Every kid of the 90s has memories, good or bad, of opening up their lunchbox and hoping
to find a tasty snack inside. These treats were easy to access and so much fun to eat.
Get ready to reminisce, because it's time to check out the top 10 best lunchbox snacks
of the 90s.
Uncrustables PBJ Sandwiches
Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwiches from Smuckers launched during the '90s and
they are still available today. These "soft bread" sandwiches are round, crust-free and
crimped all around their diameters. The crimping keeps the peanut butter and grape jelly inside
of the sandwiches. The filling won't leak out. Portable and tasty, Uncrustables are
perfect for those who prefer sandwiches without the crusts. These convenient snacks from the
'90s still fill a need in the marketplace, and you'll find them in the freezer aisle
of many grocery stores. Smuckers is based in Ohio and the company has been around since
1897. Since Smuckers has a proven track record when it comes to offering great jellies to
customers, it's no surprise that its sealed PB & J sandwich is such a big hit. This sandwich
isn't patented, but the name, "Uncrustables" is trademarked. Smuckers constructed a factory
in Kentucky in order to facilitate production of these popular crustless sandwiches. Uncrustables
Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly sandwiches are modern classics, but they aren't the only
sandwiches in the Uncrustables product lineup. Check the freezer aisle at your fave grocery
store to see which Uncrustables are available.
Lunchables Ham & Cheddar Combos
Lunchables Ham & Cheddar with Crackers meals were very popular during the '90s and they
are still available today. While Lunchables were actually launched during the end of the
80s, by Oscar Mayer, the popularity of Lunchables definitely soared during the '90s. While some
people may not feel satisfied after eating Lunchables as a midday meal, those with less-hearty
appetites may find that Lunchables really satisfy. With Lunchables, ingredients are
stacked on crackers. Ham & Cheddar with Crackers is a perennial favorite, but the pizza Lunchables
was also very popular during the 90s. Kids - and maybe some adults - would make tiny
pizzas with cracker crusts, by adding tomato sauce, cheese and pepperoni-flavored sausage.
The current Lunchables product line is really extensive. Clearly, Lunchable meals are still
hitting the target with kids and parents. Today, consumers can even buy Lunchables that come
with Capri Sun. There are also Lunchables which are made with natural cheese and meat.
Lunchables Uncured Ham & Cheddar is one example. Another choice is Lunchables Brunchables,
which include classic breakfast ingredients. Lunchables "Snacks" are also sold, and so
are Lunchables Uploaded, which come with more of everything that kids enjoy, for a more
filling and variety-packed experience. The Uploaded meals also come with drinks.
Polly-O String Cheese Is Fun To Eat
Polly-O String Cheese was a hit back in the '90s and it's still popular today. Produced
by Kraft Foods, this lunchbox favorite was a snack food and an activity. Some kids spent
a lot of time deconstructing their cheese strings. Others cut to the chase by munching
on the cheese sticks without the usual peeling off of strings of cheese. However kids ate
them, they enjoyed their good taste. Many adults indulged in Polly-O String Cheese,
too. Polly-O string cheese is found in lunchboxes and in plenty of brown bag lunches. It's a
tasty and convenient way to get a little healthy calcium during the day. Today, Polly-O String
Cheese is available in four varieties. There is Mozzarella string cheese, plus a Mozzarella
string cheese variety made with 2% milk. There are also Twists which are combos of mozzarella
and cheddar, also available in a 2% milk variety. With the twists, some children untwist the
cheese before they string it. Those who eschew dairy may not embrace the fun and taste of
Polly-O string cheese. Lots of people are turning to dairy alternatives these days.
In the 90s, there were also dairy alternatives, but these alternatives weren't as popular
back then as they are now.
