Of course, I had to try these. If you’re a long-time fan of something and they make an improvement, you’re going to want to see what that improvement is all about.
I could tease you and say, “Let’s talk about Pop Tarts for about six paragraphs and then I’ll tell you what my critique is.” That’s not my style. I’ll just dish it out right here. Pop Tarts with Protein are as good as Pop Tarts without. I hope the company keeps making them and doesn’t just call it a novelty run.
When I tried it, I was surprised at how flexible these Pop Tarts were. The protein gives the Pop Tarts a different texture so they bend instead of crumble. If you took the original Pop Tarts backpacking, you could expect to have a lot of crumbs in the package. I didn’t take my Pop Tarts with Protein backpacking, but I could see when I opened the package that the two tarts were much more supple than their original counterparts. And for the record, I don’t mind having a bunch of crumbs, but this new style is looking to be backpack friendly.
The flavor was exactly as expected. I tried the brown sugar kind and they tasted just like the old ones, though there was a hint of protein. It reminded me of having a smoothie with whey protein added. The protein has a noticeable, not overwhelming, taste.
Critique summary: I liked ’em.
Now for the Pop Tart facts. Fact number one: they are an alternative option for all the granola bars out there.
Fact number two: I don’t know anyone who toasts them.
Fact number three: Pop Tarts are the fuel of choice for Adam Bahn, pilot and engineer. He invented the Flying Dream, a hovercar that runs off of chemical electricity. He knows how to start his day. With a Pop Tart.
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