10 Retro Snacks That Deserve a Comeback

There are a lot of snacks out there worth purchasing in 2026 — but if you're like me, there are also a lot of snacks from your childhood you wish you could still buy. These types of snacks definitely weren't the healthiest options, but even thinking about them evokes a sense of nostalgia.

From some of our favorite candy bars to low-fat devil's food cookies, there's no shortage of retro snacks that deserve a comeback. Check out some of our favorites from the '80s and '90s.

We're starting the list off strong with a candy we would like to see back in stores. You can decide if candy is really a "snack" or not. In the meantime, we'll keep dreaming about these crunchy, peanut-buttery bites that were sadly discontinued in 2006. Even though Nestle released the Butterfinger Bites in 2009, they just weren't the same.

First off, we're aware that you can still find Scooby-Doo Fruit Snacks at your local grocery store. However, they're not the same as they were when I was a kid. If you do a quick search online about these fruit snacks, you'll find many individuals reminiscing specifically about the "matte-blue" or "milky-blue" fruit snack that you used to find in these packages. This specific formulation was discontinued in 2015 when General Mills eliminated artificial colors and flavors from their snack line.

Speaking of snacks with fruit in the name that aren't actually made of fruit, we also miss the Betty Crocker Fruit String Thing. This popular snack was both tasty and useful, which you'll know if you were one of the kids using it to create art during lunchtime. It was also a mix between a snack and candy. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.

In 2026, most of us are aware that granola bars are not the "healthy snack" they're often marketed as. This is especially true when the granola bar includes M&M's, Snickers, or other candy. So maybe these were closer to a candy bar than a granola bar, but we still miss this nostalgic snack.

What would you do for a Klondike Bar? The question should really be, "What would you do for a Klondike Choco Taco?" This tasty frozen dessert had it all — ice cream, fudge, and nuts — all stuffed within a chocolate-covered taco-shaped cone. Unfortunately, the Choco Taco is no longer available as of 2022.

Who doesn't love a snack that tastes just like a cheesecake? That's exactly what the Philadelphia Cheesecake Snack Bars were — a mini cheesecake you could take on the go. Whether you preferred the classic or the strawberry flavor, there's no doubt that cheesecake-lovers everywhere loved this snack.

SnackWell's Devil's Food cakes were a thing until 2022, when the SnackWell's brand was retired. However, since the SnackWell's line was launched in 1992, many of us remember eating them throughout our childhood. That was back in the days when we thought it was healthy to eat them because they were labeled "fat-free."

In 1998, a new salty snack appeared on the scene: Doritos 3D. These were essentially a puffed, 3D version of the iconic chips. The launch of this snack included different flavors, such as Nacho Cheese, Jalapeño Cheddar, and Zesty Ranch. Although Doritos 3D did make a comeback in 2020 as Doritos 3D Crunch, these baked chips weren't the same as the original.

Another favorite '90s snack was brought to us by Kellogg's. These yogurt-covered snacks were some kind of mix between candy and fruit snacks. You could get them in a variety of flavors from Crazy Berries to Berry-Berry Banana. This sweet and beloved treat was discontinued in 2010.

Even though Scooby-Doo Fruit Snacks are already on the list, those aren't the only retro fruit snacks we miss. Shark Bites Fruit Snacks were a favorite snack among millennials, initially released by General Mills in 1988. These colorful gummy sharks are no longer made, at least not the ones we remember. The original formula was discontinued in 2016.