REVIEW: Dunkin’ Avocado Toast

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Dunkin Avocado Toast Full

What is Dunkin’s Avocado Toast?

Better late than never, Dunkin’ tries to court millennials with the ever popular avocado toast. Dunkin’s version has a piece of toasted sourdough bread as the base, topped with avocado spread (made with four ingredients: avocado, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice), and finished with a hearty sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, and garlic).

How is it?

Dunkin Avocado Toast Toasted

Avocado toast is a tricky thing to nail. Yes, it seems simple, but it can go bad very quickly. Dunkin’s iteration sits in that “firm middle of the road” category. It isn’t good, nor is it bad. It’s just okay. The sourdough provides a good base for the item. Thoroughly toasted, it holds up well to the spread and keeps its structural integrity.

Dunkin Avocado Toast Split

The avocado spread is certainly better than most spreads I’ve had, but the lemon flavor will come on strong every few bites. It’s not necessarily unpleasant, but it’s not a flavor I associate with avocado toast. Of course, I understand the necessity of lemon to help the avocado stay stable and not turn brown.

The everything bagel seasoning does most of the heavy lifting flavor-wise. The strong flavors of the garlic and onion bits make the lemon less pungent. I can say with pretty strong confidence that the item would be rated much lower without the seasoning.

Anything else you need to know?

Dunkin Avocado Toast Cut

The item was relatively light for a breakfast item on its own. After the fact, I cursed myself for not getting some of Dunkin’s snacking bacon. I think that might make it a little more substantial, and I’d be curious how the bacon worked with the spread.

You can also buy the spread separately to add to other Dunkin’ items if you so want.

Conclusion:

Dunkin’s Avocado Toast is a solid try at a popular item. It’s not going to wow you if you’re looking for the flavor of pure avocado, but works well as a very light breakfast/snack. It’s a nice change from the more traditional breakfast offerings at Dunkin’ that can sometimes be heavy on the stomach.

Purchased Price: $2.99
Size: N/A
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 piece) 240 calories, 11 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 530 milligrams of sodium, 34 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 6 grams of protein.

REVIEW: Blue Bell Cookies ‘n Cream Cone Ice Cream

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Blue Bell Cookies n Cream Cone Ice Cream Tub

What is Blue Bell Cookies ‘n Cream Cone?

It’s the newest flavor from Blue Bell and is described as, to quote the packaging, “vanilla flavored ice cream with chocolate crème filled cookie crumbles, dark chocolate-coated chocolate cone pieces and a chocolate fudge swirl.”

If you’re counting, the word “chocolate” is mentioned four times in the description but not once in the product’s name. And if you are a stickler for punctuation, you might wonder why chocolate-coated is hyphenated, but not vanilla flavored or crème filled. I have no answer for that, and it will probably keep me up tonight.

How is it?

Blue Bell Cookies n Cream Cone Ice Cream Top

My first thought upon popping the top was that the quartet of chocolates in the description was not enough because all I saw was a small island of vanilla-ish color in the middle surrounded by a sea of chocolate.

Blue Bell Cookies n Cream Cone Ice Cream Excavation

However, after some excavating, it turned out that there just happened to be a thin layer of the fudge swirl on the top. A full scoop has more of a traditional cookies’ n cream look.

Blue Bell Cookies n Cream Cone Ice Cream Bowl

As for the taste, it was quite good and not overly chocolatey. The cookies’ n cream part was basically your standard cookies’ n cream flavor, but the fudge swirls added a nice chocolate boost and tasted a lot like Hershey’s syrup.

Blue Bell Cookies n Cream Cone Ice Cream Spoon

The cone pieces provided some extra taste and texture, although they were hard to distinguish from the cookie pieces. The label was not kidding when it said “crumbles” either, as I didn’t find many cookie pieces of significant size. The cone pieces were larger but still fairly small. Overall, the flavors and textures all worked together splendidly. It would have been nice to have some more sizable chunks of both cookies and cone, however.

Anything else you need to know?

In my dedication to providing you with the most comprehensive information available about this product, I actually read — OK, I skimmed — a press release about it. According to it, this new flavor is an homage to Blue Bell’s Cookie Cone product that launched in 1997, was sold mostly in school cafeterias, and discontinued in 2015. That product had a complete cone with a scoop of chocolate-coated ice cream, along with the same overly happy fake Oreo guy on the package.

Conclusion:

This is not the fanciest or most daring ice cream flavor out there, perhaps because Blue Bell sees itself as a more traditional ice cream maker. The packaging on this product is flashy by its standards, as most of its other flavors have just a solid color with the kid leading the cow logo. So if you want ice cream with Pop Rocks, Sour Patch Kids, or something like that in it, you have plenty of other options, but if you just want some good cookies’ n cream ice cream with a little something extra, this one is for you.

Purchased Price: $6.34
Size: Half-gallon
Purchased at: H-E-B
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2/3 cup) 280 calories, 15 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 120 milligrams of sodium, 34 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 27 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.

