sweetriot Chocolate {Review}

Is there a mother out there who hasn’t resorted to a quick bite of chocolate (or more than just a bite) as a way to unwind after a tough day with the little one(s)? Okay, maybe it’s just me.  Regardless, when I do indulge, I like to make it count with a sweet treat that is high quality and delicious.  And if it’s lower in calories, well that’s just a bonus!  Sweetriot chocolate bars are the best of both worlds, as they are both delicious but also portion control-friendly.

About sweetriot

our identity:  sweetriot is human, globally responsible, irreverent and built for a new generation.

our values

• We use premium, high quality, and all-natural ingredients.
• We believe in fair trade with developing countries.
• We celebrate culture and diversity through our products.
• We create sweet experiences for our customers, partners and employees.
• We are young at heart, energetic, down-to-earth and contribute to the greater good.

Tasty, Social Responsible, and Even Kind of Healthy

The riotBar comes in three varieties – 60% Dark Chocolate with Crunch Nibs, Pure 70% Dark Chocolate, and Pure 85% Dark Chocolate.  Since they are so high in dark chocolate content and made from organic ingredients, they are healthier than most commercial candy bars.  A bite into one of the 20-21 calorie squares yields a flavor that is almost airy – much lighter than your typical name brand chocolate.  For those with diet restrictions, all three bars are gluten-free, dairy-free,and low in sugar. Hooray for a guilt-free indulgence!

I especially liked the packaging for  this product, and upon reading the label I discovered that it was a limited edition wrapper featuring original artwork by emerging artists.  As if that wasn’t impressive enough, sweetriot is the first and only chocolate company to offset all of its carbon emissions and it sources fair trade chocolate from Latin America.  Foodies and celebs, including Rachel Ray, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Drew Barrymore, have endorsed sweetriot for both its healthy products and its positive social mission.

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy…  It’s delicious, it’s as healthy as a chocolate bar can be, and it’s produced by people who care about their impact on the world.  I’d say those are some GREAT reasons to buy!  Plus, at $3.99 per bar, a sweetriot product is no more expensive than the other high quality chocolate bars on the market.

Or Not to Buy…  Unless you are allergic to cacao, I’ve got nothin’.

Shop!  Sweetriot riotBars are available at Whole Foods and independent retailers nationwide, or online at the sweetriot website. Shopping for Valentine’s Day? We like the riotous riotBar gift set for $25.