{"id":44717,"date":"2020-08-21T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=44717"},"modified":"2021-10-06T19:28:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T05:28:32","slug":"chocolatey-payday-2020-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2020\/08\/21\/chocolatey-payday-2020-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Chocolatey PayDay Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Chocolatey<\/p>\n

What is the Chocolatey PayDay Bar?<\/h3>\n

One of the simplest candy bars gets a new(ish)<\/a> makeover. PayDay’s signature salted peanuts and caramel get dunked in chocolate for a new bar that looks awfully familiar.<\/p>\n

How is it?<\/h3>\n

\"Chocolatey<\/p>\n

Unwrapped, you could have fooled me into believing it’s a Baby Ruth, a candy bar I think very fondly of that doesn’t get enough love. In a world full of Snickers and Nutrageous, there’s only so much room for the chocolate-peanut combo, but PayDay isn’t afraid, and its take is quite good.<\/p>\n

\"Chocolatey<\/p>\n

What makes this bar different from the one it looks identical to is the absence of nougat. While PayDay’s signature core is certainly nougat-adjacent, it isn’t quite as sweet. It’s a bit richer with a roasty caramel flavor coming through. The chocolate is typical Hershey’s quality, which is totally serviceable (“chocolatey”), but what allows this bar to stand out is its saltiness.<\/p>\n

While not overwhelmingly salty, the savory and sweet balance is much better than your average super sweet wrapped confection. I really like the way the salt activates the chocolate and complements the fatty nuts.<\/p>\n

Anything else you need to know?<\/h3>\n

I’ve always enjoyed the original PayDay but found it to be a bit one noted after a couple of bites despite its fun soft yet crunchy texture. The chocolate coating takes care of that problem and makes it more of a classic sugary experience.<\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/h3>\n

While this new(ish)<\/a> treat certainly isn’t reinventing the wheel, it’s a combination of familiar and delicious flavors that any Snickers-lover will definitely enjoy.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong> $1.47
\nSize:<\/strong> King Size (3.1 ounces)
\nPurchased at:<\/strong> Walmart
\nRating:<\/strong> 8 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> (1\/3 pack) 140 calories, 8 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 55 milligrams of sodium, 16 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 15 grams of sugar, 3 grams of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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