Revive Childhood Memories with Strange Shrek Snacks That Graced Grocery Store Shelves in the Early 2000s

One upon a time, in a swamp far, far away, marketing for kids' snacks was absolutely feral. These days, you might see a familiar cartoon slapped onto a cereal box to grab a child's attention so they can convince their parents to put it in the grocery cart, but that's usually where it ends. Back in the early 2000s, though, snack companies didn't just feature characters on their product packaging, they fully transformed snacks to fit into the franchise.

From Cheez-Its shaped like donkeys to Cheetos that promised to turn your tongue green, these officially-licensed Shrek snacks were chaotic, creative, and downright unforgettable. They didn't just market a movie, they invited you to experience the fairytale yourself through taste. So, if you were a kid back when Shrek was both the king of the swamp and the snack aisles, let's revisit together the gloriously weird world of 2000s Shrek snacks.

Marshmallows, Cheez-Its, and gummies shaped like characters from the movies I can understand. Despite making everything look a little unappetizing, I can understand the green juice and Rice Krispies treats. But the strangest gimmick is normal food that turns your tongue green. Even Shrek himself doesn't have a green tongue!
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Betty Crocker Shrek Fruit-Flavored Snacks

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Shrek Twinkies

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Pillsbury Shrek Cookies

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Shrek Toaster Strudels

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Shrek Kid Cuisine

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Shrek Eggo Waffles

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Shrek Sludge Fudge Popsicle

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Shrek Glow-in-the-Dark Mily Way Chocolates

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Shrek Go-Gurt Tubes

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Shrek Baked Cheetos

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Shrek Blue Bunny Popsicle

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Shrek Kiki-Strawberry Punch

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Shrek Animals Cookies

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Shrek Rice Kripies Treats

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Shrek Keebler Mini Vanilla Wafers

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Shrek Cheez-It Crackers

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Shrek M&Ms

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Shrek Heinz EZ Squirt Ketchup

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Shrek Ogreheads Marshmallows

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