It's March already!!
I don't know, if, like me, you have been scouring the shops for signs of dairy free Easter eggs, but here is my annual round-up. As before, it's not exhaustive, but should give you an idea of the main movers and shakers, where they can be found and how much they might cost - but always be on the look-out for multi-buy offers!
First of all, it may help to know what's in the different brands of chocolate - especially if you are battling more than one allergy.
At a glance Allergen Chart:
Dairy Free
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Gluten Free
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Soya Free
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Nut Free
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Vegan
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Booja Booja
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Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
-
|
Y
|
Choices
|
Y
|
Y
|
Soya Lecithin
|
Y
|
Y
|
Hotel Chocolat (dark)
|
*Made without
|
Made without
|
Soya Lecithin
|
-
|
-
|
Kinnerton
|
Y
|
Y
|
Soya Lecithin
|
Y
| |
Moo Free
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
May contain
|
-
|
Montezumas
|
May contain
|
Y
|
Y
|
May contain
|
-
|
Plamil
|
Y
|
Y
|
May Contain
(unless ‘None of this’
|
Y
|
Y
|
Hopefully, this table will help you as you read this post, so you know which brands will be suitable for your requirements and can scan down to the bits that are relevant for you.
Please note:
- Y = yes
- 'Choices' does not say 'nut free' on the packaging, but a nut free mum interrogated them on this issue and was happy with their response.
- Some brands appearing in this chart are not officially included in my round up, because they are not dedicated free from and may not be suitable for all. However, you may want to check them out if you are Vegan, or can tolerate 'May contain' chocolate. Montezumas may contain milk traces. The same also applies to Hotel Chocolate and Divine. Always check labels - some dark chocolate may still contain milk, it will depend on the recipe. If you're not entirely sure, as to whether their products are okay for you, it may be worth contacting them, before making a decision about whether to buy.
Now, let's not waste any more time faffing, let's get straight to business - with the main brands listed in alphabetical order
Booja Booja
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| Pricey but gorgeous! |
Okay this is the luxury end of the market. This post lists brands in alphabetical order, so if these are not for you, scroll on by! Their gorgeous papier mache handcrafted eggs contain their delicious truffles. Currently found in Holland and Barrett, often found in health food shops and can be obtained via Ocado.
Large Booja Booja Egg
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Small Booja Booja Egg
|
|
Ocado
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£24.99
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£9.99
|
Holland & Barrett
|
-
|
£9.99
|
Choices
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| Tesco's finest? Actually Choices, otherwise known as 'Celtic Chocolates' |
Often disguised as the supermarkets 'own brand'. Widely available, they come in an increasing variety of shapes/sizes and even flavours! Dairy free, gluten free, egg free, nut free.
Small Choc Egg &
Buttons
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Milk Egg & Choc.
Disc
|
Milk Egg &
buttons
|
Belgian choc egg
&Truffles
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Milk Egg &
Caramels
|
Dark Choc. Egg
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Choc. Bunny
|
|
Asda
|
-
|
*£4.00
(orange)
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*£3.00
|
*£5.00
|
-
|
-
|
£0.99
|
Tesco
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*£2.50
(also in white)
|
*£3.00
(also in white)
|
-
|
-
|
*£4.00
|
-
|
£1.00
|
Morrison’s
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Sainsbury’s
|
*£2.50
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*£3.50
|
-
|
-
|
£3.50
|
£3.50
|
£1.00
(also in white)
|
Waitrose
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Ocado
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Holland & Barrett
|
£2.89
(also in white)
|
£4.99
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
£1.29
(white)
|
TKMaxx
|
*Supermarket
‘own brand’
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| Sainsbury's own is definitely Choices! |
Kinnerton
Slightly different packaging to last year, surprising variety of pricing. They also make Marks and Spencer's Free From Easter Egg. Sadly no sign of their Easter Bunny this year. Dairy free, gluten free, egg free, nut free.
Kinnerton Dark
Chocolate Egg
|
|
Asda
|
£5.00
|
Tesco
|
-
|
Morrison’s
|
£4.00
|
Sainsbury’s
|
£6.00
|
Waitrose
|
-
|
Ocado
|
-
|
Holland & Barrett
|
-
|
Home Bargains
|
-
|
Moo Free
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| Popular brand |
A popular free from brand, found in many stores. They have a range of three eggs all the same size. Prices vary from store to store, but watch out for multi-buy deals. Dairy free, soya free, gluten free, egg free, may contain nuts.
Moo Free Milk Chocolate
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Moo Free Orange Flavour
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Moo Free Bunnycomb
|
|
Asda
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Tesco
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Morrison’s
|
£4.00
|
-
|
£4.00
|
Sainsbury’s
|
£4.00
|
-
|
-
|
Waitrose
|
£4.25
|
-
|
£4.25
|
Ocado
|
£3.99
|
£3.99
|
£3.99
|
Holland
& Barrett
|
£4.99
|
£4.99
|
£4.99
|
Plamil
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| Loving this year's bunny packaging! |
Plamil has upped the anti this year, by introducing this cute Easter bunny packaging.I think Kiddo will love this one. Plamil also make Holland and Barrett 'own brand' Easter eggs see here. Dairy free, gluten free, egg free, nut free. made without soya, but may contain soya. They supply D & D chocolate, see here.
Plamil also make a soya free chocolate, called 'Lots of this, none of that'
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| Chocolate bunny bars - similar in size to Choices |
If you can't find these in your nearest Holland and Barrett, you can order from their website, or directly from Plamil online.
Online Brands:
If you can't find the chocolate you want locally, there are places to look online. Check out the following brands:
Cocoa Libre
This chocolate I have tried and can vouch for! They are very yummy indeed!! A full review of what I made of them can be found by following this link. No Easter eggs as such but last year they brought out some Easter chicks to add to their little lambs!
You can buy Cocoa Libre online from their website, or through the stockists listed on their website, see here. Some of Cocoa Libre's range can also be bought online from Holland and Barrett.
D and D Chocolates
From what I understand, their chocolate is supplied by Plamil, so meets the same standard. Their range is great for any dairy free Easter egg hunts. You can view it here.
These small solid chocolate eggs (they had new packaging last year) have proved very useful in the past!
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| We love these! |
For those who prefer it, they also do a range of carob.
Online Stores:
There are a number of online shops that stock dairy free Easter eggs, some of which have already mentioned, along with a few other tasty treats. These stores include:
Just be aware when buying dairy free chocolate from online Vegan stores that although some chocolate labelled Vegan will be suitable for those with milk allergies, you do have to watch out if you are severely allergic, as some Vegan chocolate is made on the same lines as normal milk chocolate, and therefore 'may contain milk'. Such chocolate may cause reactions in those who are very sensitive.
Check out the supermarket's ranges for yourself here:
Tesco's range
NB: availability may vary according to are/store size - search using your postcode, on their websites, to find out what's available local to you.
Other places to check out:
Health Food Stores
Farm shops
Vegan stores
Bargain stores such as Home Bargains/TKMaxx - occasionally they come up with real gems!
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