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QUICK REVIEW: My Oreo Creation Pina Colada Oreo Cookies

Tiffany / May 2, 2018 / Reviews / 2 Comments

What is it?

Piña Colada Oreo Thins are one of the three finalists in the #MyOreoCreation contest. It’s a thin layer of pineapple and coconut flavored-creme sandwiched by two thin Golden cookies.

Conjured up by a guy in Camden County, NJ, I chuckle a bit as I imagine him trying to think happy tropical getaway thoughts in the dead of a snowy, cold winter.

How is it?

It takes you to there – there as in that sunny beach destination. I expected this one to be overly coconut-y because most tropical flavors typically lean that way. But, there’s a great balance of between the two flavors.

The trusty flavor we know and love from the existing Coconut Oreo Thins provides a nice backdrop and ending note to the brighter, more citrusy pineapple. The Golden cookie is just there as the vehicle, but a chocolate cookie would definitely not work in this flavor combo. I’m glad Nabisco made this an Oreo Thins because if it were a regular Oreo, the creme might be too much.

Is there anything else I need to know?

This cookie reminds me of a Big Stick and that’s a compliment. It reminds me of my childhood and those hot California summers with melted sugary goodness running down my hands and face. Now, I can taste that but without the mess!

Conclusion:

I’ve had all three flavors and this one is my favorite by far. Vote for it on #MyOreoCreation to keep it around!

Purchased Price: $2.99
Size: 10.1 oz.
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (4 cookies) 150 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 90 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 11 grams of sugars, and 1 gram of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Little Debbie Turtle Brownies

Marvo / May 2, 2018 / Spotted on Shelves / 6 Comments

(Spotted by Breanna at Food Lion.)

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Triple Mocha and Ultra Caramel Frappuccino Blended Beverages

Marvo / May 2, 2018 / Fast Food News / 3 Comments

Starbucks has added two new layered Frappuccino Blended Beverages to its menu that don’t have sparkles, bright colors, or involve mythical creatures.

But they do have Starbucks’ new sweet cold brew whipped cream that’s infused with cold brew, dark caramel sauce, and white chocolate mocha sauce.

The first not-so-Instagrammable new Frappuccino is the Triple Mocha. It starts with a layer of sweet cold brew whipped cream and a layer of dark mocha sauce at the bottom of the cup. On top of that is a standard Mocha Frappuccino made with mocha sauce, Frappuccino Roast coffee, and milk blended with ice. All of that is topped with another layer of sweet cold brew whipped cream and a dark mocha drizzle.

A grande with whole milk has 400 calories, 18 grams of fat, 12 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 55 milligrams of cholesterol, 190 milligrams of sodium, 55 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 51 grams of sugar, 5 grams of protein, and 90 milligrams of caffeine.

The Ultra Caramel Frappuccino is layered like the Triple Mocha and has the same sweet cold brew whipped cream, but instead of the dark mocha sauce and Mocha Frappuccino, it has a dark caramel sauce and dark caramel coffee Frappuccino middle layer.

A grande with whole milk has 420 calories, 19 grams of fat, 12 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 55 milligrams of cholesterol, 250 milligrams of sodium, 59 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 55 grams of sugar, 5 grams of protein, and 90 milligrams of protein.

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

(Image via Starbucks.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 5/2/2018

Marvo / May 2, 2018 / Spotted on Shelves / 2 Comments

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.

Lindt Lindor Limited Edition Mango & Cream White Chocolate Truffles

(Spotted by Debra G at Costco.)

Entenmann’s Glazed Chocolate Donuts

(Spotted by Awi G at Target.)

7-Select Strawberry Cream and Boston Cream Snack Pies

(Spotted by Avi G at 7-Eleven.)

Brach’s Stars & Stripes Jelly Beans

(Spotted by Amanda S at Dollar General.)

Zero Sugar Kool-Aid Jammers Tropical Punch

Zero Sugar Kool-Aid Jammers Cherry

(Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Arizona Sparkling Lemon Lime

Arizona Sparkling Strawberry

(Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Ozarka Summer Strawberry and Raspberry Lime Sparking Water

Ozarka Black Cherry, Orange, and Pomegranate Lemonade Sparking Water

(Spotted by Robbie at Brookshire’s.)

My/Mo Salted Caramel Mochi Ice Cream

(Spotted by Caitlin at Safeway.)

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.

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