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FAST FOOD NEWS: Krispy Kreme Flavors of the World Doughnuts

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Krispy Kreme Flavors of the World Doughnuts

Krispy Kreme has three new doughnuts inspired by desserts from around the world.

The Churro Doughnut is a cake doughnut rolled in a cinnamon and sugar blend. It has 190 calories, 9 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 210 milligrams of cholesterol, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 16 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

The Crème Brûleé doughnut is stuffed with vanilla bean custard, dipped in dark caramel icing, and topped with Crème Brûleé flakes. It has 360 calories, 20 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 170 milligrams of sodium, 42 grams of carbohydrates, 18 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.

Finally, there the new Tiramisu Doughnut. It features a classic Krispy Kreme shell filled with Tiramisu Kreme, dipped in dark chocolate Tiramisu icing, and topped with dark chocolate drizzle, chocolate cake crumbs, and a chocolate coffee bean. The treat has 390 calories, 21 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 160 milligrams of sodium, 47 grams of carbohydrates, 26 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.

The new doughnuts are available through August 28 at participating Krispy Kreme locations in the U.S. and Canada.

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

(Image via Krispy Kreme)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 7/18/2016

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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.

Denny's America's Diner Style Hash Browns Shredded Potatoes

Denny’s America’s Diner Style Hash Browns Shredded Potatoes

I guess I can make my own Grand Slams at home now. (Spotted by Roli at Walmart.)

Taco Cabana Hot Sauces

Taco Cabana Hot Sauces

OMG! Taco Cabana is selling their hot sauces now. And I totally didn’t just Google “Taco Cabana” before writing this caption. (Spotted by Deborah S at H-E-B.)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Mexican Scratch Kit (Smokey Chipotle Beef and Spicy Habanero Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Mexican Scratch Kit (Smokey Chipotle Beef and Spicy Habanero Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Mexican Scratch Kit (Smokey Chipotle Beef and Guerreo Lime & Herb Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Mexican Scratch Kit (Smokey Chipotle Beef and Guerrero Lime & Herb Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Barbacoa BBQ Beef Mexican Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Barbacoa BBQ Beef Mexican Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Jerk Chicken Jamaican Scratch Kit and Korean BBQ Asian Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Jerk Chicken Jamaican Scratch Kit and Korean BBQ Asian Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken and Japanese Teriyaki Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken and Japanese Teriyaki Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Pad Thai and Malaysian Satay Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Pad Thai and Malaysian Satay Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Yellow Thai Curry and Green Thai Curry)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Yellow Thai Curry and Green Thai Curry)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Moroccan Lemon Chicken Moroccan Scratch Kit and Red Thai Curry Asian Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Moroccan Lemon Chicken Moroccan Scratch Kit and Red Thai Curry Asian Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Indian Scratch Kit (Indian Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Indian Scratch Kit (Indian Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala)

Thanks, Passage Foods! No need to travel the world now! (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Duke's Smoked Shorty Sausages (Hatch Green Chile, Chorizo & Lime, and Traditional Sea Salt)

Duke’s Smoked Shorty Sausages (Hatch Green Chile, Chorizo & Lime, and Traditional Sea Salt)

There are two other new flavors — Hickory Peach Barbecue and Tomato Basil. (Spotted by Deborah S at H-E-B.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) 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.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Chuck E. Cheese Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza

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Chuck E Cheese Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza

Chuck E. Cheese’s newest item is the Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza.

It features a savory buffalo buttermilk ranch sauce, 100 percent whole milk mozzarella, Colby jack cheese, premium white meat chicken, and freshly sliced onions on Chuck E. Cheese’s traditional or Thin & Crispy crust.

The pizza is available nationwide now through October 2.

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

(Image via Chuck E. Cheese)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Taco Bell Triple Double Crunchwrap

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Taco Bell Triple Double Crunchwrap

The last time Taco Bell tinkered with their Crunchwrap was when the chain introduced smaller versions called Crunchwrap Sliders. Now Taco Bell is offering the Triple Double Crunchwrap, a larger version of their classic menu item.

It features two layers of seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, and tostada shell, and another layer of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream in a flour tortilla. There’s also a spicy version with jalapeños and a spicy ranch sauce.

The Triple Double Crunchwrap has 700 calories, 30 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 45 milligrams of cholesterol, 1550 milligrams of sodium, 85 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of fiber, and 23 grams of protein. The Spicy version has 780 calories, 38 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 1850 milligrams of sodium, 87 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of fiber, and 23 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Taco Bell’s Facebook page)