11 Classic 1980s Treats New Hampshirites Wish Would Return

Grocery shopping as an ’80s kid meant seeing shelves packed with colorful boxes, sugary cereals, and fun products that you begged your parents to buy.

Some were tasty, some were weird, and a lot of them have quietly disappeared from New Hampshire grocery store shelves.

Jell-O Pudding Pops Were the Coolest Frozen Treat Around

In the 1980s, Jell-O Pudding Pops were a must-have in the freezer aisle. Creamy, cold, and full of rich flavor, they were somewhere between ice cream and fudge.

Kids loved the smooth texture, and parents liked that they weren’t too messy.

Bill Cosby’s TV ads made them even more popular, and soon every kid was begging for them. Chocolate and vanilla were the classic flavors, but swirled versions were a big hit too.

They quietly disappeared in the 2000s, and although a few copycats have come and gone, nothing has quite matched the original.

Hubba Bubba Soda Tried to Turn Bubble Gum Into a Drink

Yes, it was real. Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum Soda hit shelves in the late-1980s and was just as sweet and strange as it sounds.

It tasted like liquid bubble gum, and the bright pink can made it impossible to miss.

Kids were curious. Some loved it, some hated it, but nearly everyone wanted to try it at least once.

It didn’t stick around for long, but it made a big splash while it lasted.

Today, most people barely remember Hubba Bubba existed. But for a short time, it was one of the weirdest and most talked-about drinks on the shelf.

PB Max Was the Candy Bar With a Cult Following

PB Max came out in the late 1980s and quickly became a favorite. It was thick, crumbly, peanut-buttery, and covered in milk chocolate.

Some people even liked it more than a Reese’s.

It had a cookie base and came in a square shape that made it stand out. People loved the texture and how filling it felt compared to other candy bars.

Then, just like that, it was gone in 1994. Fans still wish it would return.

Squeezit Bottles Made Drinking Juice Fun

Squeezit juice drinks came in bright plastic bottles shaped like cartoon characters.

Kids could twist off the top and squeeze the drink right into their mouths. It wasn’t just juice. It was part of recess or lunchroom fun.

The flavors had fun names like Chucklin’ Cherry and Mean Green Puncher. Some even came with little color-changing flavor drops you could add yourself.

They faded away in the early 2000s, but kids who grew up in the 1980s still remember the crinkle of that plastic bottle and the sticky hands that followed.

Kudos Bars Made Granola Feel Like Dessert

Kudos bars looked like granola, but they felt like candy.

With layers of chocolate, M&M’s, or even peanut butter chips, they were a lunchbox favorite and a snack-time win.

Parents felt good about buying them because they sounded healthy. Kids loved them because they tasted like a treat. It was a win-win situation.

They stuck around into the early 2000s but vanished entirely in 2017.

Fans still ask for their return, especially those who remember the bright foil wrappers and bold, not-truly-good-for-you flavors.

Oatmeal Swirlers Made Breakfast Feel Like Art Class

Oatmeal Swirlers were simple instant oatmeal packs with a twist. Each one came with a tube of fruity jelly. Kids could squeeze it into swirls, smiley faces, or squiggles before mixing it in.

Strawberry and apple were the most popular, and the packets made boring oatmeal feel a lot more fun.

It was a quick breakfast with just enough creativity to make kids eat it without complaint.

They disappeared quietly, but many people still remember the fun of drawing in their bowl before digging in.

Reggie! Bars Were a Home Run in Every Candy Aisle

Named after baseball legend Reggie Jackson, the Reggie! Bar was a thick, chewy mix of caramel, peanuts, and chocolate.

It was round, rich, and packed with flavor.

Launched in the late 1970s and popular through the early 1980s, it was a favorite among sports fans and candy lovers alike.

Some kids bought it just for the name, others for the taste.

It disappeared after a short run, came back briefly, and then vanished again. But for anyone who grew up with it, the name still brings back sweet memories.

Giggles Cookies Had Smiling Faces and a Sweet Surprise

These sandwich cookies were filled with fruity cream and stamped with smiling cartoon faces. Kids loved them for how they looked just as much as how they tasted.

They came in mixed fruit flavors like cherry, orange, and lemon, with two-tone fillings and a crunchy outside.

The silly expressions made them a hit in school lunchboxes.

Giggles quietly left store shelves in the late 1980s, but fans still search for anything that comes close.

Fruit Wrinkles Were Like Raisins, But Cooler

Fruit Wrinkles were chewy, fruity snacks that looked like tiny pieces of dried candy. They came in little boxes, just like raisins, but with flavors like cherry, grape, and strawberry.

Kids thought they were fun, even though they didn’t always know what they were eating.

They were softer than a fruit snack but firmer than a gummy.

They faded out over time, but for a while, they were a quirky alternative to the usual sweet treats.

Nintendo Cereal System Made Breakfast Feel Like a Game

In the late 1980s, Nintendo launched a cereal that featured two flavors in one box.

One side had Super Mario Bros., and the other had The Legend of Zelda. Each had its own shapes and fruity tastes.

Kids loved seeing their favorite video game characters on the box. The cereal itself wasn’t amazing, but that didn’t matter. It was all about the theme.

It didn’t last long, but it left a big impression. Boxes are now collectors’ items, and fans still talk about it like it were treasure.

Planters Cheez Balls Were the Ultimate Snack Bowl Staple

These bright orange, airy cheese balls came in a tall blue canister and disappeared just as fast as they were poured into a bowl.

They were salty, cheesy, and addicting.