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Top 50 Snacks That Don't Exist Anymore

Top 50 Snacks That Don't Exist Anymore
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton WRITTEN BY: Thomas Muzekari
Get ready for a nostalgic journey through the most beloved discontinued treats! From iconic chocolate bars to unique chips and legendary sodas, we're revisiting the snacks that defined generations. These treats may be gone, but they're definitely not forgotten. Which ones do you remember enjoying? Our countdown includes classics like Choco Tacos, Surge Soda, Butterfinger BB's, Jello Pudding Pops, and many more unforgettable favorites that left too soon. Share your memories of these legendary snacks in the comments below!

Top 50 Snacks That Dont Exist Anymore


Welcome to WatchMojo, and today were counting down our picks for the most iconic, nostalgic, and delicious snacks that are no longer made. Whether sweet or salty, junk food or sugary drink, its all fair game for this list.


#50: Fruit String Thing

How could a kid not like fruity spaghetti? Whether you preferred Strawberry, Cherry, or Berry 'N Blue, Fruit String Thing was a classic school-lunch and after-school snack for 90s kids. And its appeal stretched beyond just taste. There was something distinctly satisfying about pulling a piece out of the pouch, watching its tangy goodness extend to great lengths, and twisting and bending it into different shapes. Unfortunately, the snack didnt make it through the 2000s. Whether its discontinuation was nutrition-related or competition-related, or both, what we do know is that Fruit String Thing made its mark on many childhoods.


#49: Girl Scout Juliettes

Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912. Decades and even a century-plus later, many people have come to associate the organization with cookies. There have been a lot of Girl Scout cookies over the years, so its easy to forget some, particularly the discontinued varieties. But what we want to know is how they could discontinue a cookie named after the woman who founded the organization! Yeah, that happened. Between 1993 and 1996, you could get your hands on a box of Juliettes: caramel and pecan clusters covered in a chocolate coating. Sounds good, right? Well, not good enough to keep around apparently.


#48: Surge

The Coca-Cola Company released this citrus-flavored soda in the United States in 1997. But it didnt experience the surge in popularity the company was hoping for. Production was halted in 2003, but that wasnt the last wed hear from Surge. Its departure from store refrigerators led to fan petitions and a popular Facebook group dedicated to bringing the drink back. Maybe those calls to Coca-Colas consumer affairs hotline actually worked, because Surge briefly returned to convenience stores in the Eastern US in 2015and later became available at Burger King in 2018. During the 2010s, BK, Valero Corner Stores, and Cinemark Theatres even released limited-time slushie versions of the drink. But shortly after, Surge vanished back into the shadows of soda history.


#47: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pies

These limited-time treats were true to their name in all their green glory. Released in 1991 by Hostess, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pies may not have looked like something you should eat, but that didnt stop people from enjoying them while they could. Inside the deep-fried green-frosted crust lay sweet vanilla pudding. Also inside each nostalgic package, featuring a picture of a Ninja Turtle, you could find a trading card or sticker to go along with your treat. If you loved these fun little pies anywhere near as much as Michelangelo loves pizza, you were probably pretty bummed when Hostess stopped making them within the year.


#46: Apple Newtons

Fig Newtons were invented in the 1890s. Over the years, Nabisco has gone on to test the waters outside of the Original Fig Newtons by introducing multiple variations of their soft, chewy, and fruity cookies. One of those was Apple Newtons, which came out in 1992. But by 2012, when the product name was changed to simply Newtons, dropping the Fig, the Apple flavor was no longer available. Raspberry and Strawberry got to stick around, so why not Apple? Nabisco rolled out a Baked Apple & Cinnamon flavor, but they just dont hit the same.


#45: Keebler Merry Mint Patties

The Keebler Elves, as theyre known to do, really got into the holiday spirit with Merry Mint Patties. These chocolate-covered shortbread cookiesdecorated with green squiggles on the outside and filled with mint-flavored creamdidnt stick around for as many holiday seasons as fans might have hoped. While Keebler Fudge Mint Delights still offer a minty option from the famous cookie company, their texture and flavor are noticeably differentand the appearance is far less festive and far more basic than that of the Merry Mint Patties. Still, who knows? As another holiday season approaches, maybe the Keebler Elves will decide to dust off an old recipe.


