New M&M's Hot Chocolate with Mini M&M's

Earlier this year I reviewed the new range of Mars branded hot chocolate pouches, including; Magic Stars, Mars, Galaxy, Galaxy Ripple and Galaxy Caramel (see my review HERE). I was quite surprised to see a new addition to the range in the shops already - M&M's Hot Chocolate with Mini M&M's. This hot chocolate can be made with water or with milk and contains mini M&M's within the powder.

Initially there didn't look like there were any M&M's inside my pack, they weren't visible even when I shook the bag. However, when I scooped out three spoonfuls (I used a plate as I couldn't get a clear photo from the bottom of a mug), there were actually plenty of mini M&M's to be found. 

Once I made the hot chocolate the mini M&M's seemed to mostly sink to the bottom of the mug, but they were still noticeable as I was drinking, adding little bursts of extra chocolate flavour. The drink itself has a satisfying chocolate flavour that reminded me of dark chocolate (although that may be because I used water rather than milk and also made a fairly small cup). This M&M's Hot Chocolate also impressed me by not being too sweet, I was expecting it to be quite sugary but that wasn't the case at all, and added to the strength of the chocolate flavour. Overall it's a very enjoyable hot chocolate and a great addition to the range. I get the feeling that this one has been designed to enjoy with some whipped cream on top and extra M&M's to decorate! 

Grocery Gems Verdict: M&M's Hot Chocolate

RATING: 7 out of 10.
Buy them again?: Yes.
Nutrition (per 20g): 82 calories.
Purchased: Sainsbury's.
Price: £1.99 (140g pouch).

Review: Wispa Gold Hot Chocolate

I was a fan of the Wispa Hot Chocolate that came out last year and have bought it fairly regularly since it's release. That frothy top is quite something and my kids especially enjoy it. It's wonderful to see a Wispa Gold version being released, something that Kev asked for in his original review of the Wispa Hot chocolate last year (see here) so I  like to think that we have him to thank for it!

The Wispa Gold is just as frothy as it's original variety. It's great watching all the bubbles froth up as soon as the water is added. The bubbles last for a while too, they don't just disappear immediately like most frothy drinks. The flavour here has the same sweet chocolatey base as the Wispa original hot chocolate, it's very sweet with a decent chocolate taste (it's not too mild tasting like some hot chocolates can be). I loved the caramel flavour here, it has more of a melted soft caramel edge rather than a stronger toffee type of flavouring, and it's lovely combined with the base chocolate. I'll certainly be buying these again in future.

So which chocolate bar would you like to see Cadbury make into a Hot Chocolate next? I love reading your comments so let me know your thoughts below :)

Grocery Gems Verdict: Cadbury Wispa Gold Hot Chocolate

RATING: 7.5 out of 10.
Buy them again?: Yes.
Nutrition (each serving): 109 calories. 3g protein, 17.0g sugar, 1.9g fat.
Purchased: Asda.
Price: £0.39p (for 27g sachet).