SPOTTED: Turkey Hill Barbie Frozen Dairy Desserts

Turkey Hill Barbie Frosted Cupcake Frozen Dairy Dessert
Turkey Hill Barbie Strawberry Marshmallow Frozen Dairy Dessert

Is it just my imagination or are these previous Turkey Hill flavors, but in Barbie packaging? (Spotted by David P at Giant Eagle.)

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REVIEW: Post Limited Edition Honey Bunches of Oats Salted Caramel Cereal

As Post continues its string of limited edition products, I am continuing my sweetened cereal spree.

After chocolate cake and fruity waffle-inspired cereals, Post is now gifting my morning sweet tooth with Post Limited Edition Honey Bunches of Oats Salted Caramel. The cereal adds salted caramel flavor to the line’s classic mix of crispy, light-as-air-flakes and crunchy clusters.

The cereal smells strongly of caramel, but the taste is less consistent. Some flakes taste pretty plain. Others have a uniform caramel flavor, buttery and lightly sweet, reminiscent of kettle corn. Every fifth or sixth spoonful, a much sweeter piece with a sharp hit of salt stands out.

The inconsistency is both a strength and a weakness. On one crumb-covered hand, the cereal is balanced—sweet, but never candy-sweet—with interesting, varied bites that are both appropriate for breakfast and highly snackable. Conversely, the flavor can be underwhelming. A little extra indulgence (glazed almonds or caramel-flavored yogurt drops, perhaps?) would have added a hint more excitement.

Most of the salted caramel flavor seems to be concentrated in the flakes, but the oats provide a wonderful crunch with a toasty, molasses-tinged sweetness. However, clusters of them are hard to come by. Rifling through the bag, I found mostly loose oats. This was a bummer because I am the type of person who will feel weirdly proud and satisfied when I excavate an especially large chunk of cookie dough from a pint of ice cream. (Read: I will take small thrills where I can find them. Also, I like cookie dough.) If you are the same, do not expect to replicate that sensation with this product.

In milk, the flakes stay surprisingly crisp despite their lightness. The cereal also flavors the milk nicely, leaving a smooth, honeyed sweetness behind. Move over, Cinnamilk—it’s Honeybunchamilk’s time to shine.

Overall, Post Limited Edition Honey Bunches of Oats Salted Caramel teeters on the boundary between subtle and forgettable. Its refreshingly restrained level of sweetness and interesting pops of salt are highlights, but more flavor or texture would add interest. It’s a solid offering from the brand, but it will probably not replace your favorite flavor. My rating lingers between 6 and 7, but I’m rounding up in hopes that Post will trademark Honeybunchamilk and give me a cut of the profits.

Purchased Price: $4.99
Purchased at: Giant Eagle
Size: 12 oz box
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (per 1 cup serving) 160 calories, 2 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 260 milligrams of sodium, 34 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein

SPOTTED: 8/12/2024

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.

Atkins Endulge Gummy Bears
Atkins Endulge Sour Gummy Bears

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Atkins Coffee House Collection Vanilla Latte Bars
Atkins Coffee House Collection Mocha Latte Bars

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Atkins Endulge Truffles

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Atkins Keto Caramel Almond Clusters

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Bettergoods Cinnamon Roll and Berry Chantilly Cake Cookies
Bettergoods Wedding Cookies and Lemon Chiffon Cookies

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Legendary Boba Instant Boba Kits

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Met-Rx Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Big 100 Granola

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Marketside Jalapeno Cornbread

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

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SPOTTED: Thomas’ Limited Edition Froot Loops Mini Bagels

Thomas' Limited Edition Froot Loops Mini Bagels.

This makes me miss this. (Spotted by Leonard G at Acme.)

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SPOTTED: Pillsbury Monster and Double Chocolate Cookie Dough

Pillsbury Eat Or Bake Monster Cookie Dough.

Pillsbury Eat Or Bake Double Chocolate Cookie Dough.

I’ve never seen Cookie Monster eat a monster cookie. (Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

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