Looking for something sweet, new, and completely plant-based? I've tried out some of the most hyped new vegan sweets of 2024 in Germany, ranging from rich chocolate spreads to indulgent pralines and cookies. Expect genuine reviews and surprising favorites.
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In This Post:
- 1. Plant-Based Nutella
- 2. Milchschnitte by Food for Future
- 3. Ice Cream by Mövenpick
- 4. Prinzenrolle by DeBeukelaer
- 5. Sweet Mini Zwieback by Brandt
- 6. Cinnamon Baked Apple Wafers by Manner
- 7. Marble Mini Cakes by Kuchenmeister
- 8. Cookies with Pistachio or Hazelnut Filling by sottolestelle
- 9. Pralines/Truffles by La Mara Chocolaterie
- 10. Dubai Chocolate Cookies by Chimneys
- Homemade Vegan Sweets You Should Try
I wasn't joking when I wrote about "galactic heaps of sugary treats" in my last newsletter. This post will prove me right.
Yes, I've genuinely consumed that much over the past few weeks, okay, let's be real: months (and I've enjoyed every single bite, yum)! But then again, someone's gotta do the hard work to find the best vegan sweets, right? 😊
In truth, I'm a curious food lover at heart. I need to know what things taste like. Does something that looks delicious actually taste delicious? Does a vegan version of a well-loved candy live up to the original?
My particular focus lately has been on the vegan sweets that made their debut in German supermarkets in 2024. The ones that created big waves of excitement within the vegan community. In short: the hyped products.
I was wondering: Is product X or Z really worth the hype?
So, I did my research (read: snacking ;).
The list below is made up of the products I can wholeheartedly recommend. All the ones with non-vegan originals match the originals beautifully. Spoiler alert: they're all worth the hype.
BUT: I won't necessarily repurchase every single one. I'll explain why further down-expect my full honesty!
Now, let's get to the sweet countdown, or better yet, countUP! We're going in reverse order, starting with "pretty good" and climbing all the way to "phenomenal"!
Kicking off the list with … Nutella.
1. Plant-Based Nutella
No need to explain Nutella. Everyone knows it.
A tiny disclaimer upfront: I've never been the biggest Nutella fan, which is why the vegan version landed at the bottom of my vegan sweets ranking-even though it tastes just like the original. That said, for all the die-hard Nutella lovers out there, this is definitely exciting news!
In my opinion, though, there are better (vegan) chocolate spreads, even organic ones. My personal favorite is Nocciolata by the Italian brand Rigoni di Asiago-it's hazelnutty, chocolaty, and everything you'd expect from a food product crafted by Italians (aka: perfection).
Where to get vegan Nutella:
Available at all major supermarkets in Germany, like Edeka or Rewe. You can also get it online at Amazon.de, but it might be significantly more expensive there.
2. Milchschnitte by Food for Future
Oh, Milchschnitte, the snack of our childhoods.
Ah, Milchschnitte, the snack of our childhoods. If you grew up in Germany, chances are you had one in your lunchbox at least once, probably marketed as totally healthy (thanks to "milk" in the name).
In English-speaking countries, it's probably known as Kinder Milk Slice, or just Milk Slice.
The vegan version doesn't taste exactly like the original, but it's close enough to make me smile. The chocolate sponge could be richer and softer, and I hope they continue tweaking it, but it's already pretty darn good.
Tip: Let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before eating so the creamy filling gets perfectly soft.
Where to get vegan Milchschnitte:
Penny (Food for Future is their in-house brand).
3. Ice Cream by Mövenpick
Mövenpick has officially entered the vegan chat, and they've done it sooo well. We're not just talking vanilla and chocolate, though I'll never say no to those. Think Passion Fruit Coconut or Cherry Brownie.
Fancy, indulgent, and absolutely worth trying. Not organic, I know, but still deliciously satisfying.
Where to get it:
Available at all major German supermarkets, like Edeka or Rewe.
4. Prinzenrolle by DeBeukelaer
Another childhood classic.
Two crunchy cookies with a perfectly balanced chocolate filling. Simply yummy. And now it's vegan, and oh boy, does it deliver.
It tastes exactly how a Prinzenrolle should taste. No surprises here. DeBeukelaer already nailed vegan cookies with their Cereola line, so expectations were high and met.
Side note. "Prinzenrolle" literally means Prince's Roll, which I still find mildly weird. Let's just stick with "Prince's Biscuits," shall we?
