17 of the best kids' Easter eggs for 2024

We don’t know about you, but we’re already very excited about Easter, in particular about the chocolatey treats that might be bestowed upon us. If we’re this excited as fully grown adults, imagine how excited all the kids are. Let’s face it, there is nothing more exciting as a child than receiving an egg made entirely from chocolate. Now, while we know that the Easter Bunny is obviously on hand to help out with Easter eggs, all you parents out there should still know what’s on offer just in case...

It’s important to remember that our favourite Easter eggs won’t necessarily be the children’s favourites though. Kids care far less about quality of tempering or the percentage of dark chocolate; instead they are all about what’s drawn on the egg, whether it comes with toys and extra sweets, and also what the packaging looks like.

Luckily, retailers have caught on and nowadays sell a huge variety of Easter eggs specifically for children. From recognisable characters like Percy Pig to treats filled with mini freddos, there's something for everyone and the hardest part can be whittling it down to your favourite.

So below we’ve rounded up some of this year's best kids' Easter eggs to give you a heads up on where to start. We’ve taken into account the different types of chocolate, as well as eggs that cover a range of budgets. We’ve even included a few vegan alternatives for children who require it for dietary reasons or simply have a slightly more sophisticated palate. One thing is for sure - your children won’t be disappointed with any of these options.

Once you’ve decided on the perfect egg, all you have to do is click through and purchase it – easy as pie. So take a look through our favourites below to get organised this Easter, and avoid any last minute panic buying at the local supermarket.

Luxury kids' Easter eggs

Just because they're kids, doesn't necessarily mean that they don't deserve a bit of luxury once in a while. So, below are our favourite luxury eggs made specifically for children who can appreciate high-quality chocolate.

Extra Thick 'You Crack Me Up' Egg, Hotel Chocolat 

What: This Hotel Chocolat egg is pretty special (quite right too with a price tag just shy of £30), mainly for it's extra-thick shell that can satisfy even the most extreme of chocaholics. Made with two different types of chocolate, on one half you'll find 40% milk chocolate studded with cookies and puffed rice, and the other is an ultra smooth caramel-milk. The fact that it’s stuffed with a variety of miniature chocolates and truffles is just the cherry on the cake - and another reason kids wont be able to turn this one down!
How Much: £29.45
Buy the Hotel Chocolat Extra-Thick 'You Crack Me Up' Egg

Happy Bunnies Milk Chocolate Easter Egg, Fortnum & Mason

What: Fortnum & Mason is known for it's high quality produce, and you can expect standards to remain the same even when it comes to children's Easter eggs. This handmade egg opens to reveal some adorable chocolate bunnies that make the perfect treat for little ones. In classic F&M style, you can expect it all to be beautifully presented in gold foil and a super chic box with ribbon.
How Much: £19.95
Buy the Fortnum & Mason Happy Bunnies Milk Chocolate Easter Egg

Raspberry and White Chocolate Bunny, Laderach

What: Laderach is up there as one of the most luxurious chocolate brands around, and they make no exception when it comes to children’s goodies. Each year you can expect a slightly different offering, and for 2024 we think the kids will love these raspberry and white chocolate bunnies. Available in a number of sizes from a small 22g to a larger size that stretches to 23cm, they're both beautifully present and absolutely delicious. - making the perfect gift for a special little someone. 
How much: From £17.90
Buy the Laderach raspberry and white chocolate Easter bunnies

Chocolate Head, Allsorts

What: We love the clever design behind this Allsorts chocolate head, especially the fact that every part of it is edible - including the base. This offers a fun alternative for a mixture of sweets and chocolate, for those who like a little more variety in their Easter diets. For those who love the opportunity to personalise their gifts, there's also an option to add a special message to the chocolate base should you fancy it.
How Much: £16.79
Buy the Allsorts Chocolate Head

Cookie Dough and Ice Cream Sandwich, Hotel Chocolat

What: The stuff of childhood dreams, this creation from Hotel Chocolat combines the flavours of cookie dough and ice cream and turns them into a chocolate sandwiched-shaped Easter egg. We’re pretty confident in saying this will be a hit, but if you prefer your sandwich with a different filling then there's all kinds of iterations of this quirky shape – from toast and marmalade through to ‘lamb’ and mint, where the lamb (thankfully) is a cuddly-looking white chocolate character.
How much: £10.95
Buy the Hotel Chocolat Cookie Dough and Ice Cream Sandwich

Kids' Easter eggs with toys

Children are obssessed with both toys and also characters from their favourite films and TV shows, so there's nothing more exciting than when an egg comes with a free toy or their favourite character appears on the front of the box.

Surprise Giant Egg, Kinder

What: There are few childhood memories that are as dear to us as opening up a Kinder egg to discover the toy inside - shortly followed by tucking into the delicious chocolate, of course. Well this Easter you can recreate the same experience for a special little someone by giving this extra-large version. Made from the classic milk chocolate lined with a milky white chocolate, and containing a much bigger toy than normal inside, this egg is guaranteed to be popular among children.
How Much: £15
Buy the Kinder Surprise Giant Egg

Decorate Your Own Egg, Crayola

What: For kids who love drawing and colouring in, what could be better than an Easter egg which they decorate themselves? Coming with two decorating tubes of coloured icing, children can let their artistic sides run wild on this milk chocolate egg, creating whatever designs they wish. Once the masterpiece has been created there's only one thing left to do - eat it.
How Much: £5.50
Buy the Crayola Decorate Your Own Egg

Classic kids' eggs

Sometimes the best kids' Easter eggs aren't the incredibly smart ones. Children often just want their favourite chocolate in supersize form.

