The Impulsive Buy

SPOTTED – 6/10/2021

Marvo / June 10, 2021 / Spotted on Shelves / 9 Comments

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

*Nature Valley Limited Edition Peanut Butter Lovers and Chocolate Lovers Variety Packs*

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Nature Valley Lemon Poppy Seed Soft Baked Muffin Bars — *Nature Valley Lemon Poppy Seed Soft-Baked Muffin Bars*

Nature Valley Blueberry Soft Baked Muffin Bars — *Nature Valley Blueberry Soft-Baked Muffin Bars*

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

*Glaceau Vitamin Water Zero Sugar Gutsy Watermelon Peach*

(Spotted by Erin K at Target.)

Entenmann’s Little Bites Soft Baked Mini Tarts (Cinnamon & Strawberry)[/caption]

There’s also an Apple flavor. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Sabra Kids Brownie Batter Dip Graham Cracker Sticks — *Sabra Kids Brownie Batter Dip & Graham Cracker Sticks*

Sabra Kids Taco Dip Rolled Tortilla Chips — *Sabra Kids Taco Dip & Rolled Tortilla Chips*

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Limited Edition Coca Cola Tic Tac — *Limited Edition Coca-Cola Tic Tac*

It’s back! Here’s our review from 2020. (Spotted by Pat at Sheetz.)

*Limited Edition Canada Dry Summer Variety Pack 2021*

This limited edition variety pack is back! It made its debut last year. (Spotted by Michael F at Felix.)

*From the Ground Up Sea Salt Purple Carrot Crackers*

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

REVIEW: Tropical Mango Pop-Tarts

Brandon / June 10, 2021 / Reviews / 2 Comments

What are Tropical Mango Pop-Tarts?

Forget the taste of charred hot dogs on a sweltering July evening, the feel of ice cold watermelon juice dripping down your chin as you stand on a gently swaying boat dock at the lake, or almost choking to death by the pool because you’re eating your Doritos too fast and your cousin shoots you in the face with his Super Soaker, the REAL taste of summer is the new summer line from Pop-Tarts. Joining Tropical Mango are Creme Pies of the banana and lemon variety, as well as Peach Cobbler.

How are they?

A little lackluster.

As you can see in the pictures, the jacket icing is nothing more than a drizzle. While most Pop-Tarts are fully iced, and a handful are naked, only a couple are adorned with a thin doodle like this Tropical Mango version. I can’t help but think these Tarts — which are very mildly flavored to begin with — would be better fully covered.

The filling itself is extremely, almost jarringly sweet, but it does bear a distinct mango flavor. Unfortunately, it’s just barely noticeable.

Anything else you need to know?

Of the four new flavors, mango is the only one with the Spanish word for new — “Nuevo” — on the box. That’s fine and all, but as we are all well aware, India actually produces and consumes more mangoes than any other nation on Earth. Therefore, I’m petitioning Kellogg’s to add “naveen va” — which is Hindi for new — to the other side of the box.

Conclusion:

Though mangoes are a perfectly delightful fruit, they don’t translate well into the realm of toasted pastries. I’d be surprised if these become anyone’s favorite. Or stick around. Even in India, where folklore says that mango trees can grant wishes. (I’m serious, they love their mangoes.)

Purchased Price: $2.29
Size: 13.5 oz box (8 count)

Purchased at: Sun Fresh
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 pastries) 380 calories, 11 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 400 milligrams of sodium, 68 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 23 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

SPOTTED (FROZEN FOOD EDITION) – 6/9/2021

Marvo / June 9, 2021 / Spotted on Shelves / 11 Comments

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

Good Neighbor Seafood Co The Original Naked Shrimp Burgers — *Good Neighbor Seafood Co. The Original Naked Shrimp Burgers*

Good Neighbor Seafood Co. Sweet & Smoky Shrimp Burger[/caption]

Good Neighbor Seafood Co Bacon Cheddar Shrimp Burger — *Good Neighbor Seafood Co. Bacon Cheddar Shrimp Burger*

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

*Kodiak Classic Plant Based Power Waffles*

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Farm Rich Disney Frozen II Breaded Mac Cheese Bites — *Farm Rich Disney Frozen II Breaded Mac & Cheese Bites*

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Kroger Croissant Plant Based Breakfast Patty Egg Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich — *Kroger Croissant Plant Based Breakfast Patty Egg & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich*

Kroger Pretzel Bun Egg Sausage with Parmesan Spread — *Kroger Pretzel Bun Egg & Sausage with Parmesan Spread*

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

*Baskin Robbins Pink Bubblegum Ice Cream*

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

REVIEW: Limited Edition Team Cheerios Cereal (2021)

Mark / June 9, 2021 / Reviews / 1 Comment

What is Team Cheerios Cereal?

Three preexisting flavors of Cheerios have joined into one team: strawberry, frosted, and blueberry.

How is it?

I could tell from the box that these wouldn’t truly be red, white, and blue, especially since there’s no artificial food coloring. But I didn’t expect them to be positively pallid. Oh well. It’s the flavor that matters, right? I’m glad these aren’t just plain Cheerios with food coloring.

I tasted each individual flavor dry. Frosted is just sweet. Strawberry is generically fruity, like Trix or Fruity Cheerios. Blueberry actually uses blueberry puree, so it has the most authentic flavor. All three have that satisfying oatiness to them.

When I put them all together in milk, blueberry is the dominant flavor. There is some hint of the strawberry, but the frosted is just along for the ride. What little color they had washes off in milk, leaving a purplish liquid.

I was surprised at how much I liked this cereal. I don’t always love blueberry things, but the flavor here is authentic without being overpowering. But I haven’t had plain blueberry Cheerios, so I don’t know how this mixture compares.

Anything else you need to know?

According to our friends at Cerealously, there was a previous version of Team Cheerios back during the 1996 Olympics, but that was just regular, multigrain, and frosted Cheerios. I gotta say, in 2021, we tend to have more creative flavors.

Conclusion:

This Team Cheerios Cereal doesn’t deserve a gold medal, but it deserves a silver or bronze. I just hope we don’t have to wait until the 2024 Olympics for this to come back.

Purchased Price: $3.50
Size: 18.5 oz. box
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 cup) 140 calories, 2 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0.5 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 0.5 grams of monounsaturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 180 milligrams of sodium, 29 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of dietary fiber, less than 1 gram of soluble fiber, 11 grams of sugar including 11 grams of added sugars, and 3 grams of protein.

Cereal Cheerios

SPOTTED (STORE BRANDS EDITION) – 6/8/2021

Marvo / June 8, 2021 / Spotted on Shelves

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

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

*Favorite Day Cinnamon Churro Cookie Bites*

*Favorite Day Butter Shortbread Cookie Bites*

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

*Favorite Day Dark Chocolate Almond with Sea Salt Bark Crisps*

Favorite Day S more Bark Crisps — *Favorite Day S’mores Bark Crisps*

Favorite Day Milk Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Crunchy Clusters — *Favorite Day Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Pretzel Crunchy Clusters*

Favorite Day Dark Chocolate Caramel Pretzel with Sea Salt Crunchy Clusters — *Favorite Day Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Pretzel with Sea Salt Crunchy Clusters*

*Favorite Day Chocolate Dipped Shortbread*

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

*Sprouts Everything Bagel Grain Free Tortilla Chips*

*Sprouts Spicy Dill Made with Avocado Oil Grain Free Tortilla Chips*

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)