Divine Chocolate Dark 70 Percent Chocolate Advent Calendar, 85 g

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This fun and colourful calendar feels really high-quality where it counts, whilst containing sustainable elements like a raw cardboard tray. It’s one of the vegan advent calendars that does good while looking good! I loved that you lift each box out and simply pull the products out, rather than having to fiddle around unwrapping small cardboard boxes each day. It’s this attention to detail that shows Gaia has really considered the overall experience of the calendar, making it as stress-free experience from start to finish. I found some of the characters a little fiddly to build, and thought one or two could do with instructions for the less mechanically-minded builders! (No? Just me?) But overall, I found each window filled with a lot of fun and whimsy. Once again, we’re spoilt for choice with a wide range of festive vegan advent calendars on offer for both adults and children. Rainforests are still being cut down to plant palm oil plantations and we do not want to contribute to the impact this has on the environment and animal habitats.

The dairy-free calendar features four different flavours of vegan milk chocolate, so it’s the perfect choice for those who like a little variety to spice up the festive season. So, to find out which vegan advent calendars are worth the money, we tested the contents to see whether they were delicious as this is the most important factor. The ‘UK’s first and favourite’ oat milk chocolate brand, founded by James Cadbury (yes – the great-great-great grandson of that Mr. Cadbury), lives up to its legacy with the delicious chocolate in this calendar. Best vegan dark chocolate advent calendar –MELT Chocolates 12 Days of Christmas Vegan Advent Calendar Plus, along with your chocolate treat, each day you’ll uncover an interesting animal fact so you can boast your knowledge to your friends & family around the dinner table this Christmas!

17. Divine Dark 70% Chocolate Advent Calendar

Filled with a range of bath and beauty products to boost your wellbeing and encourage self-care, this is the perfect calendar for anyone in need of a little pampering during the busy festive period.

Traditionally, Advent calendars were 24 pieces. As they have gained popularity, they have morphed to a number of days leading up to the winter holidays. If you want a traditional model, be sure to look for 24 days of chocolate. If you are open to something less traditional, there are options that come in different increments. If you plan to share with the family, you may want to opt for a shareable model that has more than 24 pieces.Containing six of their iconic flavours such as Eton mess and Wild Strawberry with two palm-oil-free sweets available every single day and a full-size bag on Christmas Eve, the 24 Days of Gourmet calendar is a fun option for both kids and adults alike.

The Godiva Chocolatier Holiday Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar is our top choice because of its wide selection of treats and premium Belgian chocolate created by artisans in small batches. For a budget option that won't disappoint, we recommend the Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent Calendar... What to Look for in an Advent Calendar Number of Pieces My 18 month old daughter is a little too young to properly enjoy the toys and trivia, but she is already a very discerning chocolate fan and these were a hit! What: Tony’s Chocolonely’s not only tastes great, but the business is also trying to make the world a better place. With Fairtrade sourcing and a mission to make 100% slave free the norm in chocolate, we think it’s safe to say these are some pretty good guys. The chocolate is chunky and addictive, and this countdown calendar offers ten different flavours of chocolate so you can sample all that they offer before settling on your favourites to buy in bulk throughout the year. Favourites of ours include the dark milk chocolate with pretzel and toffee pieces as well as the salted caramel. What: One of the best known Belgian chocolatiers around, Godiva’s Christmas chocolates make lovely presents. Some extra design work has gone into this premium calendar, which unfolds like a book, unveiling 24 Godiva chocolates. The calendar opens up like a book to reveal the doors inside and has a luxurious, study feel. However, the downside for me is the amount of plastic you get in the calendar because it has a recyclable plastic tray and the sweets are individually wrapped in plastic. With 24 individually wrapped sweets, that adds top to a lot of plastic!

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I particularly enjoyed the soothing Balancing Bath oil and matching bath salts, which you can follow up with the body oil to really enjoy all of the benefits. The purifying face mask was another favourite as it left my skin feeling squeaky clean, hydrated, and ready to shine at any Christmas party. It’s always lovely to have something different to the usual offerings for those who don’t like chocolate (a problem I can’t relate too personally!), and if that’s you then this calendar is a great option. What: We’ve included quite a few Hotel Chocolat advent calendars in our round-up this year, but then that is what these guys do best. Deep and smooth, with rich cacao notes, this 70% advent calendar contains 24 dark chocolate reindeer, snowmen, penguins and enchanted spruces. Divine is also conscious that palm oil is used as a cheap oil alternative in a large proportion of processed foods we eat today, and so we choose not to add to the high level of palm oil consumption. In terms of ethics, Montezuma’s works with its suppliers to ensure that all its chocolate meets stringent ethical criteria and certifications. This includes Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, Soil Association and Cocoa Horizons.