REVIEW: Ben & Jerry’s Netflix & Chilll’d Ice Cream and Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

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Ben Jerry s Netflix Chilll d Ice Cream

Pretzels seem like an odd inclusion in Ben & Jerry’s new Netflix & Chilll’d Ice Cream. Is it popular among Netflix subscribers and password sharers? Maybe it’s just me, but popcorn and potato chips are probably munched on more during a binge-watching.

Is there something in Netflix’s algorithm that not only knows we might like Interior Design Masters because we’ve watched Queer Eye, but also what we like to eat while we watch Tan France turn folks from Le Eek to Le Chic? Or maybe Netflix’s algorithm watches us through the cameras in our phones, tablets, and compu…

(Knock at the door)

Hi. Who are you guys? Hey, nice red suits. Wait. W-w-what are you doing? Let me go! LET ME GO! HELP! HELP!

Oh, hello. I’m back. Forget that whole thing about Netflix’s algorithm binge watches our lives through our cameras. Netflix’s algorithm is definitely not watching us right now or threatening me with revealing the amount of high school romance anime I watch.

Ben Jerry s Netflix Chilll d Non Dairy Frozen Dessert

Just like Netflix has something for everyone in the family, Ben & Jerry’s is offering Netflix & Chilll’d in varieties that will satisfy everyone’s deal with dairy. The regular version features peanut butter ice cream with sweet and salty pretzel swirls and fudge brownies. The non-dairy one has peanut butter-flavored frozen dessert made with almond milk, sweet and salty pretzel swirls, and fudge brownies.

After trying both, I have to say I prefer the non-dairy one.

Ben Jerry s Netflix Chilll d Ice Cream Closeup

The combination of the peanut butter frozen dessert with the saltiness and flavor from the pretzel swirl tastes something like a Nutter Butter cookie to me, which is something I haven’t experienced with ice cream (or frozen dessert). Also, the PB flavor in the non-dairy one is more prominent than the dairy version. Maybe the almond milk used in the base makes it a little nuttier. The peanut butter ice cream in the regular Netflix & Chilll’d is fine, but the frozen dessert stands out a bit more.

Ben Jerry s Netflix Chilll d Non Dairy Frozen Dessert Closeup

The pretzel swirls in both pints add a welcomed saltiness that contrast and enhance the sweet components. The swirl in the non-dairy one also gives off toffee notes. I feel the flavor is more prominent in the regular one, but that might be because the peanut butter ice cream doesn’t have as strong a flavor as the frozen dessert. Also, although “pretzel” is in both descriptions, the swirls don’t provide any crunch, which is disappointing.

Unlike the pretzels and their lack of texture, the fudge brownies bring the expected chewiness to each spoonful. And, like we’ve seen hundreds of times with peanut butter and chocolate, combining it with the peanut butter ice cream/frozen dessert results in sweet tooth satisfaction. Actually, the fudge brownies help make the regular version taste similar to a peanut butter cup.

I know. The previous sentence makes it hard to believe I prefer the non-dairy and non-peanut-butter-cup-tasting one.

Chill Netflix

Both Netflix & Chilll’d pints are NOT binge-worthy. Well, they are, but I don’t want to encourage anyone to eat entire pints in one sitting. Again, I prefer the non-dairy one, but I feel you can’t go wrong with either.

Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 1 pint
Purchased at: Received from Ben & Jerry’s
Rating: 8 out of 10 (Non-Dairy), 7 out of 10 (Regular)
Nutrition Facts: (2/3 cup) Regular – 390 calories, 24 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 80 milligrams of cholesterol, 290 milligrams of sodium, 38 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 29 grams of sugar, 7 grams of protein. Non-Dairy – 380 calories, 22 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 250 milligrams of sodium, 44 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 27 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

DISCLOSURE: I received a free samples of the product from Ben & Jerry’s (thanks Ben & Jerry’s!). Doing so did not influence my review in any way. Although, with ratings like that, you might think it did. But I assure you it did not.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Dairy Queen Double Fudge Cookie Dough Blizzard

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News DQ Double Fudge Cookie Dough Blizzard

Dairy Queen’s Blizzard of the Month for February 2020 is the new Double Fudge Cookie Dough Blizzard.

It features chocolate chip cookie dough, choco chunks, and cocoa fudge blended with soft serve. Yes, it’s pretty much DQ’s standard Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard, but with choco chunks.

A mini order has 470 calories, 20 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 230 milligrams of sodium, 66 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 50 grams of sugar, and 8 grams of protein.

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

(Image via DQ’s website.)

