Author: Marvo

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: M&M’s Hot Chocolate made with Dark Chocolate

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M&M's Hot Chocolate made with Dark Chocolate

I’d like to make hot chocolate made with melted M&M’s Hot Chocolate made with Dark Chocolate. (Spotted by Karla at Walmart.)

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 ([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’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 10/28/2015

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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.

Friendly's Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl K-Cup

Friendly’s Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl K-Cup

Friendly's Mint Chocolate Chip K-Cup

Friendly’s Mint Chocolate Chip K-Cup

Friendly's Vienna Mocha Chunk K-Cup

Friendly’s Vienna Mocha Chunk K-Cup

To be honest, I’d rather have single serve ice cream cups of these flavors than single serve K-Cups. (Spotted by Rebecca W at ShopRite.)

Elmhurst Naturals Dulce de Leche and Traditional Horchata

Elmhurst Naturals Dulce de Leche and Traditional Horchata

There’s also a cocoa flavor. (Spotted by Rene C at 7-Eleven.)

Amy's Bowls (3 Cheese & Kale Bake and Chili Mac)

Amy’s Bowls (3 Cheese & Kale Bake and Chili Mac)

I wonder what a 3 Cheese & Kale Chili Mac Bake would taste like. I guess I could buy both of these and find out. (Spotted by Kevin G at Walmart.)

Nestle Pure Life Limited Edition Monster Bottles

Nestle Pure Life Limited Edition Monster Bottles

“Thank you for the bottled water!” said no Trick-or-Treater EVER. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Taco Bell Fully Loaded Steak and Steak & Potato Boss Wraps

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Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our Boss Wraps review.

Taco Bell’s new Boss Wraps appear to be upgraded Crunchwraps and are available in two varieties — Fully Loaded Steak and Steak & Potato.

The Fully Loaded Steak Boss Wrap comes with a double portion of steak (like a boss), reduced fat sour cream (like a boss), avocado ranch sauce (like a boss), lettuce (okay, I’ll stop now), pico de gallo, guacamole, a crunchy tostada shell, and a 3-cheese blend wrapped up in a tortilla. It has 760 calories, 39 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 75 milligrams of cholesterol, 1610 milligrams of sodium, 69 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and 32 grams of protein.

The Steak & Potato Boss Wrap features a double portion of steak, bacon, chipotle sauce, a 3-cheese blend, reduced fat sour cream, a crunchy tostada shell, and crispy potatoes in a tortilla. It has 870 calories, 46 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 100 milligrams of cholesterol, 1960 milligrams of sodium, 78 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fiber, 5 grams of sugar, and 37 grams of protein.

The Boss Wraps are available for a limited time and have a suggested price of $4.99.

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

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Pillsbury Star Wars R2-D2 Holiday Shape Sugar Cookies

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Pillsbury Star Wars R2-D2 Holiday Shape Sugar Cookies

I believe I speak for R2-D2 when I say, “Bleep. Woop. Blurp. Dee. Wuhpoo,” which I believe translates to: “Nope. Those cookies aren’t even close.” (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

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 ([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’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Dairy Queen Candy Cane Oreo Blizzard

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Dairy Queen Candy Cane Oreo Blizzard

Dairy Queen’s Blizzard of the Month for November 2015 is the new Candy Cane Oreo Blizzard, which should not be confused with a previous Blizzard of the Month, the Candy Cane Chill Blizzard (peppermint candy and choco chunks in soft serve).

The new treat is made up of DQ vanilla soft serve with Oreo cookie pieces and peppermint candy mixed in. It’s available though December.

A small serving has 720 calories, 21 grams of fat, 14 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 290 milligrams of sodium, 118 grams of carbohydrates, 90 grams of sugar, and 13 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Dairy Queen.)