The best chocolate Advent calendars are just what you need to get you excited for the big day during the countdown to Christmas. Opening the door of your Advent calendar to a tasty treat every day may be a simple act but it’s the little things that help to bring joy over the festive period. They’re not just for children though, chocolate Advent calendars have become a staple of Christmas tradition for people of all ages. And for some reason, Advent calendar chocolate always tastes that bit more delightful.
Best chocolate Advent calendars:
To satisfy your sweet tooth, there are a whole host of different chocolate Advent calendars on the market. You’ve got your classic milk, dark and white chocolate flavours but there are also more gourmet chocolate options available for those serious about their chocolate. You can also get chocolate Advent calendars to suit different dietary requirements, with dairy-free, plant-based vegan Advent calendar alternatives that don’t compromise on flavour.
Whatever your chocolate preference is, there is a calendar designed to make your festive countdown as indulgent as possible so read on to find the best chocolate Advent calendar to make your countdown to Christmas even more sweeter.
Best chocolate Advent calendars
Best milk chocolate Advent calendars
Best milk chocolate advent calendar overall
www.cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk
Sometimes, you just can't beat a classic and for us, Cadbury is the Advent calendar chocolates from our childhoods. This one has all the flavours you know and love, milk, caramel, whole nut, plus festive-themed chocolates, along with the surprise of a whole Winter Wonderland bar behind door 24 - delightful!
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Senior writer, Rosie Floyd.
Best for Lindt lovers
www.lindt.co.uk
For those who can't get enough of Lindt chocolate, we'd recommend the Lindt Factory Advent Calendar. There are truffles of all different flavours plus a mini teddy, angel and Santa encased in packaging that's designed to look like a grand chocolate factory. We love how the sides of this one open up so it's almost like the calendar is inviting you inside to enjoy the choccy treats.
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Senior writer, Rosie Floyd.
Best Galaxy chocolate Advent calendar
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If you're more of a Galaxy fan, the Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate Christmas Advent Calendar will be right up your street. The smooth milk chocolate has been moulted in festive shapes that will bring a smile to your face every day leading up to the big day.
Best white chocolate Advent calendars
Best budget white chocolate Advent calendar
www.ocado.com
There's nothing wrong with just wanting something simple yet delicious and that's exactly what the Milkybar White Chocolate Advent Calendar is. Sweet and creamy with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, there's a reason why Milkybar is loved by everyone of all ages.
Best premium white chocolate Advent calendar
www.hotelchocolat.com
For a white chocolate Advent calendar with a more luxurious feel, consider the Hotel Chocolat White Chocolate Advent Calendar. Solid festive and creamy chocolates await behind every door in the run-up to the big day - the perfect treat for white chocolate lovers.
Best dark chocolate Advent calendars
Best fair trade dark chocolate Advent calendar
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Unwrap a moment of indulgence every day until Christmas with the 24-day Divine Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar. Featuring velvety dark chocolate hearts behind each door, this one is ethically made and supports sustainable cocoa farming, plus it's vegan too!
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Writer, Piper Huxley.
Best organic dark chocolate Advent calendar
www.ocado.com
What could be better for dark chocolate fans than having a rich and chunky dark choccie every day throughout December? The Montezuma's Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar is filled with organic chocolate that's suitable for vegans and free from palm oil, shaped like stars to give it that festive feel.
Best flavoured chocolate Advent calendars
Best M&S chocolate Advent calendar
www.ocado.com
25 days of chocolate? Sign us up! You may have seen this Advent calendar go viral on social media as the M&S Chocolate Shop Advent Calendar has an assortment of the brand's much-loved sweet treats inside, including blond fudge bites, caramel buttons, peanut butter and caramel chunkies and marshmallow whips, with a packet of giant choccy button in day 25 for an extra special treat.
Best caramel chocolate Advent calendar
www.hotelchocolat.com
Oh-so-rich but oh-so-delightful! The Hotel Chocolat Caramel Chocolate Advent Calendar is one for caramel lovers and waiting for you behind each door is a solid caramel festive figure - think reindeer, Christmas trees, snowmen and penguins. This one was almost too adorable for us to eat!
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Senior writer, Rosie Floyd.
Best chocolate orange Advent calendar
www.ocado.com
Yummy yummy, chocolate orange in your tummy. Is it really Christmas without the iconic flavour of Terry's Chocolate Orange? With this Advent calendar helping you countdown to Christmas Day, you'll have one of the brand's famous orange-oil-infused chocolates, with a full segment behind the door of day 24 to look forward to on Christmas Eve.
Best vegan chocolate Advent calendars
Best oat milk vegan chocolate Advent calendar
hipchocolate.com
Filled with deliciously creamy plant-based chocolate using oat milk, the H!P Vegan Chocolate Advent Calendar includes squares of plain chocolate, gingerbread, salted caramel and orange. An addictively moreish vegan treat!
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Writer, Piper Huxley.
Full of flavour but free from dairy, gluten, soya and palm oil, Moo Free Original Advent Calendar is ideal for those who still want a daily sweet treat throughout December but without the dairy.
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Writer, Piper Huxley.
www.ocado.com
The truffles in the Monty Bojangles Vegan Advent Calendar are individually wrapped for freshness and are deliciously moreish. Cocoa nib nights, cocoberry blush and caramel haze that are all vegan? Yes, please.
Best luxury chocolate Advent calendars
Best luxury Advent calendar
www.hotelchocolat.com
Everyone knows that Christmas is a time for indulgence so why not treat yourself to The Everything Advent Calendar from Hotel Chocolat? It's full of decadent pralines, truffles and liqueurs that will give you a little taste of everything that Hotel Chocolat has to offer. We think this one is perfect for those who are serious about their chocolate and love trying new and exciting flavour combinations.
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Senior writer, Rosie Floyd.
Best luxury truffle chocolate Advent calendar
www.fortnumandmason.com
A luxuriously delcious treat from Fortnum & Mason, full of tasty truffles of milk chocolate caramel, Champagne and praline along with some more festive flavours of orange and Christmas pudding.
Best chocolate Advent calendars: FAQs
Are Advent calendars a UK thing?
Did you know that Advent calendars aren’t just a UK thing, and the tradition actually started in Germany in the 19th Century? Since then, the tradition has spread to many countries, including Europe and North America, as well as the UK where it’s as popular as ever. We just can't get enough of opening the doors every day to an exciting little gift or having advent calendar chocolate for breakfast.
Are Advent calendars still popular?
The popularity and demand for Advent calendars are still as strong as ever, but these days, it’s expanded to so much more than just chocolate Advent calendars (although, these are still one of our favourites). You can get luxury advent calendars with jewellery, candles, stationery and more behind every day and beauty Advent calendars where you can receive a new makeup or skincare treat every day. There are even pet Advent calendars you can get for your furry friends to join in with the Christmas countdown.
Rosie Floyd is a Senior Home & Pets Product Writer for Yours, specialising in home appliances, décor and furnishings, as well as all things dogs. After completing her Journalism & Media degree from Coventry University back in 2015, she started her career writing about must-visit holiday destinations, moving on to creating content around outdoor living and garden buildings, before joining the team at Bauer.