I enjoy grocery shopping a lot more than the average Joe. If I’m shopping for food, then obviously, I’m going to be happy about that. The only thing more exciting is taking a myriad of new foods home to devour all at once. Lucky for me, Smart Cookie Shopping gives me an excuse to do that more often.
Smart Cookie Shopping is our bi-weekly post where we review the newest products at the grocery store. That way, you know what’s worth trying for yourself.
Let’s get shopping!
1. Old El Paso Cheesy Nacho Bowl – available by the packaged mac and cheese and pastas (I found this at Target)
This was good, but nothing special. I was hoping it would have more of a queso flavor, but it wound up being lackluster. The level of heat was tolerable, but I needed more cheesiness and punch. Even though was very runny straight out of the microwave, it did thicken up after a few minutes. I tried eating a bit with chips, as suggested on the package, but that was even blander.
2. FiberOne Coffee Cake Bars – available in the snack aisle
I’m obsessed with these. I’ve tried a couple flavors of these bars, and this has been the best. The coffee cake-ness is spot-on. It didn’t feel like a “healthy” snack; it just tasted like good ol’ coffee cake.
3. Marshmallow Crispy Golden Oreos – available in the snack aisle (I found these at Target)
I’m late to the game trying these, but this was the first I’d seen of them in my area. This is the surprise of the batch; I LOVED these. They taste like the best of both worlds of Rice Krispie Treats and Golden Oreos. If you like either, try these.
4. Hannaford Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches - available at Hannaford in the frozen section
I’ve been on a mint-chocolate kick lately, so these sandwiches called to me. They’re a classic with a minty twist. It’s not a fancy, high-quality ice cream, and it’s not meant to be. If you want something simple and refreshing, this is it.
5. Oreo Thins Mint - available in the snack aisle
In theory, Oreo Thins are an awful idea. How could they alter a classic? How could smaller be better? But in reality, these are perfection. Their thin cookies are so crisp, and it’s the perfect cookie-to-filling ratio. Next, I want to try the Golden Oreo one.
6. Honey Bunches of Oats Strawberry Breakfast Biscuits - available in the snack aisle
There was nothing special about these. They taste like the cereal has been ground down as much as possible in a bar, and the strawberry flavor was artificial.
7. Lean Cuisine Monterey Jack Jalapeno Stuffed Pretzel - available in the frozen section
These were a little spicy for my taste, but that aside, they needed at least twice the filling; there was next to none. Talk about a bummer.
Which of the products have you tried?
