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B&J Peanut Butter Half Baked, Non Dairy
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

B&J Peanut Butter Half Baked, Non Dairy

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
4g
Protein
27g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Half Baked Non Dairy arrives at the frozen desserts aisle, typically on the same shelf as other pint-sized ice creams and in a sub-section stocked with non-dairy and vegan frozen treats. You'd spot it near other premium pint brands, plant-based novelties, and specialty ice creams. It suits shopping trips for weekend treats, party supplies, or an impulse grab during a grocery run—perfect for movie-night spooning, game-day sweet cravings, or a celebratory dessert at a casual gathering. The brand positions itself as a socially conscious indulgence: playful, outspoken, and aimed at younger adults and families who value ethical sourcing and bold flavors. Marketing leans into euphoria, sustainability, and inclusivity (100% vegan) rather than health. The front label carries health-halo cues like 'non-dairy', 'Fairtrade-certified sugar, cocoa and vanilla', 'non-GMO', and '100% vegan', but it is not organic and the ingredient list reveals many processed components. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen dessert that combines industrial ingredients and texturizers with peanut-forward mix-ins. Sensory-wise, expect a creamy, dense base made from almond milk and sweeteners, ribbons of peanut butter, fudgy brownie chunks, and soft peanut-butter cookie dough gobs that create a mix of chewy, fudgy, and creamy textures. Packaged in a familiar paperboard pint, this product invites ritual scooping straight from the container for sharing or solo indulgence late at night.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars27g
Added Sugars26g52%
Protein4g
* 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

Almond, Milk, (Water,, Almonds),, Liquid, Sugar, (Sugar,, Water),, Wheat, Flour,, Coconut, Oil, Corn, Syrup,, Peanuts,, Sugar,, Water, Brown, Sugar,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Soybean, Oil,, Pea, Protein,, Cocoa,, Peanut, Oil,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Invert, Sugar,, Salt,, Corn, Starch,, Guar, Gum, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Vanilla, Extract,, Soy, Lecithin, Natural, Flavor, (Coconut),, Malted, Barley, Flour..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Peanut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • 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?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients (liquid sugar, corn syrup, refined oils), emulsifiers/stabilizers, flavors, and ready-made mix-ins, indicating it is ultra-processed. These formulations and additives align with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about B&J Peanut Butter Half Baked, Non Dairy

That depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a treat that's dairy-free and has some fun flavors, it fits the bill. However, with 27 grams of total sugars per serving, it's definitely more of an indulgence than a health food. So, think of it as a delightful dessert rather than a daily snack!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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