REVIEW: Dairy Queen Brownie Dough Blizzard

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Dairy Queen Brownie Dough Blizzard

What is the Brownie Dough Blizzard?

One of Dairy Queen’s new summer Blizzard treats. Refusing to be categorized as cookie dough or brownie batter, brownie dough is, as far as I can tell, basically a chewy brownie ball of no special significance. Dairy Queen is serving them blended with soft serve, choco chunks, and cocoa fudge to complete the chocolate trinity.

How is it?

Two words: Wonderfully chocolatey.

Also, chewy and crunchy.

Dairy Queen Brownie Dough Blizzard Spoonful

To be sure, there’s no difference in the Blizzard’s flavor or composition from Dairy Queen’s Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard Treat, which, instead of “brownie dough,” uses “chewy brownie pieces.” The dough balls in mine were chewy and modestly fudgy, punctuated by bursts of crunchy and sweet chocolate thanks to a plentiful supply of choco chunks. Unfortunately, there were no extra-chewy end pieces. But there was ice cream, which, blended with fudge, made a classic chocolate and vanilla twist base.

Is there anything else you should know?

Dairy Queen Brownie Dough Blizzard Brownie Chunk

If you’re the kind of person who cannot refrain from leaving a comment about how these dough balls are in no way, shape, or form as good as the brownies you made after watching Alton Brown’s 2002 Good Eats episode “Art of Darkness II,” I’m going to preempt you and tell you that you’re right. But they’re still pretty okay.

Conclusion:

Semantics aside, if you like brownies, which most human beings do, you should like this Blizzard. It’s a good mixture of crunchy and chewy chocolate textures swimming in an ocean of creamy soft serve — in other words, the perfect summer treat.

Purchased Price: $2.89
Size: Mini
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (Mini) 400 calories, 17 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 57 grams of carbohydrates, 2 gram of dietary fiber, 46 grams of sugar, and 8 grams of protein.

SPOTTED: Blueberry Cheerios Cereal

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Blueberry Cheerios Cereal

Update: We tried it! Click here to read our review.

Let’s try to predict the next Cheerios flavor after this blueberry one. I’m going to guess pear. (Spotted by Michael S at ShopRite.)

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Burger King Stacker King

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Burger King Stacker King

Burger King’s delicious monstrosity of meat and cheese known as the Stacker is back, but now it goes by the Stacker King. The burger features 1/4 lb. flame-grilled beef patties, smoky bacon, American Cheese, and BK’s tasty Stacker sauce all on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Like the original Stacker, it’s available with multiple beef patties, hence its name. It’s available as a single (with 1/4 lb. of beef), double (with 1/2 lb. of beef), and a triple (with 3/4 lb. of beef).

If you’re wondering about the nutrition facts for a Triple Stacker King, it has 1370 calories, 93 grams of fat, 40 grams of saturated fat, 5 gram of trans fat, 340 milligrams of cholesterol, 2300 milligrams of sodium, 51 grams of carbohydrates, 1 grams of fiber, 11 grams of sugar, and 85 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, hopefully not the Triple Stacker King, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Burger King)

REVIEW: Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins Affogato

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Dunkin and Baskin Robbins Affogato Sign

What is the Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins Affogato?

An affogato is a classic Italian dessert featuring gelato “drowned” (direct translation of the word) by warm espresso. In this version, it’s naturally Dunkin’s espresso poured over Baskin-Robbin’s ice cream.

How is it?

Better than expected!

This combination isn’t new to me, but Dunkin’ isn’t really a place where I would think to order this because it sounds fancy and frou frou. But, if you haven’t tried one yet, it basically tastes like a coffee milkshake (if ordered with vanilla like I did).

Dunkin and Baskin Robbins Affogato Brains

However, because ice cream is less dense than gelato, the pour-over created a weird looking texture that I can only describe as brain-like. Appetizing, I know.

Also, the vanilla ice cream was a bit too icy for my liking. Baskin-Robbins used to the gold standard for me as a kid! Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Dunkin and Baskin Robbins Affogato Bite

You can get any one of the 31 flavors as the base for your affogato! The gal working mentioned that she tried it with the Jamoca Almond Fudge and didn’t love it because it just tasted like a “less sweet version.” So, it’s probably better to stick with a more plain flavor.

Conclusion:

I would order this again! I think this new offering makes the combo stores a bit more exciting for me. I like less-sweet flavor profiles, so next time I’ll get it with a chocolate ice cream for a mocha version!

Purchased Price: $3.49
Size: N/A
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: Not available.

SPOTTED: Heinz Kranch Saucy Sauce

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Heinz Kranch Saucy Sauce

Another Heinz Saucy Sauce! That’s krazy! (Spotted by Meghan at Walmart.)

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