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!

FINE PRINT: The Impulsive Buy promises your email address will not be used to send you emails asking you to stop sending us photos. The Impulsive Buy also promises your mailing address will not be used to send you Domino’s specials. Bribes will not be accepted. The Impulsive Buy will not be responsible for lost mail, damaged mail or your inability to talk while chewing on a Laffy Taffy.

QUICK REVIEW: Mtn Dew Berry Monsoon

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Mtn Dew Berry Monsoon

What is it?

Mtn Dew Berry Monsoon is quite possibly the most exclusive soda in stores right now!

Oh, wait, I mean store.

That’s right because it’s available only at Sam’s Club — and, even then, only at the soda fountain. Luckily for me, I happen to be a member of The Club, so I grabbed a cup of this ultra-exclusive, berry lime-flavored soda during my last Sam’s run.

How is it?

Coming from someone that drinks enough Mtn Dew to have a lucrative Dew Nation Rewards account, pretty good! The berry flavor is definitely more prominent here, but the hint of lime provides a nice countenance for the fizz, which is a bit on the lighter side.

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If you can imagine mixing together three-fourths of a cup of Mountain Berry Blast Powerade with one-fourth of a cup of 7Up, then you would get a pretty accurate representation of what Mtn Dew Berry Monsoon tastes like. You’d even replicate the color, which is nearly identical to that of Berry Powerade.

Is there anything else I need to know?

This stuff is a great deal if you have a Sam’s Club membership, or if you know someone with one that you’re able to drag along with you to get you in the door. I paid less than a dollar for my 24-ounce cup, and, yes, you can get refills. You’re probably going to want to because Berry Monsoon’s likeness to carbonated Powerade makes it particularly satisfying after shopping and hauling cases of chips and toilet paper around the store.

Conclusion:

If you shop at Sam’s Club, like Mountain Dew, and are looking for something a little lighter to quench your thirst over the summer, then I think that Mtn Dew Berry Monsoon is something you’ll enjoy! Hopefully, PepsiCo will incorporate this flavor into its regular selection, because I’ll be sad to see this one go.

Purchased Price: 89 cents
Size: 24 oz.
Purchased at: Sam’s Club
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (8 fl oz.) 60 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 calories from fat, 35 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of total carbohydrates, 16 grams of sugar, 0 grams of dietary fiber, and 0 grams of protein.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Dunkin’ Donuts Chocolate and Vanilla Cake Batter Donuts

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Dunkin’ Donuts is filling its menu with two new filled donuts.

The Chocolate Cake Batter Donut is stuffed with chocolate buttercreme filling, frosted with chocolate icing, and topped with colorful confetti sprinkles. It has 370 calories, 19 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 400 milligrams of sodium, 45 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 24 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

Its equally sweet sibiling, the Vanilla Cake Batter Donut, features vanilla-flavored cake batter filing, a layer of white icing, and confetti sprinkles. It has 370 calories, 18 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 390 milligrams of sodium, 48 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 27 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

Both will be available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations nationwide for a limited time starting on Monday, May 28.

Oh, speaking of Dunkin’ Donuts dates, the donut chain is celebrating National Donut Day on Friday, June 1 by offering customers a free classic donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage. The offer is good all day at participating locations.

(Image via Dunkin’ Donuts.)

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