{"id":14145,"date":"2012-12-26T10:50:46","date_gmt":"2012-12-26T20:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=14145"},"modified":"2020-12-24T11:26:04","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T21:26:04","slug":"review-kelloggs-special-k-fudge-brownie-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2012\/12\/26\/review-kelloggs-special-k-fudge-brownie-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Kellogg’s Special K Fudge Brownie Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Special<\/a><\/p>\n

Sometimes you\u2019re waiting at the ATM or buying a plunger or watching movers carry a divan into the lobby of an apartment complex and a brownie craving just plum rises out of the Earth\u2019s crust, willing and ready to swallow you in a single gulp, and there you sit, defenses bare, without a bakery, grocery, or Easy Bake Oven in sight. What\u2019re you to do?<\/p>\n

Fret not, dear reader, for the hope of relief rests in sight, and it cometh in the form of a 0.74-ounce purple baggie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday was an exciting day: we survived the Mayan apocalypse, dodged a passing asteroid, and lived to see another National Haiku Day (and what\u2019s more fun than short poetic verse??). In hopes to celebrate all these wonders in a fiscally realistic economic exchange, I skipped-the-doo-da-day down to the local supercenter and found these new-fangled Special K Fudge Brownie Bites.<\/p>\n

Prior to opening my factory-sealed satchel, I noticed the special emphasis Mr. Kellogg stamped on the portion represented here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hmmm… <\/p>\n

Considering the amount of Photoshopping that went in to that picture, I visualized myself opening the bag to find two, maybe three, dinky brownie nubs that would more likely than not remind me of hamster food. Nonetheless, I closed my eyes and reached in\u2026<\/p>\n

“Como?!” I uttered under my breath.<\/p>\n

These were not the brownie shrapnel I feared. Quite the contrary, they were chewy without a wisp of a factory-sealed grease coating in sight. I was so surprised by my spontaneous bout into brownie-inspired Spanish expression that I had to try another. <\/p>\n

And another. <\/p>\n

And another.<\/p>\n

Ten anothers later, I realized I had eaten the whole bag. After conducting an in-depth psychological analysis and setting my results against years of previous research, I am proud to conclude that these are, indeed, fudge-like in texture, which is an accomplishment in any regard. It got me thinking, “Gee willikers, I wish there were a superhero made of brownies.”<\/p>\n

Luckily, I had five more bags of these, so I made one. <\/p>\n

\"Special<\/a><\/p>\n

Indeed, his name is Brownie Man. He has a theme song:<\/p>\n

Brownie Man, Brownie Man
\nQuicker than
\nA minivan
\nNot Raisin Bran
\nOr made of flan
\nHe\u2019s Brownie Man.<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Special<\/a><\/p>\n

One of Brownie Man\u2019s greatest strengths is his convenience. The compact size of these nifty little pouches leads me to believe I could take these brownies just about anywhere. To the hardware store. In a submarine. Lumberjacking through the dense Canadian woods. In fact, due to the compact size and easy disposal, I\u2019m about 87 percent sure they would make excellent space food. <\/p>\n

\"Special<\/a><\/p>\n

Of course, if you\u2019re not a lumberjack or deep-space explorer, I am pleased to announce how excellently these fit in a lunchbox.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, I crave a homemade, straight-out-of-the-oven brownie filled with milk chocolate chips that, when pulled, form molten lava ribbons. Other times, I covet a simple, no-fuss brownie that comes in a cellophane bag and requires absolutely no effort other than rip, pluck, and chew. These Brownie Bites fulfill the second.<\/p>\n

That said, texture reigns far over flavor here. If you find yourself with a hardcore, exclusive-batch, better-than-the-original-Star-Wars brownie craving, these may not fulfill your inner needs (and, really, what can when talking about the original Star Wars?), but, for those who are just looking for a chewy packaged brownie or, if you\u2019re like me and missing those Hostess Brownie Bites (oh, lonely Hostess, where has your pastry magic gone?!), these are a rainbow of light, guiding the map to a chewy treasure.<\/p>\n

\"Special<\/a><\/p>\n

So follow the brownie brick road.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 1 bag – 100 calories, 40 calories from fat, 4 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 60 milligrams of sodium, 14 grams of carbohydrates, Less than 1 gram of dietary fiber, 7 grams of sugars, and 1 gram of protein..)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Kellogg’s Special K Fudge Brownie Bites
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $2.50
\nSize:<\/b> 1 box\/6 pouches
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Walmart
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Soft. Chewy. Lots of little brownies per bag. Lumberjacks. Spontaneous Spanish expressions of delight. Surviving the apocalypse. Space explorers. Haikus.
\nCons:<\/b> Faint on the chocolate flavor. Excessive photoshopping. Not having an Easy Bake Oven when you need one. Buying a plunger. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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