Snack foods may be processed and horrible for your health, but sometimes the deliciousness is worth it. Sadly, not all snack foods can withstand the whims of capitalism and are discontinued, living on only in our hearts and far out of reach from our tastebuds.
This list is going to be full of nostalgia. Many of these snack foods were discontinued around a decade ago, so there might be some romanticizing going on unless they’re brought back with their original recipes. However, we’ll never truly know if they held up.
#5 – Hershey’s Swoops
At number five, we have Hershey’s Swoops. I don’t think these were very well-known, and after looking into why they were discontinued, it seems like most people only bought them for the novelty of chocolate shaped like potato chips. The flavors were all based on types of candy bars like York peppermint patties, almond joys, and classic Hershey bars.
I remember them very fondly as a school lunch treat, and the taste, in my opinion, was really good especially the Reese’s ones. It’s hard to beat a chocolate peanut butter combo after all. These discontinued snacks were a real treat, so it’s a shame for anyone who missed out on them.
They sadly didn’t last long and were taken off shelves in 2006 after being introduced a mere three years before in 2003. Despite being around for such a short amount of time, I still think about them from time to time when I have a hankering for chocolate.
#3 – Oreo Cakesters
These babies were like an ice cream sandwich. You didn’t have to worry about melting. The texture of the cream and the soft cookie sandwich were both so good. They were the envy of any school lunch. I swear I have memories of kids trading their entire lunch for a pack of these; that’s how good they were. Or sugary, you know, for kids, that’s basically the same thing.
While 2012 may not have been the end of the world, it was the end for these delightful treats. They lasted a bit longer than some of the other discontinued snacks on the list. They were around for 5 years after being introduced in 2007. But like so many others, they’ve been long gone for a while now.
Cakesters may not have been available in as many flavors as regular Oreos. Still, they did come in the classic chocolate and white crème and “golden,” which had yellow cake cookies instead.
*2022 update: Oreo Cakesters were brought back by Nabisco along with Nutter Butter Cakesters 10 years after they were discontinued. Both treats seem to be on the shelves for the foreseeable future at this time.
The Untold Truth Of Fig Newtons
FAQ
Do they make raspberry Fig Newtons?
Did they discontinue Fig Newtons?
Why did Fig Newtons change their name?
Who originally made Fig Newtons?
What happened to Fig Newtons?
That’s because Fig Newtons as you know them, as you grew up eating them out of the classic yellow box, no longer exist. They’re just “Newtons” now. In 2012, Nabisco, which is now a subsidiary of Mondelēz International, decided to drop the “Fig” in “Fig Newton.”
What effects do figs have on blood sugar levels?
The fig is rich in nutrients vitamins A, B1 and B2, and minerals calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium, and fiber. Studies indicate that chlorogenic acid can help control blood glucose levels, which makes this fruit a good choice for people with diabetes mellitus.
What are Fig Newtons?
Fig Newtons, or Newtons as we know them today, are a soft yet chewy and sweet fruity treat that can be found in many snack cabinets around America. The cookie is a favorite addition to lunch or snack time, and they pair perfectly with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Fig Newtons are a classic that remains one of the top cookies in the United States.
Did Fig Newton get a face-lift?
Years went by, ’90s kids turned into 21st-century adults, and somewhere along the way, the Fig Newton got a significant face-lift. Those of us with childhood Fig Newton memories will never know any other name, but in 2012, Nabisco dropped the Fig from the name, leaving a simplified Newton cookie on grocery store shelves.