Nothing beats Trader Joe’s, and nothing beat chocolate. Put the two together and you get a remarkably dynamic duo.
Trader Joe’s carries more chocolate items than you can count ranging from gooey to crunchy to crispy, and beyond. But don’t be intimidated by the overwhelmingly delicious selection in front of you. I ranked all things chocolate to help make your next craving a little more manageable.
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15. Chocolate Sunflower Seeds
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These little guys are way too addicting. Pop them in your mouth while you’re doing work for an immediate mood booster, but be prepared to finish the whole container in one sitting.
14. Chocolate Brooklyn Babka
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Make mornings a little more delicious with Trader Joe’s Chocolate Brooklyn Babka. Every bite is flooded with chocolaty goodness, and the crunch from the chocolate chips on top make it all the more better.
13. Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
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Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans are the perfect energy booster. Each bean tastes like a mocha explosion and leaves your caffeine levels soaring.
12. Shooting Stars
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These cookies are popping with flavor, literally. Crispy sugar cookies are drizzled with chocolate and topped with popping candies to leave your taste buds crackling.
11. Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
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The classic combination of rich dark chocolate and crunchy almonds makes this a TJ favorite.
10. Chocolate Dilemma? Cheesecake
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The Cheesecake Factory better watch out because Trader Joe’s Chocolate Dilemma Cheesecake knocks theirs out of the park. With four flavors to choose from, every chocolate lover has an option suitable for their dessert cravings.
9. Dark Chocolate Crisps
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A little salty and whole lot of sweet make Dark Chocolate Crisps one Trader Joe’s top chocolate items. Each bite is extra crispy and chocolaty—they’re no your average chip.
8. Way More Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These cookies are miles more chocolaty and gooey than the average chocolate chip cookie. Get a glass of milk for dunking, and enjoy this extra scrumptious treat.
7. Dark Chocolate Covered Mini Pretzels
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Chocolate covered pretzels are a classic chocolate treat. Pairing such creamy chocolate with such crunchy mini pretzels makes them an immediate chocolate winner.
6. Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels
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These monster size candies are filled with ooey gooey caramel. Their caramel to chocolate ratio is perfection, putting Rolo’s to shame.
5. 73% Belgian Dark Chocolate Non-Pereils
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Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Non-Pareils are better than most. This classic treat is made from 73% Belgian dark chocolate, which makes them extra rich and flavorful.
4. Chocolate Lava Cakes
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We’re drooling just thinking about this Trader Joe’s chocolate favorite. Warm their Chocolate Lava Cake in the oven, and watch the molten chocolate ooze out of this chocolatey goodness. Enjoy with a scoop of ice cream for the perfect dessert.
3. Ultra Chocolate Ice Cream
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for Trader Joe’s Ultra Chocolate Ice Cream. This flavor puts the average chocolate ice cream to shame with its extra creamy texture and burst of chocolate flavor.
2. Milk Chocolate S’mashing S’mores
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No campfire is necessary to make these Trader Joe’s S’mashing S’mores. Put this graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow combination in the microwave for 4 to 6 seconds, and you have yourself an indistinguishable flavor clone of the classic gooey summer campfire treat.
1. Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
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There is no question that Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups earn the number one spot on this list. Each bite is filled with a decadent but perfect chocolate and peanut butter combination. If you haven’t tried this heavenly chocolate creation, you must, immediately.