Swiss Rolls

Name: Swiss Rolls
Variation: Little Debbie
Manufacturer: Kellogg's

Review: Considering Little Debbie's lackluster showing so far - after their forgettable Cosmic Brownies, and my ambivalence toward even Nutty Buddy Cereal - I wasn't too enthused to try their new flavor for this year. Not being very familiar with Swiss Rolls, I was intrigued when I learned that they're basically chocolate with a marshmallow filling. Perfect for a cereal, right? And, for once, I'm happy with the result!

The cereal consists of big, crunchy swirls that look like chocolate cinnamon rolls. And they do indeed have a chocolatey, marshmallowy flavor. And the leftover milk at the end? It's not the most indulgent on the market, but it does leave swirls of chocolate creme. I think this might be my favorite Little Debbie cereal yet!

Rating: 🥣🥣
Leftover Milk: Swirled with chocolate creme.

Nutty Buddy

Name: Nutty Buddy
Variation: Little Debbie
Manufacturer: Kellogg's

Review: So, I wasn't totally thrilled with the other two versions of Little Debbie cereals I tried last year, but if ever there were a Little Debbie snack I'd want in the form of a cereal, Nutty Buddy bars would be it. Lo and behold! I was very excited when I found this cereal, and could hardly wait to try it. Chocolate and peanut butter? How can it go wrong? Well, let's put Little Debbie in the kitchen and see what happens. Remember how her Cosmic Brownies turned out?

You know how some foods have an aftertaste? Well, this cereal has a weird "beforetaste". I'm not even sure how I would describe it (it's kind of a smoky, almost coffee-like flavor), but it's off-putting. On the plus side, the nuggets are large and brick-like, but soft to chew with a satisfying texture. Ultimately, I wouldn't buy this cereal over Reese's Puffs, but the chocolate peanut butter flavor does keep me coming back. I just wish I didn't have to endure that weird "Little Debbie" flavor to enjoy it.

I gave Oatmeal Creme Pies a two bowl rating, so I couldn't in good conscience rate this cereal any lower, but that doesn't mean I'm not disappointed with it. Before I tried this cereal, I was looking forward to seeing what other snacks Little Debbie will bring to the breakfast table in the future. But now I'm feeling a little more reserved.

Rating: 🥣🥣
Leftover Milk: I was doubtful, but there is some chocolate peanut butter flavor.

Oatmeal Creme Pies

This weekend I'm reviewing two different varieties of Little Debbie-inspired cereals!

Name: Oatmeal Creme Pies
Variation: Little Debbie
Manufacturer: Kellogg's

Review: I'm not an aficionado of Little Debbie snacks, so I wasn't sure what this cereal was supposed to taste like. When I opened the box, there was a strong smell of oatmeal, but eating them, I swear the flavor is more akin to something like gingerbread. The cereal pieces even look like they could be gingerbread nuggets. I wasn't expecting to like these, after the disappointment of Little Debbie's Cosmic Brownies cereal, but to my surprise, they turned out to be...I'm not going to say "good", but pretty not bad.

Rating: 🥣🥣
Leftover Milk: A faint hint of "oatmeal creme".

Cosmic Brownies

This weekend I'm reviewing two different varieties of Little Debbie-inspired cereals!

Name: Cosmic Brownies
Variation: Little Debbie
Manufacturer: Kellogg's

Review: I tried this cereal around the same time that I tried Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch - which I loved - but this one was so bland in comparison, even the rainbow chips (which, honestly, aren't that vibrant) couldn't save it. It's a shame, because the box is so colorful, and the market definitely needs more brownie-flavored cereals. Honestly, I love brownies, but Cosmic Brownies have a waxy texture, and they don't even really taste like brownies...

Rating: 🥣
Leftover Milk: A lingering taste of "cosmic brownie".