QUICK REVIEW: Taco Bell Cinnamon Nachos Dessert Kit

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Taco Bell Cinnamon Nachos Dessert Kit

Purchased Price: $2.50
Size: 5.54 oz.
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Much better tasting and less messy than the Taco Bell Chocolate Taco Dessert Kit. As a whole, with a good vanilla ice cream, it’s a wonderful dessert with a variety of textures — creamy, crunchy, and gooey. Nice buttery caramel sauce. Chips are thick enough to scoop up ice cream. Good for two big boy servings.
Cons: Tortilla chips should’ve had a bit more cinnamon flavor. Comes with “toffee-flavored bits” and not actual toffee; they’re like pop-less Pop Rocks with toffee flavoring. Box says there’s five servings per container, but those are going to be laughable small servings. Taco Bell restaurants not offering something like this. Makes me miss Cinnamon Sun Chips.

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Nutrition Facts: As Packaged – 130 calories, 35 calories from fat, 4 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 35 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber 12 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.

QUICK REVIEW: McDonald’s Southwest Grilled Chicken Premium McWrap

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McDonald's Southwest Chicken Premium McWrap

Purchased Price: $4.99*
Size: N/A
Purchased at: McDonald’s
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: It tastes like a much spicier McDonald’s Southwest Chicken Salad (which is the best McDonald’s salad). Sauce has a nice peppery/smoky flavor. Nice burn, if you likey the spicy. Hearty. Chicken in almost every bite (except towards the end). If you’ve had thoughts about drinking McDonald’s Habanero Ranch Sauce from a cup, you will enjoy this McWrap. The soft drink that comes with it if you order the meal.
Cons: Habanero ranch sauce will be too spicy for some. Not completely enjoyable when the sauce dominates the other ingredients. Habanero ranch sauce pools at the McWrap’s bottom, so expect a very spicy jolt as you finish it. Cheese was completely unnecessary. Some of the greens had more crunch than the tortilla strips. I wish it had the beans and corn from their Southwest Salad. McDonald’s fries aren’t good at spiciness relief.

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Nutrition Facts: (Grilled) – 520 calories, 180 calories from fat, 20 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 80 milligrams of cholesterol, 1300 milligrams of sodium, 54 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of sugar, 4 grams of fiber, 31 grams of protein, 15% vitamin A, 20% calcium, 15% vitamin C, and 20% iron.

*Because I live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 10/23/2013

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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.

CPK Limited Edition Spicy Chipotle Chicken

Still waiting to burn my digestive system with a frozen version of CPK’s Habanero Carnitas pizza. (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

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Mmm…frozen then thawed guacamole. (Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

Kraft Natural White Cheddar

Psst. Habanero. (Spotted by Lindsay at Meijer.)

New Amy's Stuff

Amy's Mushroom Risotto Bowls

Oh, Amy’s Kitchen! Tired and busy vegetarians must be happy you exist. (Spotted by Sylvia at Ralphs and Melissa at Target.)

Campbell's Chunks Pup Inspired (Canada)

I’m sorry. I can’t help but giggle at “Meatball Bustin’ Sausage.” Yes. I am 12 years old. (Spotted by Justin at Sobey’s in Canada.)

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. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

QUICK REVIEW: Jack in the Box Pumpkin Spice Premium Roast Coffee

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Jack in the Box Pumpkin Spice Premium Roast Coffee

Purchased Price: $1.69
Size: 12 oz.
Purchased at: Jack in the Box
Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: A decent, inexpensive cup of mildly flavored coffee. Nice jolt of caffeine. Smooth coffee flavor. Turns orangy when milk is added. Makes a nice hand warmer. Iced coffee version is much better. Jack in the Box offering flavored hot coffee.
Cons: It’s a regular pumpkin spice coffee and not a pumpkin spice latte, so if you’re expecting this to taste somewhat like a Starbucks PSL, you will be disappointed. Well, you can add your own milk and turn it into a latte. Pumpkin spice flavor too mild for my liking; could’ve used a few more pumps of pumpkin spice syrup. My inability to capture the orange hue with a camera when this coffee is dairy-fied.

Jack in the Box Pumpkin Spice Premium Roast Coffee Plain

Nutrition Facts: 84 calories, 1 calorie from fat, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 25 milligrams of sodium, 153 milligrams of potassium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 17 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.

Jack in the Box Pumpkin Spice Premium Roast Coffee with Half & Half

QUICK REVIEW: Market Pantry Chocolate Truffle Muffin Caps

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Market Pantry Chocolate Truffle Muffin Caps

Purchased Price: $3.79
Size: 4 count
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 3 out of 10
Pros: They look good. You can stick them in the microwave or let them thaw at room temperature for 45 minutes. Contains live and active cultures. Only 100 calories. 5 grams of fiber per muffin cap.
Cons: Weird slightly bitter flavor. Looks more chocolatey than they really are. Melted chocolate chips have a grainy texture. They look like VitaTops, but don’t provide the same amount of vitamins and minerals. Odd chewy texture. Makes me want my money back. There are tastier ways to get fiber. Calling these muffin caps instead of muffin tops.

Market Pantry Chocolate Truffle Muffin Caps Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin top – 100 calories, 15 calories from fat, 1.5 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 105 milligrams of sodium, 24 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 11 grams of sugar, 4 grams of protein, 4% calcium, and 10% iron.

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