Have you ever been in the candy aisle and wondered which flavor of M&M’s to choose? Here, you’ll find out which ones to grab and which to maybe save for later.
M&M’s has been a favorite candy of many for years and years. Over time, there have been many varieties the brand has come out with! From all the flavors we’ve seen over the years, some have stuck around to become favorites, while others just come around as a seasonal treat or limited edition.
In the following slides, we’ll rank ten of the best flavors (yes, there’s been that many and more), and give them a rating out of 10 to see which M&M flavor is the best. Join us, and be sure to let us know if your favorite M&M flavor made the ranking!
10. White Pumpkin Pie
A lot of people may think these are gross and shouldn’t even be in production. There’s always that whole pumpkin spice trend that comes around every Fall; however, this is nothing like it. These M&M’s are a bit sweeter and less spicy (the pumpkin spice).
They have white chocolate, instead of milk or dark, and it’s probably the best choice they could’ve made with these. While it doesn’t taste exactly like pumpkin pie, which would’ve been so freaking cool, it still gives you that classic Fall feeling any time of the year.
Overall, the White Pumpkin Pie M&M’s deserve a 6.1 out of 10.
9. Coffee Nut
This flavor was originally introduced back in the Spring of 2016, originally as part of a promotion where people got to vote on the new M&M flavor. This is also a variety of the peanut M&M, which oddly enough, goes perfectly combined with the flavor of coffee as well.
One thing that I have yet to try with these, that I definitely will be now, is mixing them in with ice cream or making a milkshake with them. One of my favorite flavors of ice cream is coffee, but I don’t see it in every grocery store, so why not make my own with these little candies!
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I feel like this flavor will even work for those who aren’t the biggest fan of the taste of coffee, because you’ve got that mix of chocolate and candy-coating to mask the super strong taste (although I would personally love a stronger coffee taste).
I’ve gotta say, these are absolutely delicious. Now, I love the taste of coffee, however, I do feel that they could’ve tasted a bit more like coffee. Instead, these chocolates kinda have more of a super toasted, chocolate covered coffee bean kind of taste to it.
Overall, Coffee Nut M&M’s deserve a 6.9 out of 10.
8. Chili Nut
This was yet another flavor, along with the Coffee Nut ones, that was part of that promotion to vote on the new flavor. The Chili Nut flavored M&Ms, too, have the peanut base, mixed with a spicy milk chocolate.
It’s one of those flavors that’s not the best, but you just can’t stop popping them into your mouth (hence, why they got 8th place on this list).
I’m not always the biggest fan of spicy and sweet mixed together, however, this one wasn’t too bad. There’s not a whole lot to say about the flavor of this one because it’s very two-noted. You’ve got the taste of the milk chocolate, and then the spicy chili flavor.
Upon doing some research, I came to figure out that the flavor was just some chili extract mixed with ‘spices’ as the label said. And once you’ve had a handful of these, there is a bit of a spicy aftertaste that does linger for some time.
Needless to say, if you’re not a fan of tasting that for a while after eating some, or it doesn’t or won’t agree with you, then I’d stay away. Otherwise, I’d still definitely give these a try nonetheless.
Overall, Chili Nut M&M’s deserve a 7.1 out of 10.
7. Mint
The classic mint chocolate flavor (always a classic), didn’t disappoint. It’s made with a dark chocolate, as opposed to the original milk. I’ve got to say that, while dark chocolate is my favorite, I think these would’ve just had an amped up flavor made with milk chocolate. It’s just a better combination! If a variety out there exists, please let me know!
The mint M&M’s would go well with any of the three chocolates (white, milk, or dark). While they were made with dark chocolate, a bit of added sweetness would surely come from using white or milk chocolate.
Maybe it’s a good thing that dark chocolate was used, as they’re easier to pop into your mouth as a snack without making your teeth hurt (is too many ever a bad thing? NO).
One tip I can give you is, if you buy these in bulk or are making a snack mix with them, don’t mix them with other M&M flavors. The mint is so strong that it’ll start to turn your other M&M’s minty and change their flavor to be a bit weird.
Overall, this particular flavor is one of those flavors that anyone who’s a mint chocolate fanatic needs to try. The mint in these is more natural-tasting and less mint extract kind of tasting (a.k.a. SUPER DELICIOUS)!
Overall, Mint M&M’s deserve a 7.5 out of 10.
6. Almond
Made with milk chocolate and an almond right in the middle of it, it’s got the same concept as the peanut M&M with the peanut in the middle. However, this flavor to me tastes like the Almond Joy candy bars (minus the classic coconut of course, which is one of my favorites).
It’s hard to explain this flavor besides the obvious: it’s the peanut variety, but with an almond. It does have a more of an earthy, natural taste that’s unlike the peanut variety of M&M’s. It tastes like an even better, elevated version of your classic chocolate covered almonds that you can buy at basically any grocery or convenience store around.
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One thing to do with this, would be to make a snack mix. Mix in some peanut M&M’s and other little treats, and you’ve got the perfect party snack to put into bowls that people can mingle and catch up over (how nice).
Also, if you enjoy chocolate with an extra crunch, these are perfect! This M&M isn’t as ‘soft’ to bite into as the peanut variety is, but it still gives you that taste that’s just not so one-dimensional, you know?
Overall, Almond M & M’s deserve a 7.7 out of 10.
5. Pretzel
First of all, the packaging along on this flavor just does it all for me. It shows an M&M with an X-ray in front of him showing a pretzel in his stomach. It’s so hilarious, it goes to show marketing goes a long way. While the bag itself is a great little gimmick there, the flavor outdoes the outside of the packaging by a long shot.
