I’m unsure why these new Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles are called Fully Loaded. Is it because they’re fully loaded with flavor? Or is it because a serving is fully loaded with 10 grams of protein? After trying them, I will have to say it’s more the former than the latter.

How do the waffles get 10 grams of protein? I’m glad you asked, my bulky friend. It’s soy and whey, just like in the famous nursery rhyme.

Little Miss Muffet she sat on her tuffet,
eating Eggo Waffles fully loaded with soy and whey.
Along came a spider who sat down beside her,
and, SMASH, she used her whey-made muscles to turn it to puree.

Ten grams might seem minor to someone who downs protein powder by dumping a scoopful into their mouth, chasing it with some water or milk, mixing the two by vigorously shaking their head, swallowing, and then repeating the process a few more times. But it’s 20 percent of most peoples’ daily recommended amount.

Unlike the Kellogg’s Eggo Cinnamon Churro Waffles, I had the other week, these have a lot more flavor. A LOT. So much so that I could eat them without any syrups or toppings. I would’ve tried replicating what’s on the boxes, but strawberry and chocolate sauces are not staples in my kitchen. So I had to settle for store brand pancake syrup. But even with the standard syrup, which I squeeze into every waffle pocket possible, I could still strongly taste the strawberry and chocolate, thanks to the bits baked into them. In fact, it seems like the syrup somehow enhanced the taste. Maybe it’s magic. Maybe it’s sugar. Maybe it’s the protein bulking up my tongue.

So, the strawberry one doesn’t need some fancy syrup or compote, and the brownie one doesn’t need Ghirardelli syrup to be enjoyed. However, I did find the fruity one less flavorful than the chocolate one when eating them sans syrup, and I wouldn’t say the brownie one tasted brownie-like. Instead, it was more chocolatey than other chocolate Eggo waffles.

If there’s one issue with them, it’s that the Chocolate Chip Brownie was $7.69 and the Strawberry Delight was $6.29 at Target. It’s strange to see two varieties from the same line have different prices. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before.

Kellogg’s Eggo Fully Loaded Waffles are full of flavor but not quite as full of protein. In terms of taste and protein, they’re definitely a step up from Eggo’s regular waffles.

Purchased Price: $7.69 (Chocolate Chip Brownie), $6.29 (Strawberry Delight)*
Size: 12.3 oz boxes/10 waffles
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 8 out of 10 (both)
Nutrition Facts: (2 waffles) Chocolate Chip Brownie – 170 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 300 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar (including 6 grams of added sugar), and 10 grams of protein. Strawberry Delight – 190 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 300 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 7 grams of sugar (including 6 grams of added sugar), and 10 grams of protein.

*Because I live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.

I have great news for you if you want a waffle with less flavor than Eggo’s original Homestyle waffles. These new Kellogg’s Eggo Cinnamon Churro Waffles will satisfy your unadventurous taste buds. But if you’re craving something with a delectable cinnamon and/or churro flavor, look elsewhere in the frozen food section. Or visit one of the fairs, carnivals, or festivals happening this summer because you won’t satisfy your sweet tooth with these frozen waffles.

In a frozen state, they smell faintly of cinnamon, and while being toasted, they emit an equally quiet cinnamon scent that’s only noticeable if you’re standing about two or three feet away from the toaster. After pulling them from the kitchen appliance, they seem to have an even weaker smell. But what my nose could detect by putting it just over the waffle reminded me of cinnamon swirl bread, but the parts that aren’t even close to the swirl. All this was not a good sign, but it prepared my taste buds for the disappointment that was to come.

If you offered this to a complete stranger and told them it was a cinnamon churro flavored one, any chances of you earning their trust and going from a stranger to a friend (or lover) would go out the door because they would see you as a liar since these have a taste that’s even lighter than its aroma. Because I know what these are supposed to be flavored, I kind of notice the cinnamon, but it’s not enough to convince me it’s also supposed to have a churro taste. Oddly, adding regular pancake syrup somehow unlocked some more cinnamon, but that still made them less flavorful than Eggo Homestyle Waffles. So, if you plan to eat these sans syrup, I pity your taste buds.

I thought about drizzling chocolate syrup on these, like what’s shown on the box, but I didn’t want to be disappointed anymore.

I don’t find Kellogg’s Eggo Cinnamon Churro Waffles to be awful. At least they don’t taste like the box they came in. I’ll finish them with disappointment and syrup. Definitely syrup.

Purchased Price: $4.49
Size: 12.3 oz/10 waffles
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 waffles) 180 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 390 milligrams of sodium, 33 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 8 grams of sugar (including 8 grams of added sugar), and 3 grams of protein.