Exciting vegan treats! :D - needsweets.co.uk review

Continuing from my last post which you can see here. I did a mini review of need sweets I'm going to talk more about the website I love whenever I'm in the mood for something sweet. 

Ever since I became vegan due to a medical condition I thought I'd have to give up things I like such as marshmallows, gummy bears, Rice Krispies etc. Until one day I stumbled across needsweets, a website where vegans can indulge and go to heaven and back on the same day! (No ticket necessary) 

I also think the logo looks cute too! Say hello to the need sweets mascot, Sweety the cow:

Today I forgot to have breakfast and felt a bit run down until a parcel arrived! :D 

It was full of yummy goodness and I was so excited I finished almost half the box. That's how good it was! I enjoyed every bite and thought I had to review it. 

I'll link you to all the products mentioned in this blog which will open in a new window so you won't have to lift a finger! 

First off I'm going to start with the Sweet and Sara Bark Rocky Road. I managed to take a picture of it before it completely disappeared and this is what I got: 

It's a combination of marshmallows covered with organic Belgian chocolate with roasted almonds all in one bite! When I ate this I was enticed by the crunchy nuts against the soft, chewy marshmallows and smooth chocolate. I love how the textures contrast and compliment each other beautifully. This would be great for occasions where you'd perhaps want a treat on the go because it's like a convenient chocolatey camp-fire treat.

As you can see from the picture above, the marshmallows, almonds, and organic Belgian chocolate are beautifully layered and I know I might be making you hungry, but once you get this on your door it won't last more than a day!  

Fizzy fish - Normally I don't like fizzy sweets because it gives me a headache and feels strange but these were just fine. When you pop one in your mouth you have this subtle fizz that's not too overpowering and it really re-creates the childhood memories of fizzy sweets without the horrid after effects. I love how they're so colourful in the pack because it really brings them to life. 

Flying Saucers -  This was a tuck shop favourite at my school back in the day. They would melt in your mouth and leave behind a sugary residue on your tongue that would liven your taste buds afterwards. I don't know why but they always seem to go missing ... 

American Hard Gums - I missed not being able to have soft, chewy, sticky jelly sweets when I turned vegan due to the gelatine found in them. I was disgusted to know what it was truly made of and was put off until I discovered these. They remind me of a thicker version of Rowntrees fruit pastilles but in a different shape. In my honest opinion they are the same consistency as a normal jelly sweet and you wouldn't know that it's vegan unless someone told you so that gets a thumbs up from me all the way! 

Sweet and Sara Rice Crispy Treat - Again, the same story as the American hard gums. The gelatine in the marshmallows of Rice Krispies put me off but that doesn't mean there aren't alternatives just like this treat has proved. It's slightly tougher than the original Rice Krispies but still drool worthy. I couldn't believe how good it tasted and it's totally guilt free. I even got my parents to taste them and they hadn't the slightest clue they were vegan until I told them. 

Sweet and Sara Marshmallows - These are the most versatile to use out of them all. You can use this in any recipe that calls for marshmallows and I promise you no-one will suspect a thing! I've tried all the flavours and my favourite one is the cinnamon flavoured one because it smells sooo sweet and I looove sweet things. Meantime in my kitchen.... 

Some were angry, some were horrified, and some were gone! 

Sweet and Sara Original Smores - An organic Belgian chocolate utopia! can it get any better? Just looking at it is a privilege let alone eating it. The creamy marshmallow and crunchy graham cracker enrobed in that Belgian chocolate really hit the spot. These pictures are actually print screens from my video which is why my finger looks blurry in the second photo so head on over there to see it in action. 

Even though I didn't get it in the parcel my favourite out of them all is the Sweet and Sara toasted coconut smores. 

This really hit home for me and reminds me of my Mauritian roots, it's like a classic American treat with a tropical twist. My childhood consisted of tropical fruits like coconuts, pineapples and some rare fruits which can't be found in the UK. Coconuts and mangoes are my top favourite fruits because I used to drink coconut water and snack on mangoes as part of the Mauritian tradition which is why I believe this treat has a personal reference to me and a special place in my heart yet it's easily available thanks to needsweets. 

Anyway I've had fun reviewing these products and I hope you found this blog useful. Don't forget to check out my video here. 

See you next time! 

Nina x