10 Dark Chocolate Alternatives For Baking  

By Tarishi Shrivastava

May 3, 2024

Dark chocolate is a baking staple loved for its rich, bittersweet flavour. But for those looking to cut back on chocolate, here are ten tasty substitutes to consider:   

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder  

The pure, concentrated chocolate flavour of unsweetened cocoa powder makes it a direct substitute.   

Carob Chips  

With their sweet, earthy taste, carob chips mimic the flavour of chocolate.  

Cacao Nibs 

Cacao nibs are small pieces of crushed cacao bran and have a crunchy texture with a slightly bitter taste.   

Chocolate-Flavoured Chocolate Chips  

Non-dairy chocolate chips flavoured with cocoa butter offer the taste of chocolate. 

Cocoa Powder And Coconut Oil  

Combine cocoa powder with melted coconut oil to create a chocolatey paste.  

Almond Butter  

Almond butter adds a rich and nutty flavour to baked goods.  

Date Paste   

Date paste is made by blending dates with water until smooth.  

Prunes  

Chopped prunes mixed into batters and doughs add a chewy texture and mild chocolate-like sweetness.  

Coffee   

Brewed coffee enhances chocolate flavors in recipes without overpowering them.  

Molasses  

Sticky, bittersweet molasses lend hints of gingerbread and spice that pair well with chocolate.