They're the snacks that many of us grew up with and, in some cases, still enjoy today. You may have eaten them every day at break time or gazed longingly at the adverts on TV after school. But would you recognize these popular childhood snacks from a close-up or a detail on the packaging? We've zoomed in on some images of iconic childhood snacks to test your knowledge.

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This sweet treat is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and is best served with a syrup drizzle and a dollop of butter. First introduced in the early 1950s, this particular brand can be found in the freezer section of the store. It's seen a resurgence in popularity over the past few years, thanks to a certain smash-hit TV series (which also nurtured a new generation of Kate Bush fans).

These frozen waffles have been a staple in American households for decades. Although they first appeared in the freezer aisle in the 1950s, the famous line 'Leggo my Eggo' was coined by the Leo Burnett ad agency in the 1970s. Crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle, Eggo Waffles also had a starring role in the Netflix series Stranger Things, as Eleven's favorite food. Nowadays, you'll find several flavors available including Blueberry, Chocolatey Chip Banana, and Froot Loops.

Chewy and fruity, these treats have a hard sugar shell and come in an assortment of colors. You’ll usually find these at gas station counters, movie theaters, and grocery store shelves. Irresistibly good, they come packaged in both sharing and snackable sizes. Its colorful ad campaign is one of the longest running in the history of commercial advertising and is still popular today. 

First launching in the UK in 1974, Skittles landed in the USA in 1979 and became an instant favorite with children and adults alike. The tagline 'Taste the Rainbow' has been synonymous with the candy since the ad campaign started in 1994. While the original fruity flavors are still popular, Skittles now boasts a mix of tasty options, including Wild Berry, Sour, and Gummies. 

You can find this drink at gas stations and it’s particularly refreshing on a hot day. It’s known for two leading flavors but has more varieties. Often people get the two flavors mixed together to create a seriously satisfying beverage that’s guaranteed to cool you down. 

It's of course the ICEE frozen beverage with blue raspberry and cherry as its original flavors. Founder Omar Knedlik created the machine that made the slushy drinks in the 1950s, before licensing the technology to 7-Eleven who came out with the Slurpee in the 1960s. Still a popular option, you’ll find flavors such as Cola, Bubblegum, and Banana readily available. The brand has also released swirled ice pops in the original Blue Raspberry and Red Cherry flavors. 

Cheesy and crunchy, these square-shaped savory snacks were a childhood favorite for many across the country. Dating back several decades, they have been loved for generations and are best enjoyed on the go or grazing on after school. It was always a good day when you found these bite-sized orange nibbles in your lunchbox.

Not Doritos, not Cheetos but Cheez-It. This popular brand was introduced all the way back in 1921 and quickly became loved by the nation. They’ve come a long way, and you can now get them in multiple flavors and styles, from Cheez-It Grooves to Hot & Spicy, White Cheddar to Scooby-Doo Snack Crackers, though it’s the original that will always bring back nostalgic memories. 

This snack probably made you feel super grown up, building and making your own meal out of its contents. It was introduced in Seattle in 1988, before being rolled out nationally a year later and still has a special place in the hearts of 1990s children. The nibbles also come in a few popular varieties.

This fun, build-your-own lunch is still as popular today as it was when it was first launched by Kraft Heinz. The classic pack featured crackers, meat slices, and cheese, but the Mini Cheese Pizza variety was just as popular. Lunchables were always a delicious way to get creative with food and remain a regular lunchbox item all these years later. 

Is it a mousse? Is it an ice cream? This creamy, chocolatey treat rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s. While it has become increasingly more difficult to come by in the US and Canada, it will always have a special place in millennials' hearts thanks to the delicious nostalgia it sparks.

Once the height of sophistication, Viennetta is one of those desserts that bring memories of your childhood flooding back. The fancy ice cream dessert produced by Wall’s used to be available in Canada and the US, though nowadays you have to travel to Europe to get hold of one. It’s well worth the trip just for its flaky layers of chocolate and ice cream – and the satisfying crack as you cut a slice.

This breakfast cereal is so delicious it became a sugary treat too. The popular brand came out in the 1950s and you’ll no doubt remember its catchy commercials from your childhood too. The cereal has had the same stripy mascot from the start. The legendary character thinks 'They're Gr-r-reat!'

This crunchy, sugar-coated cereal championed by Tony the Tiger is, of course, Frosted Flakes. Originally titled Sugar Frosted Flakes until 1983, the saccharine breakfast choice remains one of the most popular brands on sale today. While the range has since expanded with varieties including chocolate milkshake and cinnamon French toast, you’ll still find the friendly tiger gracing the cereal boxes all of these years later. 

These circular, cup-shaped treats date back almost a century and are still top sellers. Complete with corrugated edges, traditionally you would usually find two in a pack, though different options are now available. They have a distinctive flavor and were usually stuffed inside school lunchboxes for a sweet option. 

These delicious chocolate cups filled with sweet peanut butter are one of Reese’s best-loved products. They were first manufactured in 1928 by H.B. Reese and the brand is now owned by The Hershey Company. These sweet and salty bites are still going strong today, with multiple iterations based on the original recipe. 

