In full transparency, if I had my choice of dark, milk or white chocolate, white would be my very last choice. However, since I don’t have a choice, I eat white chocolate all the time! In fact, as I type away, I’m eating white chocolate peanut M&Ms right now. Yum!

In Costa Rica while on a chocolate tour, I learned about the caffeine content of white chocolate. It was nice to see that Nationaldaycalendar.com informs us with the same information that I learned on that tour. “…white chocolate does not contain cocoa solids, it is not chocolate in the strictest sense. During the process of manufacturing chocolate, the dark-colored solids of the cocoa bean separates from the fatty content. But unlike milk or dark chocolate, the solids are not reincorporated. As a result, white chocolate also does not contain as much caffeine or antioxidants.”

I have a problem with caffeine which is why I can’t eat much chocolate; I won’t sleep at night. About 3 years ago, when I learned that white chocolate had very little caffeine, I began my white chocolate candy collection. Whenever I am in the candy aisle at a store or at a gas station I search for all the candy bars in a white chocolate version. It’s like a treasure hunt - especially when I’m on road trip. Gas stations are notorious for having king size white chocolate varieties. Of course, the fun is not just in the finding of these treasures but in the tasting too! I try each candy to determine if it is worth stocking up on.

I was glad that I didn’t give up sweets for Easter this year. Nothing comes close to Reese’s, in any variety of chocolate. I buy these all the time; I can never have too many in my stash! — I was glad that I didn’t give up sweets for Easter this year. Nothing comes close to *Reese’s*, in any variety of chocolate. I buy these all the time; I can never have too many in my stash!

The milk chocolate Twix bars are better. This one is sweet on top of sweet which is fine if you like lots of sweet. — The milk chocolate *Twix* bars are better. This one is sweet on top of sweet which is fine if you like lots of sweet.

This KitKat lives up to its hype - it is very much like eating a piece of cake. I bought this for myself even though my birthday was months away. — This *KitKat* lives up to its hype - it is very much like eating a piece of cake. I bought this for myself even though my birthday was months away.

These are great. I don’t feel like I’m missing out on chocolate when I eat these M & Ms. — These are great. I don’t feel like I’m missing out on chocolate when I eat these *M & Ms.*

Come to Mama! Hersey’s Gold candy bars are so good. I found these at Dollar Tree for a $1 each. Supplies don’t last long. I’m not sure if they have a milk and/or dark chocolate version(s) but this is one of my favorite white chocolate treats! — Come to Mama! *Hersey’s* Gold candy bars are so good. I found these at Dollar Tree for a $1 each. Supplies don’t last long. I’m not sure if they have a milk and/or dark chocolate version(s) but this is one of my favorite white chocolate treats!

Even the white chocolate version of Snickers lives up to its slogan - Snickers really satisfies! As with Reese’s any version of chocolate for this candy bar is delicious. — Even the white chocolate version of *Snickers* lives up to its slogan - *Snickers* really satisfies! As with *Reese’s* any version of chocolate for this candy bar is delicious.

My first introduction to the white chocolate versions of the iconic chocolate bars that have been around for decades. Reese’s candy bars do not disappoint! — My first introduction to the white chocolate versions of the iconic chocolate bars that have been around for decades. *Reese’s* candy bars do not disappoint!

For some reason, I didn’t know that See’s Candy sold white chocolate. Maybe because I never went into the store looking for it. Fortunately for me, a couple of years ago I went into a See’s location and the nice saleslady asked me if I wanted a sample. I replied, “No thank you, I can only eat white chocolate.” Well, she made it a mission to tell me all about the varieties of white chocolate candies that See’s makes and gave me a sample of one to try. I was hooked.

My fave is Cashew Brittle - soooo good. The other varieties are good but this is the one I crave!

Some people do not like the texture, the amount of fat content, the sweetness or the consistency (it melts differently than milk or dark) of white chocolate. For me, since it is chocolate, I will eat it! However, I don’t mind sharing that I have learned to be choosey about the white chocolate that I stock up on. The photo below is of the candy bars in my collection prior to my birthday. I have a box container made with mother of pearl and it measures 10x10x5 inches. I keep it stocked with my favorite white chocolate candy bars.

Here is the white chocolate stash BEFORE my birthday. Hershey’s with whole almonds, KitKats, Payday and Dots Pretzels candy bars!!

Here is the white chocolate stash AFTER my birthday. See below for more descriptions of the pinches that Jay-Jay gave me. — Here is the white chocolate stash AFTER my birthday. See below for more descriptions of the **pinches** that Jay-Jay gave me.

It is fitting that Jay-Jay gave me birthday cake truffles for my birthday. Godiva has earned my trust and brand loyalty. I know that the company will maintain their standards for all their chocolates so it is safe to say that these truffles are delicious.

Also from Jay-Jay - I’m almost done eating this candy bar. Although it looks like this candy bar has a designer’s motif, the taste is simple and just as white chocolate should be - creamy!

I haven’t opened this candy bar yet but I’m pretty sure if the company is celebrating their 100th year of chocolate, it means they know what they are doing. Thanks Jay-Jay!

Again, I haven’t tried this candy bar yet but the description had me at Bourbon. Thanks Jay-Jay!

Seasonal KitKats? Yes! and I can’t wait to enjoy this candy bar on a crisp Fall day. Thank you Jay-Jay! — Seasonal *KitKats*? Yes! and I can’t wait to enjoy this candy bar on a crisp Fall day. Thank you Jay-Jay!

I love it when my friends and family find interesting ways to give me treats that do NOT include milk or dark chocolate. Like cake pops and trail mix! So on National White Chocolate Day, which is celebrated on Tuesday, September 22nd, be thoughtful and find some white chocolate treasures to share!

When my friend Bisi found out that I didn’t eat chocolate, she made sure to include a white chocolate cake pop for me in the treats that she dropped off for us. Very thoughtful! — When my friend Bisi found out that I didn’t eat chocolate, she made sure to include a white chocolate cake pop for me in the treats that she dropped off for us. Very **thoughtful**!

White chocolate trail mix. Rare to find. This bag was really full but as soon as I got it, I ate most of it right away. It was another gift sent from Jay-Jay for a different occasion this year.

Speaking of white chocolate gifts, my daughter gave me a very expensive thoughtful pinch for my birthday. She wanted it to be a surprise so after we arrived at the mall, we separated so that she could get me a gift. We met up after we did our own shopping and when we started to go home I noticed she was in tears. Apparently she didn’t realize how much she was spending on my gift. When she found out, she tried to return it but the store would not accept the return. I felt so bad for her. I knew of her plans to buy other items for herself but she couldn’t because she ran out of money. One thing that brought me comfort was that she insisted that I would love her gift. At that time, I couldn’t imagine what it could be. When I opened the present on my birthday, I was surprised. It was a giant bag of white chocolate candy. I didn’t expect it. You know what else I didn’t expect? That I would fall in love with white chocolate gummy bears!