SPOTTED – 12/6/2019

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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.

Kraft Jet Puffed Disney Frozen II Marshmallows
Kraft Jet-Puffed Disney Frozen II Marshmallows

(Spotted by Alisa P at Meijer.)

Project 7 Everest Peppermint and Spearmint Farms Clean Chewing Gum
Project 7 Everest Peppermint and Spearmint Farms Clean Chewing Gum

(Spotted by Sylvia at World Market.)

Iwon Organics Nutless Butter Jelly Protein Puffs
Iwon Organics Nutless Butter & Jelly Protein Puffs

(Spotted by Sylvia at Vitamin Shoppe.)

David Energy Packed Mix Sea Salt and Bar B Q
David Energy-Packed Mix (Sea Salt and Bar-B-Q)

There’s also a ranch flavor we covered a few weeks ago. (Spotted by RaveGyrl at Menards.)

Simple Mills Soft Baked Dark Chocolate Almond Almond Flour Bars
Simple Mills Soft Baked Dark Chocolate Almond Almond Flour Bars
Simple Mills Soft Baked Chunky Peanut Butter Almond Flour Bars
Simple Mills Soft Baked Chunky Peanut Butter Almond Flour Bars

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

Grenade Go Nuts Peri Peri Spicy Chili
Grenade Go Nuts Peri Peri Spicy Chili

(Spotted by Sylvia at Vitamin Shoppe.)

Rozoni 3 Minute Pasta Penne
Ronzoni 3 Minute Pasta Penne
Ronzoni 3 Minute Pasta Elbows
Ronzoni 3 Minute Pasta Elbows

(Spotted by Tommy at Big Y.)

Milka Mint Oreo Big Crunch Bar
Milka Mint Oreo Big Crunch Bar

(Spotted by Bob K at Giant Eagle.)

Zen Evo Cookies Cream Protein Cups
Zen Evo Cookies & Cream Protein Cups

(Spotted by Sylvia at Vitamin Shoppe.)

Tyson Black Pepper Herb Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips
Tyson Black Pepper Herb Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips

(Spotted by Tommy at Hannaford.)

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: Yoplait Original Starburst Yogurt

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Yoplait Original Orange Starburst Yogurt

Yoplait Original Strawberry Starburst Yogurt

Happy New Yogurt Products Season! Here’s the latest from Yoplait — Starburst-flavored yogurt. Well, one of the flavors. The internet tells me there’s also a cherry variety. (Spotted by Sylvia at Ralphs and Alisa P at Walmart.)

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.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Krispy Kreme New Holiday Doughnuts

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KK Holiday Collection

Now through December 24 at participating shops in the U.S., Krispy Kreme is offering a trio of holiday doughnut that, according to the doughnut chain, were inspired by the North Pole.

The new Original Glazed Reindeer Doughnut is dipped in chocolate icing and decorated with pretzel antlers and a red nose. The Present Doughnut is a festively decorated Original Glazed Doughnut filled with Original Kreme. Finally, there’s the returning Santa Belly Doughnut that’s filled with Chocolate Kreme.

KK Chocolate Glazed Wonderland Collection

Krispy Kreme is also offering chocolate lovers a special gift this weekend — the new Chocolate Glazed Wonderland Collection. Available only from December 6 through 8 at participating locations, this assortment features four chocolatey varieties.

  • Chocolate Glazed Doughnut: Original Glazed Doughnut covered in rich chocolate glaze.
  • Chocolate Glazed Original Filled, Original Kreme: A Chocolate Glazed Doughnut filled with Original Kreme and dusted with powdered sugar.
  • Chocolate Glazed Original Filled, Cake Batter: A Chocolate Glazed Doughnut filled with chocolate cake batter, dipped in chocolate icing and topped with bright confetti sprinkles.
  • Chocolate Glazed Original Filled, Double Chocolate: A Chocolate Glazed Doughnut filled with Chocolate Kreme, decorated with festive holiday icing.