Fruit Roll-Ups
These legendary fruit snacks come from the General Mills' brand, Betty Crocker. They
were '90s faves at lunchtime and anytime. Packed with intense taste, these fruit-flavored
snacks made kids happy and parents liked eating them, too. Like so many awesome snacks featured
here today, Fruit Roll-Ups are still out there in the marketplace. The concept for Fruit
Roll-Ups began to be explored during the 1970s. The product was launched during the 80s and
its popularity skyrocketed in the 90s. A brand called Uncle Toby's also produced similar
snacks which were promoted via TV ads in 1990. Today, there are many types of Betty Crocker Fruit
Roll-Ups to choose from, including Tropical Tie-Dye, Blastin Berry, and Strawberry. People
can buy their favorite flavors or go for variety packs which allow them to enjoy different
flavors. A Blastin Berry Fruit Roll-Up has 50 calories, plus 7 grams of sugar. The
first three ingredients listed for Fruit Roll-Ups are corn syrup, dried corn syrup and sugar.
Most nutritionists advise parents to consider these lunchbox favorites occasional treats,
because they do contain empty calories.
Fruit Gushers - The Snack With Liquid Centers
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers are usually called Gushers for short. They are fruit snacks that
have liquid centers. They surged in popularity during the 90s and they are still beloved.
Known for their distinctive long hexagon bi-pyramid shapes, these fruit snacks are made mostly
from fruit juice and sugar. Inside of each fruit gusher, there's a sweet and thick liquid.
The outside of the fruit gusher is made from a gummy type of colorful coating. Biting
into a gusher releases a gush of liquid and this is why these snacks have their unique
name. '90s kids who found Fruit Gushers in their lunchboxes were generally happy campers.
These snacks rated highly among school-age kids, 'tweens, and teens. It's safe to say
that parents occasionally enjoyed them too, even though they were made with kids in mind.
Since they're still available, it's so easy to enjoy them at home, or in packed lunches. Current
Fruit Gushers varieties include Strawberry Splash, Sour Triple Berry Shock, Mood Morphers,
Mouth Mixers Punch Berry, Tropical Flavors, and Flavor Mixers. There is also a variety
pack available. When the '90s ended, Gushers stayed relevant, in part because a popular
YTV show called Uh-Oh was sponsored by Fruit Gushers from 2001 to 2003. These fruit snacks
have widespread appeal that has endured through the years.
Capri Sun Drinks Are Iconic
These lunchbox essentials were a big deal in the '90s. It was possible for kids to polish
off these fruit drinks in no time flat. Sometimes, a few big sips was all it took to finish a
Capri Sun. These drinks come in convenient little pouches with small straws. These days,
kids may enjoy Lunchables that include Capri Sun juices. The fruit drink pouches are also
sold on their own, just like they were back in the '90s. The Original Juice Drink contains
ingredients that are all-natural, sweetened with some sugar. The drinks don't contain
artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. If you want to experiment with different flavors,
or your kids do, you'll have plenty of product options, including Fruit Punch and Strawberry
Kiwi, as well as Lemonade and lots of other great flavors. There are even organic Capri
Sun drinks available nowadays. Overall, there are seven main categories of Capri Sun drinks,
from the original drinks to the organic drinks to a sports beverage version called Capri
Sun Sport and beyond. Capri Sun is still a favorite drinks brand for kids. It's a brand
with staying power.
Hi-C Juice Is Still A Hit
For many people, Hi-C is a taste of childhood. It brings back '90s memories. During the 90s,
one flavor of Hi-C, called Orange Lavaburst, was offered at McDonald's fast food joints.
When McDonald's took the drink off the menu many years later, a lot of customers weren't
happy, even though this popular Hi-C flavor was available elsewhere. Hi-C is still sold
today, and Orange Lavaburst is still a popular flavor, along with Boppin' Strawberry, Blazin'
Blueberry, Poppin' Lemonade and Torrential Fruit Punch. There are other flavors to choose
from, too. Hi-C appeals to kids, it's made from genuine fruit juice and each drink box
comes with a full day's supply of vitamin C. The current Hi-C product line has 50
percent less sugar than the original product line. In the '90s, drinks like Capri Sun and
Hi-C really ruled. Kids loved sipping and gulping them. They were fun to drink and perfect
for school lunches. Today, new generations are discovering these fruity bevvies. Hi-C
is produced by the Coca-Cola Company. It was invented way back in the 1940s. Its inventor's
name was Niles Foster. The drink was launched in 1947, in an orange flavor. Today, each
Hi-C drink box contains ten percent fruit juice.
