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REVIEW: White Pumpkin Pie M&M’s

September 18, 2017August 14, 2023 Heather 7 Comments

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These White Pumpkin Pie M&M’s are simply white chocolate with a pumpkin pie flavor. But it got me thinking that a pumpkin pie engulfed in hardened white chocolate would actually be an epic holiday dessert. If you make this, you’re officially invited to my family Thanksgiving.

These M&M’s are your standard specialty M&M’s, slightly larger in size and featuring several different colors. (Side note: Is it me or do M&M’s and Oreo seem to be in a competition for who can create the most flavors? I’m certainly not mad about it. Let’s get Mars and Nabisco in on this, stat.)

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I LOVE all things pumpkin, so I was super PUMPed (see what I did there?) to try these guys. I had my hesitations, of course, because oftentimes I find that food supposedly flavored as pumpkin really just tastes like “fall” (nutmeg, spices, etc.) and not really pumpkin itself. Beer is the perfect example of that. More spice and less pumpkin.

I’m super happy to report that the White Pumpkin Pie M&M’s DO in fact taste like pumpkin pie. But boy, are they sweet. Not in a bad way, just in a “You better be ready for dessert way.” The sweetness becomes more prevalent as you go, and there’s also a nice cinnamon aftertaste to them. I could only eat a small handful each time I opened the bag.

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When I bit into one for a cross-section photo, that’s when I could see the inside looks like white chocolate, which is the first ingredient listed on the bag. (Above anything pumpkin, please note.) Now I’m wondering what white chocolate flavor M&M’s comes up with next…

Anyway, I did like these a lot. So much so that when my husband tried to hijack the bag to take to a work meeting, I immediately stopped him because I enjoyed them so much and wanted the bag for myself. (First rule of marriage: Let your wife have all the candy!) They’re a good fall treat and good for grabbing a quick handful as I enjoy my morning coffee. Now, who’s up for a Pumpkin Beer and White Pumpkin Pie M&M’s tasting?

(Nutrition Facts – 1.5 oz – 210 calories, 11 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 40 milligrams of sodium, 29 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 28 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein.)

Purchased Price: $3.49
Size: 8 oz. bag
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Tasty pumpkin flavor, perfect fall treat.
Cons: Too sweet for more than a handful. Should have added “Chocolate” in the product title.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 9/18/2017

September 18, 2017January 13, 2021 Marvo 2 Comments

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

Marie Callender’s Double Chocolate and Pound Cake Loaf Cakes

Marie Callender’s Dutch Apple and Banana Nut Loaf Cakes

Marie Callender’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cream Pie

(Spotted by Dorothy at Giant Eagle.)

7-Select Go Yum Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough

7-Select Go Yum Brownie Batter Edible Cookie Dough

(Spotted by Sue at 7-Eleven.)

Johnsonville Andouille Smoked Sausage

(Spotted by Ben R at Walmart.)

Country Time Strawberry Lemonade and Lemonade

(Spotted by Dorothy at Walmart.)

Ling Ling Chili Sauce Chicken Steamed Dumplings and Chicken Yakisoba Noodles

(Spotted by Jessica R at Walmart.)

Think Thin Protein & Fiber Hot Oatmeal (Madagascar Vanilla, Farmer’s Market Berry Crumble, and Honey Peanut Butter)

(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Starbucks Signature Collection Toffeenut K-Cups

(Spotted by Stacy B at Publix.)

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, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Burger King Crispy Buffalo Chicken Melt

September 16, 2017January 13, 2021 Marvo 3 Comments

Burger King Crispy Buffalo Chicken Melt

Since its debut in the spring, Burger King’s crispy chicken patty has gone through as many wardrobe changes as Lady Gaga has at one of her concerts.

It started with the original in March. About a month later, it was topped with bacon and American cheese. Then we saw the release of the Bacon Cheddar Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich in May, the BBQ Bacon Crispy Chicken Sandwich in June, and the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich in July. BK’s crispy chicken patty got a break in August, but it’s being showcased again with the Crispy Buffalo Chicken Melt.

The new sandwich is made with a seasoned and breaded 100 percent white meat chicken fillet that’s topped with Ken’s Buffalo Sauce and mozzarella on a toasted potato bun.

From the picture, it looks as if the Buffalo sauce is applied on both buns. It would’ve been neat, and messy, if the chicken patty was dunked in sauce, like the sandwich Sonic released several weeks ago.

The Crispy Buffalo Chicken Melt has 580 calories, 28 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 70 milligrams of cholesterol, 2310 milligrams of sodium, 56 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of sugar, and 30 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Burger King’s website.)