Sweet Freedom’s Vegan Honey Substitute Is The Bee-Free Buzz You’ve Been Waiting For — Here’s Why
I’m going to start this review with full transparency: I’m not vegan. But my partner is — and I like to think I channel my better intentions vicariously through her.
All jokes aside, I do my best to make as many substitutes as possible in my role as a supportive boyfriend.
Oat milk now reigns supreme in our fridge, and nutritional yeast has usurped my love for parmesan.
One thing I struggled to get on board with? Vegan honey alternatives. As someone who likes to drench their yoghurt in honey (and I mean drench), I’ll notice pretty quickly if it’s not up to scratch.
Agave, date syrup, maple syrup — you name it, I’ve tried it. Each one has its merits, but they all fall just short of that sweet spot.
Whether it’s too sweet, overly cloying, or an off colour that doesn’t quite please the eye, something is always missing.
So when my partner started waxing lyrical (loose bee pun intended) about Sweet Freedom’s vegan honey substitute, I was hopeful yet sceptical in equal measure.
That said, as a fan of their other syrups and sauces, I was more than willing to give it a whirl. I picked up a bottle using code GYMFLUENCERSAGENCY for 15% off — and got to drizzling.
Was there a sting in the tail? Let’s find out.
Sweet Freedom: Vegan Honey That’s On The Money
You’ve most likely spotted Sweet Freedom’s iconic bear — looking sheepish and up to no good — on shelves at your local supermarket.
That’s because the better-for-you brand is stocked in some major retailers. And rightly so. Their lineup of tastebud-tingling syrups, sauces, and spreads is vegan to the core and refreshingly low in calories.
And if there’s one thing cartoons have taught us about bears, it’s that they love honey. So it would’ve been a major disservice to their beloved mascot if a vegan honey substitute didn’t feature somewhere in the range.
Enter: Vegan Honeee — Sweet Freedom’s cruelty-free ode to one of the nation’s favourite toppers.
Instead of bee-belittling practices and offensive artificial sweeteners, this golden-brown blend is made using Sweet Freedom’s signature mix of natural fruit extracts (carob and apple), with just a pinch of natural colourings and flavourings to complete the picture.
The result? A sticky-sweet drizzle that’s kinder to our yellow and black-striped friends and lighter on calories — clocking in at just 13 per tablespoon.
Free from preservatives, GMOs, and added sugar, each serving delivers just 3g of carbs, and none of the usual fluff.
Our Sweet Freedom Vegan Honey Substitute Review
To give you the best Sweet Freedom shakedown possible, I’m squeezing this review into short and sweet sections. I’ll be judging this vegan honey substitute on the following criteria:
- Taste
- Texture
- Versatility
- Calories
- Value for money
Let’s get into it.
Taste
Right out of the bottle, this stuff hits differently — in the best way. It’s sweet (obviously), but not in that fake, throat-coating way some syrups fall into.
Instead, it’s mellow, rich, and surprisingly close to the real deal. Dare I say… even better? There’s a warm, caramel-ish undertone from the fruit extracts that adds depth without distraction. No weird aftertaste. No “I guess that’s close enough.” Just… brilliant.
It’s the kind of swap that freaks my partner out — it’s that on point. Her misplaced guilt tells you everything you need to know about how emphatically Sweet Freedom has nailed this vegan honey substitute.
Texture
A lot of vegan syrups either pour like water or cling like glue. Sweet Freedom’s Honeee hits that sweet spot — thick enough to drizzle with control, but smooth enough to mix or stir without a fight. It’s glossy, golden, and behaves just like honey on toast, porridge, or a spoon straight out of the bottle (guilty as charged).
Versatility
If it needs sweetening, this vegan honey substitute is in the running. I’ve used it in marinades, baking, tea, toast, and, of course, many a drenched yoghurt bowl. It passed every test.
Because the flavour’s so clean, it complements rather than hijacks whatever you pair it with. The kind of thing you forget how much you’re using until you’re scraping the last drop like a bear in a beehive.
Calories
Just 13 calories per tablespoon? Sweet Freedom, at last. But yes — light on the numbers, big on the flavour. It’s a solid win for anyone counting macros or trying to keep snacks on the leaner side. A rare case of having your cake and eating it too (preferably drizzled in this).
Value for Money
At £3.40 for 350g, this is a vegan honey substitute that doesn’t hold you to ransom for your morals. When you consider what goes into it — and what doesn’t (no bee labour, no junk, no nasties) — it’s a pretty sweet deal. Plus, with 15% off using code GYMFLUENCERSAGENCY, it becomes even more of a no-brainer.
The Bottom Line
Is this a vegan honey substitute I can finally get onboard with? Without a shadow of a doubt. Sweet Freedom, thank you for making my compromise not really a compromise at all. You’ve earned me major boyfriend brownie points, while keeping my sweet tooth oh-so satisfied.
If you want to find out what all the hype is about, head to Sweet Freedom’s website and snag yourself a bottle today. Join the bee-free revolution, and leave those little guys to buzz about their business.
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