QUICK REVIEW: Milky Way Fudge Minis

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Milky Way Fudge Minis

What is it?

A Milky Way with the usual chocolate malt nougat swapped out for chocolate fudge nougat. That’s about it.

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How is it?

These are delicious, much the same way a regular Milky Way is. The fudge nougat has a slightly more pronounced cocoa flavor and the texture is a hair denser, the effect of which is 10 percent more chocolateness – not a huge bump. If I was blindfolded and someone handed me these and said “Here’s a Milky Way,” I likely wouldn’t be able to tell it was different.

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These made me ask “why?” in a way no other product variation has. It’s too similar to the original. When I bite into a Milky Way Caramel Apple or Midnight, I’m getting a materially different experience. I would give a plain Milky Way a 9, but I’m deducting a point for lack of originality here. They taste good, but a variant should stand apart from the original.

Is there anything else I need to know?

The package makes a bold promise on the stretchiness of the caramel.

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I tried to recreate it, but only got this far:

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Conclusion:

If you’re a Milky Way fan, just buy a Milky Way. The experience is so close, there’s kind of no point in these existing.

Purchased Price: $2.98
Size: 8.9 oz. bag
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (4 pieces) 150 calories, 6 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 50 milligrams of sodium, 24 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 20 grams of sugar, 19 grams of added sugars, and 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (SNACK EDITION) – 5/29/2018

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Here are some new snacks found by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Katz Vanilla and Chocolate Heavenly Creme Cakes

Katz Vanilla and Chocolate Heavenly Creme Cakes

(Spotted by David A at Fresh Thyme.)

Marketside Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bar

Marketside Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bar

Marketside Magic Cookie Bar

Marketside Magic Cookie Bar

Marketside Tuxedo Brownie

Marketside Tuxedo Brownie

Marketside German Chocolate Pecan Bar

Marketside German Chocolate Pecan Bar

(Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

Trader Joe s Spicy Cheese Crunchies

Trader Joe’s Spicy Cheese Crunchies

Trader Joe s These Peanuts Go On a Date Bars

Trader Joe’s These Peanuts Go On a Date Bars

(Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

Kroger Fairy Tales Fruit Flavored Snacks

Kroger Fairy Tales Fruit Flavored Snacks

(Spotted by Carla at Fred Meyer.)

Sprouted Genius Sprouted Amaranth Crackers

Sprouted Genius Sprouted Amaranth Crackers

(Spotted by Laurie at Central Market.)

Keebler Dino Edition Jurassic World Graham Snacks 12 Pack

Keebler Dino Edition Jurassic World Graham Snacks 12-Pack

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Morinage Hi Chew Acai Fruit Chews

Morinage Hi-Chew Acai Fruit Chews

(Spotted by Rachel C at It’s Sugar.)

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.

QUICK REVIEW: Peanut M&M’s Sweet & Salty Snack Mix

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Peanut M M s Sweet Salty Snack Mix

What is it?

A mix of two types of M&M’s — peanut and peanut butter — with peanuts and pretzel balls. There’s also a milk chocolate version available with milk chocolate and Crispy M&M’s mixed with almonds and pretzel balls.

How is it?

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Solid, but unspectacular. Even though the pretzel balls are pictured sparingly on the outside of the bag, they seem to be the most populous of the residents inside the bag. The peanuts are a touch disappointing in that they are neither sweet nor salty.

It might have been better if they were salted or honey roasted; instead, they are just kind of there and don’t differentiate themselves from their brothers and sisters encapsulated in chocolate with a candy coating. Despite those shortcomings, the mix of the four components does accomplish the stated goal of being sweet and salty, and overall it makes for a tasty, satisfying snack.

Is there anything else I need to know?

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Using a trick perfected by potato chip industry, the bag is much larger than it really needs to be based on the contents inside. While the label proudly trumpets that it is “Sharing Size,” I’d advise using restraint before announcing to friends, family, or co-workers that you are indeed open to sharing a bag. The label says there are “about 8 servings,” but if you invite more than two others into your circle of sharing then no one is going to get much.

Conclusion:

There’s really nothing remarkable about this product, and it would be pretty easy to just create this mix yourself (even if you not a DJ).

With that said, I’ve never seen those little pretzel balls at the store and doing it yourself is never as easy as it looks. So if you like Peanut M&M’s, you’ll enjoy these even though they certainly won’t change your life.

Purchased Price: $2.98
Size: 7.70 oz. bag
Purchased at: H-E-B
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 oz. serving) 130 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 90 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (PROTEIN EDITION) – 5/28/2018

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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.

Jack Link s Heat Eat Cheeseburger and Nacho Chicken

Jack Link’s Heat & Eat Cheeseburger and Nacho Chicken

Jack Link s Heat Eat Meat Lovers Pasta and Teriyaki Chicken

Jack Link’s Heat & Eat Meat Lovers Pasta and Teriyaki Chicken

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Turkey Sausage

Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Turkey Sausage

Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Three Cheese

Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Three Cheese

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Jimmy Dean Protein Packs Egg Almonds White Cheddar and Egg Turkey Sausage and Monterey Jack Cheese

Jimmy Dean Protein Packs (Egg, Almonds & White Cheddar and Egg, Turkey Sausage, and Monterey Jack Cheese)

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)

Eggland s Best Hard Cooked Egg Bacon Cheddar and Salame Provolone

Eggland’s Best Hard-Cooked Egg Bacon & Cheddar and Salame & Provolone

(Spotted by Amanda Y 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, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

WEEKEND GIVEAWAY: A Pound of Laffy Taffy + More

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Laffy Taffy sent me a box of taffy because the wrappers have a new design and new jokes. Some were written by Nick Cannon, others were written by people from across the country.

Anyhoo, I have a lot of Laffy Taffy. I gave some away with last week’s giveaway, but I still have more. So I’m giving more away, plus a bunch of other stuff.

So for this prize drawing, one lucky reader will receive:

  • 1 pound of Laffy Taffy
  • 2 Packs of Pop-Tarts Splitz Sugar Cookie and Brownie Batter
  • 1 Pack of Pop-Tarts Splitz Strawberry and Cheesecake
  • 4 Nestle Butterfinger Dark Bars
  • 1 Package of Trolli Deadpool 2 Sour Brite Tiny Hands
  • 1 Coupon for One FREE Multi-Pack Three Twins Ice Cream Novelty

RULES:

To enter The Impulsive Buy’s A Pound of Laffy Taffy + More Prize Drawing, leave a comment with THIS post. You can write whatever you want, but please don’t forget to fill out the email field because we’ll be emailing the randomly selected winners for his or her mailing address.

We will stop accepting entries on Sunday, May 27, 2018 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Only one comment allowed per person, and it’s only open to U.S. residents 18 years old or older.

Good luck!

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