Mini Eggs hold a special place in my heart as they are my absolute favorite treat. I am grateful they are not available all year round, as I might end up spending a fortune satisfying my craving. However, during the Easter season, they are the perfect chocolate delight with their delightful aroma, satisfying crunch, and charming pastel colors.
As a branded product, Mini Eggs are not always budget-friendly and can sometimes be challenging to find during this time of year. Curious to explore more affordable alternatives, I decided to try various supermarket own-brand versions to see if any could rival the original.
Major supermarkets typically offer their own budget-friendly versions of this beloved Easter treat, priced more economically than the branded option. I purchased packets from Aldi, Lidl, M&S, and Asda, eager to taste each one for the first time.
In addition to the supermarket brands, I also bought a packet of Cadbury’s Mini Eggs for comparison purposes. Despite some differences in pack sizes, I was excited to evaluate each one thoroughly. To my delight, one brand stood out from the rest, even surpassing the original, leaving me eager to stock up before Easter arrives.
Starting with the Cadbury Mini Eggs, I relished in their familiar taste and delightful aroma upon opening the packet. The perfect combination of crispy shell and smooth chocolate center never fails to impress. However, as Easter nears, these popular treats may become harder to find in certain stores, with prices typically around £2 per 80g packet.
Transitioning to Asda, I found their own-brand milk chocolate mini eggs priced at just £1.12 for an 80g pack, making them a more affordable option than Cadbury. Despite the lower cost, I noticed a difference in taste and quality compared to the original, with a less premium flavor and texture.
The Mister Choc eggs, priced at £1.15 for 80g, offered a decent taste but fell short of replicating the authentic Cadbury experience. In my ranking, they scored a modest one out of five.
Aldi and Lidl’s own-brand versions, though not as tough as expected, also failed to match the flavor of the original Mini Eggs. The Choceur Mini Eggs from Aldi, priced at £3.39 for 256g, landed in the middle of the taste spectrum with a slightly bland chocolate taste, earning a score of two out of five.
Exploring M&S for the first time, I found their speckled egg biscuits and chocolate bars intriguing. The M&S Mini Eggs impressed me with their generous size, glossy appearance, and perfect chocolate-to-shell ratio. The indulgent filling melted in my mouth, making them even more addictive than the Cadbury’s version.
Furthermore, the M&S Mini Eggs were more cost-effective, priced at £1.79 for a 90g bag, positioning them as a solid alternative to Cadbury’s. I am now eager to try more of M&S’s Easter offerings, awarding them a top rating of five stars.
In conclusion, my taste test journey revealed some surprising findings, with M&S emerging as a strong contender in the Mini Eggs market. With Easter approaching, these delightful treats are sure to bring joy to chocolate lovers seeking affordable and delicious alternatives.