FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Birthday Cake Frappuccino

Starbucks Birthday Cake Frappuccino

Starbucks’ Frappuccino turned 20 years old this year. To celebrate, you could do what you usually do when one of your acquaintances has a birthday and post “Happy Birthday” on their Facebook page. Or you could pick up the Starbucks Birthday Cake Frappuccino.

The limited time beverage features a blend of vanilla bean and hazelnut flavors and is topped with a raspberry-infused whipped cream.

Starbucks’ Birthday Cake Frappuccino will only be available between March 26 and 30 at locations in the U.S. and Canada.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Starbucks.)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Chickstar, Grillers, and Quesadilla

Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Chickstars

Update: We reviewed it! Click here for our Chipotle Chickstar review.

Taco Bell’s new Crispy Chicken lineup features their new premium all white meat crispy chicken that’s been marinated in Mexican spices and has a crunchy coating made from corn tortilla chips.

The Chickstar is pretty much a crispy chicken Crunchwrap and all come with Taco Bell’s new crispy chicken, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes in a soft tortilla that’s grilled. There are three varieties. One comes with a creamy chipotle sauce, another comes with bacon and a spicy ranch sauce, and the last one has a tangy mango BBQ sauce.

Taco Bell’s Chipotle Chickstar has 760 calories, 43 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 1650 milligrams of sodium, 4 grams of fiber, and 25 grams of protein. The Bacon Ranch Chickstar has 830 calories, 47 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 1860 milligrams of sodium, 4 grams of fiber, and 29 grams of protein. The Mango BBQ Chickstar has 650 calories, 26 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 1620 milligrams of sodium, 5 grams of fiber, and 24 grams of protein.

Taco Bell Double Crispy Chicken Quesadilla

The Double Crispy Chicken Quesadilla has Taco Bell’s new crispy chicken, a three cheese blend, and a creamy jalapeño sauce in a folded grilled tortilla. It has 720 calories, 42 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 1660 milligrams of sodium, 4 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 33 grams of protein.

Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Grillers

Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Grillers are made up of a grilled flour tortilla, the new crispy chicken and one of four sauces — Jalapeño Honey, Mango BBQ, Spicy Ranch, or Chipotle.

The Jalapeño Honey Crispy Chicken Griller has 250 calories, 10 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 600 milligrams of sodium, and 9 grams of protein. The Mango BBQ has 240 calories, 10 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 620 milligrams of sodium, and 9 grams of protein. The Spicy Ranch has 290 calories, 18 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 620 milligrams of sodium, and 9 grams of protein. The Chipotle has 290 calories, 18 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 640 milligrams of sodium, and 9 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried any of them, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Images via Taco Bell’s website.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 3/26/2015

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

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Grahams Cinnamon

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Grahams Cinnamon

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Grahams Honey

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Grahams Honey

Signs at Target say the Cinnamon ones are new, but the internet says otherwise. Welcome back, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Grahams Cinnamon! (Spotted by Eilish at Target.)

Yasso Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars

Yasso Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars

Shouldn’t the chocolate chips be IN the cookie dough? (Spotted by Ryan at Ralphs.)

Simply Balanced Organic Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Baked Corn Puffs

Simply Balanced Organic Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Baked Corn Puffs

I don’t think these could beat the flavor of non-organic Cheetos Puffs. Or be as radioactive orange. (Spotted by Carla at Target.)

Trader Joe's Raw Shelled Hemp Seed

Trader Joe’s Raw Shelled Hemp Seed

A desperate soul out there is going to stick this in a bong and be extremely disappointed. (Spotted by Ryan at Trader Joe’s.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos to find out.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Taco Bell Biscuit Tacos

Taco Bell Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit Taco and Chicken Biscuit Taco with Jalapeno Honey

Goodbye, Taco Bell Waffle Tacos!

Hello, Taco Bell Biscuit Tacos!

The newest additions to the Taco Bell breakfast menu feature a warm, fluffy, buttery biscuit that’s folded into the shape of a taco. There are five varieties available: Sausage, Egg and Cheese, Crispy Chicken with Jalapeno Honey, Crispy Chicken with Country Gravy, Egg and Cheese, and Sausage and Cheese.

The Chicken Biscuit Tacos feature a premium marinated all-white-meat crispy chicken that’s been rolled in tortilla chips.

Taco Bell Egg and Cheese Biscuit Taco and Sausage and Cheese Biscuit Taco

If you need something with a kick to wash down your Biscuit Taco, Taco Bell is now offering Mountain Dew Kickstart Orange Citrus.

Mountain Dew Kickstart Orange Citrus

If you’ve tried any of the Taco Bell Biscuit Tacos, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Images via Taco Bell website.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Fat Boy Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel Casco Sundae on a Stick

Fat Boy Sea Salt Caramel Pretzel Casco Sundae on a Stick

That caramel ice cream looks like it could also stand to have some milk chocolate and pretzels inside it. (Spotted by Carla at Albertsons.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos to find out.