For some reason, it feels like the days start slowing down when we approach the holiday season. The much-anticipated time for festivities, vacations, and travels seem so close, yet so far. One way to make the countdown a little less stressful and a little more enjoyable are food Advent calendars. There’s nothing like starting off each day with a motivational treat or looking forward to a rewarding treat at the end of each day. To ease the buzzing suspense for the holidays, here are the best food Advent calendars to make every single countdown day a treat itself.
Bonne Maman Limited Edition Advent Calendar, $44.99
Behind each of these 24 doors, you’ll find jars of delicious spreads made with simple ingredients. Out of the 24 spreads, 23 are limited-edition spreads and one is honey. The limited-edition spreads include dazzling holiday flavors such as caramel with cinnamon, raspberry chocolate, and lemon yuzu.
Spice Advent Calendar, $49.95
Add some sugar, spice, and everything nice to your holiday countdown with this Spice Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma. This Advent calendar was exclusively produced for Williams Sonoma by Parisian spice specialist Le Comptoir Colonial. With six spices for vegetables and side dishes, seven for fish, nine for meat, and two for desserts, you can achieve some range in your holiday cooking and baking with this Advent calendar.
Oliviers & Co Advent Calendar, $85.95
You’ll find a gourmet spread of condiments in this Oliviers & Co Advent Calendar, including olive oil, vinegar, truffles, jam, honey, and salts. The selection of olive oils include some fancy flavors such as thyme, green lemon, bergamot, and mandarin. The truffle flavors also sound decadent, with flavors like white chocolate & pistachio, caramelized hazelnut, cappuccino, and pans cotta. With a mixture of little treats you can pop into your mouth and also fancy condiments you can incorporate into your recipes, you’ll get a good mix of short-term and long-term rewards with this Advent calendar.
12 Days of Hot Cocoa Advent Calendar, $49.95
Nothing really screams wintry joy like the feeling of wearing cozy socks and pajamas, sitting back, and having a mug of piping hot (but not too hot) hot cocoa in your hands. Ah, how cozy. Now imagine this but twelve times better. With 12 packets of hot cocoa and six different dreamy flavors (dark chocolate, double chocolate, hazelnut, creamy vanilla, peppermint, and salted caramel), the 12 Days of Hot Cocoa Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma will have you covered for warming and cozying up.
Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar, $70.95
Whether you’re a fan of classic Christmas comedies, holiday horror, or maybe even Hallmark rom-coms, movies are a great way to immerse yourself in the mood for the holiday season. The Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma is the perfect gift for movie lovers who want to spice up their popcorn game. With sweet flavors like salted caramel, sweet caramel, and French toast but also savory flavors like bacon, white cheddar, and dill pickle, the 24 flavors of popcorns are sure to go along with any movie and any craving.
Onyx Coffee Lab Advent Calendar, $189
For the caffeine lovers and early birds, the Onyx Coffee Lab Advent Calendar will keep you up and buzzed for the holiday season. The entire Advent calendar holds 24 days’ worth of coffee, and each drawer of the Advent calendar holds two ounces of artisan whole beans. Fan-favorite blends like Krampus Peaberry and Ethiopia Negusse Nare are included in the calendar, making every morning of the countdown a good morning.
Palais des Thés Parisian Tea Bag Advent Calendar, $38
For those looking for warm, cozy drinks with a calming effect, this Palais des Thés Parisian Tea Bag Advent Calendar would be great. The Advent Calendar has blends ranging from single-estate steeps to caffeine-free herbal tisanes, and they’re sourced from tea producers around the world. With a new tea blend for each December day, this Advent calendar will bring a soothing and relaxing energy to your holiday season.
Jelly Belly Harry Potter Jelly Bean Trivia Advent Calendar, $24.99
If you’re looking for a spellbinding Advent calendar that’ll leave you feeling transported into another world, the Jelly Belly Harry Potter Jelly Bean Trivia Advent Calendar won’t let you down. Unlike Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, the Advent Calendar only contains the delicious flavors so you won’t have to worry about playing Russian roulette with the jelly beans. With magical flavors like green apple, toasted marshmallow, and very cherry, you’ll be left enchanted each day.
12 Days of Hot Sauce Variety Gift Set, $24.99
Now this is how you spice up your holidays. With 12 petite hot sauce bottles that pack a kick, the spice lovers will love this Advent calendar. The 12 Days of Hot Sauce Variety Gift Set include hot sauce flavors like Habanero, Carolina Reaper, Jalapeño, and Wasabi.
Cerreto Organic 12 Days of Italian Soups Gift Box 12 Pack, $34.99
This Italian Soups Advent Calendar is a great gift for those who are looking forward to the comfort cooking and enjoying warm soup during the month of December. The gift box contains 12 vegan Italian soup mixes, and it takes just five minutes to prepare and enjoy. Made with premium organic ingredients, the gift box contains heartwarming and soul-soothing soups like Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Ligurian Soup, and Island Soup.
Winter Wonder Nut & Beef Stick 12 Day Advent Calendar, $49.95
Sweet and savory lovers, rejoice. The Winter Wonder Nut And Beef Stick 12 Day Advent Calendar holds an assortment of sweet nuts and salty beef snack sticks that would be perfect for the midday snack or part of a fancy charcuterie board. The nuts come in delicious mixes such as honey sea salt almonds, butter cinnamon pecans, and salted cashews, and the beef snack sticks come in the mild, spicy, and pepper varieties.