SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 9/3/2015

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.

Tapatio Powder Spice Packets

Tapatio Powder Spice Packets

You could spice up fruits and vegetables with this. Or you could be the one who starts the Tapatio Powder Spice Packets Challenge meme on YouTube. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Old Dutch Arriba Sriracha Tortilla Chips

Old Dutch Arriba Sriracha Tortilla Chips

Sriracha tortilla chips? What’s next? Sriracha rice chips? (Spotted by Dustin at Kwik Trip.)

Lundberg Rice Chips (Smoky Maple and Sriracha)

Lundberg Rice Chips (Smoky Maple and Sriracha)

Well then. (Spotted by Dustin at Whole Foods.)

Dutch Crunch Bistro Blend Kettle Chips

Dutch Crunch Bistro Blend Kettle Chips

These are the same chips served in restaurants across the upper midwest. At the restaurants I go to here on this rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, I get to pick the chips to eat. Yes, the restaurants I’m talking about are really just Subway locations. Here’s a review of them. (Spotted by Dustin at Kwik Trip.)

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.

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Kellogg’s Limited Edition Halloween Themed Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, and Krave Cereals

Kellogg's Limited Edition Froot Loops with Marshmallows Build Your Own Skeletons

Kellogg’s Limited Edition Froot Loops with Marshmallows Build Your Own Skeletons

Kellogg's Limited Edition Apple Jacks with Marshmallows Build Your Own Marshmallow Skeletons

Kellogg’s Limited Edition Apple Jacks with Marshmallows Build Your Own Marshmallow Skeletons

Kellogg's Limited Edition Krave Orange Color Chocolate Cereal

Kellogg’s Limited Edition Krave Orange Color Chocolate Cereal

I’m very disappointed the Krave one doesn’t come with marshmallow skeletons, but not because I want to make marshmallow skeletons. I really just want a Krave cereal with marshmallows. (Spotted by Steve D at Waldbaum’s.)

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.

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Sonic Ice Cream Cake Shakes and Ice Cream Cake Waffle Cones

Sonic Ice Cream Cake Shakes and Ice Cream Cake Waffle Cones

Sonic has six new desserts in three varieties. No wait. That’s wrong. Sonic has two new desserts in three varieties. Does that sound right? Sounds weird. All right. Sonic has new Ice Cream Cake Shakes and Ice Cream Cake Waffles Cones that are available in the same three flavors.

I think that’s correct.

The Vanilla Birthday Cake Shake is made with rainbow sprinkles, cake batter frosting, and vanilla birthday cake pieces hand mixed into vanilla ice cream. A small serving has 820 calories, 45 grams of fat, 28 grams of saturated fat, 78 grams of sugar, and 9 grams of protein.

Their Oreo & Cake Shake features Oreo cookie pieces, cake batter frosting, and vanilla cake pieces mixed into vanilla ice cream. A small size has 830 calories, 46 grams of fat, 25 grams of saturated fat, 76 grams of sugar, and 9 grams of protein.

Sonic’s Strawberry Shortcake Shake is made up of real strawberries, cake batter frosting, and vanilla cake pieces mixed in vanilla ice cream. A small has 770 calories, 43 grams of fat, 26 grams of saturated fat, 79 grams of sugar, and 9 grams of protein.

The waffles cones feature the same ingredients as their shake counterparts, but the mix-ins are toppings. The Vanilla Birthday Cake Waffle Cone has 910 calories 44 grams of fat, 23 grams of saturated fat, 84 grams of sugar, and 7 grams of protein. The Oreo & Cake Waffle Cone has 730 calories 40 grams of fat, 18 grams of saturated fat, 62 grams of sugar, and 7 grams of protein. The Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone has 680 calories, 38 grams of fat, 17 grams of saturated fat, 59 grams of sugar, and 7 grams of protein.

The new Ice Cream Cake Shakes and Waffle Cones are available for a limited time.

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

(Image via Sonic)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Baskin-Robbins Banana Split Ice Cream

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

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.