You know how sometimes things are so hectic that you don’t even notice when they day is over? Office, travel, family, WhatsApp notifications, some bill you have coming up and there you are thinking, that it’s 9 pm and you haven’t had anything sweet for the day. Nearly every other day, that’s me. And somewhere between now and then I open my bag and dive into one of its cluttered corners – lip balm, old bills, knotty headphones – and touch that colorful packet. Bright, small, cheerful. Inside? M&M’s peanut chocolate candies. Instant smile.
A Candy That Travels With You
And then you know how every Indian family is, they never let you go away empty-handed. My mother, to this day, will shove something in my bag. Parle-G, maybe some banana or, if she is in a good mood, a packet of chocolates. Lately, I’ve even found myself toting around M&M’s.
(It’s small, doesn’t melt that easily in this heat — thank God for that — and all things considered it pretty much saves your life when you are stuck in traffic or waiting on the platform.)
I remember one time I was taking a super-long train ride to Lucknow from Delhi. Boring, dirtied, crowded, little chai and what not. I shared a pack of M&M’s peanut chocolates with the toddler boy across from me. His face brightened to see all that colour. And you know what he did? He picked all the yellow ones for himself, and he gave me the rest. Smart kid!
That Crunch + Chocolate Combo
Fine, let’s handicap taste for a moment. I mean, come on, M&M’s peanut chocolate candies are addictive. That initial impact, when you bite down — and the candy shell gives way and the silkiness of the chocolate breaks through and then you’ve got that roasted peanut nestled in the center like a secret.
It is not only “sweet,” but layers of magic in one little bite.
Every now and then after lunch at the office, when I can’t be bothered to get dessert, I’ll smuggle a couple of M&M’s. They’re not cloyingly sweet, but sweet enough to give you a bounce. And who are we kidding — we all love that sound of candies shaking away inside the pack. Even that is satisfying.
Share M&M’s Peanut Chocolate Candies Without Thinking
One of my favorite things about these is that they become an immediate “bonding snack.” I mean, you open a packet in the living room and all of a sudden everyone’s hand is in it.
My dad, who doesn’t like chocolate (he says, “Mujhe chocolate pasand nahi”) still eats the red ones. My little cousin swears that M&M’s taste better during cricket. And my best friend? The green ones are “lucky,” she insists.
We all have our silly rules with these sweet treats. But that’s the fun of it, na? Food is always about connection.
M&M’s Peanut Chocolate Candies is Just For Kids
Adults think chocolates are for kids. But I kind of think M&M’s peanut candies are for adults, too. Because when you’re hunched over your laptop at 11 p.m., slogging through that interminable presentation and you pop a few in your mouth — it feels like a little party. As if treating yourself for making it through the day.
Not to mention that, and let’s be honest — half the time we buy them “for the kids” and end up eating them instead. Guilty!
Why the Peanut Makes All the Difference
Also, you want to know what I secretly love about M&M’s peanut chocolate candies? It is that little peanut in there somewhere.” Because let’s face it: Without those, it would taste like everything else that’s sweet and chocolatey. But that toasted peanut makes it something more.
Peanuts are also a source of protein, healthy fats, and important nutrients like Vitamin E and magnesium. That means when you enjoy M&M’s Peanut Candies, you’re not only getting a sweet treat but also a little extra nourishment compared to chocolates that are only sugar.
This combination of crunch, sweetness, and nutrition is what makes M&M’s Peanut Chocolate Candies such a smart snacking option—something both kids and adults can enjoy without it feeling “too much.” Whether during travel, office hours, or as a quick evening pick-me-up, the peanut makes all the difference.
Why These Little Candies Stay With You
You see, I realize chocolates are all over the place. There is no shortage of options in India. But M&M’s peanut chocolate candies are about more than just taste. They are about these little colorful bursts that remind you to stop, share, laugh and maybe even go back to one’s childhood for a bit.
Life will always be busy. But having a small bag of joy in your bag? That’s not such a bad idea.
So next time you’re at the store, think less. Pick one up. And then keep an extra pack or so, because (trust me) — these candies vanish quicker than you’d think.
