Not every Circle 360 freebie is worth the tap to redeem it — but September’s three grocery picks at Target are the ones I’d have put in my cart anyway, which is the only test that actually matters.
1. Caramel Cashew Trail Mix – 37oz – Favorite Day™ – $12.99
Thirty-seven ounces of trail mix for free is a genuinely good deal — this is the kind of bag you toss in the car before a long drive or set out at a party without worrying about it disappearing too fast. The caramel cashew combination makes it feel more like a turtle candy moment than standard trail mix, which is exactly why it keeps cycling back as a Circle 360 freebie pick.
Taste: The caramel and cashews hit that sweet-salty groove people compare to chocolate turtle candies — rich and nutty up front, with a chewy caramel pull between the crunchy bites. It’s substantial, not airy, so a handful actually feels like something.
Make It Better: Portion it into small bags at the start of the week for easy desk snacks, or scatter some over vanilla ice cream for a low-effort sundae topping.
Parting Thoughts: At 37 ounces, this is the one to claim first — it’s easily the highest-value freebie in the September rotation.
2. Albanese World’s Best 12 Flavor Gummi Bears Candy – 9oz – $3.99
Regular grocery-store gummi bears are a letdown, and I say that as someone who genuinely likes candy — but Albanese is the exception that made me understand the hype. Twelve distinct flavors packed into a 9-ounce bag means you’ll actually taste something specific with every handful, not just a vague, undifferentiated ‘fruit.’
Taste: Each bear carries a bold, real-fruit-forward flavor that’s instantly identifiable — the raspberry tastes like raspberry, the mango tastes like mango. They’re soft and genuinely chewy, not the waxy half-stale texture you get from lesser brands.
Make It Better: Stick the bag in the fridge for 20 minutes before digging in — cold Albanese gummies firm up slightly and the individual flavors come through even more clearly.
Parting Thoughts: Candy people, this one’s worth the claim — regular gummi bears will feel like a step down afterward.
3. Mixed Fruit Fruit-Flavored Snacks – 8oz/10ct – Good & Gather™ – $2.69
Lunchbox packing gets a lot easier when you have a 10-count box of individually wrapped pouches already in the pantry — and these disappear fast whether you’re sending them to school or reaching for one yourself on a hectic afternoon. Good & Gather keeps it simple: mixed fruit flavors, no fuss, in a format that travels anywhere.
Taste: Classic fruit snack territory — bright mixed-fruit flavors that taste exactly like what you remember from childhood, chewy and sweet without being cloying. Not trying to be anything other than what they are, which is honestly refreshing.
Make It Better: Tuck a few pouches into a gym bag, a car console, or a kid’s backpack — they’re genuinely handy when you need a quick bite and don’t want to think about it.
Parting Thoughts: Parents will find these gone faster than expected; they’re the quiet workhorse of the three freebies.