#44: Pop-Tarts Pastry Swirls

During the 1990s, Pillsburys Toaster Strudels welcomed a competitor to the playing field in the form of Kelloggs Pop-Tarts Pastry Swirlswhich were bigger, thicker, and fluffier than regular Pop-Tarts. Oh yeah, and like the standard Pop-Tarts, no freezer or refrigerator necessary. Pop-Tarts Pastry Swirls offered a more classic, authentic pastry vibe, coming in flavors like Cheese Danish, Cheese & Cherry, Apple Cinnamon, and Strawberry. However, it was an unsuccessful experiment. Sales werent high enough, and by the early 2000s, the product was discontinued. At least the market for regular Pop-Tarts has continued to thrive!


#43: Mickeys Parade Ice Pops

Theres no shortage of fictional character-inspired popsicles these days. Even so, itd be nice if you could still find Good Humors Mickeys Parade Ice Pops in the freezer aisle. Unfortunately, that hasnt been the case since the early 2000s. These throwback popsicles debuted in the 1980s, with boxes featuring Disney icons: cherry-flavored Mickey, grape-flavored Donald Duck, and orange-flavored Minnie and Goofy. Why were both Minnie and Goofy orange? Who knows? But on a scorching summer day, they were a great way to cool off. And while Mickeys Parade Ice Cream Bars are also long gone, at least you can still get a taste of that chocolate and vanilla nostalgia with a Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar at Disney parks.


#42: Shark Bites Fruit Snacks

Any fan of gummy candies or fruit snacks will tell you its about more than just the taste; its also about the shape and design. Well, Betty Crockers Shark Bites proved that. In each pouch, youd find multiple shark species: hammerhead, mako, tiger, and great white. 90s kids know those great white sharks were something special. In 2016, the flavors were modified in an effort to eliminate artificial ingredients, but the texture, taste, and overall quality of Shark Bites suffered. While not officially discontinued, they became endangeredeither removed from retail websites entirely or listed as sold out or unavailable. Even if these fruit snacks were to swim back to shore, the original Shark Bites are likely extinct for good.


#41: Nabisco Giggles Cookies

Fudge and vanilla cream on the inside and smiley face cookies on the outsidewhats not to love? Nabisco Giggles Cookies made a lot of kids smile in the 80s. Whether you opted for the ones with chocolate or classic cookies on the outside, there was something alluring about having two types of cream insidenot just one. And there werent just smiley faces on the outside; there were silly faces too! Hence the kid giggling in the commercial. Maybe they werent that funny, but they were goodapparently not good enough to make it to the 21st century though.


#40: Pepsi Blue

This berry-flavored soft drink launched in 2002. Many of those who tried it considered it more sugary and syrupy than regular cola beveragesto an over-the-top extent for some. The color of Pepsi Blue certainly made it pop visually in a different way than your typical soda. But the very thing that created that appearanceBlue 1 dyewas controversial. No one ever said soft drinks were supposed to be healthy, but theres a reason that ingredient is banned in some countries. Despite large-scale advertising efforts, including commercials featuring Britney Spears, Pepsi Blue didnt gain the popularity to keep it around for more than a few years. It did return briefly in 2021 for a limited-time run, but that was it.


#39: Wonka Donutz

They looked like donuts and even had donut in the name, but Wonka Donutz werent actually donuts. Rather, they were chocolate covered in sprinkles, with a truffle-like inside. They came out in 2005 ahead of the release of the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If you were lucky enough to find a golden ticket inside a Wonka Donutz pack, you wouldve earned a trip to Europe! Pretty cool, right? Well, unfortunately, these treats never became anything more than a fun, edible, promotional memory. Peanut Butter Oompas, characterized as peanut butter and chocolaty creme in a candy coat, are even older nostalgic Wonka treats that are no longer around. But Wonka Donutz had a bit more flair and uniquenesswhich earns them a spot here.


#38: Keebler Munch Ems

These baked snacks were a chip-cracker hybrid that came in flavors such as Original, Cheddar, and Sour Cream & Onion. For chip and cracker enjoyers, Keebler Munch Ems provided a simple, yet game-changing combinationcrispy, savory, and, as the name suggests, perfect to munch on. You gotta respect the Keebler Elves for adding a bit of pizazz with the hexagonal shape as well. Munch Ems came out in the early 90s, but they were off shelves by the mid 2000s. These days, at least Cheez-It Grooves are around to scratch a similar itch in this snack niche.


