A couple of years ago, Hershey’s test marketed dairy-free versions of their iconic chocolate bars, and called them Oat Made Chocolate. The trial was hugely successful, so they rereleased the bars with broader distribution, and gave them a new name, Hershey’s Plant Based Chocolate. We were still skeptical about the longevity of this product, but this time around, it looks like Hershey’s is playing for keeps. How do we know? They just doubled down with the launch of Hershey’s Miniature Plant Based Chocolate Bars.
Milky Dairy-Free Minis join Hershey’s Plant Based Chocolate Collection
Based on the ingredients and nutrition facts, Hershey’s Plant Based Chocolate appears to be identical to their original Oat Made chocolate, just rebranded. It was probably a good move, since the milkiness comes from both oat and rice flours. It isn’t really an oatmilk chocolate. Nevertheless, they’ve touted it as a sweet and creamy copycat of classic Hershey’s chocolate bars. Thus far, they’ve only released the Almond & Sea Salt variety of dairy-free Hershey’s (in full size bars and fun size miniatures), but we hope the Classic milky chocolate variety will soon follow.
Extra Creamy Almond & Sea Salt
Ingredients: sugar, cocoa butter (rainforest alliance certified), chocolate (rainforest alliance certified), almonds, oat flour, rice flour, contains 2% or less of: lecithin (soy), sunflower oil, sea salt, natural flavor. contains: almonds, soy.
Nutrition (per 1.55-ounce bar): 230 calories, 16g fat, 24g carbs, 2g fiber, 17g sugars (includes 16g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Extra Creamy Almond & Sea Salt Miniatures
Ingredients: sugar, cocoa butter (rainforest alliance certified), chocolate (rainforest alliance certified), almonds, oat flour, rice flour, contains 2% or less of: lecithin (soy), sunflower oil, sea salt, natural flavor. contains: almonds, soy.
Nutrition (per 4 pieces / 1.2 ounces): 180 calories, 12g fat, 20mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 13g added sugars), 2g protein.*
More Facts on Hershey’s Plant Based Chocolate Bars
- Price: $2.19 per 1.55-ounce bar; $5.49 per 4.5-ounce bag of miniatures (about 16 minis)
- Availability: Hershey’s Plant Based Chocolate Bars and Minis are available at Rite-Aid and the Kroger family of stores, which may include Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s Food and Drug. You can also order them directly from the Hershey’s website below.
- Certifications: Hershey’s Plant Based Chocolate Bars are Certified Vegan, Non-GMO Verified, and Certified Kosher Parve.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Hershey’s Plant Based Chocolate Bars are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Hershey’s website at www.hersheyland.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.
Disappointing
I love chocolate and I was excited to try this. The chocolate isn’t very strong. Aldis dark chocolate is better and cheaper. Also the peanut butter cups are better done by Justin’s. I probably won’t buy the Hershey’s plant based again.
So good
Very accessible, affordable dairy free option and it’s good. I’m buying more.
Not the same
Doesn’t taste as good