Ever wished you could taste your favorite childhood foods again? Let's take a delicious walk down memory lane as we explore 12 foods from our younger years that we dearly miss.
Oh, how we wish they'd make a comeback! Join us as we relive those mouthwatering memories.
Table of Contents
- 1. Altoid Tangerine Sours
- 2. McDonald's Snack Wraps
- 3. Jagged Ice Powerade
- 4. Waffle Crisp Cereal
- 5. Jolt Cola
- 6. Sweet & Salty Clif Bars
- 7. The Original Four Loco
- 8. Butterfinger BB's
- 9. Baked Doritos
- 10. Original Twinkies
- 11. YoGos
- 12. Alpha-Bits
- 12 Signs That You're An American Tourist Traveling Abroad
- 12 American Foods That Non-Americans Find Gross
- 10 Foods Everyone Ate In The '90s
- 12 Poor People Foods We Will Eat No Matter How Rich We Become
- 12 Products That Used To Be The Best But Aren't Anymore
1. Altoid Tangerine Sours
![Altoid](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Altoid.jpg)
Of all the discontinued items people brought up, we were most surprised by the near-unanimous sentiment surrounding Altoid Tangerine Sours! "If given the opportunity, I'd say it with my whole chest to the makers of Altoids: Those things were god-tier," one person admitted.
Calling something god-tier is truly the highest compliment, with another user excitedly responding to that comment with a definitive, "Dude, those were like the most amazing things ever! And then they were just gone."
2. McDonald's Snack Wraps
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The people have spoken, and the fast food chain better be listening: McDonald's Snack Wraps are sorely missed! Countless people lamented the fact that their local restaurant no longer offers them for sale.
Of course, one person didn't seem to miss them at all. "Quality precipitously dropped though because, towards the end, I was getting a lot of tortillas and not much chicken."
3. Jagged Ice Powerade
![Powerade](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Powerade.jpg)
Some of the most popular discontinued items were certain flavors of sports drinks - especially the "Jagged Ice" version of Powerade.
"Between you, me, and my dad, there are at least 30 people that want this back," someone said. "He and I would drink a bunch of this stuff. We'd get it to ice cold, which was the best-tasting drink for hot summers." Our mouths are already salivating at the prospect of this particular Powerade on a hot summer day!
4. Waffle Crisp Cereal
![Waffle Crisp Cereal](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Waffle-Crisp-Cereal.jpg)
As a kid or a kid at heart, the cereal renaissance in the early 2000s was the single most significant event ever. We don't know the reason behind it, but cereal makers started creating the most sugary-sweet cereals they could think of.
Waffle Crisp cereal fits this bill, and many people mentioned the anguish they went through when it was discontinued. "The syrup tasted different but in a good way."
5. Jolt Cola
![cola](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cola.jpg)
Jolt Cola has a strong hold on a large swarth of the population, and for good reason: people frequently call it the greatest soda ever. "Oh god, I used to LOVE Jolt Cola," one person excitedly explained.
"My dad would take my sister and me to the convenience store to get Jolts and sugary junk so that when he returned us to Mom's house later, we'd be hopped up on sugar and caffeine and be annoying pains in the bum."
6. Sweet & Salty Clif Bars
![Clif Bars](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Clif-Bars.jpg)
Energy bars are a pantry staple, whether you live an active lifestyle or just love eating a delicious snack while watching television. Sadly, there's an outcry for Sweet & Salty Clif Bars these days.
"Where did the Sweet and Salty Clif bars go?! one person asked incredulously. "Why can I only find the regular flavors in the stores now?! I weep. My hikes just aren't the same without my favorite snack."
7. The Original Four Loco
![cans](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cans.jpg)
Four Loco burst onto the scene in 2005, giving young adults a mash-up of an energy drink and a potent alcoholic malt beverage.
It didn't last long in its original incarnation, but many college-age adults in 2005 remember it fondly. There was one person who felt left out, however. "Now that it's gone, I wish I had tried it," she sadly stated.
8. Butterfinger BB's
![Butterfinger](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Butterfinger.jpg)
Truly iconic candies stand the test of time - others enjoy brief stays at the top of the candy kingdom, only to disappear without warning.
