QUICK REVIEW: Taco Bell Watermelon Freeze

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Taco Bell Watermelon Freeze

What is it?

The latest flavor creation in Taco Bell’s Freeze line of slush drinks, this variation adds some candy “seeds” to the mix to give it a unique look.

How is it?

Gimmicky but good. The watermelon flavor is about as expected. It’s a bit milder than some previous Freeze offerings, like the Strawberry Skittles flavor, and it’s not too sweet nor too tart.

But what about the candy seeds? Well, they really don’t bring much to the table, other than slowing down the slush-making process. Your friendly Taco Bell barista must first open a little package of seeds, fill the cup about a third of the way with slush, sprinkle in some seeds, fill more of the cup, sprinkle in more seeds, and so on.

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Eerily, the result for my drink looked like some sort of weird candy seed face starting me down, just daring me to drink it. I took the dare, and while the watermelon flavor was nice, the seeds didn’t add much flavor at all. The black coating was almost flavorless, and the inside only had a faint sugary taste, like an unflavored Smartie.

Is there anything else I need to know?

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Nothing frustrates me more than a clogged straw caused by candy pieces mixed into an ice cream or slush drink, but there’s no need to worry about that here. The straw provided (in watermelon rind green) is of ample circumference to allow multiple seeds to easily travel from the cup to your piehole without fear of obstruction. Be forewarned though, the larger volume straw also increases the probability of brain freeze.

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And weirdly, the seeds seem to lose their coating after a few minutes of swimming in the slush, so by the time I got to the bottom many of them had a bit of a speckled egg look.

Conclusion:

Even though the candy seeds seem like a missed opportunity —imagine if they were kiwi flavored or something else to complement the watermelon slush — overall the Watermelon Freeze still a refreshing summer drink and quite a bargain if you score one during Happy Hour.

Purchased Price: $2.29 (or $1 during Happy Hour from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Size: 16 oz.
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 220 calories, 0 grams of fat, 60 milligrams of sodium, 59 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 58 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Pillsbury Donut Shop Glazed Donut Toaster Strudel Pastries

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Pillsbury Donut Shop Glazed Donut Toaster Strudel Pastries

“Like a donut, but even better”? Looks like a particular pale person is getting a bit too full of themselves. (Spotted by Brooke D at Shoppers.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Krispy Kreme Strawberries & Kreme and Banana Pudding Doughnuts

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Krispy Kreme Strawberries Kreme and Banana Pudding Doughnuts

What are they?

Summer has arrived at the doughnut shop! The all-new Strawberries and Kreme Doughnut is a strawberry frosted yeast shell filled with both strawberry and KK’s signature Kreme. The returning Banana Pudding doughnut is a yeast shell filled with a mixture of banana custard and Kreme, topped with yellow icing and Nilla Wafer pieces.

How are they?

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Well, it looks like someone at Krispy Kreme didn’t get the memo because my Strawberries and Kreme Doughnut is completely devoid of any strawberry filling. I was really excited at the idea of a dual-filling and the way a jelly texture would work with a creamier one. That being said, it is BURSTING with Kreme and as a huge fan of the thick sweet stuff, I am still enjoying this immensely.

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The strawberry icing has a surprisingly authentic and slightly tart berry flavor that’s much more real and much less Nesquik than I was expecting. The yeast shell is soft and fresh and even though I’m a bit letdown, I’ll take Kreme over jelly any day, and even as is it’s pretty delicious.

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The Banana Pudding Doughnut came as advertised and the banana custard is AMAZING. It has the runny-ness of custard with the slight sugary grit of the classic Kreme and a big super delicious banana flavor that exceeded my expectations. It’s sweet, but rich and eggy and I can’t imagine any way it could be better.

Krispy Kreme Banana Pudding Doughnut

What could be better are the Nilla wafers, which are stale and don’t do much to elevate the experience, and kind of bring it down – making it taste and feel less fresh. Although it isn’t great, it’s easy to overlook, because once again the ratio of filling inside is damn fine.

Is there anything else I need to know?

What I got was essentially a Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled with strawberry on top and a fancy little Hostess-y squiggle. Since the Kreme filled is my number two favorite right after KK’s Original Glazed, I really dug it, but the potential for it to be even better is there.

Conclusion:

The Banana Pudding doughnut is a worthy returning flavor with an immaculate filling that’s up there with KK’s best. It may have been better with some sparingly placed white chocolate chips, but I can’t deny the necessity of wafers for the pudding profile.

Purchased Price: $1.89
Size: N/A
Rating: 8 out of 10 (Strawberries and Kreme, but could be 9 or better if made properly)
Rating: 8 out of 10 (Banana Pudding)
Nutrition Facts: Strawberries & Kreme – 330 calories, 17 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 135 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 23 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein. Banana Pudding – 360 calories, 19 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 160 milligrams of sodium, 45 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 24 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein..

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/22/2018

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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.

Devour Sharp Cheddar Mac Cheese with Bacon

Devour Sharp Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Bacon

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

Trader Joe s 8 Mini Raspberry Pastries

Trader Joe’s 8 Mini Raspberry Pastries

Trader Joe s 8 Mini Croissants Butter Recipe

Trader Joe’s 8 Mini Croissants Butter Recipe

(Spotted by Mary at Trader Joe’s.)

Walmart Individually Wrapped Candy Gems Marshmallow Treat

Walmart Individually Wrapped Candy Gems Marshmallow Treat

Walmart Individually Wrapped Chocolate Peanut Butter Treat

Walmart Individually Wrapped Chocolate Peanut Butter Treat

Walmart Individually Wrapped Fruity Marshmallow Treat

Walmart Individually Wrapped Fruity Marshmallow Treat

(Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

Great Value Applesauce Palm Peach and Bursting Berry

Great Value Applesauce (Palm Peach and Bursting Berry)

(Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Dole Organics Mandarin Oranges in 100 Fruit Juice

Dole Organics Mandarin Oranges in 100% Fruit Juice

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

New and Improved Ruby Rockets Beam Up Berry Dairy Free Fruit Veggie Blend

New and Improved Ruby Rockets Beam Up Berry Dairy Free Fruit & Veggie Blend

(Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)

Chobani Chocolate Cream Drink

Chobani Chocolate & Cream Drink

(Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)

Del Monte Fruit Oats Peach Cinnamon Spice

Del Monte Fruit & Oats Peach Cinnamon Spice

Del Monte Fruit Oats Apple Cinnamon

Del Monte Fruit & Oats Apple Cinnamon

There’s also a Pear Maple variety that we covered a few days ago. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Krispy Kreme Strawberries & Kreme and Banana Pudding Doughnuts

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STRAWBERRY BANANA BITE

Update: We reviewed them! Click here to read our review.

Krispy Kreme is celebrating the beginning of summer with two filled doughnuts — Strawberry & Kreme and Banana Pudding.

The Strawberries & Kreme Doughnut is filled with strawberrry and Kreme fillings, and topped with strawberry icing and a decorative swirl.

It has 330 calories, 17 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 135 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 23 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

The Banana Pudding Doughnut features a sweet banana custard blended with Kreme filling. It’s also dipped in icing and topped with Nilla wafer pieces. Although, Krispy Kreme is calling this new, it’s not the first Banana Pudding Doughnut the chain has rolled out.

The latest version has 360 calories, 19 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 160 milligrams of sodium, 45 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 24 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

Both doughnuts are available from now through July 22.

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

(Image via Krispy Kreme.)

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is celebrating the beginning of summer by transforming classic summer desserts into delicious melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts inspired by the season.

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