The chocolate best buy brands were the ones which stood out as being different. Divine is part-owned by Ghanaian cocoa farmers, Plamil is a vegan company, Chocolat Madagascar and Pacari are value added at source. (Chocolat Madagascar and Pacari do not make Easter eggs.)

That’s right - there’s no milk. We only add milk to our - you guessed it – gourmet milk chocolate bars. The History of Vegan Chocolate Eggs are said to represent fertility and Spring, according to Pagan tradition. In Christianity, they are supposed to represent the resurrection of Jesus. Even all these years later, eating eggs at Easter is still a tradition, although there is a bigger emphasis on chocolate eggs. Which Easter eggs are vegan in 2024? Both palm oil and soya free, this vegan friendly chocolate egg makes a fantastic treat without impacting the planet. pebble’s verdict:

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Cookie dough is one of my favourite flavours and the adorable NOMO bunny included in this egg really delivers on this. It was hard to believe that it was gluten-free, it gave such a rich, biscuity flavour! The chocolate contains just four ingredients – cacao solids, coconut sugar, creamed coconut and vanilla pods – but those ingredients combine to create a really interesting flavour combo. Moofreesas egg and bag. A chocolate egg with crispy rice malt pieces in it and a bag of their Moofreesas. This is a great alternative to a Maltesers Easter egg! Vegan easter eggs: all the above brands make some vegan varieties (usually the dark chocolate ones). But Booja Booja and Plamil only make vegan easter eggs. Recommended Buys

But the proof is in the pudding, and my pair of eggs survived the cross-country Royal Mail journey unscathed, looking just as good as they did when they popped out of the factory.The vegan white chocolate is made using rice and oat milk so it melts with ease, filling your mouth with a buttery sweetness and creamy vanilla flavour. Organic cocoa mass, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, organic vanilla extract. Cocoa solids: 74% minimum. These are all individually wrapped in foil and have a slightly different flavour to the chocolate in the egg. The chocolate is slightly darker in colour, and the flavour is a little more fruity, with hints of dark cherry, which gives a really nice contrast to the egg itself.

The trip changed their life and they returned to the UK, enthralled with chocolate and keen to find a place in the UK market for innovative, ethically sourced products. Deliciously dark and decadent, these vegan dark chocolate Easter eggs are a treat for those who love cocoa. 8. Divine 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Egg with Mini Dark Chocolate Eggs The idea that extraordinary chocolate begins with milk is a myth we’ve been busting since we started out over 20 years ago. It’s all about the cocoa, the craft and the passion - these are the ingredients that make ours the best vegan Easter eggs you’ll find! What’s in Your Vegan Easter Egg? But what I enjoyed the most about this (apart from the cute shape), was the addition of the cocoa nibs.If you’re looking for an extra special easter gift this year, look no further than Booja Booja’s luxury Easter egg. When it comes to dark chocolate, you know you’re in safe hands with Montezuma*s – and this is certainly the case with this Easter hen. It’s an acquired taste - and we stand by that - but of those who’ve tried it, few can ever return to conventional chocolate once they’ve gone over to the dark side. Mission: Recyclable The media attention on child labour has led to a major rise in the proportion of cocoa that is certified by a third-party standard, from 2% a decade ago to about a quarter today. It is still growing fast as companies push towards their 2020 targets. UTZ is by far the most popular, followed by Rainforest Alliance, and then Fairtrade.There is also a small amount that is certified organic. Montezuma’s have quite a few vegan chocolate options and they have three vegan Easter eggs this year:

The chocolate has quite a sweet initial flavour, with a mellow smokiness that develops throughout the melt. There's a touch of tart red and golden fruit notes that develop in the middle, alongside a creaminess that softens the intensity (fear not, this Easter egg is actually vegan). It all leads towards a rich cocoa finish, that's intense but not overpowering.As you’ll see from the list above, there are plenty of options when it comes to dairy-free Easter eggs! You’ll find pretty much all of them in some supermarkets in the UK, but what own-brand Easter Eggs do the supermarkets have to offer this year? Let’s take a look.