Chocolate-Covered Cocomels are Enrobed Dairy-Free Coconut Milk Caramels

You might recall our full review of Cocomels Coconut Milk Caramels. Well, they make Chocolate-Covered Caramels, too! In fact, they are available in three flavors, all dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan.

Tasting Notes for Chocolate-Covered Cocomels Caramels

Unlike their plain caramels, these caramels are shaped into squares, cloaked in a robe of semi-sweet chocolate, and sold in packages of two.

Vanilla

We started with this baseline flavor. The caramel had definite notes of coconut that overpowered the vanilla a bit. There were almost fruity undertones when the chocolate met the caramel on my taste buds. It was an overall sweet and tasty experience, but somehow lacked the “wow” factor for us.

Ingredients: organic coconut milk (organic coconut, water), organic brown rice syrup, organic cane sugar, organic chocolate (organic chocolate liquor, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, soy lecithin, organic vanilla extract), organic vanilla extract (water, organic ethyl alcohol, organic vanilla bean extractives), sea salt, xanthan gum.

Nutrition (per 2 pieces): 110 calories, 5g fat, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 11g sugars (includes 11g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Espresso

Almost in an effort to get it over with (I’m not a coffee fan at all!), we moved on to the Espresso next. Java lovers will enjoy the pure taste and mocha-like vibe, but it wasn’t my cup of tea (bad pun totally intended).

Ingredients:organic coconut milk (organic coconut, water), organic brown rice syrup, organic cane sugar, organic chocolate (organic chocolate liquor, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, soy lecithin, organic vanilla extract), organic brewed espresso coffee (water, organic coffee), roasted coffee beans, sea salt, xanthan gum.

Nutrition (per 2 pieces): 110 calories, 5g fat, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 11g sugars (includes 11g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Sea Salt

But then there were the Sea Salt Chocolate-Covered Cocomels. Oh my heavens! Hands down my favorite flavor of the lot. The salt just takes the richness and caramel flavor up a notch, overriding the coconut and tying everything together. These are the dairy-free caramels I’ve been waiting for! While the caramels themselves are a magical symphony of flavors, the crystals sprinkled on top of these chocolate-covered Cocomels do pack a salty punch! (Not pictured, sorry, I ate them before the camera came out again!).

Ingredients: organic coconut milk (organic coconut, water), organic brown rice syrup, organic cane sugar, organic chocolate (organic chocolate liquor, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, soy lecithin, organic vanilla extract), organic vanilla extract (water, organic ethyl alcohol, organic vanilla bean extractives), sea salt, xanthan gum.

Nutrition (per 2 pieces): 120 calories, 5g fat, 17g carbs, <1g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), <1g protein.*

The Facts on Chocolate-Covered Cocomels Caramels

Price: $2.49 per 2-pack (1 ounce)

Availability: Cocomels products are sold at Sprouts, Whole Foods, Kroger stores, and other natural food stores. You can also order Chocolate-Covered Cocomels on Amazon.

Certifications: Chocolate-Covered Cocomels are Certified Organic, Non-GMO Verified, and Certified Kosher DE (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Chocolate-Covered Cocomels are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*

For More Product Information: Visit the Cocomels and JJs Sweets website at www.jjssweets.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

I'm all about the sea salt

Rated 5.0 out of 5

August 14, 2020

It was a strong like, not a love when I tasted the Vanilla Chocolate-Covered Cocomels. They were just a touch to coconutty. I’m not a coffee fan, so espresso definitely wasn’t my thing. But they completely won me over with the tender, chewy Sea Salt version. That touch of ocean goodness escalated the key caramel flavors, and melded beautifully with the semi-sweet chocolate robe.

Alisa Fleming