Updated for 2019! This year, I got a jump on updating this post to ensure that you have plenty of time to purchase before the countdown begins. And there are now many dairy-free advent calendars to choose from! Confectioners in North America, Europe and Australia have recognized the increasing dairy-free demand, whether for allergies, intolerance, vegan preference, or health choices.
Detailed below are all of the vegan and dairy-free advent calendars that we’ve located to date, plus highly-rated refillable and non-food advent calendars. I’ve even updated the pictures to this year’s advent calendars specifically. The joy of the countdown starts on the first of December, so I suggest you check out this list and order this year’s now!
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Dairy-Free Advent Calendars: The Chocolate Collection
Let them enjoy a dairy-free chocolate each day with these Christmas countdown calendars.
Amanda’s Own Dairy-Free Advent Calendars
This whimsical package contains 24 semi-sweet, kid-friendly chocolate prizes. All are free of gluten and top allergens, including soy, and made in Amanda’s dedicated facility. Amanda’s Own does ship throughout the U.S. and Canada, and we assume this goes for their dairy-free advent calendars, too! Want to know what a milk allergic kid thinks? See Sarah’s review of this product.
No Whey! Vegan Advent Calendars
Formerly known as Premium Chocolatiers, No Whey Chocolate offers dairy-free advent calendars that are filled with milk-like chocolates. And as of 2016, their facility is free of dairy, eggs, gluten, nuts, and soy. No Whey ships their goodies throughout the U.S. and Canada. I recommend purchasing direct from them rather than via Amazon as they have had a lot of shipping damage issues with Amazon.
Plamil So free Organic Dairy-Free Advent Calendars
You know it’s going to be good when their is an elf on the front of the package holding a sign that says, “yummy scrummy!” These organic, vegan, and fair trade dairy-free advent calendars from Plamil contain rice milk chocolates, and they now have white chocolate and low sugar “smooth” chocolate calendars. All are made in Plamil’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free factory. They’re even soy-free by ingredients. Plamil uses rice milk powder and sunflower lecithin, though they do note that soy is present in the facility. These calendars are most readily available in the UK, Europe, and Australia, but can be ordered online worldwide.
Moo Free Organic Free-From Advent Calendars
How many advent calendars can claim that they are “multi award winning”? Well this one can! This is another organic, milky chocolate-filled gem out of the UK. Everything that Moo Free makes is dairy-free, and their advent calendars are vegan, made with fair trade ingredients, and free of gluten. They’re even made without nuts and soy, but soy and hazelnuts are present in the Moo Free facility. Moo Free products are available online and distributed throughout Europe, Australia, and even in North America.
Divine Dark Chocolate Advent Calendars
They do make dairy milk chocolate advent calendars, but Divine’s dark chocolate version is made without dairy. In fact, it’s Vegan Society Certified. These are available in the U.K. and U.S., and have even been spotted at World Market in the states.
Montezuma’s Organic Dairy-Free & Vegan Advent Calendars
This chocolatier thinks no one should be left out. They have a 73% vegan dark chocolate advent calendar for hard core chocoholics, and a NEW dairy-free milk chocolate alternative calendar for those of us with a bigger sweet tooth! Montezuma delivers throughout the UK and Europe, but we did spot their Organic Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar on Amazon and Vegan Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar on Amazon for U.S. customers.
Holland & Barrett Dairy-Free Advent Calendars
I’m guessing this festive advent calendar is created by Moo Free or Plamil, but branded as Holland & Barrett with their own holiday design. It’s filled with organic, fair trade, dairy-free milk chocolates made with cacao, rice powder, sweetener and sunflower lecithin. Holland & Barrett sells this advent calendar, on their website and in their stores across the UK.
Hotel Chocolat Dark Chocolate Advent Calendars
Hotel Chocolat does produce milk chocolates, too, but this is their all-dark chocolate calendar that is “suitable for vegans”. The rich little figurines include reindeer, snowmen, penguins and enchanted Christmas trees. Their products are available to people in the UK and Australia.