#37: Little Debbie Boston Creme Rolls

These dense, cream-filled cake rolls drizzled in chocolate were just one of many tasty, sugary snacks Little Debbie has whipped up over the years. Sadly, their days are now in the rearview. While you can still buy Boston Creme Yodels from Drakesalso owned by McKee Foods, Little Debbies parent companytheyre just not the same. You can even tell just by looking at them. The texture, ingredient composition, and flavor balance are differentin a bad way, according to many customer reviews. Plenty of fans would be thrilled to see Little Debbies Boston Creme Rolls make a comeback after their discontinuation in 2023.


#36: Ecto Cooler

In the late 1980s, Minute Maid rebranded their Hi-C Citrus Cooler drink by having it join forces with Ghostbusters. While Ecto Cooler may have still had the tasty orange-tangerine flavor, there was no mistaking its iconic greenness. The juices success pleasantly exceeded expectations, sticking around even after the cancellation of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon series in 1991. In fact, it continued to run under the name Ecto Cooler until 2001. It would change names one more time five years later before ultimately being discontinued shortly thereafter. Ecto Cooler made a limited-time return ahead of the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot, giving fans one more taste of sweet nostalgia. We wish the same could be said for the 2024 film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.


#35: Carnation Breakfast Bars

For anyone who finds themself in need of a quick on-the-go breakfast or a daytime snack, Carnation Breakfast Bars used to be a great choiceparticularly in the 70s, when the options for such a thing werent nearly as extensive as they are today. In many ways, when considering all the similar granola bars that have come out since, Carnation Breakfast Bars were ahead of their time. Relatively rich in protein and nutrients, they had the classic combination of granola, peanut butter, and chocolateboth in the form of coating and chocolate chips. People kept enjoying them throughout the 80s and into the 90s, but they disappeared from shelves before the turn of the century.


#34: Keebler Tato Skins

In the 1980s, the Keebler Elves took the potato chip game to uncharted territory by making use of the outer part of potatoesand it worked. Crunchy and flavorful, Keebler Tato Skins had all the ingredients for an addictive snack. They came in multiple varieties: Sour Cream & Chive, Cheddar & Bacon, Barbecue, and good ol Baked Potato. By 2000, however, they were discontinued. OBoisies, a more traditional but still well-liked potato chip from Keebler, met a similar fate. These days, TGI Fridays produces its own line of potato skin chips, but they just dont carry the same nostalgic appeal.


#33: Eggo Mini Muffin Tops

Many would agree that the top part of the muffin is the best part. Just ask Elaine Benes. So when the famous frozen breakfast brand Eggo came out with their Mini Muffin Tops, there was bound to be demand. They came in classic flavors like Blueberry and Chocolate Chip, offering Eggo a chance to dominate a unique breakfast niche and expand its reputation outside of its more traditional products like waffles and pancakes. Unfortunately for fans, Mini Muffin Tops never became a staple; and nowadays you wont find them at your local supermarket.


#32: Kudos Bars

Talk about an awesome sidekick to your main course for your school lunchand the perfect after-school snack, too! In 2011, Kudos Bars took iconic Mars candies like Snickers, M&Ms, and Dove, and essentially infused them into granola bars. This made for a soft, crispy, chocolatey, and jaw-droppingly tasty treat. While they were in fact granola bars, in many ways, they felt like candy bars too. However, in 2017, Kudos Bars were discontinued. Technically, their history dates back to well before they included those Mars candy classics. Originally released in 1986, they gained a reputation through three flavors: Nutty Fudge, Chocolate Chip, and Peanut Butter. All we have to say is kudos to you, Kudos Bars, because it was a great ride.


#31: Little Debbie Cosmic Cupcakes

Cosmic Brownies are a Little Debbie classic that many people are familiar with. Now take that cosmic theme with its colorful candy-coated chocolate chips and soft chocolatey goodness, and make it into a cupcake. What do you get? Well, Cosmic Cupcakes, of course! These mouthwatering treats had vanilla cream in the center as well. Just visually, you could tell that these things were out of this world. They were even launched into space one time! Sadly though, in 2017, Little Debbie posted a tweet announcing that her epic Cosmic Cupcakes were being discontinued. Hopefully, someday, theyll return to our world.


