I tested chocolate Easter bunnies – and the best buy was £4 cheaper than the leading brand

NO Easter egg hunt is complete without a chocolate bunny.

And Lindt’s gold foil-wrapped bunny complete with a red ribbon and bell around its neck has become iconic at this time of year.

It’s also expensive, setting you back a fiver for a 200g rabbit, prompting many supermarkets to start selling their own versions at reduced prices.

But do these Easter treats taste as good?

We challenged Lynsey Hope to try a range. Here she shares her verdict:

Lindt Gold Bunny Milk Chocolate (200g

£5

£2.50 per 100g

Lynsey says: “A great depth of flavour as you’d expect from Lindt, with chocolate that is velvety smooth, rich and melts on the tongue. The gold standard of gold Easter bunnies complete with a red ribbon and bell around its neck.

“If you aren’t fussed about the novelty shape it’s worth baring in mind that a bar of Lindt’s classic milk chocolate is only £1.60 per 100g – a significant saving.”

4/5

Sainsbury’s Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny (100g)

£1.50

£1.50 per 100g

Lynsey says: “Pretty packaging but this Sainsbury’s bunny isn’t a patch on Lindt.

“It’s a little sweet and sickly for my taste. He does look cute and would make a nice addition to any Easter egg hunt, at a much more budget-friendly price.”

2/5

Aldi Specially Selected Milk Chocolate Bunny (100g)

£1.69

£1.69 per 100g

Lynsey says: “Aldi is known for its dupes and I was impressed by this budget bunny, complete with a blue ribbon and medallion around its neck. It looked like a far more premium product but was still cheaper than Lindt and would make a lovely gift. The chocolate was rich and creamy without being too sickly. The kids will love finding these in the garden on Easter Sunday.”

4/5

M&S Food Baby Bunny (100g)

£2.75

£2.75 per 100g

Lynsey says: “Lovely packaging and a delicious bunny, this M&S offering would make a lovely gift. The chocolate was thicker than most with a lovely feel in the mouth. But worth noting that it’s even more expensive than Lindt’s bunny per 100g.”

3/5

Tesco Easter Milk Chocolate Bunny (100g)

£1

£1 per 100g

Lynsey says: “Not only is this Tesco bunny the cheapest at just £1, it’s also the tastiest. Wrapped in blue foil, it didn’t look as premium as the Lindt bunny and it didn’t have the bell, but once you got to the chocolate it was only a whisker away from the real thing. A real bargain and my winner.”

5/5

Lidl Favorina Milk Chocolate Rabbit (125g)

£1.29

£1.03 per 100g

Lynsey says: “A good price but not my favourite taste wise. This tastes like cheap, advent calendar chocolate and was too sickly and a bit of an effort to chomp. To be fair, he looks cute and the kids didn’t complain.”

1/5

Asda Milk Chocolate Bunny (100g)

£1.50

£1.50 per 100g

Lynsey says: “This packaging looks a little dull compared to the others and the bunny’s big eye makes him look a little startled. I wasn’t expecting much. Whilst not my favourite, this affordable Easter treat had a lovely creaminess to the chocolate and a nice feel in the mouth. It’s £1 cheaper per 100g than Lidl. Not bad for the price.”

3/5