The Free From Kitchen Chocolate Advent Calendars
This allergy-friendly chocolate brand is sold at Tesco stores in the U.K. Their affordable advent calendar is filled with rice milk chocolates that are dairy-free and gluten-free. However, they do contain soy lecithin and have allergen warnings for peanuts and tree nuts.
NOMO Advent Calendars
We have a couple of newcomers this year, including NOMO (aka No Missing Out). NOMO makes milky chocolates that are vegan and free from dairy, gluten, egg and nuts. Their advent calendar contains 12 Creamy Choc discs, 12 Caramel & Sea Salt discs, and a Creamy Choc bar for the last day. It’s available exclusively at Holland & Barrett stores in the U.K., and possibly some other countries where they are present.
Cocoa Libre Advent Calendars
This U.K. chocolatier also leapt onto our list this year with their pretty santa and reindeer themed calendar. It’s filled with rice milk chocolate shapes that fit the box theme, and all are free of gluten, dairy, nuts, and peanuts. The box is also labeled as vegans and suitable for coeliacs, but their chocolate does contain soya lecithin. You can order the calendar direct or buy it from Holland & Barrett.
Prestat Dark Chocolate Advent Calendars
Yes, the UK really knows how to do advent calendars AND dairy-free chocolate. This is yet another brand with its own twist. Prestat’s calendar is filled with vegan-friendly dark chocolate bonbons in several flavors, like pink Himalayan salt, cocoa nibs and almonds, and raspberry. This isn’t a strictly dairy-free chocolatier, so heed any warnings if potential cross contamination is a concern. It is available in the US via Amazon, but costs a small fortune.
D&D Chocolates Fillable & Dairy-Free Advent Calendars
D&D Chocolates is well-known in the UK for their dairy-free chocolate and carob confections, and this year they are offering an advent calendar for each! They also sell wrapped advent calendar chocolates and carob treats separately, which are great if you have a refillable advent calendar. This company is based in the UK, but they do ship throughout Europe.
Dairy-Free Advent Calendars: More Tasty Options
Here are a few more treat calendars that go beyond chocolate.
Haribo Candy Advent Calendar
Most advent calendars are filled with chocolate, but this is a great candy option by a German gummy maker. It’s tricky to locate in the U.S., however you can buy it on Amazon. In the U.K., you can buy it from online shops like Ocado, and perhaps find it in stores, too. Some Haribo candies contain wheat, and many are not vegan. Nonetheless, they do appear to be dairy free.
Pukka Tea Advent Calendar
There are a few tea advent calendars on the market, but this is our top pick. Brands like David’s actually include teas with dairy in them, but Pukka is a wonderful, healthy, vegan, and organic brand. This calendar includes green, herbal, and fruit teas. If you’re in the U.K., Holland & Barrett has a nice vegan tea advent calendar, too.
Bonne Maman Preserves Advent Calendar
The kids might not get excited about this calendar (or maybe they will?) but I think adults will love it. It includes a new spread to enjoy each day. I found it at World Market.
Dairy-Free Advent Calendars: Non-Food Fun
Who says advent calendars have to contain chocolate? Go food-free with these naturally dairy-free advent calendars.
Lego Advent Calendars
Lego comes up with a few different themes for their advent calendars, and this year they have new Harry Potter (pictured below), Star Wars, and City themes. Each one includes 24 mini-figures, models and accessories to reveal and play with throughout the month!
The Body Shop Advent Calendar
Spoil yourself with this make-up and skincare advent calendar. All of its contents are vegan and meant to pamper you during the busy holiday season.
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Advent Calendars
Melissa & Doug have their own playful advent calendars, complete with 24 unique wooden ornaments and a tree-topping star. Their toys are typically sustainably made and decorated with water-based, non-toxic paints.
Little People Advent Calendar
I can’t believe “People” toys are still around. They weren’t known as “little” people when I was a kid, and now they have even more detail. This is adorable fun for any little one. And for educational purposes, they also have a Nativity Scene advent calendar.
