Wholehearted Chocolate

Wholehearted Chocolate Bars & Truffles
Small Batch
Clean Label
Dark Chocolate

You just gotta keep going til you run out of spoons…This is what I tell myself on days when the testing runs amok. It’s ...
03/20/2026

You just gotta keep going til you run out of spoons…

This is what I tell myself on days when the testing runs amok.

It’s bound to finish at some point, and hopefully there will be some tasty formulas to move forward with.

Often my new recipe testing sessions blindside me. I never schedule them, but I think about recipes all the time, and sometimes the creative floodgates burst and I go with the flow.

These past fews days have been busy like that. Got the new website to 80%, aaaannnddd now here we are. Trying new things. Wanting to finish the website too, but this is in front of me now.

We’re reformulating all of our existing recipes (mostly done) and also trying new ones.

Our citrus flavors are very solid with the new style, and nut flavors are better than ever, but I’m not sure yet if our non-citrus fruit flavors are going to make the cut.

Raspberry has been on the back burner for about a year now. It was one of our first five recipes, and popular, but the texture needs work, and now that we’re removing coconut oil from our recipes it’s having a tough time making the adjustment.

It may have to come back with a citrus pairing (Raspberry Lime sounds good, right??)
and Strawberry may need Lemon now…

We’ll see! Nothings off limits right now.
But I have to know where to draw the line and be ok if there are some flavors don’t fit anymore.

It’s been a busy start to the year. I took on a variety of fun projects in January. And, I’m not quite done with any of ...
03/19/2026

It’s been a busy start to the year.

I took on a variety of fun projects in January. And, I’m not quite done with any of them, but I am happy with how they’re going.

In a nutshell:

- I’ve been reformulating our entire line of truffle ganaches. Removed coconut oil completely from our dairy-free recipes. Using cocoa butter more intentionally in formulas now as a supporting fat, and also testing it as an infusion-vehicle for added flavors.
- today’s tests (pictured): two single origin (pure chocolate) ganaches, reworked raspberry (finally), olive oil & lemon, chile rojo (habanero), and tangerine.
-will have all four citruses running this year somehow: orange, tangerine, lemon, lime
- I’ve been tasting many, many new chocolates. Looking to bring in some new bar origins (including fruity tastes for the first time)
-will also start working some of these into our truffles. is looking good for some truffles. For both, is really special in the fruity department. For pure chocolate (definitely bars, maybe truffles) is definitely entering the mix.
- Very excited to taste some of these unique spices from !
- Testing new times and temperatures for our ghee infusions- coffee first, then hopefully cardamom if all goes well.
- Also trying to make some glycerites for water-soluble flavors- Rooibos and Vanilla are up first there
- Got a 10lb capacity stone grinder/melanger! This just showed up today. It is designed for making small batches of chocolate, but our intended use is for housemade nut butters.

One of the double-edged swords of being a solo operator is the flexibility of schedule.

I love being able to choose what I’m doing, and being able to change direction whenever. It lets me shift my workload depending on mood/energy/necessity.

But also, without distinct structure, things can get chaotic. Everything always takes longer than anticipated, and as a single person my capacity is limited compared to my creativity.

Workin on that.

Oh yeah, also rebuilding the website!
That should be done in the next week or so, and for the first time we’ll be offering individual products instead of just bundles.

We are making filled bars now!These are a hybrid format between a truffle and a bar. The deeper bar mold gives more room...
02/08/2026

We are making filled bars now!

These are a hybrid format between a truffle and a bar. The deeper bar mold gives more room for added texture and special ingredients that we don’t necessarily have space to include in our truffles.

The larger size also means they are made for sharing or savoring over multiple sessions. It’s important to us that the fillings we use for this sort of bar are not overly rich or heavy. When I see the oversized Dubai-style bars all I see is overwhelm and too muchness.

As a concept though, the filled bar is a great vehicle. We’re excited to explore this format moving forward.

For this first recipe, it’s crispy peanut butter. We take our classic PB ganache and add ground up feuilletine (bits of flaky, baked sweet crepe) and a touch of vanilla syrup. It’s simple, with a great texture and just right level of sweet.

If there are any other fillings/added ingredients that you think would be a great fit- let us know! We’ve got a handful of ideas lined up, but your ideas are welcome too.

