SPOTTED: Halo Top Keto Series Frozen Dessert

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Halo Top Keto Series Caramel Butter Pecan Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Caramel Butter Pecan Frozen Dessert
Halot Top Keto Series Peanut Butter Chocolate Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Peanut Butter Chocolate Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Berry Swirl Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Berry Swirl Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series White Chocolaty Macadamia Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series White Chocolaty Macadamia Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Jelly Donut Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Jelly Donut Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Chocolate Cheesecake Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Chocolate Cheesecake Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Banana Cream Pie Frozen Dessert
Halo Top Keto Series Banana Cream Pie Frozen Dessert

Sometimes I think I should go on the Keto diet, but then I remember I love potato chips and French fries. (Spotted by Rachel C at Harmons.)

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REVIEW: Dunkin’ Iced Matcha Latte

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Dunkin Matcha Iced Latte

Update 3/4/2021: We also tried the blueberry-flavored version! Click here to read our review.

Matcha is not for everyone.

I can easily understand how its grassy and slightly bitter flavor can be a taste bud turnoff. Even when the bright green tea powder is mixed with milk and ice, like it is with Dunkin’s Matcha Lattes, it still won’t be for everyone.

But if you love the flavor, as I do, then Dunkin’s Matcha Latte is a perfectly adequate drink.

It’s available hot, iced, or frozen, but because it was 75 degrees when I ordered it, I decided to go with an iced latte. And, because I sometimes like to test my lactose intolerance, I decided to get mine with whole milk.

Dunkin’ makes a big deal about how its matcha green tea powder is from the Nishio region of the Aichi prefecture in Japan, where the finest tea leaves have been grown for more than 800 years. To be honest, I can’t determine how fine the tea is or whether the tea is from Nishio or the city of Uji in Kyoto prefecture. But I don’t care because I’ve enjoyed every slurp of Dunkin’s Iced Matcha Latte.

Full disclosure: I’m a man who is easily satisfied when it comes to matcha lattes. I’ve had a number of them, from either Starbucks or in bottled form from one of the many Japanese beverage brands I can get my hands on here on this rock that’s the closest U.S. state to Japan. Out of all of them, I don’t think I’ve ever had a lousy matcha latte.

Dunkin Matcha Iced Latte Closeup

To me, they all generally taste the same because it’s a simple drink. It’s pretty much matcha powder and milk. But this one from Dunkin’ doesn’t have as strong of a matcha punch as others. Maybe my dairy choice subdued the sweet, slightly bitter flavor, but it did make the drink creamy. Speaking of cream, I thought this tasted like a less sweet, less bitter matcha ice cream.

This offering from Dunkin’ isn’t going to change your mind about the green tea made from baby leaves if you don’t care for its flavor. But if you do enjoy the earthy matcha tea, it’s a perfectly fine latte and it’s nice to be able to buy one from someplace other than Starbucks.

Purchased Price: $3.99
Size: Medium
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 250 calories, 9 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 130 milligrams of sodium, 33 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 32 grams of sugar, 10 grams of protein.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks’ New Spring 2020 Iced Drinks

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News IcedGoldenGingerCoconutmilkLatte

Starbucks has rolled out three new iced beverages for the spring months.

Iced Golden Ginger Drink – Ginger, pineapple, and turmeric flavors shaken with coconutmilk and ice. A grande has 140 calories, 5 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 120 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 19 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, and 0 milligrams of caffeine.

News IcedPineappleMatchaCoconutmilkLatte

Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink – Premium matcha green tea with flavors of pineapple and ginger that’s shaken with coconutmilk and ice. A grande has 170 calories, 5 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 115 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 27 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein, and 80 milligrams of caffeine.

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Nitro Cold Brew with Salted Honey Cold Foam – Nitro Cold Brew topped with a salted honey cold foam and a stripe of sweet and salty toasted honey. A grande has 40 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 240 milligrams of sodium, 7 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein, and 205 milligrams of caffeine.

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

(Image via Starbucks.)

SPOTTED: Haagen-Dazs Heaven Light Ice Cream

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Haagen Dazs Heaven Strawberry Waffle Cone Light Ice Cream
Haagen-Dazs Heaven Strawberry Waffle Cone Light Ice Cream
Haagen Dazs Heaven Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Light Ice Cream
Haagen-Dazs Heaven Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Light Ice Cream
Haagen Dazs Heaven Peanut Butter Chip Light Ice Cream
Haagen-Dazs Heaven Peanut Butter Chip Light Ice Cream
Haagen Dazs Heaven Cold Brew Espresso Chip Ice Cream
Haagen-Dazs Heaven Cold Brew Espresso Chip Ice Cream

(Spotted by Laurie at Publix and Rachel C at Smith’s.)

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REVIEW: Ben & Jerry’s Exclusive Flavor Chocolate Peanut Butter Split Ice Cream

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Ben Jerry s Exclusive Flavor Chocolate Peanut Butter Split Ice Cream

What is Ben & Jerry’s Exclusive Flavor Chocolate Peanut Butter Split Ice Cream?

This exclusive flavor that can only be purchased from the Albertsons family of grocery stores features chocolate and banana ice creams with mini peanut butter cups.

How is it?

Ben Jerry s Exclusive Flavor Chocolate Peanut Butter Split Ice Cream Top

It has the creaminess that should be expected with any Ben & Jerry’s ice cream product. True to the name, all three flavors make an appearance but don’t share the stage equally. When I first opened the lid, I noticed the predominant brown (i.e., chocolate) ice cream. I love chocolate, but I’m also a banana fan, so I definitely wanted the “split” represented.

Thankfully, the ice cream distribution quickly evens itself out as you dig in, and you taste both chocolate and banana. Chocolate is, in general, a stronger flavor and was also more present with the peanut butter cups, so I would have been open to slightly more banana ice cream.

Ben Jerry s Exclusive Flavor Chocolate Peanut Butter Split Ice Cream PB Cups

Now you might be wondering about the peanut butter part – don’t worry, there’s an ample supply of mini peanut butter cups! Unlike other ice creams where you have to dig around for the mix-ins, that’s thankfully not the case here.

Is there anything else you need to know?

The description on the pint is pretty accurate: “We’ve loaded our banana and chocolate ice creams with a chocolatey lot of bite-size PB surprises, so if you find your chocolate-covered, peanut-buttered banana fantasies aren’t fulfilled in every spoonful, we suggest a bigger spoon.”

Ben Jerry s Exclusive Flavor Chocolate Peanut Butter Split Ice Cream Spoon

Nearly every spoonful (or maybe it was every spoonful) did have peanut butter cups. But, my fantasy may have a little more banana in it.

Conclusion:

Overall, it’s worth a try if you like chocolate, peanut butter, and banana…which I do!

Purchased Price: $3.50
Size: 1 pint
Purchased at: Albertsons (Exclusive)
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2/3 cup) 390 calories, 24 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 75 milligrams of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 38 grams of total carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 35 grams of total sugars, 29 grams of added sugars, 7 grams of protein

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