Paw Patrol Advent Calendar
Like the Little People, but with our favorite furry friends instead!
Sweet Diary Christmas Tree & Calendar
This is such a fun and clever idea for all ages. Each day reveals a new ornament for your mini tabletop Christmas tree, which is included in the box!
Mochi Squishy Advent Calendar
For those who love a good sensory experience, this calendar includes 24 non-toxic, soft silicone squishy toys.
Kubla Crafts Felt Advent Calendars
From nativity scenes to decorative trees, the stuffed felt pieces on Kubla Crafts advent calendars are fun to velcro in place as kids countdown the days to Christmas.
Dairy-Free Advent Calendars: Best Re-Fillable Calendars
You can fill these reusable advent calendars each year with little treats, like Cocomels, Ocho Minis, Enjoy Life Minis, or YumEarth Candies. Or you can opt for little non-food gifts that will be equally fun to discover.
Byers’ Choice Fillable Advent Calendars
This brand is a bit pricier, but loyal fans love the pretty designs and high-quality wooden construction of Byers’ Choice.
Aparty4u Felt Christmas Advent Calendar
This is a brand new design, so I can’t vouch for it in person. But I love the creative and versatile design of this advent calendar. It’s also worth trying out just for the price!
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Thank you SO! Much ❤
Of course – happy to help!
Hello! Just went to purchase the Divine Dark Chocolate one on world market, and it says in the product info that it contains milk. Just thought you might like to know!
Hi Grace, I noticed that it says that on the World Market website too. Either it’s an error in writing or an error in the product they are representing. Divine has one with milk and one without. The Dark Chocolate one is vegan (but always verify that the manufacturing processes are okay for your needs) -> http://shop.divinechocolateusa.com/Dark-Chocolate-Advent-Calendar/p/DIV-004180&c=DivineChocolate@Christmas – I hope that helps!
Thank you for this post! I went to school this morning and was told that my daughter needed an advent calendar tomorrow to participate in the school countdown, with no advanced notice. Your list saved me and I was able to get one from Amanda’s Own. Thanks again!
Yay, Happy I could help Jereann!
How do I purchase one of these ? I live in Ontario
Hi Patti, I’ve included links to each one above. Some will be available in Canada and some won’t. For example, Amanda’s Chocolate & No Whey both ship to Canada.
So many great options!! I usually make ones for the girls and put a mix of different things activities, small trinkets, candy, a new Christmas book to add to the family collection, ect. Last year was kind of a fail so I wish I would have thought of some of these to fall back on.
It sounds like a fun adventure 🙂
Thank you for the updated list! I was just looking at your old one today! Another dairy free option is this adorable one online – my mom gave it to my children as a gif t, and we all enjoy it! https://www.jacquielawson.com/advent
Thanks Julie!
OH MY GOODNESS this is an incredible resource! I have several friends I am sharing this with, and many people I will be gifting these to… 🙂 🙂
Yay! (pats self on back for updating the list this year with plenty of time for people to actually get the advent calendars!)
My son is all about the lego calendar but I love all these DF options!
I’m with your son! Though I still have painful nightmares about stepping on legos as a kid 🙂
There are so many to choose from! This year, I think we will be getting the Lego one. Thanks for so many ideas!
Woohoo – they have a few different Lego ones!
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Not sure that the Haribo one would be vegan (gelatine), but thanks for this great list!
Nope, that one isn’t vegan. Thanks Liam!
I just received our Amanda’s Own advent calendar in the mail. It’s become a tradition! I also ordered a Here Comes Santa tote filled with chocolate Santas, snowmen, and Christmas trees. They’re so cute!
Those are some lucky kids you’ve got Sarah 🙂
Hi
I live in chilliwack bc canada where can i purchase dairy free advent calenders thank you:)
I wish they had some advent calendars with “advent” themes, about the nativity.
I’ve added fill-able options with nativity themes Denese!