Snackers

Fall snacks are hitting shelves, but which ones are actually worth trying? We rounded up what people are saying about some of this season’s newest flavors.

Alani Nu Ruby Apple

Ruby Apple puts a sweeter spin on Alani’s fall caramel apple flavor. Reviewers consistently describe it as sweeter and less tart than Witch’s Brew, with more red apple and caramel coming through. Some love the change and are already asking for Ruby Apple to be sold on its own, while others say the extra sweetness can come across as syrupy.

The consensus: This one comes down to your caramel apple preference. If you like yours sweet, Ruby Apple may be the better pick. If you want that tart green apple bite, Witch’s Brew is probably more your speed.

Our take: Snackers founder Emily prefers Ruby Apple to Witch’s Brew. The sweeter red apple flavor wins this one for me.

Cheetos Sweet Phantom Heat x Blumhouse

The cinnamon hits you immediately, and then comes the HEAT. Reviewers describe the first bite as intensely cinnamon-sweet, almost like cinnamon PopCorners, before the spice takes over. And that’s where these seem to lose people. It’s a lot of cinnamon followed by a lot of heat, and most reviewers just aren’t into the combination.

The consensus: The flavor combo is a pass for us.

Peelers Apple Cider Donut

Reviews are pretty positive on this one. They smell exactly like an apple cider donut, with lots of warm cinnamon notes and maybe a touch of artificial sweetness. But overall, people are fans.

The consensus: This one may be a sleeper hit this Fall.

RXBAR Nut Butter & Oat Apple Pie

Reviews are mixed, but texture seems to be a highlight. The bar is soft and chewy with some crunch from cashews and pumpkin seeds, without being overly hard or sticky. Flavor is where opinions split. Some reviewers get a well-balanced apple and cinnamon flavor, while others find it artificial or wish the apple came through a bit more.

The consensus: A solid fall take on RXBAR, especially if you already like the Nut Butter & Oat line, but don’t expect a huge apple punch.