{"id":24663,"date":"2017-09-15T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=24663"},"modified":"2023-09-05T16:29:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T02:29:25","slug":"review-cinnamon-toast-crunch-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2017\/09\/15\/review-cinnamon-toast-crunch-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"1<\/p>\n

Ah, the end of summer. A magical time when sleeves appear on clothes again, Halloween candy starts popping up in store aisles and I can finally turn the oven on and bake again (without feeling like I\u2019m living inside it). Thankfully, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bites hit shelves in near-autumn, when I could truly enjoy them.<\/p>\n

\"2<\/p>\n

On first look, the sparkling sugar coating promised on the package was nowhere to be found. I guess sugar crystals would likely dissolve after just a short thaw, but still – bummer. When tempted with glitter\/twinkle\/shine\/sequins\/shimmer, I take it hard when real life comes up short.<\/p>\n

\"3<\/p>\n

After the suggested eight-minute oven bake, the aroma was subtle – enveloping the stove area with a \u201csomething\u2019s baking\u201d cinnamony scent. The bites looked exactly the same after baking – I photographed them with my oven mitt in the frame to tell the before & after shots apart.<\/p>\n

\"4<\/p>\n

The cinnamon coating gave the bites a density and a flavor kick, but it was more like a crust than crunch. Flavor and texture-wise, the outer shell of the bites screamed \u201cPillsbury Cinnamon Rolls\u201d with that familiar doughy feel. The tops even looked like those cinnamon shards that get half-stuck to the roll below it when you separate them from the exploding cardboard tube. I am a huge fan of the rolls, so I was happy with this development. <\/p>\n

\"5<\/p>\n

Inside, the warm cinnamon filling stayed put and didn\u2019t ooze out when cracked open. (I\u2019ll let you decide if that\u2019s a good thing or not.) It was slightly thicker than pudding and had a lovely cream cheese-like flavor taking second billing behind the star of the show, cinnamon. <\/p>\n

\"6<\/p>\n

The biggest issue here was the lack of Cinnamon Toast Crunch in these Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bites. They didn\u2019t have the eggy undertones of the cereal or the grit of the cinnamon sugar. We need Maury to run a DNA test! <\/p>\n

The box has oven and microwave directions, so I nuked a batch too. This only takes 30 seconds and while the taste is the same, the texture changes. The al dente feel is instead a soft bite and moist top.<\/p>\n

\"7<\/p>\n

I tried to turn that into a positive, however. With Halloween right around the corner, I deployed my collection of candy eyeballs and edible whatnots. The sticky surface was perfect for grabbing and holding decorations. They also add a crunch that the bite itself doesn\u2019t have. <\/p>\n

Overall, I thought these were fun, easy and delicious – a great treat to make with kids. If you want them as-is, take the time to bake them. If you want to glam them up, put \u2018em in the blaster.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 4 bites \u2013 180 calories, 50 calories from fat, 6 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 380 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of dietary fiber, 13 grams of sugars and 3 grams of protein..)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $3.99
\nSize:<\/b> 8.8 oz. box (18 bites)
\nPurchased at:<\/b> ShopRite
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> More like Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Bites, amiright? Fun size & shape, nice cream-cheesy filling. Oven and microwave options. Begging for H\u2019ween decorations.
\nCons:<\/b> Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, you are NOT the father! Don\u2019t ever promise a glitter girl sparkle and not deliver.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ah, the end of summer. A magical time when sleeves appear on clothes again, Halloween candy starts popping up in store aisles and I can finally turn the oven on and bake again (without feeling like I\u2019m living inside it). Thankfully, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bites hit shelves in near-autumn, when I could truly enjoy them. 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