Tesco shoppers in disbelief after discovering 'game-changing' new meal deal prod (2025)

Tesco has just added a brand-new item to its lunchtime meal deal lineup – and it’s rather decadent.

Alongside your choice between a classic sandwich, pasta pot or a salad for the main, shoppers can now opt for a famous sweet treat that’s been hailed as ‘game changing.’

Tesco has confirmed that a single Glazed Original Krispy Kreme now technically counts as a ‘snack’ item as part of both the regular and premium meal deals, which cost £4 (£3.60 with a Clubcard) and £5.50 (or £5), respectively.

And it’s a bargain too, as outside of the meal deal offer, just one of the doughnuts costs £1.99. Work smarter, not harder, as they say.

It’s safe to say that Tesco meal deal fans are simply ecstatic. Posting over on TikTok, @ellieannahawkes asked ‘why did no one tell me a plain Krispy Kreme was included in Tesco meal deals please?’

Over in the comments section, @thedeardiaries wrote ‘this is game changing omg,’ while @diaryofcait joked ‘live love Krispy Kreme.’

@moraixe laughed ‘let’s not make other people aware of this,’ as @rytis_xo labelled the new move ‘insane,’ adding ‘thank u Tesco.’

It’s no secret that Krispy Kreme doughnuts have long been a favourite.

Over on Reddit, longstanding doughnut fan @Phikep previously confessed that ‘Krispy Kreme is classic, highly addictive, and if [the] timing is right, warm and decadent.’

@Prestigious_Snow1589 boldly branded the sticky treats the ‘GOATS [Greatest Of All Time],’ while @bearded_turtle710 joked that ‘if you can make it to the Krispy Kreme store and watch those fresh puppies rolling down the conveyor belt it’s like going to heaven.’

Meanwhile, @Puzzlecars labelled the snack ‘god tier,’ while @Micazu999 believes that ‘Krispy Kreme has the best glazed doughnuts known to man.’

This isn’t the only Tesco meal deal offering fans have been going wild over of late.

Last month, the supermarket added the famed Pot Noodle – AKA the ‘food of the gods’ – to its regular meal deal offering.

There’s a bit of a catch, though – it’s only available in selected stores across the UK and there’s only one specific flavour you can get.

Customers can add the Chicken & Mushroom Pot Noodle (90g) as a snack, and this side option is offered in 50 Tesco stores nationwide.

Following the launch, Madeleine Boulton, senior brand manager atPot Noodlesaid: ‘We know our fans are always looking to get the most bang for their buck, so our move into the Tesco Meal Deal as a side is our way of giving customers the ultimate “snackisfaction” and for some, the perfect hack that will ensure their meal deal sees them through the day.

‘Head down to a participating Tesco store now to get your “noo” bit on the side – we are officially the new G.O.A.T snack for lunch-timers, noodler lovers!’

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