Last Tuesday (before Glenda arrived in Metro Manila), I was happy to receive a set of goodies from GoNuts Donuts. To my surprise, instead of donuts, jars of GoNuts Donuts spreads consisted the package. In this review, let me tell you how good (or bad) the Choco Cookie Butter Crunchy Spread and the Choco Hazelnut Spread taste like.
These spreads aren’t entirely new in GoNuts Donuts stores. They were released in the latter quarter of 2013, if I’m not mistaken. However, for some reason, the spreads haven’t caught my eyes despite the several number of times I pass by their store in SM Mall of Asia.
Review of GoNuts Choco Butter and Hazelnut Spreads
Choco Cookie Butter Crunchy Spread (PhP 239 – big; PhP 109 – small)
The packaging of the spread seem to insist that GoNuts Donuts’ Choco Cookie Butter Crunchy Spread is a delicious alternative to peanut butter. One of the similarities between the two is that you can spread them on toast or cookie. Yup, cookie butter spread on toasted bread (or cookie) would be meta-amazing to resist!
The GND Choco Cookie Butter Crunchy has this deep, rich, Oreo-like flavor with crisp edges and a chewy center. I felt that there’s an irregular crumb structure with a craggy top, and probably a mix of hidden or miniscule chocolate bits dispersed through in fine threads, all with a nice sweet-and-salty balance. Also, the spread is firm with uniform thickness.
Choco Hazelnut Creamy Spread (PhP 239 – big; PhP 109 – small)
Like a cross between chocolate and Nutella, the Choco Hazelnut Creamy Spread is quite loose, almost verging on liquid at the center. The label says it’s not recommend to be refrierated so we kept the jar in room temperature. The texture of the spread was softer and gloppier than the Cookie Butter Crunchy Spread, and I prefer this one more.
We took the sugar twists and dip one stalk to the jar. Real chocolate flavor smoothly lingered on the tongue. The level of sweetness was just enough for my liking. It’s what I can count on when craving for some comfort food to pacify sugar rush! Oh, it was divine, definitely recommended for chocolate lovers. π
Wrap Up
To sum up this review, GoNuts Donuts has produced creamy and crunchy spreads that hit all the right notes (at least found by my taste buds). π The question you might ask is: Are they the best choco hazelnut and choco cookie butter spreads in the world? No way. But are they worth your time and budget to try? I certainly think so.
With these GoNuts Donuts spreads, you can create your own donut recipe or incorporate it in any meal at home so you can tailor it with your taste. Simple, fast and easy. To put it lightly, either one or both can be added to your list of newest addiction. π
GoNuts Donuts is a donut shop chain based in the Philippines. It is also referred to as “The Manny Pacquiao of the Donut World.” Click here for the list of its stores in Metro Manila.
About Rochkirstin Santos-Sioco
Health and technology freak. Food and lifestyle blogger with a large appetite for food and travel.
Those look really good. I love hazelnut spread.
Yup, these look good and taste good. π I love hazelnut, too!
Is that your father in the last picture? Haha, so adorable :). It sounds pretty nice from your description, my husband (and mum) would love these as he is a huge chocolate dip lover, as for me… I can’t eat more than like one dip without getting sick hahaha (you can tell that i am not much of a chocolate person!)
Hahaha you guessed it right! He’s so game to take that “candid” shot. π Ohh that’s one thing I learned about you. Thanks for sharing, Mindy!
These spreads sound awesome! Now, if only they were calorie-free…
I wonder if there’s such thing in the world that’s a calorie-free donut which tastes impeccably good. If ever, I would want a lifetime supply of it. π
My kids like hazelnut spread.. they can eat it for every meal..
Wow, they must be really into dough that’s finished with sugar, frosting, or glaze, or filled with cream? I guess they’re never stressed because they have desserts spelled backwards. π They might only realize about the health implications later.
Oh my gosh! I want some of that right now. Get in my mouth! I love hazelnut spreads.
Oh I’m sure you’d love to try these spreads from GoNuts Donuts. π
Those look delicious. I have had Nutella a few times and this sounds just as delicious!
My sister thinks the Choco Hazelnut flavor tastes similar with Nutella but only creamier. π
These look better than Nutella! I will have to check them out.
Yeah check out the link on the post to see all the locations where GND is selling those spreads. π
I’m a big fan of hazelnut and chocolate flavors together. This does sound very good!
Yeah, one can go nuts eating this. π
Those spreads look amazing! I have never tired them before but keep seeing them around. I will have to try them out.
We like trying all sorts of spreads. These two will keep you wanting to take a spoonful over and over. Yes, that addicting. π
these look so god, never tried them although.. I’m not much of a sweet/dessert person..
I don’t also call myself as a desserts person, but this stuff is gooood. π
Oh man, I must get this NOW! They look amazing
GoNuts Donuts maintain a tasteful quality in their products, and these spreads receive high marks.
Looks so good! My kids would love something like that.
GND has about five flavors of spreads now in stores. Few flavors do not mean that they’re any less spectacular. π Your kids will love it.
Mmmmmm I would smother this on crepes
These are a welcome addition to GoNuts Donuts. Be creative with creating anything out of it. π
I’ve never heard of this brand but now you got me interested in them. Looks yummy. =)
That’s maybe because it’s only available in the Philippines. But I tell you, the choco hazelnut one is seriously over the top good. It’s amazing, wonderful, stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth delicious!
What a fun donut shop you have there. Maybe it will come to the states too.
Let’s hope on it. π
Those dessert spreads are like crack to me. I positively love them!
When you have some chocolate-flavored spread with such great taste, there really isn’t a reason not to eat it directly out of the jar with a spoon. π
Looks creamy and delicious. Will try one! haha
Go and get it. π These jars are also good as gifts.
The choco cookie butter and choco hazelnut spreads look so delicious. My son would go nuts if he seen these. Thanks for sharing.
Hehe I’d place my bet on that, too. π
If it’s a cross between chocolate and nutella, that’s something I would be interesting in sampling. It sounds fabulous!!!
They’re also great with pancakes just like Nutella. π
I could eat the whole jar. Those look soooo good!
Whoa haha I bet there are also those who would want to do the same. π
I have never heard of this. It looks really good.
Glad that now you know. π Visit a GND store and choose a flavor that you would like best.
Spreads are all the rage these days. These look delicious.
There’s good competition going on. Customers have the most benefit. π
I have never tried Choco hezelnut but it looks amazing. I think I am going have to the hezelnut now.
It’s the kind of flavor that you would want to reach out to first thing in the morning. π
My fave food stuff enriched with choco… I love eating this kind of food. Hhmmm I could imagine how tasty it is.
Nice. You should get a jar so you can imagine no more. π
Wow, pwede to panlaman sa tinapay instead of the usual peanut butter and cheese.
Yeah, there are endless possibilities (especially if you’re creative with food). π
Its amazing how creative some people can be with food. I cannot say that I am one of those people.
Haha maybe we just love food so much so we get to think of more ways on how to present and eat them to delight! π Thanks for dropping by, Martha!