10 Best Baking Chocolate | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

Do you know Lindt make cooking chocolate? Lindt is one of the most popular chocolatiers in the world known for products with a unique taste, just like this one. It has slightly less cocoa than other dark varieties, so it'll still give your baked goods a strong and chocolatey taste but it won't be as bitter.

It has more sugar than chocolate with a higher cocoa percentage, but it has less than milk chocolate. That means it'll still be manageable to bake with and won't overly sweeten your desserts. Plus, it contains natural vanilla to add a nice flavour. This is easily the best product on our list!

These are the perfect chocolate chips created by one of the world's largest chocolate manufacturers. They're made using a unique blend of cocoa beans to create a delicious flavour with fruity hints. They're dark chocolate, but they have a slightly lower percentage of cocoa solids to make them less bitter.

Loved and used by professional bakers and chefs, these are ideal for all kinds of chocolate work. You can use them to make chocolate chip cookies, melt them to use in your mix or even mould them into decorations. Not to mention that they are sustainably farmed to help the environment and vegan-friendly too.

If you're looking for traditional baking chocolate, this bar is a perfect choice. It'll give your baked goods a rich chocolatey taste as it contains 70% cocoa solids. It's also low in sugar, containing just 29 grams, so it's a great pick for chocolate cakes as the edges are less likely to burn.

This luxurious chocolate is made with organically produced, Fairtrade cocoa and is free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives. High in cocoa butter too, it'll be easier to melt. The cocoa butter gives the chocolate its smooth texture!

Chocolate chips are great, but these extra-dark chunks spread out more when cooked, so you get more chocolate in each mouthful. That's heaven for all us chocoholics! You'll also have more chocolate without the extra calories, as these chunks have one of the lowest amounts.

They're high in cocoa, so they will maintain that strong chocolatey taste when baked. You could even melt these and use them as an alternative to bar chocolate. With their low-sugar content, it's certainly tempting.

Milk chocolate will give your desserts and biscuits a sweeter taste. This chocolate is particularly good for baking as it contains over 35% cocoa solids. That'll give it a stronger taste. It also has a slightly lower amount of sugar per 100 grams than on average, making it easier to cook with.

It melts well and maintains a smooth consistency, making it ideal for a ganache or glaze. Overall, this is a high-quality product with a delicious taste that'll complement all your chocolatey bakes. We bet that's got you licking your lips!

This milk bar contains over 32% milk solids – this is a high amount, so the chocolate will have a creamy taste. It's also lightly flavoured with natural vanilla to further complement it. You can get away with not adding extra flavouring, as it already contains vanilla.

The usual creamy taste for this chocolate might not be for everyone. It's one of those love-it or hate-it products. If you do like it, you won't have to waste much time, as this chocolate melts easily to form a smooth cream. It's also really cheap, which is great if you need several bars for a recipe. 

What's better than classic chocolate chip cookies and cakes? Milk chocolate chips have that classic sweet and creamy taste that leaves you wanting more! These chips are also made using Fairtrade cocoa, which means the cocoa is harvested ethically in order for farmers and families to earn a sustainable income.

Again, these chocolate chips contain a lot of sugar compared to other milk chocolate products. If you've got a sweet tooth, they're the choice for you as they taste delicious and have a smooth texture.

Swiss chocolate is known for being high-quality with a luxurious taste. The company has a long history of making confectionery, so you know this chocolate is going to taste delicious! It contains 70% cocoa solids, which give your desserts and baked goods a rich taste.

Sadly, this chocolate isn't suitable for anyone watching their weight because it has the highest amount of calories on our list. But at least your treats won't be too sweet, as it only contains 27.9 grams of sugar.

Sweetened with stevia, these dark chocolate chips have no added sugar, so they're the perfect ingredient for sugar-free baking. Even if you're not trying to live a sugar-free lifestyle, they'll make sure your treats aren't too sweet. They also have slightly fewer calories than regular chocolate chips and are dairy-free. 

Be careful when eating stevia, as it can cause stomach upset if eaten in large quantities. It's best to consume these chips in small doses. On the plus side, they really do taste similar to regular dark chocolate chips!

This Belgian white chocolate has a more intense cocoa flavour than other white chocolates. That's ideal for baking, as the taste of the chocolate will be distinguishable from the other ingredients. It contains fewer calories than some other white chocolate bars too, so it is better for anyone trying to cut down. 

The bar is also fairly large at 180 grams, so you may only need one or even less for your recipe. Waitrose white cooking chocolate does contain additives, which some people might like to avoid. However, if you eat it in moderation, you should be safe.