The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Biscuits – Digestives, Fig Rolls, Rich Tea, and More
Did you know that many of your favourite childhood treats are vegan? If you’re new to animal-free eating, you’ll be relieved to learn that many classic British biscuits are made with entirely plant-based ingredients – so here’s our ultimate guide to the best and most popular vegan biscuits in the UK.
From Bourbons and Oreos to Digestives and Rich Teas, here are all the classic dairy-free biscuits you can stock up on (plus, some lesser-known cruelty-free brands to try).
Please note: you should always check the label before buying. This is intended as a guide only, and brands may change their ingredients at any time.
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- Digestives
- Chocolate Digestives
- Rich Tea
- Bourbons
- Jammie Dodgers
- Fig Rolls
- Ginger Biscuits
- Shortbread
- Nice Biscuits
- Shortcake
- Party Rings
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Lotus Biscoff
- Hobnobs
- Pink Wafers
- Oreos
Digestives
Back in 2019, McVitie’s made vegans across the country breathe a collective sigh of relief when it finally removed milk powder from its flagship product, Digestives, making them vegan-friendly. While McVitie’s may be the most well-known brand of Digestives, it’s not the only one – and many supermarket own-brand Digestives, including Sainsbury’s and Tesco, are plant-based, too!
Chocolate Digestives
Love a chocolate biscuit? No problem. Tesco Dark Chocolate Digestives have become the stuff of legend for being completely dairy-free. Some smaller brands, like Mr Organic, also offer vegan chocolate digestives as well.
Rich Tea
Rich Tea are a beloved, solid staple in biscuit tins across the country. And, much like Digestives, both the McVitie’s and supermarket own-brand versions tend to be plant-based.
Bourbons
Lots of people are surprised to learn that Bourbon Creams are vegan biscuits – proving there’s absolutely no need for dairy when it comes to creating rich, decadent, chocolatey treats.
Jammie Dodgers
These vegan biscuits will take you right back to childhood parties. In 2020, Jammie Dodgers owner Burton’s Biscuit reformulated its recipe to remove milk – making all standard flavours vegan. Be careful of similar jam biscuits that aren’t part of the Jammie Dodgers brand, though, as some contain dairy.
Fig Rolls
Fig Rolls, are also often free from dairy and eggs. Whether you’re opting for the Bolands or McVitie’s variety, they’re suitable for a vegan diet.
Ginger Biscuits
Many classic ginger nut and ginger snap biscuits are vegan – including McVitie’s and supermarket versions. If spiced stem ginger cookies is more your thing, Tesco has you covered with their Free From Stem Ginger Cookies.
Shortbread
As Scottish All Butter Shortbread products are loaded with coagulated cow’s milk, you’ll want to give them a miss. Fortunately, there are plenty of easily accessible vegan shortbreads, including in Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers and Tesco Free From ranges. Independent brands, such as Lazy Day, also offer vegan shortbread – and you can even buy a dairy-free shortbread tin!
Nice Biscuits
These coconut-flavoured delights tend to be plant-based – and you can pick them up from Sainsbury’s, Asda, Tesco, and most other major supermarkets. McVitie’s Tasties Nice biscuits are also vegan-friendly.
Shortcake
Some short cake biscuits are free from milk, but you’ll need to check the labels carefully (for example, the Sainsbury’s and Waitrose versions are vegan, while Tesco’s isn’t). Fruit Shortcake is also often animal-free: In addition to the classic McVitie’s version, you’ll find plant-based fruit shortcakes across the supermarket spectrum.
Party Rings
Good news for those who love a bit of nostalgia – these iconic iced shortcake biscuits from Fox’s are entirely vegan-friendly!
Chocolate Chip Cookies
There are plenty of chocolate chip cookie options at supermarkets. A huge shoutout goes to Co-op, which offers Plant Based Dark Choc Chunk Cookies in its fresh bakery collection. Elsewhere, you’ll find delicious dairy-free chocolate chip cookies in many supermarket Free From ranges. Cookie giant Maryland also offers a vegan option.
Lotus Biscoff
The caramelised biscuits that go perfectly with your oat latte are 100% vegan. And, as a bonus, you can even get a plant-based Lotus Biscoff spread for your morning toast.
Hobnobs
Standard McVitie’s Hobnobs are plant-based, but watch out for chocolate coated and other varieties that contain milk.
Pink Wafers
Many Pink Wafters, including those from McVitie’s Tasties, are made with all vegan ingredients.
Oreos
Perhaps the most iconic of all the accidentally vegan snacks, Oreos are 100% vegan biscuits. In 2026, Oreo manufacturer Mondelēz stopped funding cruel experiments on animals after talks with PETA, so Oreos are back on the menu.
Want More Vegan Snacks?
Biscuits aren’t the only snack that’s often accidentally vegan! Read our ultimate guide to plant-based crisps, including Doritos, Tyrrells, Sensations, and more:
Plus, you can find a whole host of vegan treats – from Starburst to Ritz Crackers – in our accidentally vegan snack guide:
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