REVIEW: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream

At the beginning of the year, Nestlé’s Coffee-mate released a Cinnamon Toast Crunch coffee creamer, and I was heartbroken by its underwhelming execution.

When I saw Nestlé’s Dreyer’s was introducing a Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream, I knew I had to set my expectations appropriately before trying it. I kept reminding myself that there was a distinct possibility it was going to be another dud.

When I finally found it in the store, my realistic expectations were overcome by giddy excitement. There’s something about that colorful font in the Cinnamon Toast Crunch logo that makes my heart tingle with nostalgia. I was powerless.

Thankfully, Nestlé did not fail me this time.

The carton states that the ice cream is “cinnamon light ice cream with a cinnamon graham swirl and cereal pieces.” The “light ice cream” portion of the description reminded me to tone down my expectations, but everything else had me salivating.

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Peeling the lid off the carton, I could immediately smell cinnamon. There were generous flecks of the spice throughout the ice cream and hints of the “cinnamon graham swirl” eagerly greeting me. One corner of a lone cereal piece peeked out of the top.

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Each splendid bite was absolutely full of cinnamon. It was superbly sweet, but not so much that the warm spice was subdued. It instantly reminded me of the cereal I’ve been eating for as long as I can remember. Every single spoonful screamed, “Cinnamon Toast Crunch.” The swirl infused an extra shot of the sublime spice and some pleasant grit. It was the surprising star of the show. If presented with a bucket of the swirl, I would eat it by itself until I became sick.

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The cereal pieces, although sparse, added a nice crunch to the occasional spoonful. A few more would have been wonderful, but the swirl made up for their small numbers.

The ice cream itself is what one would expect from a light offering by Dreyer’s. It’s a tad thin and airy, but the abundance of flavor makes me not even care. Had this been made with a more premium, full-fat ice cream, it would have been close to a perfect 10 for me.

This ice cream perfectly captures the essence of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Nestlé, I forgive you.

Purchased Price: $4.99
Size: 1.5 Quarts
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2/3 cup) 170 calories, 6 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 26 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 17 grams of sugar and 3 grams of protein.

SPOTTED – 3/11/2020

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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.

Starbucks Limited Edition Caramel Creme Ground Coffee
Starbucks Limited Edition Caramel Creme Ground Coffee
Starbucks Limited Edition Caramel Creme K Cups
Starbucks Limited Edition Caramel Creme K-Cups

(Spotted by Rachel J at Fred Meyer.)

Triscuit Tzatziki Crackers
Triscuit Tzatziki Crackers

(Spotted by Dorothy at Giant Eagle)

Good Thins Gluten Free Jalapeno Lime Corn Rice Snacks
Good Thins Gluten Free Jalapeno & Lime Corn & Rice Snacks
Good Thins Gluten Free Barbecue Rice Sweet Potato Snacks
Good Thins Gluten-Free Barbecue Rice & Sweet Potato Snacks

(Spotted by Dorothy at Giant Eagle)

Casa del Gelato Gelato Macarons
Casa del Gelato Gelato Macarons

(Spotted by Richard C at Sam’s Club.)

Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker Rebel Crunch Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker Rebel Crunch Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt

(Spotted by Sarah H at Aldi.)

The Buttery Baker Golden and Lemon Pound Cake
The Buttery Baker Golden and Lemon Pound Cake

(Spotted by Laurie at Target.)

Birch Benders Double Chocolate Brownie a la Cup
Birch Benders Double Chocolate Brownie a la Cup
Birch Benders Chocolate Chip Cookie a la Cup
Birch Benders Chocolate Chip Cookie a la Cup
Birch Benders Birthday Cake Cake a la Cup
Birch Benders Birthday Cake Cake a la Cup

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Betty Crocker Bisquick Flavor Burstin Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix
Betty Crocker Bisquick Flavor Burstin’ Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix
Betty Crocker Bisquick Flavor Burstin Maple Brown Sugar Pancake Mix
Betty Crocker Bisquick Flavor Burstin’ Maple Brown Sugar Pancake Mix

There’s also a cinnamon flavor. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

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Ritz Tabasco Crisp Thins

(Spotted by Dorothy at Walmart)

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REVIEW: Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit

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Wendy s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit

What is Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit?

The less-is-more approach to Wendy’s nationwide breakfast rollout that features a crispy chicken fillet topped with maple honey butter on a “fluffy buttermilk biscuit.”

How is it?

Better than McDonald’s and Burger King, but not as good as you-know-who.

The chasm between fast food biscuit sandwiches is vast, with Chick-fil-A, Hardee’s, and Whataburger leading the way, and McDonald’s and Burger King’s ubiquitous biscuits bringing up the absolute rear (unless you count the likes of 7-Eleven and other convenience stores).

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Wendy’s is somewhere in-between. The chicken component is good – meaty, juicy, and slightly peppery – and a step above the “value” McChicken that McDonald’s recently slapped between their frozen-and-thawed biscuit halves. But the chicken isn’t as good as Chick-fil-A, the honey butter isn’t as good as Whataburger’s, and the biscuit isn’t as good as Chick-fil-A or Hardee’s.

Wendy s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Halves

In fact, the biscuit was the biggest letdown. It was neither flaky nor spongy, and it was bland and doughy. The only real flavor came from the chicken and lightly applied honey butter.

Is there anything else you need to know?

The biscuit could have been much better if there was a more liberal application of the honey butter, which was applied only sparingly underneath my chicken patty. Given the dry and dense biscuit, more of it (especially a biscuit wash) would have helped.

Conclusion:

I didn’t dislike Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, but it wasn’t as “yummy” as one of my similarly fast food-obsessed coworkers claimed. Unless McDonald’s or Burger King is your only fast food option, I’d stick with the tried and true chains that have been doing chicken biscuit sandwiches for more than two seconds.

Purchased Price: $3.39
Size: N/A
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 500 calories, 29 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 1260 milligrams of sodium, 44 grams of carbohydrates, 2 gram of fiber, 9 gram of sugar, and 14 grams of protein.

SPOTTED: Tostitos Hint of Spicy Queso Tortilla Chips

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Tostitos Hint of Spicy Queso Tortilla Chips

On the side of the bag it says, “Watch out nachos, there’s a new base in town!” I kind of like the play on, “There’s a new boss in town.” Good job, Tostitos bag copywriter! Real American Heroes! (Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

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