Can you recognize the cute mascots on the packet of this favorite summer snack? You’ll find these located in the room temperature aisles of the grocery store, though you might remember them better for being a frozen savior from the blaring sun. The brand offers a huge selection of flavors including orange, lime, strawberry, and grape.

The close-up showed the little faces of Strawberry Short Kook and Little Orphan Orange, found on the wrapper of strawberry-flavored and orange-flavored Otter Pops. Armed with the distinctive and cute branding, these ice pops came out in 1996, and you probably loved them even more when they melted into a sweet liquid.

Famed for filling childhood lunchboxes, this crispy ridged snack dates back to the mid-1950s and still exists all these years later. You may enjoy it best on its own or dipped into something savory. It may not be the healthiest of snacks, but it's certainly tasty. The brand also offers a low-fat, baked version.

Those were the crispy ridges of Ruffles potato chips. These salty chips were created by Bernhardt Stahmer after experimenting with slicing and corrugation. Still popular today, these days you can find them in different flavors such as Flamin’ Hot Cheddar and Sour Cream, Jalapeño Ranch, and Queso Cheese. They're often enjoyed with ranch or onion-flavored dip. 

Kids from the 1990s will remember these pink ridges. It’s not a snack as such (you can't swallow it) but something you chew. When you started, it was full of flavor, but after a couple of minutes, the taste quickly faded. You may have also enjoyed one of its other fruity flavors. 

Wrigley’s struck gold with Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape when it was first introduced in the 1980s. Its tape dispenser and bubble-blowing potential made it hugely popular with the younger generations. The original flavor still reigns supreme, with a sugary Sour Blue Raspberry option winning around children today. 

People were making this way before a leading cereal brand launched its own packaged version in 1995, but that didn’t stop these light bites from gaining traction. Combining the popular cereal with a specific candy, these were soft, sugary, crunchy, and chewy all at the same time. You’d likely have enjoyed them in your lunchbox or as a post-school snack. 

The close-up shows the sticky surface of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, a long-time lunchbox favorite. Loaded with Rice Krispies and melty marshmallows, they were gooey and delicious. They’re very easy to make yourself – stir Kellogg’s Rice Krispies into a saucepan of melted marshmallows and butter - or you can opt for the store-bought options for a trip down memory lane. 

A family favorite since launching in 1934, you’ll have probably enjoyed these savory bites on their own or smothered with a little cream cheese. Circular in shape, they are salty and crunchy. If you’re into baking, you may have smashed them up as they make a great base for a pie or cheesecake.

These rounded, salty crackers have been a top-selling snack since 1934 because, as the slogan goes, 'Everything tastes better when it sits on a Ritz.' They were first created by snack brand, Nabisco, and have become a household staple across the country. They're great on the go or pimped up with your choice of toppings and served as a canapé. It’s hard to eat just one.  

This beloved chocolate bar combines two different nuts and is coated in smooth milk chocolate. It was first produced by Hershey’s in 1946 and has gone on to be enjoyed for generations. You might remember a popular jingle from the 1970s that instantly made you want to bite into one of these bars. 

You guessed it. The Almond Joy is filled with soft, sweet, desiccated coconut (botanically speaking a drupe, rather than a nut) and comes complete with two almonds on the top. The whole thing is dipped in a layer of milk chocolate. It’s similar to the brand’s other popular treat, the Mounds bar, made without the nuts and coated in dark chocolate – but most people had a strong preference for one over the other.

This brand became popular in the 1990s and was seen as a healthier snacking option. You would usually find a bundle stuffed into your lunchbox or it served as a good grazing option for longer road trips. These days you might find it stirred into baked sweet treats, or your mom might sprinkle them into salads for a touch of nostalgia. 

Ocean Spray's Craisins are sweet and tangy dried cranberries that also come dipped in milk chocolate and yogurt. Despite being packed with fiber and free from artificial flavors and preservatives, people are now a lot more aware of their high sugar content. However, they are still great in a cookie, baked muffin, or added to a homemade muesli mix every now and again. 

These easy, microwavable treats, cooked straight from the freezer, are especially popular as after-school snacks. They were first introduced in 1983 and typically include fillings of cheese, meat, and/or vegetables, all packaged inside a dough-like casing.

The close-up image was, in fact, a Hot Pocket. The popular range has dominated the ready-made food market since the 1980s. Sold frozen, ready to be microwaved, there are multiple fillings to choose from, including Double Pepperoni, Ham & Cheddar, Buffalo-Style Chicken, and Sausage, Egg & Cheese.

This famous food was first produced in Manhattan in 1912. It was incredibly similar to an existing product sold by a different brand but reigned supreme for its distinctive flavor and branding. Nowadays there are multiple different options available to try, but the original still keeps customers coming back for more. It’s best enjoyed dunked into a cold glass of milk. 

