SPOTTED: Angel Reese’s Puffs Cereal

Angel Reese's Puffs Cereal 1.

Angel Reese's Puffs Cereal 2.

This would’ve been a nice addition to my limited edition Reese’s Puffs box collection. But I threw them all out. Thanks, Marie Kondo! (Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

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SPOTTED: Dolly Parton’s Decadent Chocolate Pie and Whipped Cheesecake

Dolly Parton's Decadent Chocolate Pie.

Dolly Parton's Original Whipped Cheesecake.

Dolly Parton’s Potato Chips has a nice ring to it. Make it happen, Dolly! (Spotted by Allison H at Wegmans.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Looking for New Reviewers (2024 Edition)

We’re looking for reviewers again. Yes, it’s been awhile since we’ve had an open call for writers.

If you’d like to apply, here’s what you’ll need to send:

  1. One review sample.
  2. Photos of the product you reviewed. (Full resolution versions, please!)
  3. A bio that includes why you want to write for The Impulsive Buy.

A Few Notes:

  • While we cover a whole spectrum of products for our Spotted posts, when it comes to reviews, it’s fast food, ice cream, cereal, cookies, chips, frozen pizza, etc. For the product you select to review, choose something new and something you’d see reviewed here at TIB. “New” means something that came out within the past few weeks and it can be something we’ve already covered.
  • Reviews here are anywhere from 400-550 words, so aim for that when it comes to your sample reviews.
  • It’s a paid gig. It’s per review. Also, the pay is not enough for you to quit your day job, but it’s enough for you to gorge on a decent amount of Taco Bell tacos or even more Jack in the Box tacos.
  • Due to legal reasons, we can’t hire anyone under the age 18.
  • We’re only looking for United States-based writers.

Please send your review, bio, and photos as separate attachments. Do not embed your photos into your review.

To apply, please email your sample review, pictures, and bio to theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com with “I miss McDonald’s salads” in the subject line.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email.

Thank you.

Marvo
Editor

REVIEW: Jack in the Box Biscoff Donut Holes

I can’t really complain about the $1.50 price of Jack in the Box’s Biscoff Donut Holes. It’s rare to see sub-two-dollar fast food menu items nowadays. That’s loose change under a car’s floor mats. That’s a couple of dives into a wishing fountain. That’s a few minutes of coin collecting under a roller coaster. However, while I can’t grumble about the price, I can grouse about everything else regarding the sweet snack.

Available in only a three-piece order, the menu item features donut holes tossed in a Biscoff cookie crumble. Jack in the Box also offers a shake and a sweet cream iced coffee with Biscoff cookie crumbles for the holiday season.

First off, my order was served at room temperature. Nothing on the Jack in the Box website or app says it comes warm, but it would’ve been a little nice if they were. The Biscoff cookie crumble coating has a slight sugary crunch, which is pleasing, but what’s inside is less so.

Obviously, these aren’t made fresh, but they have a slightly gummy texture that screams cheap, prepackaged convenience store donuts from a bakery that claims their products are baked with love but are really baked in special metal machinery designed to pump out as many baked goods as possible and is as cold as a black heart when they sit motionless and alone overnight.

The gumminess could be forgiven a little if these had a wonderful spiced Biscoff cookie flavor, but it’s not recognizable in the donuts’ coating. There’s a mild sweetness and a bit of spice, but it doesn’t wow my taste buds or instantly bring the delicious flavor of Biscoff cookies to mind.

With the combination of disappointing flavor and texture, these Jack in the Box Biscoff Donut Holes are mediocre. Maybe I got a bad batch. Or maybe my order was sitting around for too long. Or perhaps I just got what I paid for.

Purchased Price: $1.50
Size: 3 pieces
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 230 calories. Other nutrition numbers aren’t available on the Jack in the Box website or app.

SPOTTED: 11/20/2024

Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

Bettergoods Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa Mix
Bettergoods White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Starbucks Vanilla & Chocolate Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

(Spotted by Phil at Walmart.)

365 Whole Foods Market Chocolate Brownie Energy Bar
365 Whole Foods Market Crunchy Peanut Butter Energy Bar
365 Whole Foods Market Chocolate Chip Energy Bar
365 Whole Foods Market Dark Cocoa Sea Salt Nut Bar
365 Whole Foods Market Salted Caramel Nut Bar

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

Premier Protein Mini Protein Pancakes
Premier Protein Protein Waffles

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Nature’s Path Envirokidz Peanut Butter & Strawberry Red Panda Puffs

(Spotted by Allison H at Harris Teeter.)

Cafe Complements Zero Sugar French Vanilla

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.