#30: Hostess Chocodiles

After originally being sold in stores across the US, Hostess Chocodiles were later available only on the West Coast. These snack cakes were a delicacychocolate-coated sponge cakes with a cream filling. Some have argued they were simply chocolate-covered Twinkies. Even a Hostess employee once confirmed that was the case. Yet others believed there was a noticeable difference in texture and moisture. Whatever the case, these things were the real deal. Look no further than Roger from American Dad! Chocodiles had a good run, too, debuting in the 1970s and lasting until the 2010s. Even if a company manages to produce something similar, good luck coming up with a name as good as Chocodiles!


#29: Squeezit

Unless youre in the United Kingdom, you can no longer get your hands on Squeezits (and even then, these arent 100% the same ones you knew and loved in North America). Thats a shame, because these things are the very definition of childhood nostalgia. This fruit-flavored juice was made by General Mills and came in a unique plastic bottle that you had to squeeze to drink. Theres nothing really fancy about the juice itself, but the bottles were a fun novelty for kids and the bright colors certainly drew eyeballs. Squeezit was a staple of the 80s and 90s, and it periodically appeared in stores throughout the early 21st century, but they havent been around since 2012.


#28: Smuckers Snackn Waffles

Smuckers is a huge company, but not all of their products are home runs. Case in point - the very short-lived Snackn Waffles. These were your basic frozen waffles, only they came with presweetened flavors like blueberry and maple so that you didnt need to use syrup. The tagline told you all you needed to know: Ready to Eat, Already Sweet! They were first released in 2011, but discontinued just one year later owing to poor demand. Luckily, the nostalgic among you are in luck, as a company called Arlington Valley Farms has taken on the mantle and released their own version of Snackn Waffles.


#27: Heinz EZ Squirt

Look, we love innovation as much as the next person, but come on - purple ketchup!? What were they thinking!? Every kid who grew up in the early 2000s surely remembers Heinz EZ Squirt, which was basically just ketchup but, you know, green, purple and a few other non-conventional ketchup colors. The condiment came in plastic bottles that were easy to squeeze, and the funky colors were a huge draw for children who didnt want to use boring ol red ketchup. But, like all novelties, the fun quickly wore off. That, and countries were beginning to clamp down on foods with artificial dyes, which certainly didnt help. The problems coalesced, and the ketchup was discontinued in 2006.


#26: Starburst Hard Candy

Starburst is one of the biggest names in the candy biz, going strong since 1960 and drawing intense debate among fans. Are you a sweet pink person, or a tangy yellow? Is red the greatest candy ever created, or do you throw them in the trash? All these questions and more were raised with the hard candy, which was basically just Starbursts but, well, hard. All the flavors were here, including a mysterious white one that some say tasted like pineapple, but may have been apple. Unfortunately, many people love the soft, chewy texture of Starbursts, so the hard candy suffered and sales never sparked. It was quietly discontinued in the early 2000s.


#25: Sun Chips Sweet & Spicy BBQ

Not every flavor can be a winner. Sun Chips were introduced back in 1991 and made big waves with their intense, powerful flavors, like french onion and the standard favorite, harvest cheddar. Back in 2013, Frito-Lay introduced a new flavor called sweet and spicy BBQ that garnered a small but devoted fanbase. Unfortunately, it was a little too small, and the new flavor was eventually taken off store shelves by around the mid-2010s. It is now impossible to find, and the flavor has been removed from the official lineup on the Sun Chips website.


#24: Nestlé Treasures

One of the biggest conglomerates in the world, Nestlé has certainly made its fair share of chocolate. But not all of their products were winners. Like Nestlé Treasures, a fun little chocolate with a gooey center. These small candies came individually wrapped and contained a rich, viscous center with flavors like peanut butter, caramel, and coconut. Unfortunately, the chocolate biz is just way too competitive, and delicious though they may have been, there was nothing inherently special or unique about Treasures. Alas, it was sadly discontinued and is now but a nostalgic reminder of the late 1990s-early 2000s.


