular Sea Salt and Rich Dark chocolate is now available in a new duo of tins, each containing 30 pieces of the lovingly crafted organic, Fairtrade chocolate. Ideal as a gift, after the delicious chocolates are gone, these gorgeously decorated tins can be used to store all sorts of goodies. Chocolate and Love’s passion for quality and purpose means they choose ingredients for their multiple award-winning chocolate bars with extreme care.
– Fairtrade / ethically made
– Organic
– Ethically and sustainably run company
– Gluten and soya free
Best for: A non-egg gift
From £3.00 / www.chocolateandlove.com
Goodio
From Helsinki with love, Goodio chocolate is handmade with care and minimally processed to keep the ingredients as close to their natural state as possible. The Goodio range is made from premium quality, organic, raw cacao beans mixed with primarily organic and wild, Finland sourced ingredients. High in antioxidants, this is a treat for the mind and body, founded on the principles of sustainability, well-being and transparency in where the food comes from, how it’s sourced and how it’s treated.
– Organic
– Vegan
– Ethically and sustainably run company
– Biodegradable wrapper
– Gluten, dairy and soya free
Best for: A luxury little gift
From £4.99 / www.goodiochocolate.com
Green & Black’s, Organic Medium Butterscotch Egg
Green & Black’s organic Butterscotch milk chocolate egg with crunchy butterscotch pieces makes for an extremely moreish taste. Green & Black’s was built on a principle of ethical sourcing which is why all of their eggs are certified Fairtrade which means their farmers are paid a premium and the company invests in their communities through Fairtrade to build a sustainable future.
– Organic
– Fairtrade / ethically made
Best for: Luxury egg without a big price
£6.59 / www.greenandblacks.co.uk
Montezuma, Absolute Black 100% Cocoa Button Egg
Montezuma’s is an award-winning British chocolate company with a reputation for producing some of the finest and most innovative chocolate available in the UK, experimenting with new flavours and ingredients and specialising in the use of spices, herbs and essential oils. For Easter, their new sugar free egg is ideal for those following no sugar or vegan diets or making healthier food choices. This is 100% cocoa for a truly dramatic cocoa hit.
– Sugar free
– Vegan
– Gluten and soya free
Best for: Those without a sweet-tooth
£9.99 / www.montezumas.co.uk
Montezuma, Organic Eco Eggs
A milk chocolate egg available in three different flavours – butterscotch, a vegan-friendly dark chocolate egg with cocoa nibs and a white chocolate with raspberry egg. All are encased in an award-winning and innovative eco-friendly packaging, made of just two parts: a sturdy biodegradable paper outer shell/sleeve and a foil wrapping
– Organic
– Eco friendly packaging
– Gluten free
Best for: Eco-packaging
£8.99 / www.montezumas.co.uk
Ombar
Made from raw Ecuadorian cacao, unrefined coconut sugar and real whole juicy fruits ombar is packed full of goodness and creamy deliciousness. All of the bars are vegan and gluten free as well as containing naturally occurring antioxidants and flavanols to help nourish you from the inside out. Huge range of flavours to indulge in from blueberry and acai, coconut and vanilla to lemon and green tea and goji berry.
– Vegan
– Organic
– Gluten and dairy free
Best for: A small chocolate treat packed full of flavour
From £1.49 / www.ombar.co.uk
Loving Earth
Loving Earth is a Melbourne based company dedicated to sourcing and manufacturing the highest quality organic, fairly traded and wild crafted functional foods available. They work with small producer communities around the world to provide healthy, sustainable and fair ingredients, used to handcraft the unique range of raw chocolate bars and superfood snacks.
– Vegan
– Fairtrade
– Gluten, soy and dairy free
– Ethically and sustainably run company
– Eco friendly packaging
Best for: A chocolate bar that ticks all the boxes
From £1.75 / www.lovingearth.co
