We'd Skip These Two Muffins From Costco's Bakery. Here's Why - Tasting Table

"For fans of Costco's bakery, you know that there are plenty of delicious items to buy and a handful of others you should skip. According to Tasting Table's research, two flavors of muffin from the Costco bakery are firmly on the "no" list as they are a duo of disappointing desserts. The next time you're browsing Costco for a sweet treat, leave the triple chocolate and blueberries and cream muffins in the bakery section and opt for a more fulfilling confection."

"Per Tasting Table's taste tests, this pair of muffin flavors were both determined to be largely lacking in both taste and texture. After the drastic changes Costco made with its freshly baked muffins that swapped out old favorites for smaller varieties in new and lesser flavors, it's clear to see why these bakery goods are proverbial duds. Unlike the large-scale variety packs of yore, each version is offered in a single-flavor eight-pack, making it easier to avoid buying."

Costco shifted from large variety muffin packs to smaller single-flavor eight-packs, prompting mixed reactions. Two specific flavors—the triple chocolate and blueberries-and-cream—receive frequent criticism for being disappointing. The triple chocolate muffins contain heavy, dry chocolate chips that undermine sweetness and create an unpleasant mouthfeel. The blueberries-and-cream muffins exhibit an artificial flavor that makes them taste overly store-bought. Customers across social platforms express dissatisfaction and echo negative sentiments. Recipe and sizing changes generated backlash, leading many shoppers to recommend skipping these two muffin varieties in favor of more satisfying baked goods.

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