There’s nothing like indulging in the guilty pleasure of a good candy bar whenever you stop at a gas station. Whether you are in the middle of a cross-state road trip or just need to fill up an empty tank, a sweet treat is never a bad idea. Looking to expand your array of go-to gas station candy choices? Explore your options through this compilation of message board users’ favorite gas station candies.
Peanut M&Ms
“Peanut butter M&Ms if I’m driving. I can eat them slowly and it helps keep me alert if I’m going a long ways alone,” said one Reddit user. The crunchiness of the peanuts and trying to get them unstuck between your teeth will surely keep you awake if you’re traveling far without a companion!
Sour Patch Kids
Sour Patch Kids come in different colors, shapes, and even flavor themes – Watermelon, Lemonade Fest, Fire, Extreme, Tropical, to name a few. While most of these varieties appear on the message board at least once, you can never go wrong with the regular Sour Patch Kids with berry, lemon, lime, orange, and raspberry gummies.
Nerd Gummy Clusters
If you’re a fan of contrasting flavors and textures, you might want to grab some Nerd Gummy Clusters the next time you’re at a gas station. These bundles of candy combine sweet and sour, and are crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. They come in Rainbow and Very Berry packs, but a tip to the wise: the Very Berry variation is a much more popular choice!
Take5
“The old Take5. The new ones definitely aren’t the same, with Reese’s peanut butter in them. They just taste like a peanut butter cup now,” says one comment. Many users mentioned Take5 on the message board, but they specified the Hershey’s version of Take5, not the revamped Take5 after Reese’s bought the candy bar. While the differences are minimal, the new candy bar is a little smaller, has more peanut butter and less caramel, and has thinner pretzels. Sometimes old really is gold.
Reese’s Pieces
Speaking of Reese’s, the popular Reese’s Pieces are also a gas station candy worth mentioning. These little circles of chocolate-coated peanut butter are sure to add vibrant colors and nutty goodness to your road trip or gas fill-up. The saltiness of the peanut butter perfectly complements the sweetness of the chocolate coating, making it a perfect snack for anyone who likes a sweet-and-salty combination.
Skittles
Another colorful mixed bag of goodness to add a little fun and sweetness to your drive – Skittles. These candies come in a rainbow of colors and an assortment of fruit flavors ranging from sweet to sour, including strawberry, lime, raspberry, mandarin, pineapple, and black currant. Skittles also come in many variations, such as Tropical, Sweet Heat, Wild Berry, and Smoothies.
Twizzlers
This classic candy isn’t just for the movies. Twizzlers is also a popular gas-station candy on the message board. Red licorice was mentioned quite a few times by commenters, and while other licorice brands were mentioned, the consensus puts Twizzlers at the top of the list. Black licorice is also a candy you might want to try! Red or black, licorice is easy to grip while driving, delicious, and fun to eat.
Snickers
If you’ve got a sweet tooth through and through, a Snickers bar is a great option. What’s not to like? Roasted peanuts, nougat, caramel, milk chocolate – all the makings of a good candy bar. Not only do these elements make for a fun texture to chew, but they also promise a sweetness overload that you won’t get sick of no matter how long your drive is going to take.
Hot Tamales
Not a fan of sweet and sour? Hot Tamales are the way to go. If you prefer adding a kick to your gas-station candy, these cinnamon-flavored capsules offer exactly that. They are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy – sure to keep you awake on longer road trips. There’s no other candy quite like this one!
ZERO
White chocolate IS real chocolate, don’t let the haters tell you otherwise! If you’re a lover of the creamy and sweet white chocolate, then you’ve surely heard of ZERO candy bars. These white-chocolate covered bars are filled with caramel, peanuts, and nougat. Many commenters enjoy a good ZERO bar during their gas station runs, including the original poster of the message, who says “For me it’s the Zero bars. Last time I was state side, I bought a whole box of those to bring back north.”
Source: Reddit
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