Just the Good Stuff: Introducing Our Oat Milk Chocolate

Just the Good Stuff: Introducing Our Oat Milk Chocolate

At Harvest Chocolate, we know that great chocolate doesn’t need to be complicated. It starts with a few thoughtfully chosen ingredients and a whole lot of care. Our new Oat Milk Chocolate is a perfect example—plant-based, dairy-free, and made with just the good stuff.

Creamy, Comforting, and Completely Plant-Based

We set out to create a plant based milk chocolate that satisfies like classic milk chocolate—but without the dairy, and without compromise. What we landed on is smooth, mellow, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s the kind of chocolate that brings comfort, joy, and a little bit of everyday magic.

Just the Good Stuff

Every ingredient has a purpose—and a story. Here’s what’s inside:

• Organic cocoa beans – carefully roasted to bring out rich, layered flavor
• Organic cane sugar – clean, balanced sweetness
• Single-origin cocoa butter – undeodorized and naturally aromatic, for that perfect melt
• Organic gluten-free sprouted oats – creamy, malty, and easier to digest

Tasting Notes

Every bite of our Oat Milk Chocolate delivers soft, comforting richness with notes of:

• Malted oats – mellow and toasted
• Warm caramel – naturally sweet from oats and sugar
• Creamy cocoa finish – thanks to our single-origin butter and cocoa beans

Why Sprouted Oats?

We’ve chosen gluten-free sprouted oats for their naturally sweet, nutty profile and added nutritional benefits. Sprouting makes oats easier to digest and enhances their malt-like flavor—offering creaminess without dairy and richness without compromise. This isn’t just a substitute for milk—it’s a flavor-forward ingredient that adds nourishment and character.

The Benefits of Sprouted Oats

• Easier to Digest
  Reduced starch and phytic acid = gentler on your gut.
• More Nutrients
  Better absorption of iron, magnesium, and B vitamins.
• Naturally Sweet + Nutty
  Warm, malty flavor—no need for added sugar.
• Balanced Energy
  Lower glycemic response for steadier energy levels.
• Still Whole Grain
  High in fiber and plant-based protein—even after sprouting.
• Certified Gluten-Free
  Safe for gluten-sensitive customers.
  

What Is Cocoa Butter, Really?

Despite its name, cocoa butter isn’t dairy—it’s the natural fat pressed from cocoa beans during the chocolate-making process. When cocoa beans are ground into a thick paste (called cocoa liquor), that paste contains both solids and fat. When pressed, it separates into two beautiful ingredients: cocoa powder and cocoa butter.

Cocoa butter is what gives chocolate its smooth texture, rich mouthfeel, and that signature melt. It’s what makes chocolate luscious and satisfying—not just sweet.

Why Cocoa Butter Matters

At Harvest Chocolate, we use undeodorized, single-origin cocoa butter, which means it retains the natural aroma and flavor of the cocoa bean it came from. Most large chocolate companies use deodorized cocoa butter, which is chemically treated to remove its scent and flavor.

We want our cocoa butter to do more than just provide texture—we want it to contribute to the flavor story of each bar. It’s rich, aromatic, and adds a beautiful mouthfeel while enhancing the chocolate’s natural complexity. It’s one of the quiet heroes of our milk chocolate, delivering that signature creaminess and deepening the flavor.

The Bean-to-Bar Difference: The Cocoa Beans

Like all our chocolate varieties, this one is handcrafted from scratch in our Tecumseh, Michigan shop. We roast each batch of cocoa beans with care to bring out their origin character—whether it’s bright and fruity, warm and toasty, or deep and earthy.

For our Oat Milk Chocolate, we created a custom house blend of cocoa beans designed specifically to complement oat milk and our cocoa butter. This blend brings a balanced mix of fruit, warmth, and depth that pairs perfectly with the natural creaminess of sprouted oats.

We partner with trusted farmers and cooperatives who share our values: sustainable practices, fair labor, and exceptional quality. From roasting to wrapping, we do everything in-house—because that’s what true craft means to us.

A Snacking Chocolate for Everyone

Whether you’re dairy-free, plant-based, or just someone who appreciates honest ingredients, this is chocolate you can feel good about. Smooth, nourishing, and endlessly snackable.