Going vegan might sound like you have to up all your favourite foods, but if you’re clued up it’s easier than you might think.
This month many people might be trying Veganuary, where an omnivore or vegetarian tries the vegan diet for a month.
A vegan diet certainly doesn’t have to consist solely of fruit and vegetables, there are plenty of sweet and savoury treats you wouldn’t think were vegan-friendly.
Many products on supermarket shelves are unintentionally vegan, meaning you can still indulge in many of the foods your enjoyed before making the transition.
Please be sure to double-check the ingredients before purchasing anything on this list as ingredients lists are subject to change.
1. HP Brown Sauce
No fry-up would be complete without a decent dollop of brown sauce and its good news if you’re vegan, because the stuff is 100% dairy and egg-free.
2. Smash
The instant mash is vegan-friendly, so good news for vegans who want to make their dinner in a flash.
3. Gregg’s Iced Belgian Buns
Be warned, some branches are trialling Belgian buns which are no longer vegan.
4. Skittles
Sometimes vegans needs their sugar fix from something other than a banana.
5. Coco Shreddies
Vegans love chocolate cereal just as much as anyone else, so thank goodness its fine for them to crunch on some Coco Shreddies with whatever milk substitute they choose.
6. Starburst
Not all sweets contain gelatin and other animal-derived ingredients
7. Betty Crocker Cake Mix
Thankfully, most cake mixes require the addition of eggs, simply add an egg alternative and you can enjoy a decadent chocolate cake.
Betty Crocker mixes include: Devils Food, Tempting Chocolate, Red Velvet, and Velvety Vanilla.
8. Co-op doughnuts
Thought your doughnut days were over? Wrong.
You even have a choice of either a jam or custard filling.
9. Dark chocolate
It’s often mistaken that cocoa butter is dairy (however, watch out as some dark chocolate still include milk).
Brands that offer vegan dark chocolate include Green and Black’s and Lindt Excellence.
10. Jus-Rol ready to bake dough
Finding pastries that are suitable for vegans is no longer challenging.
Jus-Rol’s pain au chocolat and croissant dough are both vegan approved.
11. Metcalfe’s Skinny Popcorn Cinema Sweet
A low calorie sweet snack for popcorn-lovers.
It’s gluten free too!
12. Sainsbury’s Christmas Pudding
Vegans don’t have to miss out on the festive fun!
13. Haribo Sour Rainbow Strips
Haribo doesn’t offer an extensive range of vegan sweets so keep a look out for these.
14. Pip & Nut Chocolate Orange Almond Butter
An indulgent toast topping.
It is also palm-oil free, which is an added bonus.
15. Bourbons
A childhood classic.
16. Dorset Cereals Simply Oat Granola
Granola often includes honey, which is a controversial ingredient when it comes to veganism.
Depending on your view, other options could include Jordan’s Simply Granola.
17. Aldi Fruit Pastilles
If you’re favourite branded foods aren’t vegan, a trick is to look at supermarket’s own brand versions.
This also often applies to cereals.
18. Tesco Filled Mini Churros
“Crispy doughnuts filled with thick sweet chocolate and hazelnut sauce” – you wouldn’t believe they are vegan.
19. Biscoff spread
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Sometimes Marmite just doesn’t cut it.
20. Nestle cereal
Surprisingly, many chocolate-flavoured cereals are vegan.
Coco Shreddies and Weetabix Cripsy Minis are included in the options.
21. Oreos
Most cookies contain eggs but surprisingly, these creamy, chocolate-y treats are vegan-friendly.
22. Warburtons crumpets
There’s nothing more comforting than a warm crumpet with lashings of vegan butter.
While most breads are vegan, some can include honey, eggs, and milk products so it is always worth checking the label.
23. McVitie’s biscuits
Vegans don’t have to miss out on dunking their favourite biscuit into a cup of tea.
Ginger Nuts, Fruit Shortcake, Hobnobs and Chocolate Chip Hobnobs are among the options.
24. Mr Kipling Treacle Tart
There are plenty of delicious dessert options that are not catered specifically to vegans.
Other options from Mr Kipling include their Jam Tarts or Apple and Blackcurrant Pies.
25. Fox’s Party Rings
We bet you didn’t know when you were at your tenth birthday party that these babies were vegan friendly. We bet you didn’t even know what a vegan was.
26. Tesco Filled Mini Churros
“Crispy doughnuts filled with thick sweet chocolate and hazelnut sauce” – you wouldn’t believe they are vegan.
27. Smokey Bacon Hula Hoops
Surprisingly, many meat flavoured crisps don’t contain any meat, which is perfect for those struggling with cravings.
Others include: McCoy’s Ultimate Sizzling BBQ Chicken, Ultimate Chargrilled Steak & Peri Peri and Pringles Smokey Bacon.
28. Chicago Town Garlic Dough Balls
Little mouthfuls of garlicky goodness.
29. Sriracha hot sauce
Sometimes you just need a little bit of something to spice up a salad or sandwich – and this condiment is 100% vegan, which will go perfectly with some scrambled tofu.