#23: Ben & Jerrys Tennessee Mud

Ah, the 80s were wild. It was a time when unsupervised children rode rampant on their bikes, and you could buy ice cream infused with booze. And this wasnt some niche brand, either. This was Ben & Jerrys. Introduced in 1988, Tennessee Mud was a coffee ice cream with almonds, Amaretto, and Jack Daniels. Unfortunately, the demand for Tennessee Mud was just not there, and it was discontinued after one year. It is now in the companys flavor graveyard, with the brilliant epitaph, The bottle is empty, the cup and the glass, mud with Jack Daniels was not meant to last.


#22: Dannon Sprinklins

Its amazing what some companies think of. Dannon is a yogurt giant. Kids like sprinkles in their yogurt. So Dannon thought, why not combine the two? And thats how we got Dannon Sprinklins, which was just yogurt that came with a packet of sprinkles. The sprinkles added a nice dash of color for kids, and they would eventually blend into the yogurt. Unfortunately, the little candies werent enough of a draw to entice potential buyers, and the product was discontinued in the early 2000s. Luckily, sprinkles still exist, so you can easily make this yourself at home.


#21: Fiery Habanero Doritos

While there are still Doritos flavors out there for spice lovers, none of them quite have the same profile as Fiery Habanero. These fittingly came in an orange bag, containing a long list of ingredients, including tomato powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and various cheeses to at least partially balance out the fiery heat. These chips came out in the mid-2000s but, to many fans displeasure, were discontinued just several years later. Black Pepper Jack Doritos were another 2000s fan favorite that many would like to see make a comeback. But the Fiery Habanero flavor gets the slight edge here for its boldness.


#20: Choco Tacos

After satisfying sweet tooths for nearly four decades, the Choco Tacos time finally came to an endto the dismay of many people who ever tasted this classic ice cream treat. A lot of us have fond memories of grabbing a Choco Taco from an ice cream truck on the street or in the park. Eventually, they became widely available in supermarkets and convenience stores as well. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, Klondike had to make some tough decisions about the future of its portfolio, as demand for other products surged. Sadly, the Choco Taco was put on the chopping block in 2022. Still, we cant help but hope the iconic ice cream treat isnt gone foreverjust taking a hiatus.


#19: Butterfinger BBs

For years Bart Simpson warned us that nobody better lay a finger on his Butterfinger. But when it comes to Butterfinger BBs, no ones been able to lay a finger on them since 2006 - not even the Bartman himself. The candy, which is basically a little ball version of the chocolate bar, had a good run beginning in the early 90s. But for some reason, were not sure why, in 2006 they were done. Three years later, they introduced Butterfinger Bites in an attempt to win back fans. And while some surely appreciated the new bite-size option, for others - theyll just never be as good as the BBs.


#18: Pizza Spins

Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world, and along with real pizza, folks have always had an affinity for pizza-flavored snack items as well. And that isnt just a modern-day thing either. This was also the case back in the 1960s and 70s when General Mills introduced their little wagon wheel-shaped bites of pizza deliciousness called Pizza Spins. According to the General Mills website, they used tomatoes, parmesan cheese, peppers, tomatoes, and pizza spices to give Pizza Spins an authentic Italian pizza taste. And it mustve worked because although discontinued in 1975, people are still talking about them today.


#17: Doo Dads

Who doesnt love a mixed snack bag? Well, from the 60s through the 90s (and maybe even into the 2000s) one such yummy combination involved toasted peanuts, pretzels, rice squares, wheat squares, and cheese Tid-Bit Crackers. Kinda sounds like Chex Mix doesnt it? But it most definitely isnt. Its Doo Dads from Nabisco and for decades it was a very popular snack mix. Then come the 90s, and it wasnt as popular anymore, and Doo Dads became Boo Dads - get it? Because people who loved them were sad to see them go. Awful dad joke aside, if you want to see what all the fuss was about you could try making your own doo dads mix at home.


#16: Pizzarias Pizza Chips

While most of us probably associate the Keebler Elves with cookies, back in 1991, those cute little guys took some fresh pizza dough and cooked up the Pizzarias Pizza Chips. The chips made their debut in 1991 with three flavors: Cheese Pizza, Pizza Supreme, and Zesty Pepperoni - and they were an instant hit. However, by the end of the decade, the Keebler company had been sold and the Pizzarias were discontinued. That hasnt stopped fans of the chips from trying to bring them back though. As of the end of 2021, a couple of bring-back-Pizzarias-chips Facebook groups were sporting over 7,000 followers.


