Although they're largely plant-based, the cheese mix isn't dairy free, nor are the noodles gluten free. We only wished they came in a gluten or dairy-free option. Catie Jaffe, our associate brand marketing manager, raves that all four flavors are absolutely delicious and that whipping up a batch for lunch 'takes no more time or effort than your favorite nostalgic boxed noodles. Similarly, Abbey Stone, our VP of content, praised Shella Good for tasting just like 'the boxed macaroni and cheese of my childhood dreams,' only more satiating. My favorite was the cacio e pepe-inspired Mover & Shaker, and the half-box serving actually left me fully satisfied for hours, which is a rarity for pasta and sauce.' 'The flavor packet mixes into a super-smooth sauce with the help of a bit of milk (no powder remnants here) and the noodles have a naturally al dente bite to them-probably thanks to all that extra protein and fiber. Her full review? “I’m a regular mac-and-cheese aficionado, and the richness of this one really knocks any of the other boxed varieties out of the park, ' Sloan says.

Upon tasting, Associate Lifestyle Editor Erica Sloan pinged me with just my name in all caps ('FRANKIE')-a classic indicator that something juicy is about to come. How? Through more thoughtful, plant-based ingredients than the classic boxed mac and cheese you noshed on throughout your childhood. Founded by a board of mac and cheese lovers alike, like Deb Luster (former president of Annie's), Paul Earle (former Kraft executive), and Wonder Woman herself, Gal Gadot, Goodles is out to make 'noodles, gooder,' according to its website. These not-your-average noodles hit shelves November 2021 and have quickly gained traction for their delicious taste and good-for-you ingredient list. But if there's one new and improved nostalgic snack to be at the top of said list, it's Goodles boxed macaroni and cheese. Organic, grain-free pizza bites, sugar-free fruit strips, allergy conscious cookies and crackers-the grocery list is seemingly endless. Now? The snacks you loved have gotten a much-needed nutritional makeover-without compromising taste or convenience. While Dunkaroos and Lunchables sure tasted great, their nutritional values left much to be desired. We can all agree that the snacks us '80s and '90s kids munched on have come a long way.

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Annie's gluten and dairy free mac