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Saskia Kemsley

Best Easter eggs for kids: Unicorns, dinosaurs and bunny rabbits galore

By the time easter rolls around, the big spring clean is in full effect. Blinds have been drawn, dust cleared, and chocolate is more well deserved than ever. Easter means we’ve made it through the first four months of a brand-new year, so what better way to celebrate than with a festive chocolate egg?

What’s more, the kiddos go absolutely bonkers for it. Chocolate the size of one’s own head tends to have that effect on children. It’s important to make sure that you’re buying an Easter egg that is made with children in mind. Though still large, your littlun can enjoy the chocolatey spectacle a few pieces at a time, day by day, without feeling unwell afterwards. That is, if they don’t find your hidden stash of goodies.

Plus, kids’ easter eggs are almost always milk chocolate, which prevents against the potential for tears of frustration and confusion streaming down your child’s face because they’ve accidentally chomped on some dusty, dark chocolate truffle. Instead, they’ll be chomping down on the yummy goodness of their favourite fantasy animals, sea creatures, bunny rabbits and more.

For the best kids’ easter eggs on the market, keep scrolling…

Milk Chocolate Unicorn Egg

Crafted using the finest milk chocolate by Thorntons, this chocolate egg boasts an adorable unicorn front and centre. Sure to catch the eye of the child who’s into all things princess and fairy tales, this chocolatey dream will put a smile on their face this Easter.

Buy now £4.00, Thorntons

Little Rainbow Chocolate Eggs

This selection of wonderfully bright and beautiful chocolate eggs by Fortnum & Mason will ensure your kiddos get their fill of chocolate. With this set, they’ll be delighted to receive 10 miniature eggs which are all pure, solid milk chocolate. No more breakage and mess with those hollowed-out larger easter eggs.

Buy now £12.50, F&M

Elizapeck Hollow with Tiddly Pot

What came first? Hotel Chocolat is likely to argue in favour of the chick. This adorable caramel-milk chocolate chick is the perfect sweet way to celebrate Easter with your children. For when just one chocolate feature isn’t enough, this chick perches atop an extra pot of milk chocolate drops for you and your child to enjoy.

Buy now £7.50, Hotel Chocolat

Milk Chocolate Dinosaur Egg

Taking a rather different spin on the egg motif employed throughout the Easter period, Thornton’s has also produced a fantastic dinosaur-themed milk chocolate egg. With elements of white chocolate and green coloured decorations scattered on the three-dimensional central design, any little one would be delighted to receive this as a gift.

Buy now £4.00, Thorntons

Cadbury Mini Eggs Easter Egg

A classic for a reason, this is truly the Easter egg that never goes out of style. You simply can’t beat a perfect shell of Cadbury’s own iconic milk chocolate paired with a grab bag of the frustratingly seasonal mini eggs. There’s nothing quite like those solid milk chocolate eggs encased in a crunchy, crispy sugar shell. Yes please.

Buy now £4.00, Waitrose

Cadbury Peter Rabbit Bunny Toy & Easter Egg

A two-in-one deal featuring a cuddly Peter Rabbit toy and chocolate? The kids will go wild for this one. A simple and not too decadent 73g Cadbury egg makes this the ideal option for the littlest of Easter bunnies.

Buy now £6.99, Cadbury Gifts

M&S Easter Farmyard Friend

We know this isn’t your traditional Easter egg. Don’t come for us just yet. We couldn’t help but include these super cute farmyard friends by M&S. Another fantastic option for the youngest of seasonal celebrators, these Belgian milk chocolate goodies will ensure all the family can enjoy some delicious treats by the time the hoppy day rolls around.

Buy now £1.50, Ocado

Sweet Me Keep Me Milk Chocolate Foiled Egg Jar

For the best of both worlds, surprise your child with this decadent jar filled with a large chocolate bunny and mini milk chocolate eggs. At a whopping 19cm tall, this is a truly unique treat that’ll set this Easter apart from all the others.

Buy now £15.00, John Lewis

Henry The Chocolate Hedgehog

Sometimes a whole, extra-large Easter egg can be too overwhelming. With this sweet little hedgehog, your kiddo can enjoy all the chocolatey goodness with just half an egg. Fear not, for this half egg is filled and not hollow, so you’ll still be getting bang for your buck. Henry the Hedgehog is made with Belgian milk chocolate on his back, white chocolate on his front and some chocolate curls around the edge. Forget the kids, we want this for ourselves.

Buy now £6.50, NOTHS

Lakeland Dinosaur Egg Hot Chocolate Melt

Another slightly non-traditional way to celebrate Easter, but delicious nonetheless. This dinosaur egg can be enjoyed as a hot chocolate melt, or as a simple chocolate treat on its own. If, like us, you’d prefer the former, simply melt the egg in hot water and watch the gooey marshmallows and dinosaur candies float to the top.

Buy now £2.99, Lakeland

Ikea Flat Pack Bunny Easter Chocolate

Back for its fourth year, the precious milk chocolate bunny from Ikea comes flatpack in three-pieces for self-assembly. The delicious milk chocolate is made using cacao from certified and sustainable sources, so this bunny is not likely to stay on display for very long. Hop over to Ikea and grab yours before they’re all gone, as they’re only available to purchase in stores.

Buy now £3.95

Milk Chocolate 175g Ocean Egg

Made from Chococo’s signature 47 per cent Colombia milk chocolate, this creamy egg is as much a treat to look at as it is to munch on. Known for its delicious milk chocolate, which contains more cocoa and less sugar than most other chocolatiers, Chococo is on a mission for great taste with greater purpose.

Good news, five per cent of the sale price is donated to the Ocean Giants Programme, so your sea-loving kiddo can enjoy their chocolatey Easter treat in the knowledge that their ocean friends are safe and sound. They’ll also discover some yummy milk chocolate turtles and starfish inside the decadent egg.

Buy now £14.00, Chococo

Smiggle Egg-Cellent Surprise

For a non-chocolate, kid-friendly alternative to your traditional Easter egg, Smiggle has produced a range of kinder-esque Surprise eggs for your child’s enjoyment this season. Ditch the sugar high and go for one of these fun treats which contain a selection of toys and accessories – including wallets, snap bands, putty, slime and fidget toys. They’re also currently 44 per cent off, so you best grab yours before they’re all gone.

Buy now £10.00, Smiggle

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