Author: Marvo

FAST FOOD NEWS: Baskin-Robbins Banana Split Ice Cream

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Baskin Robbins Banana Split Ice Cream

The Baskin-Robbins Flavor of the Month for September 2015 is a flavor I’m surprised the chain has never sold before. Their new Banana Split flavor features banana-flavored ice cream with chocolatey cherry pieces and almonds, pineapple pieces, and strawberry and hot fudge ribbons.

The flavor celebrates Baskin-Robbins’ 70th birthday and is available in nearly 50 countries around the world this month. It’s available in a cup, cone, or, if you want to get meta, a special 70th Birthday Banana Split.

A small scoop has 150 calories, 8 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 40 milligrams of sodium, 19 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 15 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Baskin-Robbins)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 9/2/2015

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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.

CVS Gold Emblem Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Candy Corn

CVS Gold Emblem Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Candy Corn

I wonder if this will eventually lead to store brand peanut butter cup-flavored candy corn. (Spotted by Sylvia at CVS.)

CVS Gold Emblem Limited Edition Pumpkin Cookies

CVS Gold Emblem Limited Edition Pumpkin Cookies

I could’ve sworn I saw this last year from Gold Emblem. Or maybe I’m confusing it with Target pumpkin cookies from last year. (Spotted by Sylvia at CVS.)

M&M's Semi-Sweet Dark Chocolate Baking Bits

M&M’s Semi-Sweet Dark Chocolate Baking Bits

The Red M&M looks even more smug with a chef’s hat on. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Dove 3 Flavor Assortments with Dark Chocolate Crispy Bag Exclusive Flavor

Dove 3 Flavor Assortments with Dark Chocolate Crispy Bag Exclusive Flavor

Oooh, “Bag Exclusive Flavor” available at a store that requires membership. That makes it doubly hard to put in my mouth, so I guess I won’t be eating it. (Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

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 ([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.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice belVita Breakfast Biscuits

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Nabisco Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice belVita Breakfast Biscuits

Pumpkin spice in the morning, pumpkin spice in the evening, pumpkin spice at suppertime. (Spotted by Steve at Stop & Shop.)

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.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Krispy Kreme Salted Caramel Latte and Salted Caramel Latte Doughnut

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Krispy Kreme Salted Caramel Latte and Salted Caramel Latte Doughnut

For the fall season Krispy Kreme has brought back their Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut, but the donut and coffee chain also has two new seasonal items — the Salted Caramel Latte and Salted Caramel Latte Doughnut.

The salted caramel-flavored latte features a blend of salt and amber sugar and is topped with whipped cream. It’s available hot, iced, or frozen. The doughnut has a yeast shell filled with an espresso-flavored creme filling and topped with salted caramel icing, salted sugar, and an espresso icing drizzle.

The seasonal menu items are available through November 26 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)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Dunkin’ Donuts BlenDDed Shakes

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Dunkin Donuts Blendded Shakes

Dunkin’ Donuts is testing milkshakes.

Impulsive Buy reader Joshua took this photo of Dunkin’ Donuts’ BlenDDed Shake samples at a location in Davie, Florida. As you can see in the picture, the whipped cream and sprinkles-topped treat is available in strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla.

It’s a bit weird to see Dunkin’ Donuts do shakes because its sister company is Baskin-Robbins, which does milkshakes. It like if the companies under Yum Brands umbrella decided offer menu items that they don’t specialize in. For example, Pizza Hut coming out with tacos like Taco Bell, or KFC offering pizza.

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