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Indulge in the Sweet Life: 7 Healthy Chocolate Bars for Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself and your loved ones to a guilt-free indulgence that won’t compromise your wellness goals. Say goodbye to sugary treats and hello to these 7 healthyish chocolate bars that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Vegan Delights

Fine and Raw’s Valentine’s Day Cacao and Coconut Chunky Bar is a game-changer. This Brooklyn-born brand has been perfecting its organic stone-ground chocolate for over a decade, and this special edition bar is a testament to their expertise. With a thick, bittersweet 70% dark chocolate shell and an organic coconut butter, agave, and cacao filling, this bar is a must-try. ($7; fineandraw.com)

Lily’s Sweets Blood Orange Extra Dark Chocolate Bar is another vegan gem. This 70% dark chocolate indulgence is certified gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO, with no added sugar thanks to botanically sweetened stevia. The fair-trade unsweetened cocoa, cocoa butter, and vanilla provide a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience. ($5)

Fair Trade and Sustainable

TCHO’s Galentine’s Day Chocolate Sampler Cube is a thoughtful gift for your loved ones. This California-based brand is committed to lifting up the economy in Madagascar, where they source their fair-trade, certified organic, and sustainably sourced cocoa. The six-bar gift box offers a range of flavors, from 70% dark chocolate to creamy 39% milk chocolate. ($6; tcho.com)

Exotic Flavors

ChocoVivo’s Shangri-La Blended Bar is a unique treat that combines toasted black sesame seeds and goji berries with stone-ground cacao nibs from Tabasco, Mexico. This L.A. bean-to-bar specialist creates an exotic flavor that’s gluten-, soy-, and dairy-free. Try melting it down into drinking chocolate or a spreadable toast topper for ultimate enjoyment. ($8; chocovivo.com)

Raw and Simple

Antidote’s Xochi: Raw 100-Percent Cacao and Dates is a no-brainer for Valentine’s Day. This NYC chocolatier creates a raw, three-ingredient bar with cacao beans, cacao butter, and dates, and only two grams of sugar per serving. ($9; antidotechoco.com)

Small-Batch Perfection

Dandelion’s Small-Batch Chocolate Maya Mountain, Belize is a masterpiece. This San Francisco-based chocolatier travels the world to source the finest ingredients, and this 70% bar is a testament to their dedication. With a smooth middle and a creamy, stone fruit finish, this bar is a must-try. ($9; dandelionchocolate.com)

Vegan and Crunchy

Compartés Vegan Kale Dark Chocolate Bar is a refreshing twist on traditional chocolate. This fashion-forward L.A. brand combines kale crisps, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and spirulina with dark chocolate for a crunchy, healthy treat. ($10; compartes.com)