If you’re anything like me, you’ve eaten a ton of M&Ms over the years.
So many flavors…
So many colors…
So many options!
But let’s face it –
Follow The Coconut Mama
• For fun lists, healthy living tips, and bar conversation topics, make sure to follow The Coconut Mama. Click here to access The Coconut Mama’s profile page and be sure to hit the Follow button here or at the top of this article!
• Have feedback? Add a comment below!
Shutterstock
There are a ton of other great candies out there, and competition has intensified over the years.
I’ve selected a few whose fans would claim they’re even better than M&Ms.
Are they right? Well, that’s for you to decide.
But let’s get started with one of the most similar candies out there (at least to peanut butter M&Ms)…
Shutterstock
I’ll tell you a secret – my favorite M&Ms are the peanut butter variety, and Reese’s pieces are even a little better than them in my opinion.
Nothing like peanut butter, chocolate, and a candy coating!
Shutterstock
When I say “Smarties,” most people think of the chalky, mostly tasteless candy some of us unfortunately got a lot of at Halloween.
I’m talking about European Smarties – which have a thick and crunchy candy shell and delicious chocolate in the middle.
Highly recommend.
Shutterstock
If you’ve ever had Cadbury mini eggs at Easter (they’re in stores now), you know what a treat they are.
Genuinely an upgrade from M&Ms, though I hate to say it of course!
Shutterstock
I used to get Junior mints whenever I went to the movie theater, and I still love their sweet minty flavor.
Definitely a treat any time I can get them.
Shutterstock
Rolos “feel” a little old-fashioned as a candy, right?
And no wonder – they’ve been around since 1937!
But they’re still delicious, with that perfect combination of chocolate and caramel.
Shutterstock
Ok, I know that Kinder bars aren’t really all that directly comparable to M&Ms, but I figured the minis kind of count?
Maybe?
Listen, they’re great – the cream they’re filled with is just absolutely fantastic, and it really fills that “need candy, with filling” need.
Follow The Coconut Mama
• For fun lists, healthy living tips, and bar conversation topics, make sure to follow The Coconut Mama. Click here to access The Coconut Mama’s profile page and be sure to hit the Follow button here or at the top of this article!
• Have feedback? Add a comment below!
Shutterstock
I know that malted milk balls aren’t everyone’s cup of tea.
But they’re delicious – especially on ice cream – and Whoppers are easily the best-known brand of the bunch.
Grab a box. You’ll be glad you did.
Shutterstock
Ok, I couldn’t leave without giving M&Ms their due.
After all, it’s not like there’s only one kind of M&M.
You like pretzels? They’ve got M&Ms for that.
Same with caramel. Milk chocolate. Dark chocolate. Peanuts. And so many more flavors!
(Some of which are pretty esoteric, for sure.)
Shutterstock
So there you have it – seven candies that each can lay claim to being equivalent to – or maybe even better than – M&Ms.
Each has a good argument to make.
But the real question:
Shutterstock
Are they right?
Or are M&Ms still the best?
Or, for that matter, do you have other candies to add to the list?
Let us know in the comments!
Shutterstock
Leave a Comment