Looking for the ultimate easy, kid-approved vegan treat? This no-bake Vegan Rocky Road is rich, chocolatey, and packed with crunchy biscuits and fluffy veggie marshmallows. It’s perfect for kids’ parties, lunchbox snacks, or homemade edible gifts. Completely dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free, it’s a brilliant option for allergy-friendly treats too. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this fun and freezer-friendly recipe is a joy to make with little ones – no oven needed!
Sorry I haven’t been very active on the blog these past few weeks, but I’ve been hanging out with Lil’ L. He’s growing up fast, and since this could be the last summer that he actually wants to hang out with me, I’ve been soaking up every moment we have together. We’ve had so much fun! We’ve been hiking, biking, playing tennis, picnicking in the park, trips to the cinema (How To Train Your Dragon 2 was a big hit!) and lots of fun playing in the kitchen 🙂
One of the highlights this week was making our own batch of Vegan Rocky Road—a super simple, no-bake treat that’s perfect for rainy days, birthday parties, or sweet little gifts. We’d just received a new The Vegan Kind subscription box and were thrilled to discover a bag of Freedom Mallows inside. These marshmallows are gelatine-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free, making them a brilliant vegan-friendly and allergy-friendly alternative to regular mallows.
And it’s incredible how similar they are to regular marshmallows, both in taste and texture. My mum loves marshmallows and even she couldn’t tell the difference!
With our stash of strawberry-flavoured mallows in hand, Lil’ L set to work:
Melting chocolate…
… and bashing biscuits
… then adding the mallows and mixing it altogether. Since our mallows were strawberry flavoured, we thought it would be nice to finish off our Rocky Road with a sprinkling of freeze-dried strawberries.
After a couple of hours in the freezer, the Rocky Road was ready to slice and sample – and it got a big thumbs-up! Lil’ L has been enjoying it this week as a post-tennis treat, a cinema snack, and he’s also gifted some to friends!
Recipe Card
Rocky Road (Vegan Style!)
This easy Vegan Rocky Road is the ultimate no-bake chocolate treat! Made with dairy-free chocolate, crunchy biscuits, and fluffy veggie marshmallows, it's perfect for kids' parties, picnics, lunchboxes or gifting! It’s easy and fun to prepare, and perfect for making with little ones.
15 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Snack, Treat
Cuisine British, Vegan
- 200 g / 7oz vegan-friendly chocolate (use dark chocolate for a rich flavour or vegan milk chocolate for a sweeter, creamier treat – or a blend of both)
- 2 TBSP virgin coconut oil plus extra for greasing
- 200 g / 7oz Digestive biscuits or Rich Tea, Oreos or GF cookies
- 75 g / 2½ oz veggie marshmallows e.g. Freedom Mallows
- Optional: Freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries for topping
- Icing sugar for dusting
Grease and line a freezer-safe container (approx. 12 x 22cm / 5 x 8½ inches) with baking paper.
Break the chocolate into chunks and place in a heat-proof bowl along with the coconut oil. Gently melt over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. (Be sure to make sure the bowl doesn't touch the water).
Meanwhile, place the biscuits in a sealed freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin into a mix of small chunks and crumbs.
If large, slice the marshmallows into halves or thirds.
Once the chocolate is melted, remove from the heat and stir in the crushed biscuits and marshmallows. Mix until everything is well coated.
Spoon into the prepared container and press down firmly with the back of a spoon to remove air pockets. Sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberries if using.
Freeze for around 2 hours, until solid. Slice into 4 cm (1½ inch) rectangles with a sharp knife. Dust with icing sugar before serving, if desired.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer, where it will keep for weeks.
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Where to find veggie marshmallows:
In the UK, Freedom Mallows are available from Holland & Barrett, independent health food stores (like Harvest in Bath), and online.
If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to hear how it goes! Leave a comment below or tag your photos with #bitofthegoodstuff on Instagram – I always love to see your creations! You can also connect with me on my social media channels here: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest.
Have a sweet and joy-filled weekend!
With love,
Sharon xx
