The 6 Best Food Items New To Walmart To Buy In October 2026

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You turn to Walmart for deals on appliances, home goods, and clothing, so why not do your grocery shopping there? Not only is the selection massive, but the discounts are also just as steep. Plus, there are often big names hiding behind Walmart's Great Value products, so you can pay the generic price for brand-name quality. Before you head there for just the essentials, check out the following best new food items to buy at Walmart in October 2026.

Our favorites range from seasonal delicacies that are destined for a Halloween party to a pantry staple that'll keep you fueled for the busy autumn ahead. There are also plenty of novelties for picky kids' lunchboxes you won't want to miss. So, grab your biggest tote bag and make a beeline to the closest location; be sure to look for steeply discounted rollback prices and use the Walmart site or app while you shop. One of the biggest mistakes people make when grocery shopping at Walmart is wasting time searching for products when the aisle and location are available online.

Reviews show Walmart recently updated its powdered sugar donuts. While some longtime fans preferred the old recipe, the nostalgic treat has received mostly positive reviews since hitting stores in September. "The snack packs stay fresher than the ones loose in the bag," one Walmart shopper explained, referring to the 10 individually wrapped four-packs in the box. Dunk them in coffee for breakfast or keep them in your desk for a post-lunch sweet.

Buy Great Value Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts for $4.67.

Don't look now, but Walmart is rolling out wintry items donning snow and fallen leaves on a 12-ounce package of brown butter cookie coffee. One sip of this medium-roast arabica coffee just might put you in the holiday spirit. "I love the seasonal flavored coffee from Walmart; it's delicious and makes a consistent cup of coffee every time. This is my new fave! Doesn't need sweetener at all because it's not bitter," said a Walmart customer.

Buy Great Value Brown Butter Cookie Ground Coffee for $6.28.

There are fall desserts aplenty in our roundup of the best new items to buy at Walmart in September 2026 (like festive brownie bites and pumpkin cookies). This mashup is simply one more to add to your shopping list: a ghost-shaped dark chocolate shell, teeming with Oreo-flavored crème and cookies. Shoppers love that they're individually wrapped for Halloween treat bags and school snacks alike, not to mention their creamy texture, robust flavor, and overall decadence.

Buy Frankford Oreo Crème-Filled Dark Chocolate Ghosts for $3.96.

In case you haven't gotten your fill of summer, snag this frozen delight while you still can. The thaw-and-eat bars boast layers of tender cake, silky vanilla mousse, sweet-tart strawberry sauce, and white chocolate flakes. They come in a pack of two, so they're great for casual date nights. "The strawberry flavor is like a nice jam and pairs so well with the not-overly-sweet mousse and soft vanilla cake. It's like a chantilly bar cake!" one Facebook reviewer wrote.

Buy Great Value Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bar for $3.27.

It's 2026, so there's a protein-rich version of just about everything — Doritos included. Milk and whey proteins make this iteration of the iconic snack legitimately filling with 13 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber per bag. "Tastes almost like the original Nacho Cheese Doritos. They are a lot crunchier," one Walmart reviewer said. "This is [my] second time to purchase! Better taste and texture than the more expensive Quest brand," added another.

Buy Doritos Protein Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips for $5.98.

These limited-edition fall cookies contain real pumpkin, as well as warm spices like nutmeg and ginger. The filling is meant to be reminiscent of cream cheese frosting that one customer said is deliciously light, adding, "The cookie is a yummy pumpkin spice flavor without being too heavy on the cinnamon." Another fan said, "The cookie wasn't too sweet, the filling ... was so creamy, not hard." Multiple reviewers suggested pairing them with ice cream.

Buy Great Value Twist & Shout Double-Filled Pumpkin Roll Sandwich Cookies for $2.97.