If you're exploring alternatives, I also love organic options from DM's or Rossman's house brand with dark chocolate or cocoa. And as a big vanilla fan, I have to give a shoutout to the vanilla-cream-filled sandwich cookies by Biobis (also organic, yeah).
Where to get it:
Available at all major German supermarkets, like Edeka or Rewe.
5. Sweet Mini Zwieback by Brandt
In Germany, Brandt is associated with dry, plain zwieback = a trusty remedy for an upset stomach. But their sweet Mini Zwieback creations are next-level sweet snack.
The vegan versions come with a delicate chocolate coating in two flavors: caramel and cocoa-hazelnut. Perfect for when you're craving something sweet and small and crunchy!
Where to get it:
Available at all major German supermarkets, like Edeka or Rewe, or online at Amazon.de.
6. Cinnamon Baked Apple Wafers by Manner
Swoon, swoon, swoon. First, for the classic Manner wafers (the ones with the iconic hazelnut nougat filling, pictured on the right), accidentally vegan legends.
And now, for their new holiday-inspired flavor: Cinnamon Baked Apple! These wafers melt on your tongue with a delightfully warm blend of spiced apple and cinnamon. You're instantly whisked away to a heavenly Christmas wonderland.
Where to find them:
Available at all major German supermarkets like Edeka or Rewe, but probably only during the holiday season, so grab them while you can!
7. Marble Mini Cakes by Kuchenmeister
You'd think vegan marble cake would be easy to get right. Wrong. Soooo wrong. Most versions are too dense, too greasy, or too artificial.
These mini cakes are a game changer. The texture is exactly how I remember it. Airy, soft, slightly crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. The flavor is a classic vanilla-chocolate dream. Also, dangerously addictive. Consider yourself warned.
Where to find them:
Available at all major German supermarkets like Edeka or Rewe, or online at Amazon.de.
8. Cookies with Pistachio or Hazelnut Filling by sottolestelle
You know those moments when you walk into your favorite organic store, and your eyes catch something so exciting you can't believe it? That's exactly what happened when I found these little cookies with a creamy heart - "cuor di crema" (hello, beautiful Italian language!) - filled with either pistachio or hazelnut.
Made by an Italian brand, no less! Vegan Italian products have never disappointed me (see #1 above). Italians simply refuse to make anything that doesn't taste absolutely amazing, vegan or not.
Where to get them:
Find them in organic supermarkets like Denns or Alnatura.
9. Pralines/Truffles by La Mara Chocolaterie
We're stepping away from our typical supermarket shelves here because that's not where you would find #9 and #10. In fact, we're entering divine indulgence territory now.
I'd been eyeing the pralines from La Mara Chocolaterie for a while and finally treated myself (or rather, got my husband to gift them to me for Christmas; extra love for also surprising me with their gorgeous La Mara Advent Calendar).
I'm not sure how long La Mara Chocolaterie has been around, but since I only discovered them in 2024, they're definitely making the cut for this list.
But there are more (substantial) reasons WHY: they're a fully vegan chocolaterie creating ridiculously delicious, stunningly beautiful, and sometimes delightfully unique praline flavors like Yuzu, Cassis Noir, and Pecan Caramel.
Finding good vegan pralines is already a feat, but discovering something this gorgeous and high-quality is literal jackpot.
Where to find them:
Shop them online via La Mara's website or check out select chocolateries across Germany that carry their creations.
10. Dubai Chocolate Cookies by Chimneys
The surprise winner. And yes, cookies. Stay with me. While searching for vegan Dubai chocolate, I stumbled upon Chimneys and immediately thought, Dubai Cookies?
Next thing I knew, half their shop had landed in my cart. No regrets.
And WOW. Just… WOW.
These cookies are a full sensory experience. The smell, the taste, the texture.
Let's talk texture for a second. It's somewhere between cookie dough and cake. Dense, slightly crumbly, rich, buttery, almost underbaked in the most genius way. I've never had anything like them. Every bite feels like a completely new cookie experience. Now you know why they took the top spot.
Where to find them:
Order online from Chimneys' shop or stop by their two cafés in Berlin.
Update (2026): Unfortunately, Chimneys seems to have closed (online shop and cafe). I'm leaving this here because it was hands-down one of the most unique vegan sweets I've tried.
If you're in Berlin and craving something indulgent, I'd recommend checking out Brammibal's Donuts for creative vegan donuts and FREA Bakery for pastry-style desserts (but not fully vegan anymore).
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Enjoy,
Ramona
PS: What are your must-try vegan sweets? Tell me in the comments.
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