BACK ON SHELVES: Dreyer’s-Edy’s Limited Edition Birthday Cake and S’mores Light Ice Cream

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Edy s Limited Edition Birthday Cake Light Ice Cream

Dreyer s Limited Edition S mores Light Ice Cream

Remember when Dreyer’s-Edy’s light ice cream containers looked different than their Grand ice cream? Anyhoo, Birthday Cake (a.k.a. Take the Cake) is back for the, um, I’ve lost track already how many times this flavor has returned. And S’mores was originally a limited edition flavor, then a regular flavor, and now back to being a limited edition. (Spotted by Erin K at Hy-Vee and Carla at Winco.)

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Malt-O-Meal Cinnamon Dyno-Bites and Golden Honey O’s Cereals

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Malt O Meal Cinnamon Dyno Bites Cereal

Malt O Meal Golden Honey O s Cereal

Cinnamon Pebbles, I mean, Cinnamon Dyno-Bites are gluten free crispy rice puffs made with real cinnamon. And, Honey Oh’s, I mean, Golden Honey O’s are corn, oat, and rice O’s packed with honey flavor. (Spotted by Sarah D at Walmart.)

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FAST FOOD NEWS: Burger King’s Double Quarter Pound King

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BK Double Quarter Pound King

Due to what I assume is muscle memory, I accidentally typed “Quarter Pounder” when I typed the title to this post.

I can understand why my brain did so because Burger King’s new Double Quarter Pounder King is similar to McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder. Both have two 1/4 lb. beef patties, two American cheese slices, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a sesame seed bun.

The Burger King menu item has 900 calories, 54 grams of fat, 25 grams of saturated fat, 3 grams of trans fat, 210 milligrams of cholesterol, 1740 milligrams of sodium, 50 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 11 grams of sugar, and 56 grams of protein.

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

(Image via Burger King’s website.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Dreyer’s Limited Edition Triple Peanut Butter Light Ice Cream

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Dreyer s Limited Edition Triple Peanut Butter Light Ice Cream

Come on, Dreyer’s! If you can fit two E’s and two R’s in your name, you can come up with a fourth peanut butter ingredient to stick into this ice cream! Peanut butter brittle? Peanut Butter M&M’s? A jar of Jif? (Spotted by Carla at Winco.)

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REVIEW: Oreo Thins Bites

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Oreo Thins Bites

It’s incredible and almost incredulous how much the Oreo factory is cranking out. Not only did they just launch Hot & Spicy Cinnamon and Chocolate Hazelnut, but also a whole new line of Oreo Thins Bites.

It comes in three fudge dipped flavors – Original, Coconut Crème and Mint Crème – and one original non-dipped variety. I feel like I need a family tree to keep this all straight (and a bigger stomach).

The first thing I thought of were Mini Oreos. And after trying them, I’ve concluded:

Oreo : Oreo Thins :: Mini Oreo : Oreo Thins Bites

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Why not just name it Mini Oreo Thins? Beats me. They have the same diameter as Mini Oreo, but are, obviously, thinner. The fudge-less Original tasted like Mini Oreo and Oreo Thins – same trusty chocolate cookies and crème combo. “Well, duh, Tiffany,” you may say, but I had to make sure!

I then eagerly moved on to the fudge dipped line. The dipped versions hide the distinguishable black and white cookie, but I guess the good thing is that there’s nothing else in the cookie aisle that looks like a tiny, smooth, and edible hockey puck. Furiously shoving them into my mouth makes me feel like I’m the hamster in those tiny hamster eating videos.

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I was pleasantly surprised the original fudge dipped one wasn’t noticeably sweeter than the non-dipped one, nor did it make the cookie any less crunchy. The fudge does subdue some of the signature chocolate cookie taste.

What REALLY got me going were the coconut and mint fudge dipped ones. The coconut one is in the same batch of deliciousness as regular Coconut Oreo Thins. It isn’t artificial like suntan lotion or some candy bars. It starts with a buttery note that mellows out into a subtle coconut taste. Also, the crème seems extra luscious because it’s smooth and doesn’t have any real coconut bits.

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As for the mint ones, they tasted exactly like Girl Scouts Thin Mints to me (but hamster-sized). So, if you love Thin Mints and want them year-around, here’s your answer! The only thing a bit off-putting is the artificial green color of the crème. It’s also the only flavor where the fudge doesn’t completely enrobe the cookie, so I could immediately see bits of off-putting green.

I didn’t think I would like the Oreo Thins Bites as much as I did because I didn’t see how they would be different from the other Oreo offerings. But, I’m a believer in the Oreo factory!! I even made a “Trail Mix” out of my remaining cookies. While I have to admit mine was all Oreo cookies, I could easily see these taking the place of M&M’s in regular trail mix.

If I had to make one complaint, though, it would be in the words of Ben Stiller in Zoolander – “What is this?! Oreo Thins Bites Fudge Dipped Coconut/Mint Crème for ants?!” Why couldn’t they have made regular-sized enrobed coconut/mint crème Oreo Thins? Guess they have to keep us wanting more.

(Nutrition Facts – Oreo Thins Bites (13 cookies) – 140 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 95 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 12 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein. Oreo Thins Bites Fudge Dipped (9 cookies) – 150 calories, 8 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 80 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 15 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.)

Purchased Price: $2.99 each
Size: 6 oz bags
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 7 out of 10 (Oreo Thins Bites)
Rating: 7 out of 10 (Oreo Thins Bites Fudge Dipped Original)
Rating: 9 out of 10 (Oreo Thins Bites Fudge Dipped Mint)
Rating: 9 out of 10 (Oreo Thins Bites Fudge Dipped Coconut)
Pros: Coconut is seriously one of the best flavors in any form! Mint Crème tastes just like a Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie. Mindless, delicious snacking.
Cons: Why are there so many iterations? Family tree may be needed to keep track of Oreo varieties. A little bit confusing with Oreo Mini unless Nabisco is phasing it out. Green in the mint crème is a little off-putting.

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