Updated! What’s your favorite flavor of Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Bars? It’s hard to pick just one, isn’t it Not all of their dark chocolate varieties are non-dairy and vegan, but fortunately, most are. And they are very easy to find in stores. So easy in fact, that Tony and I have been buying them for well over a decade in every vegan flavor we can find. We use the excuse that Endangered Species has fair trade and vegan certifications, and they donate 10% of profits to wildlife conservation. But we’re also addicted their consistently good (and affordable) chocolate.
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Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Bars Now in 15 Vegan Varieties
The information below includes ALL of their vegan dark chocolate varieties to date, and it shows their new vibrant packaging. Be sure to leave your rating and review below on any of these dark chocolate flavors that you’ve tried! We have a separate post on Endangered Species Oat Milk Chocolate Bars.
Strong + Velvety Dark Chocolate (Panther / 88% Cocoa)
This variety is available in their standard 3-ounce Bar size and in individually wrapped .35-ounce Bites.
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, soy lecithin, vanilla). Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 180 calories, 13g fat, 11g carbs, 4g fiber, 3g sugars (includes 3g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Almonds Sea Salt + Dark Chocolate (Owl / 72% Cocoa)
This variety is available in their standard 3-ounce Bar size and in individually wrapped .35-ounce Bites.
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), almonds, sea salt. Contains soy, almonds. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts and other tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 170 calories, 11g fat, 14g carbs, 3g fiber, 7g sugars (includes 7g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Bold + Silky Dark Chocolate (Chimp / 72% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla). Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 170 calories, 11g fat, 14g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Forest Mint + Dark Chocolate (Rainforest / 72% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), natural mint flavor. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 170 calories, 11g fat, 14g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 1g protein.*
Tart Raspberries + Dark Chocolate (Grizzly / 72% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), dried raspberries, coconut oil. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 11g fat, 15g carbs, 4g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Salted Peanuts + Dark Chocolate (Elephant / 60% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate, liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), peanuts, himalayan salt. Contains peanuts, soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 170 calories, 11g fat, 15g carbs, 2g fiber, 10g sugars (includes 10g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Espresso Beans + Dark Chocolate (Tiger / 72% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), roasted ground coffee. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 11g fat, 15g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Cranberries Almonds + Dark Chocolate (Wolf / 72% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), almonds, dried cranberries, sugar, cellulose gum, sunflower oil. Contains almonds, soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and other tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 11g fat, 14g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 7g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Luscious Blueberries + Dark Chocolate (Turtle / 72% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), dried blueberries, sunflower oil. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 170 calories, 10g fat, 15g carbs, 3g fiber, 9g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Cacao Nibs + Dark Chocolate (Bat / 72% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), cacao nibs. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 170 calories, 11g fat, 14g carbs, 3g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Vibrant Cherries + Dark Chocolate (Puffin / 72% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), dried tart cherries, cellulose powder, sugar, sunflower oil. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 10g fat, 15g carbs, 3g fiber, 9g sugars (includes 7g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Cinnamon Cayenne & Cherries + Dark Chocolate (Tamarin / 60% Cocoa)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), dried tart cherries, cinnamon, sugar, cayenne pepper, cellulose powder, sunflower oil. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 10g fat, 16g carbs, 3g fiber, 11g sugars (includes 10g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Peppermint Crunch + Dark Chocolate (Penguin / 72% Cocoa / Seasonal)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla). cacao nibs, peppermint oil. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 170 calories, 11g fat, 14g carbs, 4g fiber, 7g sugars (includes 7g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Cranberries Orange & Cinnamon + Dark Chocolate (Ram / 60% Cocoa / Seasonal)
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla). infused cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil, cellulose), orange oil, cinnamon. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 10g fat, 16g carbs, 2g fiber, 12g sugars (includes 10g added sugars), 1g protein.*
Rice Crisp + Dark Chocolate (Lion / 60% Cocoa)
This variety is only sold as a half-size 1.5-ounce ONE Bar. It is not available in their standard 3-ounce bar size.
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), organic brown rice. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1.5-ounce serving): 240 calories, 15g fat, 25g carbs, 4g fiber, 15g sugars (includes 15g added sugars), 3g protein.* (NOTE: The serving size is bigger on this variety.)
More Facts on Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Bars
Price: $2.99 per 3-ounce bar
Availability: Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Bars are sold at retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Your can find them at most natural food stores, and in many mainstream grocers, like Target. You can also order them online from retailers like Amazon.
Certifications: These varieties of Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Bars are Certified Gluten-Free, Certified Vegan, Non-GMO Verified, Certified Fair Trade, and Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, these varieties of Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Bars are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Select varieties are made without peanuts and/or tree nuts.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Endangered Species website at www.chocolatebar.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.
SIMPLY THE BEST!
I LOVE these chocolate bars not only for the delicious taste, but because they are vegan and the company donates to wildlife conservation!
I’m looking forward to trying all the flavors. I have enjoyed every single one I’ve tried so far! So thankful for a company that strives for excellence and gives back!
Packaging, cause, ingredients, taste, price, texture, nutrition.. All PERFECT!
Everything is nailed, (except for a little bit of in-store accessibility on the variants but I’m sure we’ll get there someday) so I have a few recommendations for future flavors that may also boost popularity: raspberry, banana, strawberry, white, pistachio, matcha, cookie/cream, and milk chocolate with the fillings or chunks (such as rice/nuts). That’s just for the bars, but if you ever choose to go further, I’d recommend making a chocolate spread or hot cocoa mix… Thanks ESC for supporting so many important things and making it this far, it’s really amazing and makes me very happy!!
Good variety, affordable, and tasty
We buy this brand often and love the wide variety of flavors. It’s fun to pick them up based on mood. But the ones we go to most often are the Forest Mint, Blueberries, and Cacao Nibs (for dark cravings). In terms of mainstream brands, the dark chocolate in Endangered Species isn’t as smooth and creamy as Chocolove. But it still hits the spot and has a rustic cacao taste (which I sometimes crave).
Great taste, but uses soy reduction, and might not even use Cacao
Most high quality chocolate will list some level of raw cacao as the first ingredient. Unfortunately, these bars state: “Bittersweet chocolate”. That can be anything, so I wonder if anyone actually verifies that the percentage on the front equates to cacao in the product. Tastes too good to not be false advertising.
Good and guilt-free
I tried the Eagle bar, and it was delicious! I am so delighted to find a tasty, fair-trade salted chocolate.