17 Discontinued Snacks From the ‘90s Virginians Still Miss

The 1990s gave us some of the most fun and flavorful snacks ever to hit store shelves. Kids raced home from school hoping to find those bright packages waiting in the pantry.

Many of these iconic treats are gone now, but Virginians still talk about them like they disappeared yesterday.

Dunkaroos

Few ’90s snacks sparked as much playground envy as Dunkaroos. The combo of mini cookies and sweet frosting made snack time feel like a party.

Kids could dip, scoop, or even eat the frosting on its own when no one was looking.

They came in flavors like chocolate or vanilla with rainbow sprinkles, and the kangaroo mascot only made them cooler.

Dunkaroos were discontinued in the U.S. in the 2010s, brought back briefly, but the original recipe is still what most people miss.

Planters Cheez Balls

These bright orange snacks came in blue canisters and left fingers covered in powder.

Planters Cheez Balls had a unique, tangy crunch that set them apart from other cheese snacks on the shelf.

They were discontinued in 2006, and fans weren’t happy about it.

Although they’ve returned in limited releases, many say they still don’t taste quite the same as they did back in the ’90s.

PB Crisps

PB Crisps were a hidden gem. These peanut-shaped snacks had a crisp outer shell and a sweet peanut butter filling inside.

They weren’t as flashy as other ’90s treats, but they had a loyal following.

Produced by Planters, PB Crisps quietly disappeared in the mid-1990s, and fans have been asking for a comeback ever since.

For those who loved them, no other peanut butter snack has ever come close.

Hi-C Ecto Cooler

This bright green drink started as a movie tie-in with Ghostbusters, but quickly became a favorite in its own right. Ecto Cooler had a citrusy flavor, a glowing color, and packaging that made it stand out in any lunchbox.

Even after Ghostbusters faded from the spotlight, the drink lived on through the ’90s.

It was finally discontinued in 2001, though it made short returns for movie promotions.

Still, people say nothing else tastes quite like it.

Butterfinger BB’s

These bite-sized Butterfinger balls were launched in the early ’90s and became instantly popular.

They were crunchy, chocolatey, and packed with the same peanut butter flavor as the full-size bar, just in a round, poppable format.

They were especially loved thanks to The Simpsons ads that promoted them everywhere.

Butterfinger BB’s disappeared by the mid-2000s, and fans have been asking for their return ever since. Many still claim they were better than the bar.

3D Doritos

Doritos took a big swing in the ’90s with this puffed-up version of their classic chips.

3D Doritos came in flavors like Nacho Cheese and Jalapeño Cheddar, and they had a unique, airy crunch.

They weren’t just about flavor; they were fun to eat. The 3D shape made them feel like a futuristic snack, perfect for lunchboxes or movie nights.

Though they returned in recent years under the new name Doritos 3D Crunch, many fans say the texture and flavors aren’t the same as the original.

Squeezit Bottled Drinks

These fruit-flavored drinks came in colorful plastic bottles with twist-off tops, and half the fun was in the packaging.

Kids loved squeezing the bottle to get every last drop, and the goofy character faces on each flavor added extra flair.

They were available throughout the 1990s in flavors like Chucklin’ Cherry and Berry B. Wild, and many school lunches weren’t complete without one.

Squeezits were discontinued in the early 2000s, and fans still bring them up in nostalgic snack debates.

Shark Bites Fruit Snacks

Shark Bites weren’t just any fruit snacks—they were a big deal.

Each pack had a mix of colorful “sharks,” but the rare white shark was what every kid hoped to find. Getting one felt like winning a prize.

The flavors were sweet and bold, and the packaging was pure ’90s.

While similar snacks exist today, the original Shark Bites formula and branding were retired, and many fans still remember the thrill of opening a pack hoping to spot that elusive white shark.

Oreo O’s Cereal (Original Formula)

Oreo O’s first launched in 1997 and quickly became a sugary favorite among ’90s kids.

The cereal turned breakfast into dessert, combining crunchy chocolate O’s with a sweet cookie-and-cream flavor that mimicked the classic cookie.

Though it disappeared in 2007, a couple of reboots came years later. However, the more current versions aren’t the same, especially since it lacks the original marshmallow pieces that made it extra fun.

The original formula remains a nostalgic favorite.

Keebler Pizzarias

These crunchy chips were made from real pizza dough and flavored to taste like your favorite slice.

Flavors included Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni, and Supreme, and each bite delivered a strong, savory punch that was unlike anything else in snack aisles.

Launched in the early ’90s and discontinued by the late decade, Pizzarias were loud in both flavor and branding.

Fans still talk about their intense crunch and miss the unique taste that no other snack has really replicated.

String Thing

This stretchy, fruit-flavored snack came rolled up in a squiggly line inside a clear package.

Kids could peel and pull the candy into shapes or eat it all in one go. It was colorful, sticky, and pure ’90s fun.

Made by Betty Crocker, String Thing was popular for a few years before quietly disappearing in the early 2000s.

There hasn’t been a proper replacement since, and fans still talk about how fun it was to play with before eating.

French Toast Crunch (Original Version)

Launched in the mid-’90s, French Toast Crunch was a hit thanks to its tiny toast-shaped cereal pieces and sweet, syrupy flavor.

It stood out from other cereals because it actually looked like mini slices of toast. It was discontinued in the U.S. in 2006, though it remained available in Canada.

A reboot brought it back in 2014, but fans of the original say the texture and sweetness still feel slightly different.

The original formula left a strong breakfast memory.

Ouch! Bubble Gum

This novelty gum came in a small metal tin that looked like a bandage box, with each stick wrapped in paper designed to look like a Band-Aid.

Kids loved the packaging almost as much as the fruity gum inside.

Popular throughout the ’90s, Ouch! gum came in flavors like grape, watermelon, and strawberry. It was eventually pulled from shelves in the early 2000s, though in 2025 it was announced this gum would make a comeback in stores like Cracker Barrel.

The gum didn’t last long when chewed, but the fun packaging made it unforgettable.

Trix Yogurt (Original Colors)

Bright, swirled Trix Yogurt hit shelves in the ’90s as part of the growing wave of kid-targeted dairy snacks.

The flavors were bold, and the neon pinks, blues, and purples made them hard to miss.

It was especially popular in school lunches and marketed alongside Trix cereal.

While the yogurt has been brought back in limited waves, it often lacks the bold colors or nostalgic taste people remember from childhood.

Other Snacks ’90s Kids Still Remember

The following snacks didn’t come out in the 1990s, but anyone who grew up in the ’90s surely has fond memories of them.

EZ Squirt Colored Ketchup

While not a snack by itself, this brightly colored ketchup showed up on so many kids’ plates in the early 2000s that it felt like one.

It came in shades like Blastin’ Green and Funky Purple and made everything from fries to chicken nuggets look bizarre, but fun.

Originally launched by Heinz in 2000, it caught the tail end of the ’90s food trend of turning ordinary items into playful, colorful versions.

It was discontinued in 2006, but kids who squirted purple ketchup on their burgers still remember the novelty.

Pepsi Blue

This bright blue soda was released in 2002. It had a berry-cotton-candy flavor that confused some people but delighted others who wanted something different from regular colas.

Pepsi Blue was discontinued in 2004 after a short run and made a brief return in 2021.

It’s no longer available, but its neon color and oddball taste made it a staple of early-2000s snacking culture and a nostalgic favorite for ’90s kids who caught it just in time.

Yogos

Yogos were bite-sized yogurt-covered fruit snacks that arrived in 2005.

Each little piece was chewy on the inside with a sweet, creamy coating. They came in mini pouches and were marketed as both fun and semi-healthy.