Lindt chocolate might be beyond words, but it isn’t beyond reach. Their premium bars and truffles can be found at major grocers throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe. Which is what makes their latest release so exciting for dairy-free and vegan consumers. This Swiss born chocolatier has become the first to mass market non-dairy “milk” chocolate bars. Lindt OatMilk Chocolate Bars are now in U.S. stores nationwide, and are crafted with a smooth, creamy recipe.
Lindt Makes OatMilk Chocolate Mainstream with Creamy Dairy-Free Bars
In the U.S., Lindt OatMilk Chocolate Bars are sold in both a smooth and creamy Classic Recipe, and a Salted Caramel variety that’s dotted with crunchy salted caramel pieces. But use caution if you don’t eat wheat. Both USA varieties of Lindt OatMilk Chocolate Bars state “gluten free oats” on the packaging, but the Salted Caramel contains a small amount of wheat in the glucose syrup. In Canada, all varieties appear to be made without wheat, but as always, verify!
Classic Recipe (similar to Smooth in the UK and Original in Canada)
Ingredients: sugar, oat milk powder (oat milk, maltodextrin), cocoa butter, almond paste, chocolate, soy lecithin (emulsifier), natural flavors. manufactured on equipment that also processes products containing milk and other tree nuts.
Nutrition (per 9 pieces / 30 grams): 170 calories, 10g fat, 18g carbs, 0g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 10g added sugars), 1g protein.*
Salted Caramel
Nutrition (per 9 pieces / 30 grams): 170 calories, 10g fat, 18g carbs, 0g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 12g added sugars), 1g protein.*
UK / Canada Varieties
In the UK and Canada, Lindt also offers “oat drink” and “oat based” chocolate bars, respectively. The base recipe appears to be very similar to the Lindt OatMilk Chocolate Bars in the U.S., but those countries also have a Hazelnut variety, which is dotted with crunchy hazelnut pieces. And as noted above, the vegan Salted Caramel bars outside of the U.S. appear to be made without wheat.
More Facts on Lindt OatMilk Chocolate Bars
- Price: $4.49 per 3.5-ounce bar
- Availability: Lindt OatMilk Chocolate Bars are sold at Albertsons / Safeway stores, Rite Aid / Walgreens stores, and Kroger family of stores in the U.S. You can also find their Oat Drink bars in the UK.
- Certifications: We did not note any certifications on Lindt OatMilk Chocolate Bars in the USA. In the UK, they are Certified Vegan.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Lindt OatMilk Chocolate Bars are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, peanut-free, oil-free, vegan, and vegetarian. The Classic and Smooth Recipes are made with gluten-free oats, and without wheat, but the Salted Caramel does contain wheat.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Lindt USA website at www.lindtusa.com, and the Lindt UK website at www.lindt.co.uk.
*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.
