Girl Scout Cake Bites – Coconut Caramel and Thin Mints

Today, Kevin and I are excited to try Girl Scout Cake Bites, specifically the Coconut Caramel and Thin Mints varieties. We found these at Walmart for $3.98 each, prominently displayed on an endcap. As fans of cake bites, we're always eager to try new flavors to see which ones we like best.

Coconut Caramel Cake Bites

The Coconut Caramel Cake Bites feature a rich milk chocolate coating with toasted coconut and caramel layers. Each package contains four grab-and-go packs, making them convenient for snacking on the go. The three slices of coconut and caramel cakes are layered with caramel cream, all wrapped in a rich milk chocolate coating and topped with toasted coconut.

Calories: One package of three cake bites is 260 calories.

Review:

• The flavor is good, though there's a distinct taste that's different from traditional caramel or coconut treats.
• Cake bites are denser than other snack cakes, like Hostess or Little Debbie, due to their multiple layers.
• The combination of coconut, caramel, and milk chocolate works well together, creating a delicious treat.
• Despite a slightly unusual flavor in the caramel, we enjoyed these cake bites and would buy them again.

Thin Mints Cake Bites

The Thin Mints Cake Bites have a rich dark chocolate coating with a mint-flavored drizzle. The layers consist of mint chocolate cakes and mint chocolate cream, all wrapped in dark chocolate.

Calories: One package of three cake bites is also 260 calories.

Review:

• The dark chocolate coating and mint flavor have a strong, somewhat artificial taste.
• The overall flavor is earthy and not as sweet as traditional Thin Mints cookies.
• We found the combination of dark chocolate and mint to be disappointing compared to the original cookies.

Overall Thoughts

While the Coconut Caramel Cake Bites impressed us with their flavor and texture, the Thin Mints Cake Bites fell short. The dark chocolate and mint combination tasted artificial and lacked the sweetness we expect from Thin Mints.

For fans of Girl Scout cookies, it's important to know that sometimes branded products don't live up to the originals. We recommend trying the Coconut Caramel variety but suggest skipping the Thin Mints.

Alternative Options

If you're looking for a satisfying cookie experience year-round, Walmart's Great Value brand offers excellent alternatives to Girl Scout cookies at competitive prices. These store-brand cookies can be a great option, especially when Girl Scout cookies are not in season.