Oreo’s Wild Side
Oreo has turned cookie shelves into a guessing game of flavor roulette, mixing comfort with curiosity. Some combos work. Others? Well, you’ll see. Here are 20 real Oreo flavors that made people stop and taste twice. Get ready to experience the weird and the wonderful in every bite.
1. Swedish Fish Surprise
In 2016, Oreo dropped one of its strangest mashups to date: Swedish Fish creme stuffed between classic chocolate cookies. The scent leaned medicinally, and the cherry flavor was overpowering. Nevertheless, its shock value kept it memorable and surprisingly collectible among snack enthusiasts.
Jev Tries Swedish Fish Flavored Oreos (Food REVIEW) by FaZe Jev
2. Kettle Corn Crunch
Puffed millet bits in the creme gave this cookie a surprising texture. Launched for Walmart’s 2018 summer flavor lineup, it echoed sweet-and-salty kettle corn with caramel hints. Although it smelled more like popcorn than it tasted, its nostalgic essence gave it charm.
Oreo Kettlecorn Taste Test by iJustine
3. Wasabi Wonder
There’s nothing mild about wasabi in your dessert. The green creme delivered heat that clashed with the chocolate cookie. While reactions ranged from amused to horrified, those who tried it agreed it was more palatable than it sounded. Oreo quietly launched it in China in 2018.
WASABI OREOS IN CHINA?! by Zack P
4. Hot Chicken Wing
In 2018, Oreo released Hot Chicken Wing and Wasabi flavors exclusively in China. The orange creme aimed to replicate spicy wings but landed somewhere between barbecue and candy. It confused nearly everyone who tried it and often made snackers laugh more than it impressed.
CTC Review #122 - Hot Chicken Wing & Wasabi Oreos (From China) by Consumer Time Capsule
5. Firework Pop Rocks
Oreo added red and blue popping candy to the creme, turning every bite into a mini July 4th show. This flavor, released in 2017, kept the traditional cookie base but added a literal spark. It was odd and exactly what you'd expect from edible fireworks.
Review: Firework Oreos With Popping Candy (Limited Edition) by CoruptAI125 Reviews
6. Jelly Donut Center
With its golden cookies, vanilla creme, and a raspberry center, this 2017 Walmart-exclusive Oreo was designed to mimic a jelly donut. Though the flavor didn’t quite match, its playful appearance won over kids, and fans appreciated the creativity behind it.
Jelly Donut Oreos Review (Limited Edition) - Wreckless Eating by WrecklessEating
7. Carrot Cake Cravings
The 2019 Oreo, filled with cream cheese-style frosting and spiced cookies, gave off a cozy holiday vibe. It became a fan favorite and was re-released as a limited edition due to its lasting popularity, particularly when served with coffee or at festive gatherings.
The BEST Oreo Flavor? Carrot Cake Taste Test Review. [Sir Sebastian] by Sir Sebastian
8. Fruity Crisp Throwback
Tiny rainbow bits in the creme screamed breakfast cereal. It smelled like Fruity Pebbles and was speckled with artificial fruit creme. Introduced in 2016, it hit a sweet spot for fans of sugary cereal nostalgia, though others thought it tasted more like fruit-flavored toothpaste.
FRUITY CRISP OREO VS BLUEBERRY PIE OREO REVIEW # 284 by theendorsement
9. Mystery Flavor Madness
No clues, no hints, just a white package and a promise of $50,000 if you guessed the flavor. Guesses ranged from Teddy Grahams to Churros. The big reveal came in 2019 when they confirmed the correct answer was churro. Until then, it was just wild speculation with a prize.
New Mystery Oreo Flavor | How to Win $50k!!!! by Tammicia Rochelle
10. Key Lime Curiosity
Oreo dressed this flavor in bright green creme and paired it with graham cracker cookies for a pie-like effect. While it leaned more sweet than tart, it gave tropical dessert fans something to smile about. Its debut in 2015 (re-released in 2017) made summer snack shelves a bit weirder.
Nabisco's Limited Edition Key Lime Pie Oreo Cookies by Lucky Penny Shop
11. Pumpkin Spice Phase
Back in 2014, Oreo tried jumping on the autumn craze with its own spiced take. The cookie featured golden wafers and an orange creme packed with cinnamon and nutmeg. It divided fans but returned in later years to prove that pumpkin spice still had a grip on fall treats.
Oreo Pumpkin Spice - Limited Edition by What The Snack
12. Banana Split Blitz
This Oreo flavor combined two-toned cookies with chocolate and banana cream in one package. Its artificial banana scent was unmistakable. Released in 2013, it didn’t last long. Still, it remains one of Oreo’s most ambitious flavor blends, even if it reminded many snackers of banana Runts.
Banana Split Oreo Review by Tami Dunn
13. Cotton Candy Dream
Pink and blue creme with golden cookies? Yes, please. This sugar-laden treat captured carnival nostalgia and returned to shelves in 2023 after debuting in 2015. Though divisive, it mimicked cotton candy better than expected and remained a favorite among fans of dessert-themed Oreos.
How To Make Oreo Cotton Candy Cookies With Fresh Cotton Candy On A Stick by Lucky Penny Shop
14. Cherry Cola Fizz
Fizzy creme filled this Oreo, bringing soda-shop nostalgia to life with popping candy that mimicked carbonation. Cherry and cola flavors jostled for attention, and while it didn’t win the “My Oreo Creation” contest, its 2018 release was remembered for being one of the most unique and imaginative.
15. Blueberry Pie Treat
A Graham cracker cookie paired with purple-blue creme created a surprisingly fruity flavor profile. Released in 2016, it sparked divided reactions. Some said it reminded them of artificial blueberries. Others appreciated the subtle profile in a flavor that looked unexpectedly loud.
Summer OREO Taste Test -- Key Lime, Chocolate Chip, Blueberry Pie by emmymade
16. Pina Colada Twist
Tropical fans found a reason to celebrate when pineapple-coconut creme showed up between golden Oreo thins. The coconut flavor took the lead while pineapple lingered in the background. Though not overwhelming, it was light and sweet enough to win over fruity flavor fans when it launched in 2018.
Pina Colada Oreo Review by The Most Random Couple
17. Apple Pie Craze
In 2017, Oreo offered graham-flavored wafers with cinnamon-apple creme. It smelled like fall, and it tried hard to taste like it, too. While some praised its cozy profile, others found it artificial. Still, it captured autumn in a cookie better than most seasonal attempts.
Apple Pie Oreo Review (Featuring TWO year old Max!) by Angie Eats It All
18. Candy Corn Classic
The brand’s Halloween lineup got weirder with this seasonal release. The orange-and-yellow creme resembled candy corn in appearance and taste, overly sweet with vanilla hints. The flavor was exclusive to Target and became a conversation starter. It made its festive debut back in 2012.
Lindy West vs. Candy Corn Oreos by Lindy West
19. Root Beer Float Flashback
Sipping root beer through a straw is one thing. Biting into it? That’s what this cookie offered. It smelled like soda syrup, which amused some and unsettled others. Fans of soda fountain flavors welcomed the quirky throwback, especially when it appeared briefly in stores in 2014.
CarBS - Oreo Root Beer Float Flavor by WrecklessEating
20. Peeps Oreo
Oreo teamed up with the Easter aisle and created a cookie that left a literal impression: neon-pink tongues. The marshmallow creme mimicked Peeps with alarming accuracy. Despite the controversy over the food coloring, it quickly became a seasonal favorite after launching in 2017.
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