Choose mini Easter eggs or other individually portioned chocolates if finding treats is the main focus of the hunt. A box of chocolates or a chocolate gift is better suited to a gifting occasion or sharing after the hunt, while chocolate biscuits are an extra treat rather than a direct alternative to mini eggs. Whatever you choose, check the quantity, allergens on the exact packaging and availability in your area.
If you’re handing out treats to children, family or a mixed group, you’ll want to check the allergens listed on the exact packaging in advance. This is particularly important with filled chocolates and assorted flavours.
For a larger Easter egg hunt, the number of individual treats, how they’re packaged and how they can be shared between participants all matter. A box to enjoy together serves a different purpose from treats everyone can take away.
If you’d like to give something to a host, family or small group after the hunt, a box of chocolates or chocolate biscuits may be a better fit than extra mini eggs to hide.
Choose these: when individual finds and easy sharing are at the heart of the hunt.
Bear in mind: with an assortment, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you choose.
Choose these: when giving a gift or sharing a tasting moment afterwards matters more than hiding treats.
Bear in mind: a box to open together won’t automatically provide individual treats to find.
Choose these: when you’d like to put out or hand round biscuits as an extra treat alongside the hunt.
Bear in mind: biscuits differ from mini chocolate eggs in both shape and ingredients.
First decide what you want to hide and what you’d like to give out afterwards. Then compare the packaging, label and practical purchasing details for the treat you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, declared allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact packaging. | If I’m handing out treats to people with allergies, I want to know what each product contains. For around 33% of consumers, checking allergens is the deciding factor. |
| Quantity and packaging | Compare the number of pieces and check whether the treats are individually wrapped. | For a group hunt, I want to have enough individual treats to share without relying on a box intended for everyone to enjoy together. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this ease of sharing. |
| Gifting and flavour | Consider whether the format works for hiding, handing out or sharing; compare fillings and ingredients. | If I want to thank someone afterwards, a presentable box or a different flavour matters more to me than extra treats to find. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this gifting or flavour choice. |
| Availability and storage | Check availability at your shop or delivery location, and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | When the hunt is coming up soon, I want to have the treats in time and be able to store any leftovers according to the label. For around 20% of consumers, practical planning is the main concern. |
An assorted box may contain products with different ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the requirement to list allergens on labels; the Lotus Biscoff chocolate discussed here, for example, lists wheat, milk and soya.
Ask about any relevant allergies in advance and read the label on the packaging you’ll actually be handing out, including any ‘may contain’ warnings.
An Easter range on a shop’s website doesn’t mean every item will be available at your chosen shop or deliverable to your address when you need it.
Check the specific item and availability at your shop or delivery location shortly before buying. Have a suitable alternative in mind if the hunt is on a set date.
A box of chocolates, a chocolate bar and individual mini Easter eggs can all suit Easter, but they don’t serve the same purpose when it comes to hiding and handing out treats.
For the hunt, choose a format you can hand out as individual finds. Save a box to open together or give as a gift for afterwards.
A larger quantity only makes sense if you can hand out the treats or store what’s left according to the storage advice.
Decide in advance how many treats you want to offer, and check the storage instructions on the packaging for any leftover chocolate.
As well as Easter chocolate, Albert Heijn features chocolates and pralines. Its range is worth considering if you’re looking for both treats for the hunt and something to put on the table.
Jumbo describes mini Easter eggs in a range of flavours and styles. It’s a useful starting point if you want to put together an assortment for participants.
Tony’s Chocolonely describes mini Easter eggs in bags and boxes. The packaging format is worth considering both for sharing and for gifting.
Lotus Biscoff chocolate with speculoos is better suited to a gift or treat after the hunt than to hiding as mini Easter eggs.
Lidl features Favorina Easter chocolate and Easter eggs. The seasonal range is worth considering if you want to compare the exact packaging in store.
ALDI features seasonal Easter chocolate, and Choceur is the shop’s chocolate brand. It’s an option if you’re flexible about the exact flavour and packaging.
These products are best suited to gifting, sharing or serving as an extra biscuit treat after the Easter egg hunt. If you want to hide something or hand out a treat to each participant, check the number of pieces and portions in the packaging you choose.
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A selection of chocolates for a small gift or to share after the hunt.
Contents: 125 g. Check the number of pieces and whether they’re individually wrapped if you want to hide or hand out the chocolates individually. Read the allergen label before sharing.
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A chocolate gift pack for sharing after the hunt.
Contents: 288 g. Check whether the contents can be shared between participants as you’d like, and check the ingredients and allergens on this pack.
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A box of chocolate truffles to give as a gift or open and share after the hunt.
Contents: 200 g. Check the number of truffles and whether they’re individually wrapped if you’d like to use them as individual treats. Remember to check the allergen label too.
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Chocolate biscuits as an extra treat for the Easter egg hunt, not as chocolate eggs.
Contents: 150 g. Check the number of portions and the label before sharing the biscuits among participants.
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An assortment of chocolates to share after the hunt.
Contents: 143 g. Check the number of pieces and portions if you need individual treats, and read the allergen information on the label before handing them out.
Yes, read the allergen information on the exact packaging before handing out mini Easter eggs. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be declared on food labels. For assortments and filled chocolates, also check the individual ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
No, a product listing alone doesn’t confirm that it can be delivered to your address. Check the current availability of the specific item at your shop or delivery location, especially if the hunt is on a set date.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging of the chocolate you’ve chosen. Voedingscentrum recommends storing an opened chocolate treat in a kitchen cupboard; for other packaging, follow the instructions on its own label.
Not without checking the exact variety. For the Biscoff chocolate discussed here, Lotus Bakeries lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients. For both chocolate and biscuits, read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings before handing them out to participants.
