Stop everything and get ready to fill your baskets as Cadbury has released a new version of its iconic Dairy Milk chocolate bar, containing 30% LESS SUGAR. Yes, you heard us right - from this month (July) onward, you will be able to snack on the famous sweet treat with almost half the guilt...
After three years of hard work from over 20 scientists, nutritionists and chocolatiers, Cadbury have achieved a bar containing 30% less sugar with no artificial sweeteners, and most importantly a truly irresistible taste.
Brand Manager Katrina Davison says the brand noticed an, "increasing trend for people wanting to manage their sugar intake," leading them to working "tirelessly" to create the great tasting chocolatey treat.
She continued, "We are committed to responding to relevant consumer trends, and are always striving to offer chocolate lovers greater choice through exciting innovations and portion control offerings."
According to the brand, some of the original bar’s sugar has been replaced with fibre in order to maintain the structure and texture of the original bar. We have, however, been assured that it tastes "incredibly similar" to our old time fav.
Swipe through to check out some of the best low calorie chocolate bars...
Have a break, have a Kit Kat, and don't feel weird about it because there's only 106 calories in two bars of it – for calories that low, you can have four.
Cadbury Dairy Milk release chocolate bar with 30% less sugar and OMG
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Cadbury Crunchie
Calories in a Crunchie bar (42g): 200kcal
Closer to the higher end of the spectrum, Cadbury Crunchies are worth all 200 of those sweet, sweet calories.
Have a break, have a Kit Kat, and don't feel weird about it because there's only 106 calories in two bars of it – for calories that low, you can have four.
Cadbury Fudge
Calories in a Fudge bar (25g): 110kcal
For just a little taste of the sweet stuff, a mini-sized fudge bar will definitely hit the spot with just 110 calories per bar.
Mars Milky Way
Calories in a 26g bar Milky Way: 117kcal
A lower calorie option than its cousins Mars and Snickers bars, a light Milky Way is only 117 calories.
Mars Bounty
Calories in one Bounty bar (28g): 135kcal
Made with real coconut, a Bounty bar is basically one of our five a day, right?
Have a break, have a Kit Kat, and don't feel weird about it because there's only 106 calories in two bars of it – for calories that low, you can have four.
Cadbury Fudge
Calories in a Fudge bar (25g): 110kcal
For just a little taste of the sweet stuff, a mini-sized fudge bar will definitely hit the spot with just 110 calories per bar.
Mars Milky Way
Calories in a 26g bar Milky Way: 117kcal
A lower calorie option than its cousins Mars and Snickers bars, a light Milky Way is only 117 calories.
Mars Bounty
Calories in one Bounty bar (28g): 135kcal
Made with real coconut, a Bounty bar is basically one of our five a day, right?
Aeros are super satisfying to eat, and thanks to the plentiful 'bubbles' only comes in at 164 calories.
Cadbury Creme Egg
Calories in a Creme Egg (39g): 174kcal
Only on sale between Christmas and Easter (boo!) Cadbury Creme Eggs are a cult fave with only 174 calories.
Malteasers
Calories in a pack of Maltesers: 183kcal
Maltesers were the OG light chocolate treat (who could forget those fab ads with the straws?), with just 11 calories per ball.
(OR a Maltesers Bunny/Reindeer)
Calories in a Maltesers Bunny/Reindeer: 157kcal/159kcal
And their delicious seasonal bunnies and reindeers are the best thing to ever happen to humble malt, with under 160 calories in each.
Cadbury Buttons
Calories in a pack of Buttons (32.5g): 170kcal
Make your 170 calorie bag of Cadbury Buttons last by letting the chocolate melt onto your tongue. Mmmm.
Cadbury Flake
Calories in a Flake bar (32g): 170kcal
Flaky in the best possible way, a Cadbury flake only has 170 calories.
Cadbury Crunchie
Calories in a Crunchie bar (42g): 200kcal
Closer to the higher end of the spectrum, Cadbury Crunchies are worth all 200 of those sweet, sweet calories.
The bars will be available nationwide, in both a small tablet and single bar. And don't worry, we have contacted Cadbury for an 'official' taste test...Or five.
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