The Coolest New Foods & Drinks Hitting Stores Right Now (to Pull You Through the Winter Gloom)

Sprinkles are a delight on their own, but they don’t really taste like anything other than sugar. Leave it to cookbook author and Food Network star Molly Yeh to reinvent the ice cream topper, partnering with spice company Burlap & Barrel to create muted rainbow hues that taste like the best vanilla you’ve ever tried; the warm-and-cozy jolt of cinnamon, cardamom and ginger; and the sophisticated floral notes of rose petals. After trying them firsthand, we can confirm: It’s the secret ingredient your buttercream’s been missing.

While we at first thought Coca-Cola’s new flavor was inspired by those “tears of my ex” mugs that took Etsy by storm in 2018, we soon learned it was quite the opposite: The brand’s latest creation is inspired by moments of joy so touching you could cry. Sold exclusively on TikTok, it’s quite the marketing play, but the drink itself—a mineral-enhanced Coke Zero, essentially—is crisp and refreshing. The initial launch sold out almost immediately, but fingers crossed the brand plans a second drop.

No matter how many brownie mixes we test, Ghirardelli holds the top spot in our hearts (and stomachs), so we were beyond excited to see the brand has launched brookies. Pro tip: Err on the side of underbaking, as they can dry out quickly, and stick to an 8-inch by 8-inch pan, as anything larger will cause them to spread out, sacrificing the fudginess the brand’s baked goods are known for.

Roasted nuts are fine, but sometimes you want something a bit spicier. Look no further than this high-protein snack. The spice of the jalapeño is balanced out by the tangy lime and mild nuttiness of the pistachios, though our fave feature has to be that they’re pre-shelled. Which also makes them dangerously easy to gobble up in one sitting.

Deciding what to pack in your kid’s lunch involves a whole new level of parenting math—you need the right mix of nutrients, the packaging must be easy to open and major allergen-free…and it can’t come back to you, untouched, at the end of the day. Little Spoon’s meal kits are designed to check off all the boxes, featuring all non-GMO ingredients and at least 10 grams of protein per serving. You can filter it by your kid’s dietary needs, and the dishes are fun, like pizza-seasoned pretzels or chicken “super” nuggets, which feature kale, cauliflower and chia seeds.

Proof you don’t need to go out to have a great date night: Melting Pot now sells “at home” bundles, where you can choose two fondues, one of three proteins (psst: Go for the Omaha Steaks triple-trimmed tenderloin tips), and receive four caramel apple tartlets, four garlic butter-slathered baguettes and garlic & wine seasoning for $106—comparable to a fancy night out (minus the tip). It takes five to eight days to arrive, so you’ll need some forethought, but the meal itself is beyond easy to prepare.

Complete the date night in vibe with Halter Ranch’s sparkling white wine. It’s made from 100 percent Picpoul Blanc grapes, a variety that loosely translates to “lip stinger” in French, as its carbonation provides a clean, crisp, tingly finish. (You’ll also get notes of citrus, pineapple and cream.)

Take it from our food editor, Taryn Pire, who named this one of the top foods to cross her desk over the past few months: “I'll admit, I was skeptical about these better-for-you cereal treats; I prefer mine teeming with sugar, TYVM. But the blueberry muffin variety made me a believer. It kind of reminds me of those Special K cereal bars from the '90s, only with significantly more protein.”

Tart cherry juice is having a moment, thanks to the TikTok-viral “Sleepy Girl Mocktail” trend, and while the sleep benefits are mild, the flavor has stuck with us. Especially in this Revl Fruits blend, which adds a splash of coconut water to tame down the tartness (so it’s got a punch but isn’t mouth-puckering).

Spirulina extract gives this ice cream its pale blue color, but the flavor is far from anything you’d associate with the color blue. Marshmallow ice cream is studded with classic chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate-chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate bits, as well as swirled with ribbons of marshmallow. All that’s missing is a few graham crackers, and you’ve got the makings of one irresistible frozen s’mores.

Canadian whiskey meets Kentucky Bourbon in this surprising blend from Michael Bublé. While we’ve become wary of celebrity alcohol lines—are you even famous if you don’t have one these days?—this whiskey is legit, with a sweet aroma, a smooth taste, a little smokiness and a nice bite at the end. And at $30 a bottle, it has a reasonable price point.

Fast lunches inhaled between meetings are often regrettable: packs of chips, semi-frozen microwave meals, a cardboard-like granola bar. The chicken chile verde burrito is just one of four flavors Feel Good Foods launched, but it quickly became our favorite for its balance of spice and filling chicken, and hearty black and pinto beans.

Admittedly, we’ve been burned by zero sugar cereals in the past (that chemical aftertaste!). That’s why we were impressed by Eat Your Mouth Off—the fruity flavor, in particular, will remind you of your favorite childhood cereals, only each serving packs 22 grams of protein. It’s sweetened by stevia, and it’s plant-based.

If you’re planning a bridal party and feel overwhelmed by the liquor store’s selection, here’s a one-and-done option. The Pink Set features three bottles of sparkling rosé, three bottles of red and three bottles of rosé—all light and refreshing. Our editors found them to be universal crowd pleasers; none too sweet, none too dry.

Hailey Bieber isn’t the only one getting in on the glazed donut trend. Mrs. Butterworth’s just released a Dunkin’-inspired pancake topper, and it adds a subtle vanilla glaze flavor to your short stack, rather than the traditional maple. It’s rolling out to grocery stores everywhere now.

"If you thought it was hard to put down a full-size Tony's bar, wait until you try this dangerously poppable snack,” Pire says. “The Caramel Sea Salt and Cookie Mix is just right for folks who love sweet-and-salty treats. The toffee-like center is brown sugar-y and uber-crisp, while the cookie center is buttery and mellow." TBH, we’re just a little bummed she didn’t share it with us…but after hearing her review, we understand why.

Canned cocktails can be a fizzy letdown, but Horton lives up to its bubbly design. The drinks are well-balanced and sippable without being overly sweet. If you’re looking for an alternate to a piña colada that isn’t as heavy as the original, try the Coconut Rum Mixed with Pineapple Soda variety. It’s a vacation in a can.