(Image via Krispy Kreme.)

REVIEW: Wendy’s Birthday Cake Frosty Cookie Sundae

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Wendy s Birthday Cake Frosty Cookie Sundae

Woo, it’s Sagittarius season y’all!

Happy 50th Birthday to Wendy’s and golden birthday to me! I was delighted I was able to celebrate with the fast food chain’s new Birthday Cake Frosty Cookie Sundae.

Fifty revolutions around the sun is a pretty big deal, but it’s an even bigger deal because this birthday cake flavor is the first new Frosty flavor since the controversial vanilla launch in 2006.

While the cookie sundae concept may seem new, it’s not. There was a collab with Ghirardelli earlier this year featuring chocolate chip cookie chunks and G’s chocolate sauce. But, everything always seems more festive with rainbow sprinkles. So, this b-day version of the cookie sundae features rainbow sprinkles and sugar cookie bits.

Wendy s Birthday Cake Frosty Cookie Sundae Spoonful

I appreciate that Wendy’s is very transparent in describing in the production description that it’s “our creamy vanilla Frosty mixed with the flavor of classic birthday cake” because that’s exactly what it tastes like. I was able to discern it was not quite the vanilla one, but the birthday cake flavoring was relatively subtle.

Wendy s Birthday Cake Frosty Cookie Sundae Cookie Closeup

It just tasted sweeter to me, but maybe sweeter vanilla is all birthday cake is! I liked the texture from the sugar cookies and sprinkles, but that’s about all they added. The cookie itself was a tad eggy for my liking, but it wasn’t a deal-breaker.

I know I sound like a harsh critic, but my gold standard is Christina Tosi’s Milk B’ day Cake. Wendy’s didn’t come close to reaching that level, BUT at a fraction of the price/time without being an actual cake, it’s solid.

Although Wendy’s is technically a Scorpio with a founded date of 11/15/1969, I’m glad it was started and that the Vanilla Frosty came to be about 13 years ago. Without those two things happening, this birthday cake sundae maybe wouldn’t have existed for this limited time!

Purchased Price: $2.19
Size: N/A
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 410 Calories, 14 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 240 milligrams of sodium, 64 grams of carbohydrates, 47 grams of sugar, and 7 grams of protein.

REVIEW: Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew

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Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew

What is the Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew?

The newest addition to Starbucks’ 2019 holiday lineup, the Irish Cream Cold Brew features Cold Brew coffee, Irish Cream syrup, vanilla sweet cream cold foam, and a dash of cocoa on top.

How is it?

I honestly wasn’t sure what to think about this drink when I heard about the release, only because it seemed like an unexpected add for a holiday menu. Was I the only one who heard the word Irish and thought this should be released in March?

But wow, the Irish Cream Cold Brew is GOOD. Like, probably one of my favorite Cold Brew drinks, good.

Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew Top

I’m a big fan of the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew beverage, so I enjoyed the vanilla sweet cream cold foam on top. Even better was when the foam sank into the drink, adding a nice touch of vanilla and the cocoa topping with each sip.

The drink is not overly sweet, which I enjoyed. That seems to be my opinion of most of Starbucks’ Cold Brews – just the right amount of sweetness. The Irish Cream flavoring was strong and smooth, and I highly considered adding Baileys to spike it. I’d be interested in trying some other Starbucks’ drinks with the Irish Cream syrup in it… a latte, perhaps?

Is there anything else you need to know?

One of my favorite things about the Irish Cream Cold Brew was that it didn’t lose it’s flavor, even after I milked it over the course of two hours. It still tasted just as good as when I got it.

Conclusion:

Well done, Starbucks. Wishful thinking, but I would love for this one to stick around past the holidays.

Purchased Price: $4.45
Size: Grande
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 200 calories, 12 grams of total fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 0 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 19 grams of total sugars, 2 grams of protein..

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