Our favorite conservation-minded chocolatier has gone wild with oat milk. Last year they launched three dairy-free Endangered Species Oat Milk Chocolate Bars made with 55% cacao dark chocolate. This year, they’ve intensified their efforts with three more oat milk varieties made with 75% cacao dark chocolate. Each flavor represents a different threatened animal, and they include Zebra, Bumble Bee, Grauer’s Gorilla, Koala, Leopard, and Frog. Ten percent of the profit from every bar sold is donated to support conservation efforts for endangered species and habitats.
Endangered Species Oat Milk Chocolate Bars Release in More Vegan Varieties
The first time I tried the 55% Cacao Endangered Species Oat Milk Chocolate Bars I was a little surprised. I was expecting a creamy milk-style chocolate, but instead, it was more of a rustic, semi-sweet chocolate with natural oat undertones. Nonetheless, I became rather addicted to the untamed flavor and consistency of each bar. In fact, I’ve continued to buy them over the past year.
The 75% Cacao varieties are actually a little creamier, but with a deeper bittersweet flavor. I was the most smitten by the Leopard Sea Salt variety which has so much richness in both the taste and consistency. But don’t forget to leave your own rating and review below once you try this product. It helps others make an informed purchasing decision.
Oat Milk Mixed Berries + 75% Dark Chocolate (Frog)
Ingredients: chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole grains oats, soy lecithin, vanilla), infused dried blueberries (cane sugar, blueberries, sunflower oil), dried raspberries, coconut oil. contains soy. produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 170 calories, 12g fat, 13g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 5g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Oat Milk Coconut & Almonds + 75% Dark Chocolate (Koala)
Ingredients: chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole grain oats, soy lecithin, vanilla), almonds, coconut. Contains soy, almonds, coconut. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 11g fat, 13g carbs, 2g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Oat Milk Sea Salt + 75% Dark Chocolate (Leopard)
Ingredients: chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole grain oats, soy lecithin, vanilla), pink himalayan sea salt. contains soy. produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 11g fat, 13g carbs, 2g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Oat Milk Sea Salt & Almonds + 55% Dark Chocolate (Bumble Bee)
Ingredients: chocolate flavored coating (chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, whole grain oats, soy lecithin, vanilla), almonds, pink himalayan sea salt. Contains soy, almonds. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 11g fat, 13g carbs, 2g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Oat Milk Sea Salt & Almonds + 55% Dark Chocolate (Grauer’s Gorilla)
Ingredients: chocolate flavored coating (chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, whole grain oats, soy lecithin, vanilla), organic crisp brown rice. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 11g fat, 14g carbs, 2g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Oat Milk + 55% Dark Chocolate (Zebra)
This flavor is also available in half-size 1.5-ounce bars, known as ONE bars.
Ingredients: chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, whole grains oats, soy lecithin, vanilla. Contains soy. Produced on equipment that also processes products containing milk, peanuts and tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 1-ounce serving): 160 calories, 11g fat, 14g carbs, 2g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein.*
More Facts on Endangered Species Oat Milk Chocolate Bars
- Price: $2.99 per 3-ounce bar ($3.19 at Whole Foods)
- Availability: Endangered Species Oat Milk Chocolate Bars are sold at Whole Foods stores in the U.S., and at other natural food retailers. You can also order them from Amazon.
- Certifications: Endangered Species Oat Milk 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, Endangered Species Oat Milk Chocolate Bars are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Select varieties are made without 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.
Tried All Six Varieties
The 55% oat milk bars have a rustic, oat vibe on a semi-sweet chocolate base. They are somewhat unrefined, but the Sea Salt & Almonds (Bumble Bee) is uniquely delicious. Over time, the “Plain” (Zebra) has also grown on me, but the Crispy one is always a little stale.
I more recently tried the 75% oat milk bars. They’re actually creamier and I barely noticed any oat taste. As expected, they are a much richer, darker chocolate with bittersweet notes. Overall, I liked the depth of flavor, and once again, the Sea Salt (Leopard) won me over.
So good!
Shocked by the low reviews! Just got the oat milk + dark chocolate bar today and I’m sad it’s gone. Couldn’t stop eating it. Super creamy and since its 55% dark it is a sweet treat. For any vegan or lactose intolerant person (me), this is perfect for replacing milk chocolate. Can’t wait for a s’more with this chocolate!
Dark chocolate level a little low
I am lactose intolerant so as an oat milk drinker was delighted to see that my favorite dark chocolate candy brand would have oat milk dark chocolate bars. Unfortunately due to the low dark chocolate level of 55% there is not enough of a dark chocolate taste. It’s really in between dark and milk chocolate. I will still buy them but will buy the 70%plus real dark chocolate bars from them and take my lactose pills and suffer somewhere.
Blech
I was excited to try these but wow what a letdown. The rice crisp bar has not a hint of crispy anything in it and the chocolate tastes like the really cheap stuff I remember from when I was a kid.
Everyone has different tastes so it might be worth trying if you can find it cheap but don’t get your hopes up.
AMAZING!
I have tried the one with puffs and almonds. They are very good. I prefer the one with the rice puffs because it reminds me of child hood but these bars are terrific. Honestly one of the best dark chocolate bars I have had. Oat milk rules!