The Skinny Cow line of candy from Nestle gives consumers the option of buying candy that has fewer calories than most other single servings.
The Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates with Caramel is a slight offering, only 130 calories packed into only 1 ounce. As far as that making it a lighter version of candy, its caloric density is great than York Peppermint Patties (113 calories/ounce) or 3 Musketeers (122 calories/ounce). However, compared to other nuttier offerings like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (147 calories/ounce) or Snickers (134 calories/ounce), it sounds like a better choice. But the biggest issue becomes the satisfaction, because there’s no point in the empty calories of a treat if they’re not full of pleasure.
Line up the cute little medallion shaped pieces and you’ll be impressed. They’re adorable and because they’re so flat, even at about a third of an ounces they look like a lot of candy. They’re about 1.5 inches across. They smell like, well, sweet.
The pieces have a little stripe of sticky caramel inside. It’s not so much caramel as salty buttery flavored syrup. The milk chocolate is passable; it’s at least real but lacking in an satisfying chocolate flavor. The caramel’s salty kick balances out the overly sweet chocolate.
They’re disappointing, especially since I’ve had the Dove Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Promises, which are only 135 calories per ounce and about half the price per ounce. (Of course it’s up to you to control yourself and not eat a half pound in one sitting.)
Related Candies
- Nestle Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates with Peanut Butter Creme
- Dove Sea Salt Caramel Dark Chocolate Promises
- UNREAL #5 Chocolate Caramel Nougat Bar
- Trader Joe’s Les Chocolats Belgique (Belgian Bars): Caramel, Chocolate Buttercream & Speculoos
- Nestle Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters
- Nestle Skinny Cow Heavenly Crisp
- Milky Way Simply Caramel
I hate that sexy cow logo! Creepy.
I grew up on a farm. A skinny cow is usually a symptom of a sick animal with disease. I guess Nestle’s is making its point clear.
Sometimes ya just gotta ignore the calories and just live a little. But I agree, if you are going to walk the calorie line, the reward should be well worth it!
I like their ice cream.
Divine Bovine..
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