{"id":19873,"date":"2016-04-04T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=19873"},"modified":"2021-01-05T10:58:20","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T20:58:20","slug":"review-coffee-nut-honey-nut-and-chili-nut-mms-mms-flavor-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2016\/04\/04\/review-coffee-nut-honey-nut-and-chili-nut-mms-mms-flavor-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Coffee Nut, Honey Nut, and Chili Nut M&M’s (M&M’s Flavor Vote)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Let\u2019s get one thing straight: Peanut M&M’s are the best.<\/p>\n

Well, technically, Peanut Butter M&M’s are the best, but the classic whole-roasted peanut M&M’s, represented by the overly optimistic, decidedly plump yellow guy, are right behind them.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t agree? Sorry, you\u2019re in the minority. Pretty much anyone with a computer<\/a> and a sweet tooth<\/a> will rank either Peanut Butter or Peanut M&M’s at the top of the M&M’s kingdom, which if you ask me is a not to be overlooked accomplishment given that Mars has mostly been focusing flavor additions more in the white chocolate and milk chocolate spectrum.<\/p>\n

Well, Mr. Yellow Guy is finally getting the last laugh, because M&M’s has introduced three new Peanut flavors that America will get to choose from before the winner gets rushed into the regular M&M’s rotation. And by last laugh, I mean literally last. He is, after all, about to get eaten.<\/p>\n

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

First up is the Coffee M&M’s. As anyone from Canada knows, coffee and candy just belong together (Dear Canadians: I live in Texas, please mail Coffee Crisp<\/a>.) These are really awesome, and get my vote for the next Peanut flavor. <\/p>\n

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

While I was hoping for an earthy, robust roasted coffee finish that gradually overtakes the sweetness (like you might get in a chocolate-covered expresso bean), I can\u2019t complain about the mocha vibe that resonates as soon as the shell begins to dissolve, even if it is a mocha vibe with seven extra pumps of vanilla syrup and four Splendas. Come to think of it, these taste a lot like coffee Jelly Belly beans, except with a peanut. Frankly, that makes them all the better. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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

Moving right along, I imagine the idea for Honey Nut M&M\u2019s came into being at the weekly golf outing of yellow anthropomorphic food spokespeople. Given the natural friendliness of both the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee and the Yellow M&M’s guy, this flavor combination was bound to happen. I was also bound to like the flavor given the fact that Honey Nut Chex is in my Top 10 cereals of ALL TIME, but unfortunately the M&M’s didn\u2019t live up to expectations. The characteristic almond flavor of Honey Nut Cheerios is definitely present as soon as you get at the chocolate, but a weird and distracting artificial sweetness comes with it.<\/p>\n

I was hoping, if nothing else, the peanut would have the salty and caramelized texture of a honey roasted peanut, but this wasn\u2019t to be. Not that a whole peanut in a milk chocolate shell is that much of a disappointment, but Honey Nut M&M’s weren\u2019t nearly as good as they should have been.<\/p>\n

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

Finally, Chili Nut M&M’s push M&M’s into new territory, namely the somewhat fading food trend of pairing chocolate with spicy food. These are interesting; they\u2019re not fireballs by any mean, but there\u2019s an initial cinnamon red hots flavor that enters your mouth as soon as the shell starts to dissolve. A tingling backheat resonates through the milk chocolate, and then really comes on strong once you crunch through the peanut. The last sensation you get is cayenne burn that lasts for a couple of seconds after you\u2019ve finished. I know its tantamount to declaring the wuss card, but I\u2019ll admit it: I needed to grab a glass of water\u00a0after eating these. All in all, it\u2019s an interesting combination if you\u2019re a heat seeker, although more of a mild annoyance if you\u2019re just a standard M&M’s eater.<\/p>\n

Adding to the Peanut M&M’s lineup was long overdue, but I\u2019d be lying if I said any of the new flavors catapulted to the top of the M&M’s flavor list. While Coffee Nut is a welcome addition, the other two flavors taste more like novelties than anything else. And even though I don\u2019t think any of them take a lot away from the smooth milk chocolate and crunchy roasted peanut taste of our adorable yellow friend, I will say there\u2019s something about the classic that\u2019s just hard to improve on.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 1 pack or 49 grams \u2013 250 calories, 120 calories from fat, 14 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 25 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 25 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein..)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> 88 cents each
\nSize:<\/b> 1.75 oz.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> CVS
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10 (Coffee Nut)
\nRating:<\/b> 5 out of 10 (Honey Nut)
\nRating:<\/b> 5 out of 10 (Chili Nut)
\nPros:<\/b> Coffee Nut flavor has lasting notes of coffee and vanilla. Familiar crunchy shell roasted peanut, and smooth milk chocolate of Peanut M&M’s. Yellow anthropomorphic food spokespeople golf outings.
\nCons:<\/b> None of the flavors beat the classic Peanut M&M’s. Not an overly robust coffee finish. Honey Nut flavor has cloying artificiality. No honey roasted peanut. Chili Nut M&M’s only brings heat, not additional flavor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s get one thing straight: Peanut M&M’s are the best. Well, technically, Peanut Butter M&M’s are the best, but the classic whole-roasted peanut M&M’s, represented by the overly optimistic, decidedly plump yellow guy, are right behind them. Don\u2019t agree? Sorry, you\u2019re in the minority. 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