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13 Nostalgic Snacks That Will Make You Want to Be a Kid Again

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Colgate chapter.

As the end of spring semester approaches, we are all craving a little bit of home. This list of unforgettable foods will bring back memories of being a little kid sitting at the cafeteria table. There was nothing better than the amazing feeling of opening your lunch box to a yummy snack and bragging about it to all your friends. Remember these?

1. Dino Nuggets

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Not just any chicken nuggets, but dino nuggets. There’s a difference.

2. Fruit Roll-Ups

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If your mom bought the ones with the tongue tattoos, you were the coolest kid in school. Make your own with this recipe.

3. Dunkaroos

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A rare commodity at the lunch table, but of course an invaluable trading option. Check out this recipe to make your own Dunkaroo treat.

4. Trix Yogurt

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“Silly rabbit, Trix are for Kids” is no lie.

5. Cosmic Brownies

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Better than any brownie you’ve ever had-just because. Learn how to recreate these.

6. Bagel Bites

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What could be better than a bagel and pizza in one? Coming home to these in the oven was the best thing ever.

7. Gushers

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You know you always secretly wanted your head to turn into a fruit.

8. Push-Up Ice Cream

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You could always count on the ice cream man to be the bearer of these messy delicacies.

9. Lunchables

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You were the coolest kid on the playground when you brought this for lunch. Even though the ingredients are probably questionable, everybody wanted to be you.

10. Nilla Wafers

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Nilla Wafers and milk were the best snack received during snack time.

11. Uncrustables

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These PB&Js were so much better than the ones your mom made.

12. Wonderballs

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The best part about this was opening this candy to find more candy-best surprise.

13. Gripz

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Remembering playing games with trying to catch this fun food in your mouth during lunch?

Next time you’re missing home or your childhood a little bit, go to the grocery store and buy a box of any of these.