Ever watched a movie or read a book and found yourself salivating over something that doesn’t actually exist? Fictional universes are filled with tantalizing treats that make our real-world snacks seem boring by comparison.
From magical potions that grant special abilities to impossibly delicious desserts, these made-up munchies have us wishing they’d jump off the screen and onto our plates.
1. Butterbeer From Harry Potter
This warm, butterscotch-flavored beverage makes every Hogsmeade visit special for Hogwarts students. Described as tasting “a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch,” it provides a comforting warmth that spreads from your stomach to your fingertips.
While various real-world interpretations exist, none capture the magical experience J.K. Rowling describes in her beloved series.
2. Krabby Patty From SpongeBob SquarePants
The signature burger from the Krusty Krab has an elusive secret formula that even Plankton can’t steal. Characters react with pure ecstasy when biting into one, suggesting a flavor beyond any earthly hamburger.
What makes it so special? We may never know, but watching SpongeBob flip those patties makes us crave one every time.
3. Everlasting Gobstopper From Willy Wonka
Imagine a candy that never gets smaller, changes flavors, and lasts forever! Willy Wonka’s miraculous creation defies the laws of physics and satisfies sweet tooths eternally.
For children with limited pocket money, this invention represented the ultimate value proposition – infinite enjoyment from a single purchase. The colorful, ever-changing surface still captivates our imagination.
4. Lembas Bread From Lord Of The Rings
Elven wayfarers swear by this magical bread that stays fresh for months and provides sustenance with just a single bite. “One small bite is enough to fill the stomach of a grown man,” as the elves tell the Fellowship.
Perfect for long journeys through Middle Earth!
5. Senzu Beans From Dragon Ball Z
These miracle beans from Korin Tower instantly heal injuries and restore energy when consumed. One bean can sustain a person for ten days, making them the ultimate performance enhancer for the Z-Fighters.
Imagine the applications in medicine or sports! A single bean could replace weeks of recovery time after surgery or intense physical exertion.
6. Blue Milk From Star Wars
Luke Skywalker casually sips this azure beverage at dinner on Tatooine. Known officially as Bantha milk, this strange dairy product comes from the giant, shaggy Bantha creatures native to the desert planet.
The striking blue color makes it instantly recognizable, and fans have wondered about its taste for decades. Would it be sweet, creamy, or have an otherworldly flavor profile entirely?
7. Soylent Green From Soylent Green
Before learning its disturbing secret, this government-distributed food wafer was portrayed as delicious and nutritious in a dystopian future plagued by food shortages. The green variety was particularly coveted for its superior taste.
Despite the horrifying revelation at the film’s end (spoiler alert: “Soylent Green is people!”), viewers couldn’t help but notice how satisfying it looked to the starving masses.
8. Scooby Snacks From Scooby-Doo
Whatever these treats contain, they motivate Scooby and Shaggy to face ghosts and monsters despite their overwhelming fear. The box features a dog bone design, but humans enjoy them too!
Their addictive quality suggests a flavor beyond comparison to ordinary treats. The perfect motivation for reluctant heroes, one bite transforms cowardice into courage—temporarily, at least.
9. Ambrosia From Greek Mythology
The food of the gods granted immortality to anyone who consumed it. Classical texts describe it as having a taste beyond mortal comprehension—sweeter than honey and more satisfying than any earthly food.
It represents the ultimate forbidden fruit. What flavors would divine sustenance contain? The mystery only enhances its appeal.
10. Roast Beast From How The Grinch Stole Christmas
The centerpiece of the Whoville Christmas feast looks absolutely mouthwatering. Dr. Seuss never specifies what animal it comes from, adding to its mythical quality.
The Grinch himself carves this magnificent creation at the end of the story. Its massive size and elaborate presentation make it the ultimate holiday roast that puts our turkey and ham to shame.
11. Tubby Toast From Teletubbies
Those perfectly round pieces of toast with smiley faces delighted the Teletubbies and fascinated young viewers. The toast pops out of a special toaster and appears impossibly perfect every time.
The satisfying crunch when the Teletubbies bite into it suggests a texture that’s crispy outside and soft inside. No real-world toast has ever achieved such consistent perfection in shape and doneness.
12. Slurm From Futurama
The highly addictive green soda from the planet Wormulon has the tagline “It’s Highly Addictive!” Fry and his friends can’t get enough of this fluorescent beverage, despite its questionable origins.
Before discovering how it’s made (hint: it involves a giant alien worm), the characters describe it as the most delicious drink in the galaxy.
13. Bachelor Chow From Futurama
“Now with flavor!” This all-in-one meal solution for the busy 31st-century bachelor comes in kibble form. Just pour it in a bowl, add water, and enjoy a complete nutritional experience with minimal effort.
The product parodies dog food but promises human-appropriate taste and nutrition.
14. Fizzy Lifting Drinks From Willy Wonka
These carbonated beverages make drinkers float upward with delightful buoyancy. Charlie and Grandpa Joe nearly meet disaster after secretly sampling them in Wonka’s factory, rising dangerously close to a ceiling fan.
Beyond the floating effect, they must taste amazing given the characters’ willingness to risk Wonka’s wrath.
15. Popplers From Futurama
These addictive fried alien snacks from the Planet Express crew’s favorite fast-food chain are described as tasting like “a combination of chicken, honey, and potato.” Their popcorn shrimp-like appearance makes them perfect finger food.
Before learning their disturbing origin as Omicronian young, characters can’t stop eating them. Sometimes ignorance truly is bliss when it comes to delicious mystery meat.
16. Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster From The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy
Douglas Adams described the effects as “like having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped around a large gold brick.” This legendary cocktail, invented by ex-President of the Galaxy Zaphod Beeblebrox, is considered the best drink in existence.
The complex recipe includes Ol’ Janx Spirit, water from the seas of Santraginus V, and an olive.