There is no need for people who are vegan, lactose intolerant or following a dairy-free diet to miss out on the traditional chocolate advent calendar this Christmas. There is an increasing number of dairy-free advent calendars available for 2017 suitable for both children and adults alike. And all are filled with festive chocolates and treats that are just as tasty as their milk chocolate counterparts. Click through the gallery to see our pick of the top five dairy-free and vegan advent calendars, which are available for as little as £3.99.
GALLERY: Best luxury advent calendars for 2017
Hotel Chocolat, The Advent Calendar, 70% dark
Indulge yourself with this vegan-friendly advent calendar from Hotel Chocolat. Filled with smooth 70 per cent dark chocolate in solid reindeer, snowmen, penguins and enchanted spruces, there is also a witty chocolate-related quote behind each door. Those who love dark chocolate may also like the 100 per cent dark chocolate advent calendar, made from rare and vintage Ecuador chocolate. £12.50, available from Hotel Chocolat stores and hotelchocolat.com.
Divine 70% Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar
Not only is this advent calendar dairy-free, but also Fairtrade, with three pence from every calendar sold donated to the Woodland Trust. These delicious dark chocolates are certified by the Vegan Society and presented in a luxe gold box featuring a wintery woodland scene. £5, available at Oxfam UK and Ireland, RSPB stores, Spark Etail, wholesalers and independent stores.
Cocoa Loco Chocolate Advent Calendar
Organic, Fairtrade and dairy-free, there is a delicious dark chocolate behind every window of this colourful advent calendar. Produced by the family-run British business, Cocoa Loco, you can be assured that there are only the best quality ingredients in each chocolate. £9.99, available at cocoaloco.co.uk.
Montezuma's organic and vegan dark chocolate advent calendar
You'll be treated to some 240g of pure organic 73 per cent cocoa dark chocolate throughout the Christmas countdown with this organic and vegan offering from Montezuma's. Presented in a gold presentation box with reindeer and snowflake design. Available for £9.99 from Montezumas.co.uk.
Plamil So Free vegan milk chocolate advent calendar
Free-from milk, nuts and gluten, this advent calendar ticks all the boxes for anyone with allergies or intolerances. The chocolate is made using cocoa solids, sugar and rice, and has a rich creaminess, so you won't feel that you're missing out on milk chocolate. Better still, it costs just £3.99. Available from ethicalsuperstore.com.