Bagel Bites were created in the mid-1980s, and although I was a kid in the 90s and 00s, I don't recall ever having the treat before but remember that my peers loved it, so I was eager to see what they'd taste like to my adult taste buds.
Bagel Bites comes in three flavours: Cheese and Pepperoni, Three Cheese, and Cheese, Sausage and Pepperoni, and of those, I was only able to test out the first two flavours.
"As the first brand to combine the pizza and the bagel, Bagel Bites is thrilled to bring shoppers back to the category with a quick solution that delivers mouthwatering flavour," says the brand. "With the growing popularity of nostalgic eats, Bagel Bites is reclaiming its role as a convenient oven-baked snack-time staple in Canadian households from coast to coast."
With that endorsement in mind, here's how I got on with the taste test.
"Bagel Bites has incredibly passionate fans and we have been working hard to bring the beloved pizza snack back to Canadian shelves,” said Marie Claire Hurtado, Senior Brand Manager for Bagel Bites. “Positioned as a snack without limits, we will continue to bring our delicious familiar flavours to fans across the country to enjoy. Our re-entrance is only the beginning of what’s to come!"
With a new logo and packaging, each serving of Bagel Bites has 7 grams of protein, contains 0g trans-fat, and no artificial flavours or high-fructose corn syrup.
Bagel Bites are just one of the latest nostalgic treats to come back to Canada after a departure.
Earlier this year, Lunchables came back to the country after disappearing for 15 years, and given that it was once my favourite lunch from about the ages of nine to 13, I knew it was something I needed to try out again as an adult.
"Made with wholesome ingredients containing no artificial flavours or colours, each variety of Lunchables offers a protein-packed lunch kit that parents can feel good about, and kids will love," said the company of their offerings.
I tried out Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza, Nachos with Cheesy Dip and Salsa, Turkey Cracker Stacker and Ham Cracker Stacker, and of those four options, the Cheesy Dip and Salsa immediately took me back to my childhood and I thoroughly enjoyed eating it.
The two Stacker options were pretty decent, and while the taste of the Pepperoni Pizza was mid, the element of putting it together is quite fun, particularly if you're younger.
That being said if I had to choose between Lunchables and Bagel Bites in terms of which nostalgic snack I'd prefer for my adult taste buds, I'm giving the win to the Bagel Bites!
Who knows which food will be coming back next? Whatever it is, stay tuned — you know I'll be giving it a try and giving out all the details.
