REVIEW: Caramel Coconut Oreo Cookies

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Caramel Coconut Oreo Cookies

Oreo is starting the new decade with a FLAVOR BANG. The brand announced four new flavors (Chocolate Marshmallow, Caramel Coconut, Dark Chocolate Fudge-Covered, and Tiramisu) and launched three of said flavors this month.

I was most excited for the Caramel Coconut flavor because I know and love coconut crème. Probably like most folks, my mind went to Girl Scout Samoas or Caramel deLites Cookies. But, it’s SO MUCH tastier.

Caramel Coconut Oreo Cookies Sleeves

The caramel aroma really drew me in. The smell isn’t like your sundae caramel syrup or even what’s in a Ben & Jerry’s pint. It’s a deliciously deep scent that twinkles with a warmth that I ascribe to honey and/or brown sugar. And no, it’s not artificial like a Yankee Candle either. Oddly, there’s nothing about the scent experience that would even remotely hint at the coconut part of this flavor.

The scent makes up for the look because frankly, the brown crème doesn’t look very appetizing. It’s not something that would stop me from eating the cookie, but the off-tan seems to lean more like a pumpkin or maybe even maple crème.

Caramel Coconut Oreo Cookies Creme

Despite the creme color, I enjoyed eating every single cookie in this Family Size pack. Speaking of, why was I forced to buy Family Size?! I would’ve been so irked if this didn’t deliver. Yes, I checked if I could buy a regular-sized pack. I’m fairly certain a smaller size wasn’t made.

Anyways back to the cookie — it’s definitely more caramel forward but does have a coconut finish. If you’re not familiar with Oreo’s execution of coconut, I can see how it’s easily missed.

I also didn’t see any coconut bits when examining the crème, but I did discover small pieces wedged in my molars. That didn’t bother me too much as the stringy texture of longer strips of dried coconut isn’t my favorite.

Caramel Coconut Oreo Cookies are so wonderful that I’m going to drop this controversial thought: How about the Little Brownie Bakers and ABC Bakers reformulate their respective Girl Scout coconut and caramel cookies to be more like this Oreo? I would buy SO many boxes.

Purchased Price: $3.56
Size: 17 oz.
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2.5 gram of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 90 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 13 grams of total sugars, and less than 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED (STORE BRANDS EDITION) – 1/13/2020

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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 Nori Komi Furikake
Trader Joe’s Nori Komi Furikake
Trader Joe s Organic Toasted Coconut Granola Bark
Trader Joe’s Organic Toasted Coconut Granola Bark

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

Trader Joe s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Trader Joe s Pearl Sugar Cookies
Trader Joe’s Pearl Sugar Cookies
Trader Joe s Black Bean Dip
Trader Joe’s Black Bean Dip

(Spotted by Sarah R at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe s Kale Gnocchi
Trader Joe’s Kale Gnocchi

(Spotted by Leila P at Trader Joe’s.)

Walmart Strawberry Mini Donuts
Walmart Strawberry Mini Donuts

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Marketside Iced Marble Cake and Banana Nut Cake Slices
Marketside Iced Marble Cake and Banana Nut Cake Slices

(Spotted by Chris N at Walmart.)

Sprouts Fruit Medley and All American Salt Water Taffy
Sprouts Fruit Medley and All American Salt Water Taffy
Sprouts Assorted mix Salt Water Taffy
Sprouts Assorted mix Salt Water Taffy

(Spotted by Sylvia at Sprouts.)

Swoon by H E B Cookies Cream Ice Cream
Swoon by H-E-B Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
Swoon by H E B Chocolate Ice Cream
Swoon by H-E-B Chocolate Ice Cream

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

Simple Nature Goat Cheese Macaroni Cheese Original Garlic Herb and Alfredo Basil
Simple Nature Goat Cheese Macaroni & Cheese (Original, Garlic & Herb, and Alfredo Basil)

(Spotted by Tommy at Aldi.)

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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SPOTTED: Chobani Oat Drink

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Chobani Oat Drink Chocolate and Plain

Chobani Oat Drink Plain Extra Creamy and Vanilla

Chobani is so in love with oats that it really should create a separate brand called Choatbani. (Spotted by Leonard G at Shoprite.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! 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 do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

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REVIEW: Starbucks Almondmilk Honey Flat White

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Starbucks Almondmilk Honey Flat White

What is the Starbucks Almondmilk Honey Flat White?

Starbucks is promoting its dairy-free options in 2020 with several new beverages, including the Almondmilk Honey Flat White. A spin on the classic Flat White, this one has almondmilk and honey for a touch of sweetness.

How is it?

As someone who typically doesn’t order almondmilk with my coffee, I was intrigued by this one. Although I enjoy almondmilk itself, I don’t always feel it mixes in as smooth in my coffee drinks. But it might be user error on my part when I try it at home because it certainly was mixed in well by a professional barista. I approved!

Starbucks Almondmilk Honey Flat White 2

Let’s get down to the flavor: The first sip had a lot of foam with a subtle nuttiness from the almondmilk. I’ve had plenty of standard Starbucks Flat Whites in my day, and this one had more foam than usual, in a good way. (For those wondering, a Flat White is made with ristretto shots, which are shorter shots of espresso with less water.) The honey was a welcome addition – just the right amount of sweet. Despite it having 24 grams of sugar in a grande, it definitely doesn’t taste like it!

The Almondmilk Honey Flat White can also be made iced, and that’s next on my list to try.

Is there anything else you need to know?

If you care about what specific type of espresso is in your beverage, you can get the Almondmilk Honey Flat White with either regular espresso or the Starbucks Blonde Espresso.

Conclusion:

I liked this one but didn’t love it – I’d order it again, but it won’t become one of my usuals — only one of my once-in-a-whiles.

Purchased Price: $5.45
Size: Grande
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 170 calories, 5 grams of total fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 135 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of total carbohydrates, 1 grams of dietary fiber, 24 grams of total sugars, 3 grams of protein, and 195 milligrams of caffeine.

Click here to read our previous Starbucks reviews.

SPOTTED: Glaceau Smartwater Flavors (Cucumber Lime and Pineapple Kiwi)

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Glaceau Smartwater Flavors Cucumber Lime and Pineapple Kiwi
Glaceau Smartwater Flavors (Cucumber Lime and Pineapple Kiwi)
Glaceau Smartwater Flavors Watermelon Mint and Strawberry Blackberry
Glaceau Smartwater Flavors (Watermelon Mint and Strawberry Blackberry)

Glaceau Smartwater has been around for almost 15 years, but only now there are flavored versions. That doesn’t seem very, um, what’s the word I’m looking for? It’s on the tip on my tongue. Bah, I don’t know. (Spotted by Leonard G at Shoprite.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! 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 do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

If you’ve seen the product, help out your fellow readers by letting them know in the comments what city and store you found it in.

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