Like this summer’s heat wave,the latest Trader Joe’s product releaseshave been notably hot.
And it seems as though with each new season, another ice cream invention comes into the fold.
This past spring was all about zesty notes of citrus withWhen Life Gives You Lemons, Make Ice Cream.
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And they both have one thing in commonthese frozen concoctions are flying off the shelves.
disappeared from the ice cream section.
Here’s the delicious (and nutritious) lowdown on these frozen treats.
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You’ll thank us later.
As for the eating experience, I have to start with a small disclaimer.
That said, I found theHorchata Inspired Ice Creamto be quite rich and syrupy.
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Regardless, if you have a sweet tooth, you won’t have the same issue.
Overall, on my first try, I was kind of underwhelmed.
The one high note is the chewy cookie bits generously incorporated throughout.
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I loved the contrast in texture whenever I’d come across a chunk of horchata cookie.
“This would make amazing affogatos I bet,” said @nonchalost.
It’s easy to see why.
At first glance, this dessert looks uniquely spectacular.
But for everyone else, they’re fine in moderation.
When considering the nutrition profile of sweets, you never expect the sugar content to be reasonable.
But surprisingly, this dessert isn’t too guilt-inducing.
It falls into minor-indulgence territory, with about 23 grams of added sugar per bar.
When I finally took one out to try, I could see how they held up to their name.
This really was a dream to eat, and of the two desserts, this one was my favorite.
And they were only $3.49 for a box of four bars.
It also wasn’t too sweet.
The full creaminess of the ice cream made for a nice, delicate counterbalance.
And of course, the blueberry bits added fun variety and texture.
I wish Trader Joe’s would carry theBlueberry Dream Frozen Dessert Barsyear-round.
But the seasonality means you’re getting the freshest blueberries, making for an even more delectable product.
