CHOCS AWAY!

AS IF WE NEEDED AN EXCUSE TO INDULGE IN THE SWEET STUFF, IT’S NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WEEK OCTOBER 14-19, SAYS

COLIN THE CATERPILLAR MELTING MILK CHOCOLATE STIRRER

£2, M&S

Did someone say Colin the Caterpillar hot chocolate? That’s right – you can make a warming, cosy and oh-so-chocolatey drink with Colin the Caterpillar milk chocolate stirrers. Simply pop the stirrer into 175ml of warm milk and stir until it melts!

GALAXY VEGAN CARAMEL & SEA SALT £2.50, B&M

Part of the store’s new free-from and vegan ranges, this treat bar is a delicious combination of rich cocoa and crunchy caramel pieces blended with a hazelnut paste.

OMBALLS YUMNUT

£1.50 each or £4 for a pack of three, M&S Hand-decorated, these fluffy Yumnuts are topped with a rich Belgian chocolate fondant, dark chocolate shavings and white chocolate eyes – chocalicious!

NOMO CHOCO ORANGE CRUNCH BAR

RRP £2, Holland

& Barrett, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose

This new vegan chocolate orange is also free from the four major allergens. Flavoured with natural orange and dotted with cocoa nibs.

ARCTIC COFFEE WHITE CHOCOLATE,

£1, Tesco Delivers a subtle coffee hit with underlying notes of white chocolate and naturally occurring sweetness from fresh milk. It also makes a great ingredient for ice lollies, shakes – and even for sprucing up a cocktail.

TESCO WHITE & MILK CHOCOLATE BUTTONS 3 for £1 Clubcard Price

Grab yourself a sweet Clubcard deal on selected Tesco chocolates and confectionery. Runs until the end of January.

OVER THE SPOON MELTY CHOCOLATE FUDGE PUDDING

RRP £2, UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons

A mouth-watering hot pud that offers a winter warmer without guilt. Made without dairy, it joins the dessert range that includes Belgian Chocolate Mousse.