Dunk-a-roos Are A Sweet Treat
Plenty of kids love sweet treats, just like kids did back in the 90s. This is why Dunk-a-roos
remained popular for years, even after the 90s ended. In case you've never tried them,
Dunk-a-roos are cookies that come with frosting. For many kids, they are one of the premier
lunchbox desserts. These snacks were launched in 1990, by the General Mills brand, Betty
Crocker. With Dunk-a-roos, cookies are meant to be dipped into icing before they are inhaled.
Each pack comes with several small cookies plus enough frosting for dunking. The cookies
came in a host of shapes. One popular shape was the hot air balloon. This famous dessert
snack had a cartoon mascot, who was a comical kangaroo. The cartoon mascot was called Sydney
and he had an Aussie accent. In 1996, a new mascot, Duncan, was introduced after a special
contest. In 2012, production of Dunk-a-roos stopped in America, but the cookies with frosting
were still available in Canada. Some people brought Dunk-a-roos from Canada to the States
when they needed a sugar fix, for themselves or for their kids. In 2018, Dunk-a-roos were
discontinued in Canada. Yummy flavors included Chocolate Icing with Graham Cookies and Vanilla
Icing with Chocolate Cookies. At one point, there even were SpongeBob SquarePants Dunk-a-roos,
which featured bright yellow icing.
Teddy Grahams Are Adorable And Tasty
Teddy Grahams aren't just for kids. Adults eat them, too. These snacks became a sensation
in the '90s and they are still amazingly popular. Actually, the success of these little cookies
isn't so surprising. They are adorable, because they are shaped like tiny teddy bears. And
they taste good. They come in different flavors, so there is something for everyone. Kids who
found Teddy Grahams in their lunch boxes back in the 90s would gobble them up. These days,
they still add tons of fun to school lunches. Nabisco launched these cute little cookies
in 1988. Back in the 90s, they were very famous and very beloved. These days, Teddy Grahams
are available in 4 flavors, which are Honey, Chocolate, Cinnamon and Chocolately Chip.
Yes, they are aimed at kids, but lots of adults snack on the cookies, while they're watching
TV or whatever. There are even recipes online which utilize the tasty little bear cookies
in innovative new ways. You may have a box of these cookies in your pantry right now.
A lot of people do, especially if they are parents to young children. If you don't have
any on hand, you may be craving them right now. They are mild cookies, sweet but subtle.
Those who buy these cookies regularly know that they disappear fast. It's easy to eat
a lot of Teddy Grahams.
Zebra Cakes Have Bold Style
Zebra Cakes were '90s faves, thanks to the bold, graphic appeal of their black-and-white
frosting. These cakes are still sold. They come from a company called Little Debbie.
Zebra Cakes feature yellow cake that's iced with white frosting and dark stripes made
of fudge. Zebra cakes also have cream filling. The sight of Zebra Cakes in a lunchbox is
going to put a smile on a child's face. These cakes made kids happy back in the '90s and
their appeal hasn't faded. If you want to relive childhood memories, you should know
that Zebra Cakes are available in single serving sizes, as well as family packs. So many '90s
snacks, including Zebra Cakes, continue to intrigue new generations. These snacks keep
packed lunches from seeming too dull. These are snacks that aren't likely to be traded
to other classmates or thrown in the garbage. Try one, a few or all of these modern classics
to get that '90s lunchbox vibe, even if you're way past the lunchbox stage. If you're into
baking, you'll find recipes online for cakes that are very similar to Zebra Cakes. But
it may be harder to make your own Teddy Grahams, or Fruit Gushers.
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