There’s no denying it, veganism is a growing trend in the UK, and as a result, us vegans are shouting out for more and more options! And the latest vegan option on the market are vegan pop tarts in Aldi! 

Yes, you read it right, Aldi now has their own brand of vegan pop tarts! Ok, they are not officially Pop-Tarts, because that’s a Kellogg’s brand, but they are a pretty good imitation. Aldi’s take on pop tarts are called Top Twists

There are currently two flavours available in Aldi, strawberry and chocolate and I’m delighted to say, they are both vegan! It says in the lifestyle section on Aldi’s website that they are suitable for vegans so we can be pretty confident about that.

However, with most things, it says in the Allergy advice section ‘May also contain nuts, peanuts, egg, other gluten sources and milk’. So if you’ve got an allergy you may need to pay attention to this.

Harvest Morn Strawberry Top Twists

Harvest Morn Chocolate Top Twists

This is great news for people like me, who are looking to relive their youth. I don’t know if pop tarts have any special meaning or memory for you? But they do for me.

In my house, chocolate pop tarts were our traditional Christmas breakfast, and now I’m looking forward to reintroducing them this Christmas.

If you’re looking for other vegan-friendly options in the UK, I haven’t got much to tell you.

I’ve kept an eye out for years and I haven’t found any other good option out there. Yes, it’s possible to get unfrosted versions shipped in from other countries but they end up being

People often talk about Nature’s Path pop tarts as a vegan option but after having a look online I can’t find any. It seems their non-frosted ones have honey in them and their frosted ones have both honey and milk in them. So that rules them out.

In regards to the real thing, Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts. Here in the UK, you can’t buy any vegan Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts in big supermarkets. There are three flavours Hot Fudge Sundae, Strawberry Sensation and Frosted Choctastic and they all have beef gelatin. So that rules them out too!

Online you can buy the non-frosted ones but they need to be imported from the US and usually seem to cost a fortune. 

If you find any other pop tarts I’d love to know about them but for now, it’s all about the new vegan pop tarts at Aldi. 

Remember when it comes to choosing vegan pop tarts, it’s important to read the label carefully to make sure that the ingredients are plant-based and free from animal products. Sometimes they sneak in the word honey right in the middle of the list of ingredients. 

Some other common ingredients to watch out for include dairy, eggs, and gelatin.

The news that Aldi now offers its own brand of vegan pop tarts is a great development for the vegan community in the UK, I know I’m certainly excited! 

With a growing demand for vegan options, it’s likely that we will continue to see more companies offering plant-based alternatives to other popular treats.

If you’re looking for some more vegan-friendly products check out these posts - Vegan Topic Bars – Do They Exist In 2023? and Are Prawn Cocktail Crisps Vegan?

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