The crossword solution for the term 'Alternative to Chocolate' is VANILLA, which is a 7 letter word. VANILLA is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus VANILLA, primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved VANILLA. It is the second most expensive spice after saffron, due to the extensive labor required to grow the VANILLA seed pods. VANILLA is widely used in both commercial and domestic baking, perfume manufacture, and aromatherapy.