Remember ripping open that foil packet, the sugary scent hitting you like a delicious brick? Pop-Tarts. They fueled Saturday morning cartoons and questionable life choices.
But are the classics still king, or have the new-fangled flavors finally overthrown the frosted monarchy?
We’re pitting 9 iconic throwbacks against 9 audacious newcomers to see who reigns supreme in the toaster pastry kingdom.
1. Frosted Banana Bread
Remember grandma’s banana bread cooling on the windowsill? This Pop-Tart captures that homey feeling perfectly. The warm banana flavor mingles with hints of cinnamon and brown sugar.
Each bite delivers that fresh-from-the-oven taste without the baking mess. Simply toast and enjoy!
2. Boston Creme Donut
Who needs to visit a bakery when you can enjoy this treat at home? The Boston Creme Donut Pop-Tart combines rich chocolate frosting with creamy vanilla filling.
It’s like having dessert for breakfast! The contrast between the smooth filling and the crisp pastry shell creates a truly satisfying morning treat.
3. Apple Fritter
Apple fritters are donut shop legends, and now they’re Pop-Tart perfection! Chunks of apple and cinnamon swirls hide inside these rectangular treats.
The frosting mimics that classic glazed finish we all love. Pop one in your toaster and your kitchen transforms into your favorite morning pit-stop, minus the line!
4. Snickerdoodle
Cookie lovers, rejoice! The Snickerdoodle Pop-Tart brings your favorite cinnamon-sugar cookie to breakfast time. Each pastry features that signature cinnamon-sugar crackle on top.
Inside waits a buttery, sweet filling that tastes surprisingly like cookie dough. It’s the perfect excuse to eat cookies before noon!
5. Lemon Crème Pie
Summer sunshine captured in pastry form! The Lemon Crème Pie Pop-Tart balances zippy citrus with smooth, creamy sweetness.
Yellow frosting tops each pastry, complete with white swirls mimicking meringue. The filling delivers that perfect pucker-worthy tang that lemon lovers crave, making breakfast feel like a slice of pie.
6. Frosted Maple Flavor
Pancakes and syrup without the sticky fingers! These maple-flavored treats bring breakfast vibes with their golden-brown frosting and sweet maple filling.
The aroma alone will make your mouth water. When toasted, they fill your kitchen with that unmistakable maple scent.
7. Eggo Frosted Maple
Two breakfast giants joined forces to create this masterpiece! The Eggo Frosted Maple Pop-Tart features the unmistakable waffle pattern right on the frosting.
Each bite delivers that classic Eggo waffle taste infused with maple goodness. It’s like having waffles without needing to break out the toaster – wait, you still need the toaster!
8. Peach Cobbler
Georgia’s favorite dessert gets the Pop-Tart treatment! Sweet peach filling studded with cinnamon spice brings Southern charm to your breakfast routine.
The frosting features a lattice design reminiscent of real cobbler crust. When warm, the filling gets extra gooey, just like the real thing – minus the wait time and baking skills.
9. Frosted Chocolatey Churro
Carnival treats meet breakfast pastry! The Frosted Chocolatey Churro Pop-Tart combines the cinnamon-sugar magic of churros with rich chocolate filling.
The frosting even has a ridged design mimicking a real churro’s texture. One bite transports you to theme parks and street fairs, minus the long lines and sticky fingers.
10. Frosted Strawberry
The OG that started it all back in 1964! Frosted Strawberry remains the gold standard of Pop-Tarts with its sweet jammy filling and candy-pink frosting dotted with rainbow sprinkles.
Generations have grown up starting their day with this fruity classic. There’s something nostalgic about that first bite of warm strawberry filling that keeps fans coming back.
11. Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon
The comfort food of Pop-Tarts! Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon has maintained its cult following since the 1960s with its perfect blend of warm spices and caramelized sweetness.
No fruit needed here – just pure cinnamon-sugar bliss. The tan frosting with cinnamon swirls completes this breakfast icon that many fans insist tastes even better untoasted.
12. Frosted Blueberry
Blue has never tasted so good! Since its early days, Frosted Blueberry has been delighting fans with its sweet-tart purple-blue filling and vibrant blue frosting.
The colorful sprinkles add a playful touch to this breakfast classic. Kids especially love how the filling turns slightly jammy when toasted, creating that perfect warm berry center.
13. Hot Fudge Sundae
Breakfast or dessert? No one’s quite sure with this decadent creation! Hot Fudge Sundae Pop-Tarts feature chocolate filling topped with vanilla frosting, chocolate drizzle, and rainbow sprinkles.
The contrast between the chocolate interior and vanilla exterior mimics a real sundae. This flavor has been tempting kids to wake up early since the 1980s.
14. Chocolate Chip
America’s favorite cookie transformed into breakfast form! Chocolate Chip Pop-Tarts feature a vanilla-based filling studded with chocolate chips inside a golden pastry.
The chocolate frosting on top comes complete with more chip-like pieces. When warm, the chips get perfectly melty, creating that fresh-from-the-oven cookie experience that’s been winning hearts since the 1990s.
15. Cookies & Creme
Sandwich cookies meet breakfast pastry in this fan favorite! The Cookies & Creme Pop-Tart features chocolate pastry filled with sweet vanilla creme and chocolate cookie pieces.
The white frosting gets decorated with chocolate cookie crumbles. This flavor has been satisfying sweet tooths since the early 2000s, bringing cookie jar vibes to breakfast time.
16. S’mores
Campfire vibes without the smoke in your eyes! S’mores Pop-Tarts brilliantly capture that magical combination of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow in convenient pastry form.
The graham cracker-flavored crust holds chocolate and marshmallow filling. Since their introduction in the early 2000s, they’ve become a year-round way to enjoy summer’s favorite treat.
17. Unfrosted Strawberry
Sometimes less is more! Unfrosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts prove this with their simple approach – just golden pastry hugging sweet strawberry filling, no frosting required.
Health-conscious parents often choose this version for fewer calories. Fans swear the lack of frosting lets the fruit flavor shine brighter.
18. Wild Berry
The rebel of the Pop-Tart world! Wild Berry burst onto breakfast scenes in the 1990s with its electric blue frosting and mixed berry filling that turns your milk purple.
The berry medley creates a flavor that’s both familiar yet impossible to identify exactly. Generation Z might be discovering it now, but ’90s kids know this treat was the coolest breakfast status symbol of their childhood.