For example, Butterfinger BBs - miniature, bite-sized versions of Butterfinger bars - impacted many people's lives. "They discontinued them for being a choking hazard, but I loved them as a kid," one confessed. "I don't like regular Butterfingers, but the texture of the BBs just made them taste better."
9. Baked Doritos
![Nachos](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Doritos.jpg)
Called the "white whale of Doritos" by one person, many people were shocked that Baked Doritos existed. "I've only seen them in a vending machine at my high school, never seen them again," one person said. We have to be honest. We never encountered Baked Doritos in the wild, either!
10. Original Twinkies
![Twinkies](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Twinkies.jpg)
Although Twinkies still exist today, countless people expressed dissatisfaction with their current incarnation. "Hostess went bankrupt a few years ago, and they were bought by a private equity firm who re-released the Twinkie a year or so later," one person revealed.
"They tinkered with the recipe to prolong the shelf life from 30 to 45 days and also made them smaller. Twinkies taste awful now." To say that many customers miss the original recipe is an understatement!
11. YoGos
Kellogg's Yogos were a beloved childhood snack, adored for their sweet, fruity flavor and yogurt-coated goodness. They were bite-sized, colorful, and had a unique chewy texture. These discontinued gems offered a delightful mix of a candy-like experience with a hint of a healthier yogurt twist, making them truly missed treats.
12. Alpha-Bits
Alphabet Cereal was more than just a breakfast; it was an entertaining, educational start to the day. This playful cereal, with its letter-shaped pieces, allowed kids to spell words while enjoying a sweet crunch. Its combination of fun and nutrition made it a cherished memory for many, and it's dearly missed.
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I remember there was a nacho cheese flavored Cheetos. Oh my goodness those were the best.
I still can find Waffle Crisp around my area. What i miss are Hormel's Frankenfurter's. They were fill with chilli. And absolutely delicious!
MaltOMeal makes a similar cereal, called Waffle Crunch, and it is AWESOME! It's sold at Walmart (and possibly other grocery stores?), and comes in a 31 ounce bag.
Waffle Crisp still exists, it's just under a different brand now. Malt O Meal cereal carries it.
So while you complain about Twinkies not having the same great taste as it did in the good ol days (to which I agree) I want to know the greater issue - where the hell is my Suzi Q????
It was only the best damn cake that Hostess produced before it stabbed the world in the back - remember?
I never forgot.
The best pretzel sticks are nabisco mister salty.
They taste delicious, thin, tender, and no pretzel on the market compares.
They were hard to find unless you knew they were stacked on the cookie aisle.
Please please bring them back and stock them on the chip and pretzel aisle??
I know that's right please bring them back these pretzels that they got out now are to big.
I ask people if they remember the Burger King Steak sandwich. Only one person did. It was on the long roll with an actual piece of steak with a few onion rings and a tangy sauce. It was delicious! I miss that too! I hope someone else can back my story! Have a great 4rth of July! Happy and Healthy! I use a lot of explanation marks!!!!
I don't know why nobody remembers FRUIT FLOAT it was by Libbys. I LOVED that stuff! Cherry or Blue Berry or Peach. It came in a can that you mixed with milk and put in the refrigerator. I loved this stuff! I was 6 years old and took my allowance to pay for it. It would set in the pyrex glass pan. That is what I miss.
A couple things besides the YoGos I've always wanted to come back are
The Nesquik PushUp Ice Creams &
The Key Lime Twinkies from the first Ghostbusters reboot era.
Altoid Tangerine Sours ftw. But most of the great sour candies are gone, pretty sure companies don't want the liability of rotting kid's teeth (which good sour candies do). Also miss Jolly Rancher Screaming Sours and Willie Wonka Shockers. But my #1 is probably Jack in the Box Monster Tacos. Yes I know they still have the classic regular ones, but Monster Tacos were just BETTER. Had 2x the cheese, roughly 2x the meat-like filling. The ratio of 'meat' to tortilla was just much better. They return to the menu occasionally though at least, like at Halloween.