You can see it here: CLICK ON THE PRETZEL BAG.
This particular flavor is that perfect balance between salty and sweet all in one little bite. This variety is made with milk chocolate, but being an avid lover of dark chocolate, these would’ve been much, much better with dark chocolate. However, the milk chocolate is sweeter and does work well with the bit of salty pretzel on the inside.
This variety is fairly similar to the crispy flavor (that will be mentioned in a later slide, so stay tuned). The crunch you get from biting into these Pretzel M&M’s is unlike any other.
It gives a whole new dimension to the already perfect classic M&M’s, but with a little extra flavor combination that we’ve always been missing in these cult classic chocolate candies (until they were released, of course).
Overall, Pretzel M&M’s deserve a 7.9 out of 10.
4. Caramel
These are probably one of the sweetest varieties of the M&M candy, which I mean in the best way possible. The caramel M&Ms are made with the classic original milk chocolate. However, once again, I feel like these would have turned out to taste so much better with some nice, rich dark chocolate.
It would definitely cut some of that dramatic sweetness and give it another dimension of flavor that all chocolate lovers would just die over. What do you think the best combination is? As is or with dark chocolate?
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Enough about the chocolate on the outside, though, there’s plenty more to discuss! As for the caramel on the inside, I only have one thing to say about it. While it’s one of the most delicious things I’ve tasted, it’s not your classic runny and stringy caramel that we all know, love, and crave for. It’s more of a like a caramel nugget candy inside the M&M (again, not a bad thing at all).
I have one suggestion for M&M’s and the Mars company. Let’s try yet another caramel variety of M&M’s and try adding in a butterscotch caramel into the center. Think about it! My mouth is watering already…
If you like caramel and you like chocolate, and M&M’s too, of course, then these will probably be a highly ranked one on a list of your own.
Overall, Caramel M&M’s deserve an 8.2 out of 10.
3. Peanut
Ahh. What a classic! This flavor is such a classic cult favorite for many (me included), that I just couldn’t make this list without including these ones. In fact, you likely expected these to rank at No. 1, didn’t you? But hear me out! I feel like you either love these or you don’t.
Peanut M&M’s can stand to be a bit underrated at times I feel. Most people probably think that they’re so basic and boring that they don’t taste like much of anything. WRONG!
Peanut M&M’s are such a heavy favorite of mine. It’s just got that classic chocolate-peanut taste that you just can’t resist. Especially with the peanut variety of M&M’s, it so impossible to just take a handful and be done. Another handful later, and then another handful later, you’ve gotta go get another bag to share with others and hide the evidence!
If you like peanuts, and you like the classic flavor of milk chocolate M&M’s, then these will be your fave. I just love popping some into my mouth and tasting both strong flavors. The peanut flavor doesn’t overpower the milk chocolate, and the chocolate surely doesn’t overpower the flavor of the peanut.
Overall, to put it into perspective, the peanut M&M’s taste like an elevated version of the classic milk chocolate ones too.
Overall, Peanut M & M’s deserve an 8.7 out of 10.
2. Peanut Butter
All I will and can say is that this used to be my number one favorite flavor of M&M’s. Only one flavor ever has and ever will surpass this flavor! Which one topped the flavor I believed would be my favorite forever? You’ll read about that in just a minute here. Right now, let’s focus on the Peanut Butter M&Ms.
This is one of the varieties of M&M’s that you can tell has a lot of good stuff inside of it because of its size. Peanut Butter M&M’s are so delicious that it’s dangerous to put any size bag in front of me. Try it and it’ll vanish.
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Peanut Butter M&Ms is a flavor of the chocolate candies that I will never, ever get tired of and will never stop loving. If M&M wants to come out with a new flavor to try, though, I’d accept the challenge! You can’t have enough M&M’s! So how do these taste if you haven’t tried them already (you’re missing out)?
On the outside, you’re met with the luscious classic milk chocolate. But the inside, my friends, is a whole different story! Let’s begin! It doesn’t have the exact consistency of the peanut butter that you see in the jars, but I don’t think I’d want it to be.
The fact that it’s basically a sweeter ball of peanut butter packed inside of a milk chocolate M&M, is perfectly fine with me and it absolutely satisfies my Peanut Butter M&M craving, anytime, anywhere.
Overall, Peanut Butter M&M’s deserve a 9.1 out of 10.
1. Crispy
Drumroll, please! For the finale, it’s CRISPY M&M’s! Besides the original flavors and chocolates, this is quite possibly the simplest flavor of M&M’s and the absolute most delicious of the bunch!
Crispy M&M’s are a candy-coated, milk chocolate candy with a crispy center. The crispy center inside of these are made from some crisp, puffed rice that is crispy, delicious, and the most perfect combination with chocolate and M&M’s in general. Give these a shot and tell me they aren’t absolutely delicious and satisfying.
The texture of the inside is very similar to that of the pretzel variety of these candies, but it tastes 100% different (and better, if I do say so myself). It’s hard to put into words why these M&M’s are the best and the most delicious, but they just are.
I’d have to say, if you like the Pretzel M&M’s, then you’ll definitely like the crispy variety. It’s just perfect, that’s it. The inside is similar, again, to the inside of a malted milk ball (Maltesers, Whoppers, etc), so if you’re a fan of those as well, Crispy M&M’s will be your new jam, as they are mine (and forever will be).
Overall, Crispy M&M’s deserve a 9.7 out of 10.
Clearly, M&M’s have been a favorite of many for years and will continue to be. Let us know in the comments what your favorite flavor(s) are and what we missed or should subtract from this list! We’d love to hear your opinions as well!