Never let it be said that I'm a junk food snob...
You've probably noticed that I tend to focus on products from Hostess, Nabisco, Hershey, M&M and Kellogg's. Simply put, they are easier to find in the stores, and a majority of people are already familiar with their offerings--Twinkies, Oreos, Pop Tarts, etc. But that doesn't mean there aren't smaller independent companies out there putting out snack foods that could be worthy of your attention.
To be honest, marshmallows are one of the few sugary treats that I don't eat on a semi-regular basis. While they may be fine as a topping for the occasional cup of hot chocolate, or as part of S'mores, or the "glue" that holds Rice Krispie treats together, I don't think I've eaten them right out of the bag since I was a Cub Scout. So, when I spotted "Smashmallows" on stores shelves not long ago, not even unique flavors such as root beer float, coconut pineapple or Meyer lemon poppy seed could get me to take the bait. But now the company has released their version of a rice cereal treat, and one of the available flavors is cinnamon churro. I definitely could not let that one go by without a taste.
I've been known to survive for days in Disneyland eating nothing but churros. When made properly...warm, crispy on the outside but soft inside, just enough cinnamon and sugar...they are one of my favorite snacks on this planet.
Unfortunately, Smash Crispy Cinnamon Churro does not bring to mind churros in any way. It is basically the answer to the question "What if I sprinkled cinnamon sugar on my rice krispie treat?" And the answer is, unsurprisingly, "You've got a slightly cinnamon-flavored rice krispie treat." They are tasty enough, and the company does use more natural ingredients--tapioca syrup, organic cane sugar, sea salt, sustainable palm oil--but at the end of the day, they aren't anything special. Not to mention the fact that even the laziest among us could make them ourselves quite easily...as every family picnic desert table can attest to.
RATING: 3 / 5