SPOTTED: Blue Bunny Load’d Cones

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Blue Bunny Load d Cones Bunny Tracks
Blue Bunny Load’d Cones Bunny Tracks
Blue Bunny Load d Cones Brownie Bomb
Blue Bunny Load’d Cones Brownie Bomb
Blue Bunny Load d Cones Strawberry Shortcake
Blue Bunny Load’d Cones Strawberry Shortcake
Blue Bunny Load d Cones Cookie Dough
Blue Bunny Load’d Cones Cookie Dough
Blue Bunny Load d Cones S mores
Blue Bunny Load’d Cones S’mores

I would’ve liked 2X the cone. Or 2X the blue on the box. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger and Robbie at H-E-B.)

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REVIEW: Kit Kat Lemon Crisp

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Kit Kat Lemon Crisp

I have been searching for the new Kit Kat Lemon Crisp for a couple of weeks now. I adore Kit Kats, and my curiosity about this new springtime edition quickly became an obsession for me. I scoured every single candy aisle, seasonal display, and end cap in each store near my house. Anytime I saw a yellow bag of candy, I would get excited, only to be immediately disappointed. I began to lose hope.

Then, the other day, I was in Fry’s, shopping for random items and not even actively searching for the candy. I turned the corner of an aisle, looked down, and voila: there they were, in a nondescript, out of place Easter candy display. I immediately forgot everything else that I had come shopping for and rushed home.

I tore into the bag and unwrapped one of the small bars. The smell of soft, fragrant lemon hit my nostrils. The candy was a pale yet welcoming yellow.

Kit Kat Lemon Crisp Coating

The coating on the outside of the Kit Kats is sweet, slightly tart, and distinctly lemony, without being overwhelming. It doesn’t taste excessively artificial either, which is a major plus. The flavor reminds me of the cream in the lemon sandwich cookies that I used to eat when I was a child. It is undeniably delightful and oddly refreshing.

Texturally, it’s very similar to the chocolate coating on traditional Kit Kats that we’re all familiar with. It’s not necessarily chocolate, though. The packaging states that the candy is “crisp wafers in lemon flavored white crème.” As far as my mouth is concerned, it’s basically lemon-flavored white chocolate.

Kit Kat Lemon Crisp Give Me a Break

The wafers on the inside provide the same reliable crunch that they always have. I delicately ate the coating off one of them, leaving only the wafer layers. I wanted to see if they were lemon-flavored, and as far as I can tell, they’re not. They taste the same as a standard Kit Kat when you remove the chocolate. But that’s all right because the citrusy coating brings enough flavor for the whole bar.

Simply put, Kit Kat Lemon Crisp bars are heavenly and embody everything I want in a lemon-flavored sweet. Supposedly, they’re only a seasonal offering, but if they sell well, maybe Hershey will keep them around. I hope that’s the case because I’m not prepared to lose them.

Purchased Price: $3.50
Size: 9 oz. bag
Purchased at: Fry’s
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (4 pieces) 170 calories, 9 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 30 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 15 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

SPOTTED (STORE BRANDS EDITION) – 1/28/2020

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

Trader Joe s Raspberry Rose White Chocolate Bar
Trader Joe’s Raspberry Rose White Chocolate Bar
Trader Joe s For the Love of Chocolate Collection
Trader Joe’s For the Love of Chocolate Collection
Trader Joe s Jelly Bean Lover s Jelly Bean Hearts
Trader Joe’s Jelly Bean Lover’s Jelly Bean Hearts

(Spotted by Rachel C and Sarah R at Trader Joe’s.)

365 Everyday Value Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce
365 Everyday Value Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce Pouches
365 Everyday Value Organic Cinnamon Unsweetened Apple Sauce
365 Everyday Value Organic Cinnamon Unsweetened Apple Sauce Pouches

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

H E B Sea Salt Baked Multigrain Chips
H-E-B Sea Salt Baked Multigrain Chips
H E B Smoked Gouda Baked Multigrain Chips
H-E-B Smoked Gouda Baked Multigrain Chips

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

H E B Creamy Creations Limited Edition 1905 Chocolate Ice Cream Cups
H-E-B Creamy Creations Limited Edition 1905 Chocolate Ice Cream Cups

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

TX Brewed Tea by H E B Unsweet and Sweet
TX Brewed Tea by H-E-B 52 oz (Unsweet and Sweet)
TX Brewed Tea by H E B 89 oz Unsweet and Sweet
TX Brewed Tea by H-E-B 89 oz (Unsweet and Sweet)

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Organics Multigrain Pancake Waffle Mix
Organics Multigrain Pancake & Waffle Mix
Organics Buttermilk Pancake Waffle Mix
Organics Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix
Organics Protein Pancake Waffle Mix
Organics Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix

(Spotted by Sarah R at Safeway.)

Great Value Tuna Bowls with Rice Mediterranean Sweet Chili Tomato and Teriyaki
Great Value Tuna Bowls with Rice (Mediterranean, Sweet Chili Tomato, and Teriyaki)

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new 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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