#15: Hershey's Kissables

No, dont worry, Hersheys Kisses still exist and arent going anywhere. No, here were talking about Kissables which, if you dont remember, were basically Hersheys Kisses with a candy coating. If youre thinking it sounds like a bigger, Kiss-shaped M&M and it sounds delicious. It was and it did. So why did they go away in 2009, just four years after they launched? Thats because in 2007 the Hershey company made some cost-cutting moves that included replacing the cocoa butter with cheaper fats in some of their candies - including Kissables. People noticed and they didnt like it. Sales dropped and that was the end of Kissables.


#14: Hostess Choco-Bliss

Take two layers of chocolate cake, sandwich a layer of chocolate cream in between, top it off with chocolate icing and there you have the aptly named Choco-Bliss. Billed as a chocolate lovers dream these Hostess snack cakes were a lunchbox favorite of many 80s kids. They sound like theyd be a favorite of ours today as well had they not been discontinued decades ago. We dont know why Hostess gave up on them, but we do know that there are online forums filled with commenters lamenting the fact that they can no longer get their hands on this bliss from their childhood.


#13: Oreo Sippers

As we make the move to try and save our planet, more and more countries are putting in place bans on plastics - most notably plastic bags and plastic straws. And while we wholeheartedly support such bans, we also dont always love the paper straws that some restaurants now use. But you know whats better than paper - Oreos! But you cant make a straw out of an oreo. Yes, you can, and they did. They were called Oreo Sippers and they were awesome. Because not only were they a straw, but they were also delicious. Is there anything more eco-friendly than actually eating your utensil? Come on, Oreo, bring them back - for the sake of our planet.


#12: Pringles Stix

We all know that with Pringles chips, once you pop you cant stop. But back in the 2000s and early 2010s Pringles also gave us Stix. And once we had Stix we couldnt quits. Okay, so maybe we need to work on our tagline game, but that doesnt take away from how good those Stix were - especially the Honey Butter and Cheese flavored ones. However, while the Stix had a loyal fan base, as Pringles posted on their Twitter account back in 2020, Pringles Stix were discontinued in this sector of the universe due to lower demand.


#11: Jell-O 1-2-3

If you arent already jealous of kids who grew up in the 80s and 90s, heres one more reason to be. Or should we say one, two, and three more reasons? Jell-O 1-2-3 was a magical dessert that, like classic Jell-O, came in one packet. However, unlike the OG Jell-O, the 1-2-3 version would split into three layers during the three-hour wait time. While we cant speak to the taste, one of the problems with the product was that making it wasnt as easy as 1,2,3. Getting the three layers just right required a blender and the introduction of both boiling and cold water at precise speeds and times. Jell-O 1-2-3 was discontinued in 1996.


#10: P.B. Crisps

You just know a snack is missed when there are groups on multiple platforms asking for their return. P.B. Crisps were one such snack, a small graham that looked like a little peanut, but filled with HUGE flavor. That's because inside was some delicious peanut butter filling, while PB&J Crisps added jelly, and Chocolate Crisps were filled with, you guessed it, chocolate. It was the combination of crispiness, sweetness, and er, "nuttiness" that made us crave P.B. Crisps back in the mid-nineties, and we'd do just about anything to have them back.


#9: Jell-O Pudding Pops

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but nothing quite beats the real thing. This is a running thread for many of these snacks, such as Jell-o Pudding Pops, because it isn't as if frozen pudding on a stick has gone away. It's more that the trademarked brand and that trademarked taste is no more. Jell-O Pudding Pops were a summertime staple throughout the 1980s and beyond, a creamy and indulgent frozen treat. The OG Pudding Pops were lost after General Foods sold the name to Popsicle, which used their own flavoring and production methods. The good news is that you can technically make these at home if you buy the Jell-O molds, some milk, and a little bit of nostalgia!


