The 90s was an era of iconic trends, and until today, it brings fond memories of nostalgia to a lot of people. One thing that made the 90s great was the snacks we all enjoyed, and each of them was amazing in their own right. But what if I told you, you could still have those snacks today? In this listicle, we will dive into the mist phenomenal 90s snacks that are still available today. So get your munchies on and let’s begin.
15. Planters Cheez Balls
These cheese ball snacks took the world by storm in the 90’s. They were round, puffy, and crunchy balls covered in cheese powder that had a salty and tangy taste that was highly addictive. Planters, which is made by Kraft Foods, discontinued Cheez Balls in 2006 and made a strong comeback in 2018 because of a petition from passionate fans who wanted it back.
14. Pop Rocks
Did you know that Pop Rocks candy was created by accident? Just like many great inventions, Pop Rocks were supposed to be a fizzy powdered drink mixture but quickly became popular as a candy. Fast forward to the 90′, it was a hit with consumers gathering up to millions of sales in a few years.
This candy was also a part of an urban legend, or Creepypasta site as kids call it, that almost made it drop from the market. Luckily, you can still enjoy this powdery, sweet, and popping candy today. It comes with just about every flavor you can think of, and still has the same fun taste you had when you were a kid.
13. Cracker Jack
There’s a snack still available to this day that comes before tootsie rolls and popsicles and it is called Cracker Jack. It was made with popcorn, caramel, and peanuts that form clusters with a sweet-salty flavor. This treat was invented in the 1890s and by 1893, it was a popular snack in ballparks, carnivals, and many events.
During the 90s, they included a toy in every pack and soon, every kid in the world wanted to go grocery shopping. These were plastic toys that entertained you for weeks, and you could collect or swap them with your friends. Dubbed as “America’s first junk food” in 2011, it paved the way for America’s love of sweet and salty snacks.
12. Nik-L-Nip Wax Bottles
Nik-L-Nip got its name from its original price which was a nickel in the 1900s, and from taking a nip off the top to open it. The candy resembled little bottles of alcohol and had different colors, which made kids back then pretend they were drinking the real thing. Each candy bottle contained a fruity flavored syrup inside, and the bottles were made of chewable food-grade wax. You bet it was created in the early 90s and is still available today.
11. Smarties
Smarties are a type of tablet candy that has fruity flavors and different colors. These candies are packaged as rolls and contain 15 candies in each pack. These were made in 1949 and are still available today. Don’t confuse it with Smarties in Canada which are similar to M&Ms, these tablet candies were marketed as “Rockets” to avoid confusion.
10. Ring Pops
Ring Pops is a brand of lollipops that can be worn around your finger. Created in 1979, the inventor started it as a way to stop his daughter’s thumb-sucking habit. The candy is similar to a baby’s pacifier, where the gem is the candy and the ring is worn on the thumb. In the 90s, parents thought it was a good way to stop their kids from sucking their unclean thumbs while enjoying a sugary treat. These stickless lollipops are still available in an array of flavors, including blue raspberry, strawberry, watermelon, and many more.
9. Dunkaroos
Dunkaroos is a snack from the 90s that features of cookies and frosting for dunking. As the name implies, you’re supposed to dunk or dip the cookies in the frosting before eating. Each pack has 10 cookies and a small tub of frosting, so you’ll surely get your fix before all the cookies run out. The mascot for this snack is a cartoon kangaroo, which also explains the name. In 2012, it was discontinued, but luckily, it was brought back in 2020 and is still available today, so don’t worry; you still have a chance to dunk these Dunkaroos.
8. Fruit Roll-Ups
Fruit roll-ups are a type of fruit leather snack that debuted in 1983. It consists of a flat fruit snack rolled in a tube and comes in different flavors and colors. What made it fun back then, aside from the sweet snack, they also included temporary tattoos with every purchase. Each tattoo had a fun design that you could show off to impress your friends or shock your parents. But no worries, it would come off in a few minutes.
7. Gushers
Gushers is a snack that was released in 1991. This candy had a licorice casing and was filled with different fruit juices. In 2020 Gushers released 2 new flavors called “Asteroid Apple” and “Berry Star Cluster” and in 2024 they announced the comeback of their watermelon flavor which was their best seller. So, if you’re craving for the nostalgic taste of this candy, don’t worry, as you can still get it in groceries and place an order from online stores.
6. Cosmic Brownies
In 1960, company founders of McKee Foods decided to have a product named after their granddaughter, Debbie. This quickly became a line of products consisting of freshly baked goods that can be enjoyed anywhere.
In 1999, Little Debbie’s Cosmic Brownies was released, these were a moist brownie snack that was covered in a layer of fudge icing and topped with candy-coated chocolate chips. This treat is still available online and in stores, so don’t hesitate to get some for yourself if you love chocolate.
5. Hot Pockets
Hot Pockets were a popular microwaveable snack during 80’s and 90s, which quickly became a freezer staple for restaurants and families back then. This snack that’s similar to a calzone consists of a “pocket” made of crispy crust and is filled with cheese, sauce, and slices of pepperoni.
These pocket-sized meals appealed to parents who were busy with work and couldn’t cook, as well as teen gamers who didn’t want time off their playtime but needed something quick to eat. Today, their target market is still the same, and they are still a successful filling snack that’s available everywhere for you to enjoy.
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4. Airheads
Airhead is a flat taffy candy with fruity flavors and fun colors of different varieties. They were released in 1985, and by the 90s, they were one of the biggest candy names in North America. What made it fun was tasting every flavor first before choosing your favorite. Each fruit strip was individually packed, which made swapping with friends and family easy.
Today, you can still enjoy Airheads as they are available in 16 different flavors, including cherry, blue raspberry, watermelon, strawberry, and many more.
3. Cheez-It
Cheez-It Crackers or Cheez-Its was a snack that was introduced in 1921. These were squares or rectangle crackers that had a tangy and savory flavor which comes from combining four different cheeses and are baked to get a crispy texture. Thanks to the combination of the cheeses and the cracker’s crunchy texture, it quickly made fans from all over the world, and it’s still available today in varieties such as Grooves, Duoz, and many more.
2. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Cinnamon Toast Crunch is a cereal that would make any 90s kid feel nostalgic. These square wheat cereal are covered in a cinnamon sugar coating which makes a “snapping” sound when milk is poured over them. The cinnamon sugar also made the milk more delicious as they mix together while you eat.
This cereal is still available today and can be found in your local grocery store. It’s guaranteed to make you remember how fun it was being a kid during the 90’s
1. Trix Cereal
Trix was first released in the 1950s and was one of the first fruit-flavored cereals in the market. It was advertised as a quick and enjoyable breakfast for kids. In 1959, they introduced their mascot, a rabbit that hated carrots but loved the fruity cereal, and it became popular.
However, you haven’t tried Trix Cereal at all if you haven’t tasted their version in the 90s. You see, what made Trix popular was that they shaped their cereal differently which would make any kid sit at the table in the morning with a smile.
There was a variety in 1991 that had five different fruit shapes with different colors all together in a box. The shapes were red raspberry cluster, yellow lemon wedge, purple grape cluster, green lime ball, and orange ball. Then, they came up with finger spoons in 1996, which made eating the cereal even more fun. Now many people (including me) feel like there’s nothing more nostalgic than waking up in the morning and having a bowl of Trix’s fruit-shaped cereal while you watch your morning cartoons.
From The Club
Food has a way of taking us back in time and every snack you open from this listicle is sure to give you happy memories of your childhood. The good thing about it is you don’t have to look far for these snacks as they are available online and in groceries. These snacks are great for sharing stories with your friends or showing the younger generations what we had before.
