Can vegans eat chocolate? Of course they can!

There’s just one catch: dairy sneaks into more bars than you’d think. And that’s why reading the label matters.

Love Veg made it easy by curating the top dairy-free chocolate bars for a romantic Valentine’s Day.

Creamy. Rich. Melt-in-your-mouth good.The best part? Plenty of these vegan chocolates are on supermarket shelves near you.

Quick tip: How to tell if chocolate is vegan

Before you buy, scan for common dairy ingredients like:

Dairy-free dark chocolate bars

Dark chocolate has a little secret: it’s often vegan. Many bars made with 70% cacao or higher are completely dairy-free.

Not sure where to start? Try these first:

Great Value Dark Chocolate – Walmart’s store brand offers dark chocolate bars made with 70% cacao or more.
Trader Joe’s Pound Plus Dark Chocolate – A large block of vegan dark chocolate, perfect for sharing or baking.
Kirkland Signature Organic Dark Chocolate – Available in bulk packs at Costco; ideal for stocking up.

If you want that classic “milk chocolate” taste, these deliver the same smooth texture without cow’s milk:

Hershey’s Oat Milk Chocolate – A mainstream option with a dairy-free base.
Reese’s Plant-Based Peanut Butter Cups – Familiar flavor, none of the animal products.
Cadbury Plant Bar – Made with almond milk for a smooth, decadent texture.
Lindt Oat Milk & Oat Milk Chocolate Truffles – Soft center, rich taste, very giftable.
Lindt Excellence 70%, 85%, & 90% – Commonly found at Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods. They’re often dairy-free, but always confirm the ingredients!

Chocolate is great as-is. But if you want the full Valentine’s Day experience, try:

Want to skip the store-bought chocolate? Make your loved one something homemade with the help of Love Veg! Try our Turkish Delight Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert, or our Mexican-inspired Chocolate-Chile Mole Sauce.