It’s that time of the year, when stores are packed with the sexist boxes of chocolate, so you can impress your valentine and see the pretties smile on their face. Well, let’s not let the calorie talk ruin the sweet romance, but nobody is going to blame you for making a smart choice.

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Going Vegan...

Being vegan ≠ Being healthy. But if your loved one is lactose Intolerant, or prefer not to consume animal product, or happen to be on a vegan diet, I’ve got some great choices for you!

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1. Chocolate Emporium

Chocolate Emporium is a Cleveland-based shop that makes artisan crafted dairy free, gluten free, vegan, and Star-K certified kosher dark chocolates. Grab a 24-pc assorted box, there’s something in there to impress your vegan lover!

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2. SJAAK’S

These chocolates are pretty, handmade, organic, and vegan! Get a Cupid’s Kisses or even their paleo friendly options if that is something important to you!

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3. Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain has been making chocolate since 1983, and they are offering some equally delicious vegan options too! Try the vegan truffles or a hearty delicious chocolate basket!

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4. Neto

If you ever worry vegan chocolate won’t look as impressive as the regular ones, check out Neto. These cute hearts and kisses in the heart-shaped box, are chosen from 14 seriously delicious vegan and kosher flavors.

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5. Compartes

Handcrafted in Los Angeles, Compartes's chocolates are really chic, unique, and luxurious! Get the Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment Gift Box, show your special and unique love to your special someone!

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6. Daydream Dessert

Daydream Dessert is an organic, plant-based, vegan, and paleo friendly dessert company in Asheville, NC. Try the Valentine's Truffle Sampler and plenty of other vegan and paleo friendly options!

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Are Valentine Candies Really for Keto?

Well, this is a hard question. If you are going straight keto, nothing is supposed to be fancy when it comes to chocolate - plain old dark chocolate bar is always the answer. Luckily, even it’s only a few, you’ve still got choices.

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1. Choczere

Choczero is a quality Keto sweets brand and I'm happy to find that they offer a Valentine’s Day gift box this year, so check it out!

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2. Antidote

If you're having dark chocolate all the time, it is the time to try some bold flavors! Antidote makes chocolate bars with slow roasted cocoa, and offers some really interesting innovative flavors. Try a 12-bar collection if you are feeling like exploring!