Veganuary, the month dedicated to plant-based living, is a great opportunity to explore delicious and ethical food choices. Chocolate, often a guilty pleasure, can be enjoyed guilt-free with these vegan alternatives. But you don’t have to give up on enjoying your favourite things any more. There are a multitude of ways, and recipes, to help you enjoy Veganuary chocolate treats. Here are some mouthwatering chocolate treats to indulge in during Veganuary and beyond:
Vegan Chocolate Truffles
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Ingredients:
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1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 2 hours
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Cocoa powder for dusting
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Instructions:
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Drain the cashews and add them to a food processor or high-powered blender.
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Process until the cashews form a smooth paste.
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Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt to the cashew paste.
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Process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll into balls.
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Roll the truffles in cocoa powder and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
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Vegan Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup plant-based milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup hot brewed coffee
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Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and hot coffee.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
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Vegan Chocolate Fudge
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Ingredients:
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1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 2 hours
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Instructions:
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Drain the cashews and add them to a food processor or high-powered blender.
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Process until the cashews form a smooth paste.
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Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt to the cashew paste.
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Process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Pour the fudge mixture into a greased 8-inch square pan.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
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Cut into squares and enjoy.
Veganuary chocolate treats at their best, no fudging the issue here. Just amazingly good vegan treats to aide your journey.
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Vegan Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients:
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1 cup plant-based milk
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: Whipped cream or marshmallows
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Instructions:
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Heat the plant-based milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
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Remove from heat and pour into mugs.
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Top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired.
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So now you have some great pointers in the direction of four of the most loved chocolate treats (vegan or otherwise) let KAKOA help widen your choice even further.
New Year, maybe new you. The first day of your vegan journey needn’t be a trauma. Relax with great chocolates from Kakoa and remember, we are pioneers in vegan chocolate. We want to make vegan, and Veganuary chocolate treats, the norm, not a niche. Chocolate which tastes amazing, is cruelty free and has minimal environmental impact. So go on, join us and ‘smooth’ your way to a wonderfully chocolate future. Even if you only get to enjoy some Veganuary chocolate treats then at least it’s a start.
With some truly awesome centres encased in finest vegan chocolate you will find yourself wondering why you haven’t tried these before now. Made with a combo of rice and oat milk bringing to you not only award winning favourites such as Ultimate Peanut butter, but also some ultimately creamy goodness. Legendary Sea Salted Caramel, Lush Milk, Dazzling Strawberry & Champagne will wow your taste-buds as you chomp on your chocs with no ethical dilemmas attached. These are not only a Veganuary chocolate treat, they are a top chocolate treat at any time, for anyone.
Two of the finer things in life, vegan chocolate and a splash of alcohol. Our unique chocolate recipe, made with oat and rice milk, works perfectly to make these epic tipsy truffles.
A lively, floral gin with plenty of juniper is combined with a smooth oat milk chocolate ganache to make our cheeky vegan gin truffle. Fancy a bit of fizz? Our signature white chocolate enrobes a ganache filling, infused with lashings of Marc de Champagne for the ultimate indulgence.
Vegan Mega White Chocolate Truffles
Our plant based white chocolate, flavoured with a hint of vanilla, makes for an irresistibly smooth taste experience. We feel our vegan white chocolate is the best out there and what better way to prove this than making it into a stand alone truffle. Trust us, the mega white does not disappoint.
These are just a few ideas to get you started on your Veganuary chocolate treat journey. With a little creativity, you can create countless delicious and ethical chocolate treats. Remember, the possibilities are endless when it comes to plant-based indulgence. However, if your own creativity stalls, well, you can always rely on the leading edge of Kakoa to fulfil your needs.