SPOTTED: Dr Pepper Zero Sugar

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Dr Pepper Zero Sugar

Update: We tried it! Click here to read our review.

Not sure if this is replacing Diet Dr Pepper, but I’m going to make an uneducated guess and say no. I do enjoy Diet Dr Pepper, so I’m looking forward to tasting this to find out how the two compare. (Spotted by Ben at Albertson’s.)

SPOTTED – 3/10/2021

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Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Pillsbury Unicorn Funfetti Complete Buttermilk Pancake Waffle Mix
Pillsbury Unicorn Funfetti Complete Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart Neighborhood Market.)

Culinary Tours Vanilla Forest Fruity Ice Cream Fusion Bars
Culinary Tours Vanilla & Forest Fruity Ice Cream Fusion Bars
Culinary Tours Coconut Pistachio Ice Cream Fusion Bars
Culinary Tours Coconut & Pistachio Ice Cream Fusion Bars

(Spotted by Rachel C at Macey’s.)

Kit Kat Thins
Kit Kat Thins

(Spotted by Kelly S at Walmart.)

M M s Peanut Mix Closeup
M&M’s Peanut Mix

(Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

M M s Classic Mix and Peanut Mix Pouches
M&M’s Classic Mix

(Spotted by Kelly at Walmart.)

Oui by Yoplait Apple Cinnamon and Strawberries Cream
Oui by Yoplait Apple Cinnamon and Strawberries & Cream

(Spotted by Rachel C at Smith’s.)

Popchips Perfectly Salted Corn Chips
Popchips Perfectly Salted Corn Chips

(Spotted by David P at Marc’s.)

IKEA Lordagsgodis Sweet Licorice
IKEA Lordagsgodis Sweet Licorice

(Spotted by Rachel C at IKEA.)

Candy People Scandy Fish Fruit Flavored Gummy Candy
Candy People Scandy Fish Fruit Flavored Gummy Candy

(Spotted by Rachel C at IKEA.)

Chobani Probiotic Raspberry Acai Berry Daily Yogurt Drink
Chobani Probiotic Raspberry Acai Berry Daily Yogurt Drink

(Spotted by Rachel C at Smith’s.)

Sheetz Bros Coffeez Iced Coffee Cookies Cream and Coconut Mocha
Sheetz Bros Coffeez Iced Coffee Cookies & Cream and Coconut Mocha

(Spotted by James D at Sheetz.)

Lily s Chocolate Mint Flavor Baking Chips
Lily’s Chocolate Mint Flavor Baking Chips

(Spotted by Erin K at Walmart.)

REVIEW: Creamy Chocolate Silk Ultra Protein Drink

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Creamy Chocolate Silk Ultra Protein Drink Carton

What is the Creamy Chocolate Silk Ultra Protein Drink?

It’s Silk’s attempt to get into the lucrative protein drink industry. Along with this one, there are also two other flavors — unsweet and original.

While it’s a “soy protein beverage,” it pretty much looks and pours like soy milk. How much protein does it have, you ask? Twenty grams per one-cup serving. That’s 40% of your daily recommended intake and slightly more than double the amount in regular Silk Chocolate Soymilk. Plus, Ultra has half the sugar of chocolate milk, 35% of your daily recommended calcium, and 130% of your daily vitamin B12.

How is it?

It’s chocolatey and chalky. It’s chalkolatey.

Although I’ll admit, it’s not the chalkiest chocolate plant-based milk I’ve had. That sad, sad honor goes to the Suja Chocolate Organic Plant Protein Milk I tried a few years ago. It was so chalky that I can still remember how much so it was all these years later. It’s like a bad food memory that’s tattooed on my brain, like that time I drank bacon-flavored soda or learned I have a shellfish allergy.

Creamy Chocolate Silk Ultra Protein Drink Closeup

However, to make Silk Ultra’s texture significantly less noticeable to not noticeable at all, might I recommend adding it to cereal or iced coffee. For some strange reason, it fades when used in those ways. I can’t explain it. Maybe it’s soy magic.

When it comes to chocolatiness, and this could be my imagination, it seems to be slightly more so than regular Chocolate Silk Soy Milk. But overall, the Ultra version pretty much tastes like the original one, except, you know, chalkier.

Anything else you need to know?

I’ve read that regular chocolate milk is an excellent post-workout drink because it has the right balance of protein and carbohydrates. And I’ve learned through personal experience that regular chocolate milk is an awful pre-workout drink. Oh, also egg nog.

The midnight black carton looks cool.

Conclusion:

Because it tastes like regular Silk Chocolate soy milk, I’ve been enjoying Creamy Chocolate Silk Ultra. Also, I love the efficiency of getting 40% of my protein in just a cup of it. Its chalkiness isn’t a complete deal-breaker for me. Then again, isn’t that quirk par for the course when it comes to protein drinks. It would probably be a huge endeavor to make them not so chalky.

Purchased Price: $4.29
Size: 59 fl oz
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 cup) 190 calories, 5 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 3 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 1 grams of monounsaturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 280 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 11 grams of total sugars (includes 10 grams of added sugars), and 20 grams of protein.

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