This Buzzy Trader Joe's Chocolate Bar Is One Of Our Favorites

Trader Joe's has earned its reputation as a purveyor of delectable treats at affordable costs, offering fresh produce, salty snacks, sweet baked goods, and more chocolate bars than you can shake a stick at. We sampled a wide selection to come up with a list of the best and worst Trader Joe's chocolate bars for your easy browsing pleasure. While there are plenty of winners in the crowd, the dark chocolate coffee buzz bar was a real stand-out. With its luscious chocolate and strong hit of caffeine, it's everything you could want, and then some, in a coffee chocolate bar.

Compared to other chocolate coffee bars, this buzz bar has a velvety texture without the grit of grounds, plus a well-balanced flavor profile that some bars just don't hit. You won't lose the sweetness of the chocolate to the bitterness of coffee, and the two play off of each other, creating a symphony of sweetness with just a bit of bite. There are other Trader Joe's chocolate bars that belong in your shopping cart, but if you only have room for one, then scoop up that buzz bar.

Plenty of people would love to scoop up this treat, but it's particularly appealing for a certain crowd. First, if you're a texture kinda person and hate feeling like you're chewing on sandpaper because of the coffee ground grit, that's not a concern with this bar. Each bite is smooth and creamy, no sand-eating involved. It's also a great option for people who want a little zap of energy without having to down a cup of joe. With a whopping 70 milligrams of caffeine per bar, it's the equivalent of roughly half of a small coffee at Dunkin' Donuts. The addition of dark instead of milk chocolate keeps the flavor from tasting too sweet, which is a win for dark chocolate lovers everywhere.

You don't have to just eat the bar by itself, either — even though that's always a good option. Instead, consider using it in your baked goods. You can add instant coffee to make the best chocolate cake, melting a few of these buzz bars for an easy chocolate drizzle over the top. Chop it up into chunky pieces and toss them into your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, or use them as shavings over a bowl of your favorite ice cream. You can even break up a few pieces to add to your favorite Japanese-style curry, adding richness and depth of flavor to the sauce. This Trader Joe's chocolate bar is a coffee lover's dream, so however you decide to use it, it's sure to keep you coming back for more.