REVIEW: International Delight Limited Edition Peeps Creamer

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International Delight Limited Edition Peeps Creamer

What is the International Delight Limited Edition Peeps Creamer?

Born to delight caffeine-addicts everywhere, this creamer without borders exists to bring the cuteness of Just Born’s famous springtime chicks into your drab and dreary cup o’ joe.

How is it?

Crazy premise aside, this concept isn’t as insane as it sounds. Peeps, divisive as they are, are basically super-sweet marshmallows, and the addition of marshmallows to any hot beverage is a definite plus in my book.

On its own, the creamer tastes reminiscent of the fluffy treats, with predominant flavors of sugar and vanilla coming through. Even so, I didn’t get a distinctly “Peeps” vibe while I was sipping on it, and I think I know why. Without their characteristic dusting of sugar, Peeps aren’t much different from Kraft Jet-Puffed. Lacking that signature coating, this is just a green, marshmallow-flavored creamer.

International Delight Limited Edition Peeps Creamer in Coffee

The Peeps theme became even more lost when I added it to an actual cup of coffee. While good, it didn’t really taste like marshmallows anymore, and I could have easily mistaken it for French Vanilla if I hadn’t known better.

International Delight Limited Edition Peeps Creamer Closup

Besides the packaging itself, I’m not so sure on how this is supposed to make my coffee cuter, since it didn’t impact its appearance any differently than my typical addition of almond milk does. What’s more, I found its slightly greenish hue to be quite unsettling at first, and I actually sniffed the bottle before tasting it to make sure I hadn’t grabbed an expired bottle on accident.

Is there anything else you need to know?

I liked adding this to hot chocolate more than I did in coffee. Hot chocolate + liquid marshmallow + mini marshmallows on top = liquid bliss!

Conclusion:

Although the marketing at play here is probably more unique than the actual product is, I would say that this is still worth picking up if you’re on the hunt for a decent coffee add-in. Just close your eyes while you pour it out so you won’t think about the color.

Purchased Price: $3.18
Size: 32 fl. oz.
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 tablespoon) 35 calories, 1.5 grams of total fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 10 milligrams of sodium, 5 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 5 grams of total sugars, 5 grams of added sugars, and 0 grams of protein.

SPOTTED: Lay’s Wavy Salt & Pepper Potato Chips

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Lay s Wavy Salt Pepper Potato Chips

There have been regular Lay’s and Lay’s Kettle Cooked salt and pepper chips, but I think this is the first time the seasoning duo will be on Lay’s Wavy chips in the U.S. (Spotted by @TheJoshCatlett at Dierbergs.)

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REVIEW: Diet Coke Blueberry Acai and Strawberry Guava

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Diet Coke Blueberry Acai and Strawberry Guava

What are Diet Coke Blueberry Acai and Strawberry Guava?

After decades of merely fiddling with its Diet Coke lineup with the occasional vanilla, cherry, or lime addition, last year Coca-Cola let its food scientists run wild and released four new and exciting flavors aimed at the Millennial demographic. Diet Coke isn’t just for your mom anymore! Today, Coke adds two more: Blueberry Açaí and Strawberry Guava.

How are they?

Diet Coke Blueberry Acai and Strawberry Guava Cans

Both of these sodas have a strong fruity flavor, though I don’t taste much of the second listed fruit in either case. The Blueberry Açaí Diet Coke mostly tastes like blueberries, perhaps with some extra tanginess. It’s like how a fruit snack can somehow be more like its fruit flavor than the actual fruit itself.

Diet Coke Blueberry Acai and Strawberry Guava Closup

The Strawberry Guava Diet Coke mostly tastes like strawberries, though a bit mellowed in this case. It seems inadequate to say the guava adds a tropical flavor, but here we are, me having written the obvious and you having read it.

Is there anything else you need to know?

A confession: I know that readers rely on us at The Impulsive Buy to be your knowledgeable guides through the ever-changing culinary world, but I have to admit that I had no idea what açaí actually is. I don’t even know how to make that weird “c” thing (Thanks, spellcheck!)

Sure, it’s trendy, so I’ve eaten it in various bowls, smoothies, and other overpriced preparations, but what exactly is an acai? Google tells me that it’s a “small edible blackish-purple berry.” So it’s a blueberry. That explains why I could only taste the blueberry flavor in this soda. Or was I just tasting the açaí?

Conclusion:

If you’re a diet soda fiend like me, you’re always happy to have more options at hand. Man cannot live on Coke Zero alone. These two new additions may not be as exotic-tasting as their names suggest, but they’re tasty nonetheless.

Purchased Price: $4.99
Size: 8-pack
Purchased at: Festival Foods
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 can) 0 calories, 0 grams of fat,0 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 35 milligrams of sodium, 0 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 0 gram of protein.

SPOTTED – 2/7/2019

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Here are some interesting new and limited edition 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.

Tyson Any tizers Seasoned with Tajin Chili Lime Boneless Chicken Bites
Tyson Any’tizers Seasoned with Tajin Chili Lime Boneless Chicken Bites

(Spotted by Melody at Meijer.)

Fanta Frozen Blood Orange
Fanta Frozen Blood Orange

(Spotted by Robbie at Circle K.)

Nestle Coffee mate Natural Bliss Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer
Nestle Coffee mate Natural Bliss Vanilla Oat Milk Creamer

(Spotted by Marvo at Target.)

Outshine Creamy Strawberry Fruit Cream Bars
Outshine Creamy Strawberry Fruit & Cream Bars

(Spotted by Rachel C at Smith’s.)

Sprouts Market Corner Organic Thin Whole Grain Bread
Sprouts Market Corner Organic Thin Whole Grain Bread
Sprouts Market Corner Organic Seeded Bread
Sprouts Market Corner Organic Seeded Bread
Sprouts Market Corner Organic 13 Grain Bread
Sprouts Market Corner Organic 13 Grain Bread
Sprouts Market Corner Organic White Bread
Sprouts Market Corner Organic White Bread

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

Blackstone All Purpose Seasoning
Blackstone All Purpose Seasoning

(Spotted by Sylvia at Walmart.)

Jam n Jims PB J
Jam ‘n Jims PB&J

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

Sargento Reserve Series Aged Italian Blend
Sargento Reserve Series Aged Italian Blend
Sargento Reserve Series 6 Month Aged Gouda
Sargento Reserve Series 6-Month Aged Gouda
Sargento Reserve Series 14 Month Aged Parmesan
Sargento Reserve Series 14-Month Aged Parmesan
Sargento Reserve Series 18 Month Aged Cheddar
Sargento Reserve Series 18-Month Aged Cheddar

(Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)

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: Blue Bell Raspberry Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

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Blue Bell Raspberry Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

Since there’s frost and dark lettering on a dark background, here’s what’s in this flavor: almond ice cream combined with fudge brownie chunks, flakes of dark chocolate, and a raspberry sauce swirl. (Spotted by @goatheadjp 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.

p>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.

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