The star of fall, pumpkin spice has officially flown off the handle this year. Essentially, everything edible has made a special edition flavor that will soon disappear as quickly as the leaves on the trees. Some are good, others are bad, but most are overrated. Try these if you dare and see for yourself which of these will make the cut onto your shelf this year.
Pumpkin Spice Oreos: Wait, but wasn’t there crème in the middle before? Is it pumpkin crème now? See for yourself but I’m sure “milk’s favorite cookie” can do no wrong.
Pumpkin Spice Eggos: Without a doubt, you know these sweet breakfast treats would be deadly. It’s almost like taking the flavor of pumpkin bread and turning it into the greatest thing that’s ever happened to your toaster.
Jet-Puffed Pumpkin Spice Mallows: I don’t even know how to feel about these. Definitely one of those things that sound so bad it’s good. Would probably only try these if I lost a bet.
Pumpkin Spice Bagels: These bad boys, toasted with butter, sound like all of my dreams have come true in the carb world. If you’re feeling really bold, pair it with Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese. Yes, it actually exists and yes, it sounds scandalous.
Pumpkin Spice M&M’s and Hershey Kisses: Talk about one hell of a game changer in trick-or-treating this year. I can see it now — “I’ll raise you five pumpkin spice M&M’s for your Snickers…”
Pumpkin Spice Pringles: These sound almost as good as those Cappuccino Lay’s potato chips. Almost.
Kashi Pumpkin Spice Flax Granola Bars: A healthier option would be these granola bars made with pumpkin spice and pumpkin seeds. But then again, it’s Kashi, which usually tastes straight-from-the-dirt healthy. I’ll just stick with the sweet stuff.
Cedar’s Pumpkin Spice Hummus: So you’re telling me the usual chickpea spread is now mixed with pumpkin? And cinnamon? No. Go home, pumpkin spice. You’re drunk.
Trader Joe’s Honey Roasted Pumpkin Spice Ravioli: Sounds deadly. Since pumpkin is a vegetable, if it’s not cooked out to be too sweet it goes surprisingly well in pasta. It’s kind of like having squash with your food, or yams. Cheers to mushy orange vegetables that we eat just to feel festive because — fall.
Pumpkin Ale: Multiple beer companies make a “harvest” or pumpkin ale every fall, which is surprisingly very popular. But for some, it’s too sweet to play a round of beer pong with — so, next time your friend is holding one, try a sip of theirs before buying a six pack for yourself.
Pinnacle Pumpkin Spice Vodka: The Pringles sound more promising at this point.
Pillsbury Pumpkin Spice Cookies: Your favorite “I’m going to make cookies, actually I’ll just eat all of the dough instead” company just changed the game. Slow clap for the Pillsbury Doughboy.