14 Childhood Snacks That Have Disappeared Forever

Remember those magical snacks that made childhood feel like a never-ending recess?

The ones that showed up in lunchboxes, sleepovers, and Saturday morning cartoons like loyal little sidekicks. Some were sweet, some were salty, all were unforgettable.

While a few stood the test of time, many of our childhood favorites quietly disappeared. Time to rewind the clock and relive the delicious memories of those long-lost treats that once ruled the playground.

14. Butterfinger BB’s

Those tiny chocolate spheres packed with crunchy peanut butter goodness vanished in 2006. Popping these bite-sized treats was practically an Olympic sport for 90s kids!

Nestlé claimed production difficulties led to their demise, but fans still petition for their return. Nothing quite matched that satisfying crispety-crunchety experience in such a poppable form.

13. Wonder Ball

How could anyone forget the chocolate sphere with surprises inside? Originally containing toys (until choking hazards became a concern), they later switched to candy.

The thrill of cracking open that chocolate shell to discover what treasure awaited made this treat magical. Though briefly revived in 2016, the original Wonder Ball experience remains locked in childhood memories.

12. Squeezit

Twisting off those plastic monster heads to access fruity liquid was half the fun! These quirky bottles with character faces dominated lunchboxes throughout the 90s.

General Mills introduced color-changing varieties and even ones that turned your tongue blue. Despite their massive popularity, these sugary beverages disappeared around 2001, leaving a generation of kids high and dry.

11. PB Crisps

Shell-shaped graham cracker cookies filled with creamy peanut butter created snack perfection! Planters introduced these addictive treats in 1992, quickly gaining a cult following.

Though they lasted just a few years on shelves, their unique texture combination left an indelible mark. Fans still run Facebook groups dedicated to bringing back these peanut-shaped morsels of happiness.

10. Dunkaroos

Nothing beat dunking those vanilla cookies into funfetti frosting after school! The kangaroo mascot made these treats extra cool for 90s kids.

Though they’ve made brief comebacks, the original excitement of finding these in your lunchbox remains unmatched. Betty Crocker knew exactly how to make vegetables seem boring compared to these frosting-loaded snack packs!

9. Oreo O’s Cereal

Cookies for breakfast? Yes please! These chocolate O’s with white cream bits transformed morning routines into dessert parties.

Launched in 1997 and discontinued in 2007 in the US, they survived in South Korea until making a comeback in 2017. Many fans swear the reformulated version doesn’t match the original sugary magic that made Monday mornings bearable.

8. Altoids Sours

These tangy tin treasures packed a pucker punch unlike any other candy! Available in flavors like tangerine and apple, they disappeared in 2010 after just six years on the market.

Rumors suggest the potent sour coating damaged the metal tins during shipping. Whatever the reason, their intense flavor experience has never been properly replicated, leaving sour candy enthusiasts forever disappointed.

7. Kudos Bars

Before protein bars became all the rage, Kudos offered the perfect balance of health-adjacent marketing with actual deliciousness! These granola bars coated in chocolate fooled parents into thinking they were nutritious.

Mars introduced them in 1986 as a “healthy” alternative to candy bars. The M&M and Snickers varieties particularly rocked lunchboxes until they silently vanished around 2017.

6. Jell-O Pudding Pops

These frozen pudding treats on a stick delivered creamy perfection that modern copycats can’t touch! Bill Cosby’s commercials made them household favorites in the 80s.

Despite selling a billion pops in 1991, General Foods discontinued them due to production costs. DIY recipes using pudding mix and molds exist, but fans insist the texture isn’t the same as those original frosty delights.

5. Fruit String Thing

Long before Fruit Roll-Ups dominated, these lattice-patterned fruit snacks offered interactive eating experiences! The commercials featured kids wearing them as jewelry before consumption.

Betty Crocker created these stringy, sticky treats in fun shapes like guitars and dinosaurs. Though they vanished in the early 2000s, their unique texture and playful design concept remain unmatched in the fruit snack universe.

4. Butterfinger Chocolate Milk

This liquid version of the iconic candy bar made chocolate milk exponentially more exciting! The unmistakable Butterfinger flavor perfectly translated to drink form.

Nestlé briefly blessed school cafeterias with this creation in the early 2000s. While chocolate milk still exists, that distinctive crispy peanut butter essence in liquid form vanished without warning, leaving kids with regular boring chocolate milk.

3. Bar None

This chocolate wafer masterpiece wrapped in chocolate with crushed peanuts created textural paradise! Hershey’s introduced it in 1987, then revamped it in 1992 with caramel and more peanuts.

Sadly, even the upgrade couldn’t save this underrated gem from discontinuation in 1997. Mexico continued producing their version until recently, causing American candy enthusiasts to import them until that option disappeared too.

2. Trix Yogurt

Those swirly two-toned yogurt cups made dairy consumption wildly exciting for kids! The vibrant colors and sweet flavors convinced children that yogurt wasn’t just for health nuts.

General Mills introduced them in the 90s with the slogan “Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids!” Though yogurt still exists, the magic of those perfect color swirls and character-themed varieties disappeared from refrigerated sections around 2016.

1. Creme Savers

Those swirly orange and cream hard candies transported taste buds to creamsicle heaven! Strawberry cream was equally delicious, offering a sophisticated alternative to basic hard candies.

Mars Wrigley launched them in 1998, and they quickly became office jar staples and grandma purse treasures. After disappearing in 2011, they briefly returned in 2021, but vanished again, proving comebacks don’t always stick around.