7. Ombar Blueberry & Acai Vegan Chocolate
Ombar are on a mission to create chocolate which is as just as nourishing as it is indulgent – and this little bar is a perfect example of that. It’s made with 60% unroasted cacao – this protects the heat sensitive cacao polyphenols – which gives a rich chocolatey flavour and numerous health benefits, such as reducing blood sugar levels.
There is a natural rich sweetness which comes from the cocoa butter and coconut sugar, which can be a little cloying. But the tart blueberries and acai berries which are added to this bar cut through the richness, adding a zingy flavour.
All Ombar bars contain no dairy, palm oil or refined sugar, and we were pleased to see they’re organic and fair trade, too.
8. nucao Organic Crunchy Nougat White Chocolate
We should start by saying that nucao bars are really more of an energy bar than chocolate. However, we very much enjoyed their Crunchy Nougat – a moreish, vegan take on classic white chocolate. Made with tiger nuts, hemp seeds and hazelnuts, these bars do have a ‘healthy’ taste that we think is most comparable to vanilla.
The nucao range has 65% less sugar than regular chocolate bars and they’re naturally sweetened with coconut blossom sugar. These wonderfully nutty bars are packed with plant-powered goodness, so they could be a good option pre-workout snack.
Impressively, nucao partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects to make sure one tree is planted for every bar sold.