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Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Frozen Foods
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Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Ben & Jerry's
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
350
Calories
3g
Protein
33g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert sits in the grocery freezer aisle with the ice cream and novelty desserts — you’ll find it near other non-dairy pints, premium tubs, and vegan frozen novelties. It’s the pint you reach for when you want a crowd-pleasing, scoopable indulgence for movie night or a casual get-together. Occasions that suit it include late-night treats, party dessert platters, and anytime you want a nostalgic indulgence without dairy. Brand positioning leans on Ben & Jerry’s signature playful, activist personality: premium indulgence with ethical cues (Fairtrade certification on cocoa, sugar, and vanilla), aimed at millennials and Gen Z who want a decadent treat that signals social values and dietary choice. The label wears a “non-dairy/vegan” halo and emphasizes Fairtrade ingredients and flavor heritage, but it is not organic and still carries a high sugar/calorie profile (about 350 kcal and 33 g sugar per serving). Visually the pint is colorful and branded with the familiar Ben & Jerry’s artwork, appealing to both kids and adults who associate the brand with fun and comfort. In plain terms the product is an industrially formulated plant-based frozen dessert: an oat-milk base with added sugars, refined oils, emulsifiers, gums, and flavorings, plus cookie-dough gobs and fudge flakes. Sensory notes: a creamy, slightly oat-forward base, soft chewy cookie-dough centers, and rich chocolate flakes that give textural contrast; the pint invites the ritual of scooping into bowls or sneaking spoonfuls straight from the tub. It functions in American grocery culture as a premium, ethical-feeling comfort food that fits modern plant-based eating while remaining an overtly processed treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories350
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate49g18%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars33g
Added Sugars33g66%
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

Oat, Milk, (Water,, Oats),, Liquid, Sugar, (Sugar,, Water),, Corn, Syrup,, Coconut, Oil,, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Soybean, Oil,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Pea, Protein,, Fava, Bean, Protein,, Tapioca, Flour,, Natural, Flavor,, Vanilla, Extract,, Guar, Gum, Molasses,, Salt,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Cocoa, Butter, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Soy, Lecithin,, Invert, Sugar..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

This is an ultra-processed product: it contains multiple industrial ingredients (liquid sugar, corn syrup, refined oils, emulsifiers/gums, invert sugar, natural flavors) and formulated components (cookie dough pieces, chocolate flakes) rather than whole foods.

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Common Questions about Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! This dessert is certainly indulgent, with 350 calories and 33 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a treat to enjoy occasionally, it fits the bill, but if you're seeking something nutrient-dense, you might want to keep it as a special dessert rather than a daily snack.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
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