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REVIEW: Limited Edition Waffles & Syrup Oreo Cookies

Leonard / May 25, 2017 / Reviews / 5 Comments

Maple syrup seems to be having a moment. There were those Mystery Peeps that were my favorite of the three. It’s also a highlight of one of those new Signature Crafted Recipes from McDonald’s.

Now, Oreo has jumped aboard the syrup wagon and ventured into breakfast with their newest flavor, Waffles & Syrup. With the number of Oreo flavors debuting recently I hope that doesn’t mean either entity has reached their popularity now that they have joined forces.

The cookie has the familiar Golden ones as the sandwich pieces with most of the usual white cream for the interior. What sets this one apart is the dollop of brown tinted cream right in the middle of the cream filling.

Cracking open the package I immediately got a whiff of a graham/honey smell like ordinary graham crackers. Since I knew these were syrup flavored I could kind of smell the maple in there but if I didn’t know that was the flavor then I probably would have never ever guessed it. Not a good sign of what’s to come.

My first few bites just reminded me of regular Golden Oreo cookies. The maple flavor comes in a little bit towards the end, however, it was faint and, again, would have never picked up on it on my own.

Honestly, as I got through my first full cookie, I was kind of disappointed. I tried the components on their own but it didn’t help. These just tasted like Golden Oreos that someone in the factory accidentally let too much sugar fall in the mixer.

You are probably wondering where the waffles in the name comes into play?

I’m still pondering that actually. Were there any butter notes? Not really. A fluffy but crunchy nature to chewing? Nope. As you can see on the outside, they couldn’t even make the cookies indented with squares as that would at least make them look like waffle pieces!

After having a few more cookies, desperately seeking waffle flavor, I decided to succumb to the fact that it wasn’t there and that these were just okay. Other Oreo cookies I usually like coming back to over and over again but these were so cloyingly sweet, I didn’t really have the desire.

Maybe someone can offer up Waffles & Syrup for the new Oreo flavor contest that was just announced. There’s definitely room for improvement here.

(Nutrition Facts – 2 cookies – 150 calories, 60 calories from fat, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 80 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and less than 1 gram of protein.)

Purchased Price: $5.99
Size: 10.7 oz.
Purchased at: eBay
Rating: 4 out of 10
Pros: Nabisco venturing out of desserts and into the breakfast realm. Subtle hints of Maple.
Cons: Just a super-sweet Golden Oreo. Maple syrup and/or Oreo cookies potentially going downhill after this union. Waffle references that seem to be in name only.

REMINDER: Half-Price Sonic Ice Cream Slushes and Shakes Today

Marvo / May 25, 2017 / Reminder

All-day today (May 25), Sonic is selling its Shakes and Ice Cream Slushes at half-price.

All-day means you could start this morning with a Sonic Breakfast Burrito and a half-priced Ice Cream Slush, eat a Chili Cheese Coney with a half-priced shake for lunch, and for dinner eat a SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger with another half-priced shake. I don’t recommend it, but you could do it.

The offer is valid at participating locations while supplies last. There is a limit of five per order, add-ins cost extra, and the offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (COFFEE EDITION) – 5/25/2017

Marvo / May 25, 2017 / Spotted on Shelves / 3 Comments

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Starbucks Signature Collection Toasted Graham Coffee K-Cups

I think this could use a few flavor pumps. (Spotted by Savanah S at Kroger.)

Starbucks Flavored Syrups (Vanilla, Hazelnut, and Sugar-Free Vanilla)

Oh, thanks! (Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Starbucks Iced Coffee (Unsweetened Blonde Roast and Unsweetened Dark Roast)

Ugh. Too many pumps. Need a bit more coffee. Thanks!(Spotted by Ronni B at Walmart.)

Cremora Caffeinated Coffee Creamer and Protein Coffee Creamer

How about some protein? (Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Twang Cafe Zuca Sugar Topping (Vanilla, Caramel, Chocolate, and Cinnamon)

I’m losing the graham flavor. Maybe I’ll add a bit of cinnamon sugar. (Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Peet’s Cold Brew (Baridi Black and Coffee Au Lait)

Ugh. Too much. Maybe I should start over with these Peet’s Cold Brew Coffees that are now in bottles instead of cartons. (Spotted by Jimmy J at Target.)

Frozen Bean Cookies & Cream and Bubble Gum Frappe Mixes

Frozen Bean Chocolate Hazelnut Latte and Caramel Macchiato Latte Mixes

Frozen Bean Cinnamon Roll Deluxe Drink Mix

Frozen Bean Chocolate Cookie Butter Deluxe Drink Mix

Or I could make my teeth ache with these? (Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

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QUICK REVIEW: Rockstar Organic Strawberry Energy Drink

Marvo / May 24, 2017 / Reviews

The Rockstar Organic Strawberry Energy Drink doesn’t come in a color that makes you think of strawberries. Instead, clear gummy bears or dirty fish tank water might come to mind.

I was hesitant about drinking it, but not because of its color. I was uncertain because the original Rockstar Organic flavor, Island Fruit, is one of the worst tasting energy drinks I’ve had. I don’t remember what was so bad about it, but I do remember thinking to myself, “Do not buy this again.”

But I really like this strawberry version, even though the fruit isn’t listed in the ingredients. It smells like strawberry Jello and has a familiar flavor I can’t quite place, but maybe two years from now it’ll pop out of my subconscious while in the shower and I’ll update this review. Hopefully it’s not discontinued by then, but I think its tasty enough that it won’t be.

As for the organic-ness of it, to be honest, as someone who drinks the unnatural looking regular Rockstar, I obviously don’t care if the ingredients in my energy drink are USDA Organic. All I care about is taste (which is great) and whether it gives me a lasting energy boost (which is good at 160 milligrams of caffeine per can).

Although because it uses organic ingredients, is lightly carbonated, and doesn’t contains the usual proprietary Rockstar energy blend, it’s smoother than the usual Rockstar varieties.

Overall, even though every time I take a sip I’m afraid I’m going to swallow someone’s goldfish, I think Rockstar’s Organic Strawberry Energy Drink a great beverage.

Purchased Price: $2.39
Size: 15 oz. can
Purchased at: 7-Eleven
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (8 fl oz.) – 100 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 milligrams of sodium, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 23 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.