British springtime is almost upon us meaning the slow return of outdoor dining - hurrah! As the weather tentatively warms up we look forward to brighter mornings, al fresco entertaining, and much to the excitement of the chocaholics among us – Easter.
Joining us in celebrating the changing seasons are a whole host of food outlets switching out their offerings from dishes you want to hunker down with to lighter options for springtime hosting.
Join HELLO! in discovering the best food launches of the year so far…
Knoops
Everyone's talking about Knoops right now! The hot chocolate specialist sells numerous different types of the sumptuous drink with different percentages of cocoa, depending on your preference.
Handcrafted in store, they look and taste glorious. The brand has teamed up with ManiLife and has launched a limited-edition hot chocolate; a balanced blend of KNOOPS’ 34% chocolate flakes, known for its rich cocoa depth and subtle caramel notes, with ManiLife’s signature low and slow-roasted Almond Butter.
The result is an ultra-smooth, nutty creation that has a slight, savoury hit, before melting into a silky, sweet, nutty finish. Divine!
The ManiLife x KNOOPS Hot Chocolate will be available in stores from March 31st - May 27th, as part of the Spring Knoopology menu, priced at £6.45 for a regular and £5.45 for a small.
Reviewed by Laura Sutcliffe, Fashion and Beauty News Editor
Leon
Leon has answered our prayers when it comes to fail-safe lunch options. We headed down to our local Leon to try the Spring 2025 menu, and it did not disappoint.
© LeonFrom the smoked salmon and cream cheese muffin to the Spicy Firecracker chicken wrap, you can certainly get your protein in. The wraps are always our favourite - filling, with a perfect amount of crunch and always full of flavour.
Leon has also introduced a selection of drinks for Spring to keep you refreshed throughout the warmer months. The salted caramel protein shake is delicious and feels like a treat, but it contains 20g of protein so it is certainly part of a balanced diet.
For something fresher, we loved the passionfruit lemon iced tea and the yuzu lemonade.
Black Sheep
For many of us, brighter mornings mean switching out our warming porridge to a lighter fruity option.
© Black SheepBlack Sheep's acai bowl is the best way to start the day, made with premium Sambazon açai and topped with crunchy granola, peanut butter, and fresh banana. The bowl perfectly balances texture and taste, while being packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and fibre.
Sourced from the Brazilian Amazon, Sambazon açai is organic, fair trade, and sustainably harvested so ticks all the boxes of a feel-good breakfast. For an extra chocolatey hit, Black Sheep also offers a brand new signature hot chocolate which is free of artificial additives so you won't feel guilty indulging.
American Easter Eggs
© Reese'sReese's Pieces has to be our absolutely favourite Stateside snack. And lucky for us, the beloved brand has launched its Reese's Peanut Butter XL Easter Egg in the UK too, alongside the Spring Sprinkles Big Cup. This is essentially just a giant Reese's cup full of Easter-themed treats in the shape of bunnies, chicks and eggs. The verdict is in – it's all absolutely delicious.
If you're more of a Hershey's fan, their Cookies N Creme XL Easter Egg is also coming to a Tesco, Sainsbury's, ASDA, and Morrisons near you. Every (giant) box contains a white chocolate egg as well as a bar of Cookies ‘N’ Creme to snack on.
Reviewed by Kate Thomas, Website Editor
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