Mini Eggs hold a special place in my heart. I’m grateful they are not available year-round, or else my wallet would take a hit from indulging in them too often. However, during the Easter season, they become the perfect treat for my chocolate cravings.
The delightful scent, the satisfying crunch, and the charming pastel colors make Mini Eggs one of the top Easter sweets. Despite being a branded product, they can be a bit pricey and sometimes challenging to find during this time. To explore more affordable options, I decided to sample various supermarket own-brand versions to see if any could rival the original.
Most major supermarkets offer their own budget-friendly take on this beloved Easter classic, all priced more attractively than the original. I purchased packets from Aldi, Lidl, M&S, and Asda, eager to compare them as I had never tried any of these alternatives before.
In addition to the supermarket brands, I also bought a bag of Cadbury’s Mini Eggs for comparison purposes. I tried to get similar-sized packs from each store, although Aldi only had larger packets available, which was not a problem for me.
After taste-testing all the different options, one bag clearly stood out above the rest, even surpassing the original Mini Eggs. I am now planning to stock up on as many packets as possible before Easter arrives.
Starting with the authentic Cadbury Mini Eggs, the familiar taste was a comforting reminder of why they are so popular. The sugary aroma upon opening the packet was inviting, and the combination of crispy shell and smooth chocolate center was truly delightful.
As Easter approaches, it becomes harder to find the 80g packets of Cadbury Mini Eggs, which typically retail for around £2, roughly £2.50 per 100g. In comparison, Asda’s own-brand milk chocolate mini eggs priced at £1.12 for an 80g packet, or £1.40 per 100g, offered a more budget-friendly option. However, the taste did not quite match the premium quality of the original, lacking the same sweet fragrance and smooth texture.
While the Asda mini eggs were not the worst, they were not the best either, earning a score of 2.5/5 in my evaluation. The Mister Choc eggs, priced at £1.15 for 80g, were the second-cheapest option but fell short in texture and taste, scoring only one out of five.
Moving on to Aldi and Lidl’s offerings, the Choceur Mini Eggs from Aldi were the largest pack I purchased, priced at £3.39 for 256g, or £1.32 per 100g. While they landed in the mid-tier category, the chocolate flavor was somewhat bland, making them less appealing for those seeking a rich and creamy taste. I rated them two out of five.
M&S’s version of mini eggs surprised me with their generous size and excellent chocolate-to-shell ratio. The filling melted in my mouth, proving to be addictive and possibly even more enjoyable than the original Cadbury Mini Eggs. Priced at £1.79 for a 90g bag, or £1.94 per 100g, M&S’s mini eggs offer a solid and more affordable alternative to Cadbury’s.
Overall, M&S’s mini eggs received a perfect five-star rating from me, making me eager to try more of their Easter treats.