13 Beloved 90s Snack Foods We All Wish Would Make a Comeback

13 Beloved 90s Snack Foods We All Wish Would Make a Comeback

Remember when snack time was the highlight of your day? The 90s were packed with treats that we all loved, and honestly, some of them were way too good to be discontinued. Yet here we are, stuck with memories instead of munchies. Whether it’s the neon colors, weird flavors, or just the pure nostalgia, these snacks had a vibe that today’s options just can’t match.

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Doritos 3D

Bags of doritos 3d crunch in chili cheese nacho and spicy ranch flavors displayed on a store shelf, priced at $2.98.Bags of doritos 3d crunch in chili cheese nacho and spicy ranch flavors displayed on a store shelf, priced at $2.98.
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A nostalgic 90s snack, Doritos 3D added a new dimension to the typical flat tortilla chip with its inflated shape and zesty crunch. Available in flavors like Jalapeño Cheddar, these were perfect for those who loved a textural twist on the classic Doritos experience. Discontinued in the early 2000s, they left a 3D hole in hearts everywhere.

Altoids Sours

Assorted altoids mints in various flavors on display.Assorted altoids mints in various flavors on display.
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Known for their bold sour taste, Altoids Sours were not for the faint of heart. These hard candies came in various fruit flavors, offering a puckering experience with every piece. Their discontinuation left sour lovers yearning for their tangy fix.

Butterfinger BB’s

A bowl filled with an assortment of individually wrapped raffaello and butterfinger candies.A bowl filled with an assortment of individually wrapped raffaello and butterfinger candies.
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These mini peanut butter and chocolate balls offered the crunchy and flaky peanut butter texture of a traditional Butterfinger bar in a poppable format. Popular in the 90s and early 2000s, Butterfinger BB’s were a staple at movie theaters.

Planters Cheez Balls

Three cans of planters cheez balls on a store shelf, featuring a bright blue label and an image of orange cheese-flavored snacks.Three cans of planters cheez balls on a store shelf, featuring a bright blue label and an image of orange cheese-flavored snacks.
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These iconic neon orange cheese balls were a favorite for their crispy outer shell and cheesy melt-in-your-mouth interior. After being discontinued, fans clamored for their return, leading to a limited-time revival years later.

Dunkaroos

Two boxes of dunkaroos sweetened corn cereal on a shelf, featuring vibrant packaging with colorful cookie visuals.Two boxes of dunkaroos sweetened corn cereal on a shelf, featuring vibrant packaging with colorful cookie visuals.
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Dunkaroos provided the ultimate snack time fun with cookies you could dunk in frosting. Each pack came with a handful of cookies and a small tub of vanilla or chocolate frosting, making them a hit at school lunches. Discontinued in the U.S. in 2012, they’ve recently made a comeback due to popular demand.

Pepsi Blue

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This berry-flavored cola debuted in the early 2000s, captivating drinkers with its vibrant blue color and unique taste profile. Despite a cult following, Pepsi Blue was short-lived in the American market but continues to be produced in other countries.

Crispy M&Ms

A bag of crispy m&m's with the yellow m&m character peeking out, holding a candy, isolated on a white background.A bag of crispy m&m's with the yellow m&m character peeking out, holding a candy, isolated on a white background.
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Launched in the late ’90s, Crispy M&Ms featured a crunchy crisp rice center encased in milk chocolate. They were phased out but reintroduced in 2015 after fans passionately campaigned for their return.

Sprite Remix

A single, unopened sprite can against a white background.A single, unopened sprite can against a white background.
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This spinoff of the classic Sprite offered tropical flavors and was a hit in the early 2000s. Fans loved the refreshing twist on the lemon-lime soda, but Sprite Remix was eventually discontinued.

McDonald’s Arch Deluxe

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Introduced as a more sophisticated option for adult tastes, the Arch Deluxe featured a quarter-pound beef patty, peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions, ketchup, and a secret mustard and mayonnaise sauce. Despite a massive marketing campaign, it failed to catch on and was discontinued.

Swoops

Rows of various hershey's chocolate bars, including milk chocolate, cookies 'n' creme, and almond flavors.Rows of various hershey's chocolate bars, including milk chocolate, cookies 'n' creme, and almond flavors.
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Shaped like Pringles but made of chocolate, Swoops were Hershey’s attempt to capture the essence of various chocolate bars (like Almond Joy and York Peppermint Patty) in a new form. Despite their novelty, Swoops did not last long on the market.

Oreo O’s Cereal

Two boxes of post oreo o's cereal displayed on a shelf, featuring bowls of cereal with milk and cookie pieces.Two boxes of post oreo o's cereal displayed on a shelf, featuring bowls of cereal with milk and cookie pieces.
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This cereal brought the flavor of Oreo cookies to breakfast tables, with crunchy cereal pieces that tasted like mini chocolate Oreo cookies. Discontinued in 2007, Oreo O’s left many missing their sweet start to the day.

Wonder Ball

A close-up of a half-eaten milk chocolate easter egg against a white background.A close-up of a half-eaten milk chocolate easter egg against a white background.
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This hollow milk chocolate ball came with candy inside and was packaged with a collectible sticker. Kids and adults alike loved the surprise element, but due to safety concerns, it was discontinued.

Jell-O Pudding Pops

A box of jello next to a cup of chocolate.A box of jello next to a cup of chocolate.
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These frozen pudding pops were a staple in the freezer of many 80s and 90s households. They combined the creamy texture of Jell-O pudding with the fun of an ice pop. Despite their popularity, they were discontinued but are still missed by fans across the country.

12 Overrated Chocolate Candy Bars Nobody Really Enjoys

Stack of assorted chocolate-covered candies, showing cross-sections of various fillings including nougat, wafers, caramel, and crispy rice.Stack of assorted chocolate-covered candies, showing cross-sections of various fillings including nougat, wafers, caramel, and crispy rice.
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We all have our favorite chocolate bars, but let’s be honest—not all of them deserve the hype. Some candy bars just don’t hit the mark. You know the ones: too bland, too sweet, or just plain disappointing. It’s surprising how popular some of these overrated treats are, considering they often leave us wanting more. From lackluster flavors to weird textures, these chocolate candy bars seriously miss the mark. Here are the ones that really don’t live up to their reputation in our opinion.

Read it Here: 12 Overrated Chocolate Candy Bars Nobody Really Enjoys

The 11 Worst Movie Snacks No One Wants to Admit They Hate

A movie theater snack assortment featuring an Icee, a large popcorn, a Pepsi, Mike and Ike Mega Mix Sour candy, and a pack of M&M's placed on a concession stand.A movie theater snack assortment featuring an Icee, a large popcorn, a Pepsi, Mike and Ike Mega Mix Sour candy, and a pack of M&M's placed on a concession stand.
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We all have our go-to snacks for movie night, but let’s be honest—some of them are pretty terrible. Whether it’s because they’re messy, too loud, or just plain gross, there are some movie snacks we all secretly dislike but never admit. Here are the 11 worst offenders that make you wish you’d just stuck with popcorn.

Read it Here: The 11 Worst Movie Snacks No One Wants to Admit They Hate

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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.

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