Chocolate alternative is a term used to describe food items that are similar to chocolate in taste and texture, but are not made from cocoa beans. Taupe, a five letter word, is one such alternative, which is made from ground almonds, hazelnuts, and sugar. VANILLA, another seven letter word, is a popular flavor that is often used as an alternative to chocolate. Lastly, CAROB, a five letter word, is a sweet, chocolate-like substance made from the pods of the CAROB tree.