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Peanut Butter Creme Sandwich Cookies, 8.25 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Peanut Butter Creme Sandwich Cookies, 8.25 OZ

BACK TO NATURE
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
3g
Protein
8g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this in the cookie/snack aisle or grab it for lunchboxes and quick sweet fixes — a familiar sandwich-cookie format with a peanut butter twist. It feels indulgent and slightly nostalgic while marketed as a more ‘natural’ option; the ingredient list and additives (emulsifier, natural flavor, refined oils) point to an ultra-processed, shelf-stable product engineered for creamy texture and long life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 COOKIES
Servings per Container: 9
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars8g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WHEAT, FLOUR, CANE, SUGAR, PEANUT, BUTTER, (PEANUTS,, SALT), WHOLE, GRAIN, ROLLED, OATS, SAFFLOWER, OIL, PALM, OIL, PEANUT, FLOUR, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, THAN, OF, BROWN, RICE, SYRUP, LEAVENING, (BAKING, SODA,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE, MONOHYDRATE), SEA, SALT, SOY, LECITHIN, NATURAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations and additives (soy lecithin, natural flavor, palm/safflower oils, brown rice syrup, monocalcium phosphate) plus refined sugars and flours, indicating ultra-processing for texture, stability, and flavor.

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Common Questions about Peanut Butter Creme Sandwich Cookies, 8.25 OZ

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a loaded term! These cookies have a decent balance of flavors and ingredients, with 3 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber per two-cookie serving. However, they are still a treat, so enjoy them in moderation alongside a balanced diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$4.99
per package