Percy Pig Giant Choc Face, M&S

What: Percy Pig is loved by adults and kids alike, but we think the latter will be particularly keen on this Easter take on the character. A giant, hollow Percy head made of chocolate in his notorious pink hue is bound to get them smiling, and is available in M&S stores across the country.
How Much: £6
Buy M&S Percy Pig Giant Choc Face

Dairy Milk Freddo Faces Egg, Cadbury

What: Who doesn’t love a Freddo? It’s classic Cadbury milk chocolate in its purest form. This Freddo egg comes with a bag of Freddo faces as well as a chocolate egg - a simple but effective offering. The best thing about this egg though, is its astoundingly low price, costing just over a pound!
How Much: £1.50
Buy the Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo Faces Egg

Candy Bean Easter Egg, Cocoba

What: Watch your kid’s face light up as they unwrap this colourful Cocoba egg, which has been drizzled with crunchy candy beans. Cocoba does an assortment of similar eggs, including one covered in multicoloured sprinkles, as well as salted caramel flavours and more. 
How much: £11.95
Buy the Cocoba Candy Bean Easter Egg

Egg-stra Special Chocolate Eggs, Tony's Chocolonely

What: While the little guys in your life might primarily be concerned with what’s inside this sweet egg carton (dark, dark milk, milk, white chocolate hazelnut, nougat, caramel, almond, raspberry, popping sugar and sea salt eggs FYI), from a grown-up persepcive it’s comforting to know these creations are a touch more ethical than others. Tony and his gang are on a mission to make the world of chocolate 100% slave-free, and we couldn't be happier about it.
How much: £4.00
Buy the Tony's Chocolonely Egg-stra Special Chocolate Eggs

Chocolate Animals, M&S

What: For Easter treats at the smaller (and cheaper) end of the scale, M&S has created a selection to satisfy the little animal lovers in your life. Made from Belgian milk chocolate, you can choose from a 'clutter of kittens' or 'pack of puppies' in handy 53g packs so kids can scoff the lot without over indulging.
How much: £3
Buy the M&S Pack of Puppies and Clutter of Kittens

Gold Bunny Large Egg, Lindt

What: Lindt’s gold bunnies are as synonymous with Easter as roast lamb is these days, with their shiny gold wrappers, pretty bows and dinky bells. This ensemble includes a foil-wrapped egg as well as the bunny for double the fun and it's available in a variety of flavours from white chocolate and strawberry to salted caramel. Our favourite bit? The extra-thick ears which provide the best bite of rich milk chocolate.
How much: £10
Buy the Lindt Gold Bunny Large Egg

Milk Chocolate Dinosaur Easter Egg, Thorntons

What: Sometimes the simple things are the best and that’s exactly why Thortons Easter eggs are always so good. For any monster crazy kid, this egg is an ideal Easter gift, featuring a white chocolate dinosaur emblazoned on the front of the creamy milk chocolate shell. What you can be absolutely certain of is that this egg will taste great.
How Much: £4.25
Buy the Thortons Milk Chocolate Dinosaur Easter Egg

Vegan kids' Easter eggs

If your child isn't able to eat dairy or if they follow a vegan diet, it can be difficult to find Easter eggs that are right for them. They don't need to miss out on all the fun though – check out these vegan kids' chocolate eggs which could be just what you're looking for.

Vegan Chocolate Rabbert Hollow with Tiddly Pot, Hotel Chocolat

What: When it comes to Hotel Chocolat, you always know you're going to be getting a top-quality Easter egg and that's certainly the case with this dairy-free rabbit design which includes both a bunny and a tub of 'dinky drops'. Despite being completely vegan, Hotel Chocolat has still managed to recreate the smooth, creamy texture of milk chocolate.
How Much: £7.95
Buy the Hotel Chocolat Vegan Chocolate Rabbert Hollow with Tiddly Pot

Nomster Egg Flo, NOMO

What: Not just vegan, NOMO’s eggs are also free from dairy, gluten, egg, nuts and palm oil, so if you have a kiddo with some tricky intolerances, this covers all bases. We can confirm they also taste great, and these fun little childrens’ eggs come with a cute lolly, and six activities in the box to keep your kids busy.
How much: £3.50
Buy the NOMO Nomster Egg Flo

Frizzle Vegan Dark Chocolate Hen, Montezuma's

What: This vegan alternative comes in the shape of an adorable chick. The dairy-free offering from Montezuma's has bits of cocoa nib mixed in with the shell to provide an added crunch. Everything in the 100% biodegradable box is made from Like No Udder chocolate which prides itself on having a wonderfully creamy texture given the lack of dairy, making it great for kids.
How Much: £13.99
Buy Montezuma's Frizzle Vegan Dark Chocolate Hen

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