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Healthy dark chocolate for everyday pleasure - gourmet, small batch bars and truffles made by hand with mindful ingredients and a whole lot of heart in Sperryville, VA.

01/23/2026

Of course, it’s most important that you have your basic needs met in the face of an impending winter storm.

But also, don’t forget to do what you gotta do so you can ENJOY the snow while it’s here.

Our shop will be closed on Sunday, but we’re here for you Friday and Saturday for all of your Chocolate needs.

We’ll be closed for the second weekend in January (plus the following friday). Dates closed: January 9-11th, January 16t...
12/30/2025

We’ll be closed for the second weekend in January (plus the following friday).

Dates closed: January 9-11th, January 16th

Reopening on Saturday the 17th!

ps- Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support in 2025. We had a great year thanks to you.

We’re just getting started.

12/16/2025

The Making of Mandorla (backwards)

This is our spiced almond butter truffle, a holiday favorite we only bring out for a short while around Christmastime.

It features a marzipan base with a nutmeg-spiced almond butter ganache.

Nutmeg never really gets to be the star of the show…until now!

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Wholehearted Chocolate crafts clean label dark chocolate truffles and bars for wellness lovers. Our small batch, ethically sourced chocolates are handmade with care and intention in Sperryville, Virginia.

12/10/2025

This is one of the last things we’ll be making for the Holidays this year.

Fully-loaded dark chocolate bark with extra crunch.

rustic and simple

70% dark chocolate topped with toasted brownie, caramel, and cocoa nibs.

Tons of texture here, but still not too sweet!

Only a few trays of this available

ps- Santa’s coming to the Marketplace 10-2 on Saturday

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Chocolate for conscious consumers. Small batch, single origin, clean label dark chocolate bars and truffles. Handmade in Virginia.

12/04/2025

👋

We’ve been busy making chocolates and haven’t had much extra time to chat!

Hope you’re doing well ❤️

Three weeks now til Christmas

If you want to embrace your destiny as the Best Gifter in your family/friend group, we’re here to help! 💫

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Delicious and healthy dark chocolate made with nourishing ingredients — clean label bars and truffles handcrafted in Sperryville, VA. Made for mindful eaters.

11/28/2025

Monthly Chocolate Subscriptions are now available!

Choose ongoing, quarterly, or annual delivery on any bundle.

With our prices going up on Monday, early subscribers have the opportunity to lock in today’s rate and also get additional savings from the built-in subscription discount.

This is a perfect gift for the holidays as well as for the coming Winter months. There’s nothing like warm drinks, cozy blankets, and dark chocolate to help you make it through!

Limited amount available until 12/22

Check out our website for all the details: www.wholeheartedchocolate.com

11/25/2025

We have officially opened a limited number of monthly chocolate subscriptions.

Each month, you’ll receive handcrafted dark chocolate made with care, clean ingredients, and deep intention.

Choose from three options:
Annual - delivered monthly for twelve months, prepaid
Quarterly - delivered monthly for three months, prepaid
Ongoing Monthly - flexible and can be cancelled anytime

With our prices increasing on the 1st, quarterly and annual subscriptions currently include both built-in savings and today’s lower price. There will never be a better time to buy if you love our products!

Plus, since they’re bundles there’s even enough to share with family and friends in the weeks to come!

Nobody needs more stuff, but a lovely piece of chocolate is welcome any time.

More info on our website:
www.wholeheartedchocolate.com

Congratulations to Florence!Our first ever giveaway winner is due to receive a year’s worth of dark chocolates. What doe...
11/24/2025

Congratulations to Florence!

Our first ever giveaway winner is due to receive a year’s worth of dark chocolates.

What does this actually look like?

It looks like 32 truffles and 5 bars, delivered monthly, with free shipping and full package protection included.

When you do the math it adds up to $1717.50 in total value, and it’s a gift that will keep on giving until this time next year! 💫

It was a lot of fun to offer something special to our customers as we approach this holiday season.

Whether you are a long-time customer, or someone we recently met at an event away from home, we are grateful for the opportunity to share our love of chocolate with you! ❤️

We have a lot more to give, so we hope you’ll stay along for the ride with us as we continue to improve our selection of clean label products in the years to come.

ps- If you’re on our email list, keep an eye out tomorrow 👀

Address

3 River Lane
Sperryville, VA
22740

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+15402276355

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