#8: Peanut Butter Boppers

Trust us when we tell you guys that you haven't lived unless you've had peanut butter boppers in your mouth. This crispy, creamy, and utterly delicious snack was almost sinful in its ridiculous indulgence. The snack was from the Nature Valley company, which today is more closely associated with healthy-ish granola snacks. There was nothing remotely health-conscious about Peanut Butter Boppers, however unless we're counting the protein in the peanut butter? Regardless, this creamy PB center was smooth and velvety in texture, a mouth-feel that clashed in the best possible way with those crispy crunchies on the outside. If anyone out there is holdin', we're buyin'. Seriously, someone find us some Peanut Butter Boppers!


#7: Flintstones Push-Up Pops

Push-Up Pops were around in the 80s and are still around today. But they were at their most popular and, according to many, their yummiest from 1990 to 1996 when they were branded as Flintstones Push-Up Pops. Something about that modern stone age family made pushing frozen treats out of a cardboard tube so much better and that much more yabba-dabba-delicious. Flavors like Lime Rock Lime and Bedrock Berry were just as good as their puns. And they even had a Pebbles Push-Ups line that added Nerds candies to the frozen goodness.


#6: PB Max

Let's face it: candy bars come and go, most without much fanfare. There are some serious calls for the return of the PB Max, however, a Mars candy creation that really was something else. The final form of PB Max wasn't just peanut butter and chocolate, but a delicious cookie topped with PB and then covered in sweet chocolate heaven. The most frustrating thing about the PB Max's demise is that it actually sold really well. However, the Mars Family reportedly didn't like peanut butter (or money, apparently), so they used this subjective opinion as a means for the PB Max ax. What a waste.


#5: Cheetos Twisted

It may seem as if there's a new flavor of Cheetos available every week, so you'd be forgiven if you didn't notice that Cheetos Twisted no longer exist. These curly Q-shaped Cheetos snacks were thicker, meaning more of that finger-staining cheese dust to coat your fingers. They also arrived armed with that patented Cheetos crunch and were available from around 2002 to 2012, but all good things must eventually come to an end. The Cheetos folks discontinued their Twisted brand, but never fear because the company is bound to create something similar down the line.


#4: Yogos

Parents will often do just about anything to get their kids to eat healthy, but even the busiest folks have their limits. Yogos weren't trying to masquerade as healthy fruit or yogurt, but instead were sugary fruit-flavored snacks with a yogurt coating on top. They were an acquired taste, to say the least, but millennials were ON THAT taste back when they were kids, as Yogos seemed to be on top between 2005 and the beginning of the 2010s. Chewy, sweet, sour, and available in varieties of berry flavors, Yogos were perhaps too unique for this world and burned so bright that they could never be brought back.


#3: Philadelphia Cheesecake Snack Bars

Hey! Ever think to yourself, "I've been good. Why shouldn't I have cheesecake for a snack?" No? It was just us? Ah, well. We have no regrets about devouring this indulgent snack from the Philadelphia people: small, snack-sized cheesecake squares available to eat any hour of the day. You want the graham cracker bottom? You get the graham cracker bottom. You want sweet icing and fruit laced over that thick cheesecake deliciousness? Shut the front door and eat these slices of heaven in private, because we guarantee you're gonna have a moment. We can only hope and pray that the next time we stroll by our grocer's freezer, this classic snack will be staring back at us.


#2: Hershey's Bites

The Hershey's company has so many delicious snacks under their belt, it's easy to forget that there's also plenty of forgotten classics. Hershey's Swoops were one, but the penultimate spot on our list goes to the much-missed Hershey's Bites. No, not the candy bites, but this even crunchier and more snackable concoction that came in a variety of flavors. Rolos, Kit Kats, Peppermint Patties, and more were all shrunk down and packaged in a size that was perfectly geared for guzzling. Unfortunately, they posed a choking hazard for some, and most of the line was discontinued. However, Hershey's website does say that limited flavors can be purchased direct, but don't go scouring store shelves for this one.


#1: Keebler Magic Middles

If there was ever a snack cookie king, this was the one. The mighty Keebler Elves truly outdid themselves when they magically concocted the recipe for the perfect treat. The shortbread wasn't too sweet and held its integrity against that chocolatey or peanut-buttery flavor core that burst onto your taste buds with the force of a fudgy freight train. Oh, and if you warmed these bad boys in the microwave for a few seconds? Absolute heaven. We're not sure if we can go all the way to the top of the Keebler Elf hierarchy for some answers, but we're desperate for Magic Middles to be made available again.


Which of these snacks do you miss the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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