M&M's Latest Permanent Flavor Is Peanut Butter & Jelly — and We Tried Them

Mar. 15, 2025

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M&M’sis packing a school lunch classic into a sweet treat.On Sept. 19, the Mars Wrigley candy brandannouncedPeanut Butter & Jelly M&M’s as the latest flavor in their portfolio. The chocolate candies feature berry flavor packed with creamy peanut butter inside.Packs will hit retailers online and in-store starting in December in three sizes: a single size, a share size and sharing size stand-up pouches.Peanut Butter & Jelly M&M’s are the first permanent addition from the company since 2022.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.M&MS Peanut Butter & Jelly.M&M’SPEOPLE staffers got a chance to try the nostalgic flavor before it hits shelves. For starters, there is a very distinct berry aroma wafting from the bag even before the package is open.To no surprise, the PB&J-flavored candies have a fruit-charged taste upon first bite. While the berry essence isalmosta bit too overpowering, the creamy peanut butter pares it down and acts as the perfect complement. (Not unlike a real PB&J sandwich!)Testers had trouble distinguishing which jelly flavor they were mimicking — the brand simply describes it as “berry jelly.” But one thing was for sure: These are sweeter than your classic M&M’s.In March, M&M’s released another fun and festive flavor — a limited-edition Easter SundaeM&M’Spack featuring a variety of flavors.M&MS Peanut Butter & Jelly.M&M’SSome of the treats consisted of a white chocolate center with vanilla ice cream and cherry notes, and were surrounded in a dark chocolate coating. And in November of 2023, the sweets brand released a toasty vanilla white chocolate M&M’s flavor for the holidays.

M&M’sis packing a school lunch classic into a sweet treat.

On Sept. 19, the Mars Wrigley candy brandannouncedPeanut Butter & Jelly M&M’s as the latest flavor in their portfolio. The chocolate candies feature berry flavor packed with creamy peanut butter inside.

Packs will hit retailers online and in-store starting in December in three sizes: a single size, a share size and sharing size stand-up pouches.

Peanut Butter & Jelly M&M’s are the first permanent addition from the company since 2022.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

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PEOPLE staffers got a chance to try the nostalgic flavor before it hits shelves. For starters, there is a very distinct berry aroma wafting from the bag even before the package is open.

To no surprise, the PB&J-flavored candies have a fruit-charged taste upon first bite. While the berry essence isalmosta bit too overpowering, the creamy peanut butter pares it down and acts as the perfect complement. (Not unlike a real PB&J sandwich!)

Testers had trouble distinguishing which jelly flavor they were mimicking — the brand simply describes it as “berry jelly.” But one thing was for sure: These are sweeter than your classic M&M’s.

In March, M&M’s released another fun and festive flavor — a limited-edition Easter SundaeM&M’Spack featuring a variety of flavors.

Some of the treats consisted of a white chocolate center with vanilla ice cream and cherry notes, and were surrounded in a dark chocolate coating. And in November of 2023, the sweets brand released a toasty vanilla white chocolate M&M’s flavor for the holidays.

source: people.com