
14 Childhood Treats From the 1970s That Disappeared
Snacks in the 1970s were filled with bright artificial colors and sugary powdered mixes that have vanished from modern grocery shelves.

Snacks in the 1970s were filled with bright artificial colors and sugary powdered mixes that have vanished from modern grocery shelves.

Snacks in the 1970s were filled with bright artificial colors and sugary powdered mixes that have vanished from modern grocery shelves.

Supermarket shelves during this decade featured space-age snacks and sweet pantry staples that have since vanished from the landscape.

Welcome to the 1970s, when grocery aisles were full of bold ideas and even bolder flavors. Some were delicious, some were confusing, and a few probably should have stayed in the test kitchen.

In many mid-century homes, the day did not begin until kids had full stomachs, usually filled by sugary cereals, steaming porridge, and simple breakfast classics.

Journey back to the era of bell-bottoms and disco with a look at the most iconic morning meals of the 1970s.