
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Mint Chocolate Cookie
What You Should Know
Ben & Jerry's Mint Chocolate Cookie is typically found in the frozen desserts aisle, tucked in the premium pint section near other branded super-premium ice creams, gelatos, and novelty frozen treats. You’ll often spot it alongside other Ben & Jerry’s flavors and artisanal pint brands, sometimes near frozen desserts marketed for kids or indulgent adult treats. This pint suits shopping trips for weekend treats, movie-night runs, or celebratory dessert buys — grab a tub for a casual gathering, a binge-watch sesh, or a late-night sweet craving. The brand positions itself as socially conscious and indulgent: premium, quirky, and ethically minded, appealing to millennials and Gen Xers who value both taste and values (Fairtrade, non-GMO sourcing, cage-free eggs). The label leans on health-halo cues like “non-GMO sourced,” “Fairtrade-certified cocoa and sugar,” and “no artificial colors,” even while advertising decadence and flavor. Packaging is the familiar 16-oz paperboard pint with colorful graphics and a plastic lid; the ritual is scoop-and-share from the tub into bowls or straight from the spoon for solo comfort eating. Sensory notes: a rich, creamy vanilla-mint base with a cool, minty aroma, dense mouthfeel from dairy fat, and frequent crunchy bites of chocolate sandwich-cookie pieces that add contrast and a slightly chewy filling. In plain terms, this is an industrially made frozen dessert combining dairy, added sugars, oils, and functional additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers) to create consistent texture and shelf stability. It reads like a premium treat in American grocery culture — indulgent, a little nostalgic, and marketed as both tasty and ethically aware.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Cream,, Skim, Milk,, Liquid, Sugar, (Sugar,, Water),, Water,, Sugar,, Wheat, Flour,, Egg, Yolks,, Coconut, Oil,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Sunflower, Seed, Oil,, Peppermint, Extract,, Salt,, Baking, Soda,, Guar, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin,, Carrageenan..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Sunflower Seed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial formulations and multiple additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers), added sugars and refined ingredients, and is manufactured as a ready-to-eat frozen product, placing it in the ultra-processed category.
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Common Questions about Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Mint Chocolate Cookie
Well, 'healthy' can mean a lot of things depending on your goals. While Mint Chocolate Cookie packs in some delicious flavors and a bit of protein, it’s also high in sugar and fat, which might not fit into everyone's definition of healthy. Think of it as an indulgent treat rather than a health food — perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in!