The close-up showed (of course!) the textured surface of a classic Oreo cookie. This was by no means the first chocolate and vanilla sandwich biscuit, but it is by far the most famous. While the original cookie is still in demand, Oreo has since expanded, offering everything from Birthday Party flavor to Oreo ice cream. A lot of the brand’s products also happen to be vegan, and have become a widespread favorite amongst the veggie and vegan community. 

First introduced in 1907, these sweet bites have a long history and are adored and enjoyed across the globe (though especially in their home country). Their teardrop shape and foil packaging make them easily distinguishable. Throughout the years, further flavors and limited editions have been introduced, but it’s the classic variety that's still considered the best.

Needing little introduction, Hershey’s Kisses are among America's bestselling chocolates, still manufactured in their birthplace of Hershey, Pennsylvania. Each bite-sized chocolate features smooth milk chocolate in the shape of a 'kiss,' and is wrapped in aluminum foil complete with a branded paper topping. 

You’re going to have to really think back to remember this drink. It was a wacky product at the time – and still is today. Despite serious efforts from the brand, it was discontinued rather quickly after its initial release and the only place you’ll find it sold nowadays is as a collector’s item on auction websites. 

Do you remember Orbitz? The unusual and zany drink was a fruit-flavored, non-fizzy beverage with gelatine balls floating in it. There were a few flavor options available, including raspberry citrus, blackcurrant berry, Charlie Brown chocolate, and vanilla orange. It was launched in the 1990s by Clearly Canadian Beverage Company but was taken off the market less than two years after it was rolled out. 

The distinctive shape makes it easy to recognize these little treats. It has been a family favorite since Nabisco’s initial launch in 1988 and still brings smiles to children's faces across the country. When the brand was first launched you could enjoy them in honey, cinnamon, and chocolate flavors.

If you hadn’t already figured it out, the close-up was of Teddy Grahams. These were a lunchbox staple for kids in the 1990s and feature a cute bear with either his arms in the air or legs crossed. Further flavors have since been introduced, including birthday cake, banana, apple. Larger Teddy Soft Bakes, a cake-style snack, also became available but were discontinued after two years. 

It was hard not to love these as they were soft and filled with peanut butter, chocolate spread, or jam. They were super pillowy and became instant hits thanks to their convenience. You could have probably made your own in less than five minutes, but why would you when you could have it ready-made for you?

The soft white bread and crimped edges of Uncrustables are instantly recognizable. The ready-made sandwiches produced by Smucker’s have been available in the frozen section of the store since 1998. Sealed tight to avoid crumbs and spillages, they are still a popular lunchbox staple or breakfast option when you’re low on time. 

It’s hard not to give too much away with its description, but you are most likely to find this Styrofoam packaging in a dorm room. It’s eaten hot, in the packaging it comes in, with a fork or chopsticks. First arriving in the USA in the 1970s, the brand now offers a mix of flavors to keep customers coming back for more. 

It was the gold printed rim of a classic Nissin Cup Noodles pot. Enjoyed for more than 50 years, they were the first noodles to be cooked and eaten in the container you buy them in. The Japanese brand takes inspiration from Asian flavors, with ramen, chow mein, and stir-fry options on offer. Choose from the likes of teriyaki chicken, sesame shrimp, fire wok pork, or, of course, the classic chicken.

This popular savory brand has been enjoyed by adults and children alike since launching to the US market in 1962. They are made by Pepperidge Farm and have a rather iconic mascot on the front of the packaging. The snacks are baked and, these days, come in a host of different flavors.

You probably guessed this one instantly from its close-up: it is, of course, the legendary fish-shaped cracker brand, Goldfish. The classic flavor is made with 100% real cheese and each fish-shaped cracker features the brand’s signature eye and smile. Although traditionally savory, you can now get sweet versions including vanilla cupcake and s’mores flavors. 

This beloved childhood snack was invented in 1930 and remains hugely popular. Its golden exterior is soft and squidgy, while its filling is pillowy light with a subtle flavor. The product went off the market for a short period of time in 2012 but has since returned, to the relief of fans everywhere.

If you hadn’t already guessed by its distinctive yellow-hued coating and white filling, the close-up was, in fact, a Twinkie. This snackable cake is hugely sought-after, available in classic vanilla or banana. It was invented by Canadian-born baker James Alexander Dewar and was initially filled with a banana-flavored center, before rationing during the Second World War forced him to switch to vanilla. 

These sugary treats come in a box and taste nicer if they’re warmed up before being eaten. Rectangular in shape, they're usually packed with a fruit jelly filling and topped with a frosted sugar finish. The snacks were introduced by Kellogg’s (now Kellanova) in the 1960s and are still enjoyed across the globe today.

Did you recognize the frosting and multicolored sprinkles of this Strawberry Pop-Tart? When the snack first came out in 1964, it didn't have the trademark sugary glaze. It was added in 1967 and remains one of company's top sellers. There are a host of flavors available now, including strawberry milkshake, brown sugar cinnamon, confetti cupcake, grape, and s’mores.

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Last updated by Lottie Woodrow.