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Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Oatmeal 17.5 oz
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📊 NOVA 4

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Oatmeal 17.5 oz

Betty Crocker
17.5 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Oatmeal Cookie Mix (17.5 oz) is a boxed baking mix you’ll find stacked in the baking aisle alongside cake mixes, cookie mixes, frosting tubs and baking chips — often near flour, sugars and refrigerated cookie dough. Shoppers encountering the familiar red Betty Crocker spoon logo will recognize it as a pantry-stable shortcut for homemade-style cookies. It’s marketed for home bakers who want a quick, reliable batch: the box promises convenience for after-school snacks, holiday cookie platters, or impromptu dessert needs. Brand positioning leans on Americana and family tradition, appealing to parents, busy households, and nostalgic adults who recall baking with a parent or grandparent. The label uses friendly photography of browned, chunky oatmeal cookies and may highlight “made with real oats” or show cinnamon visuals, but it lacks organic certification and does not make broad “natural” claims; packaging emphasizes ease rather than health halos. Processing context: this is a shelf-stable, industrially formulated mix combining refined and processed ingredients to simplify home baking. Sensory details delivered after baking include a chewy oat-forward texture, molasses-like brown sugar warmth, a hint of cinnamon spice, and a tender crumb with slightly crisped edges; sweetness is noticeable (about 9 g sugar per serving). The ritual is simple: mix with common wet ingredients, drop by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet, and bake — a quick communal activity for kids and adults. The box format, clear instructions, and consistent results make it a go-to for convenient, crowd-pleasing cookies in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5
Servings per Container: 22
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein1g
* 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

Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Rolled, Oats,, Brown, Sugar,, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Salt,, Cinnamon,, Nonfat, Milk..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 mix contains refined bleached/enriched flours, added sugars, palm oil and industrial leavening agents, indicating multiple industrial ingredients and processing steps consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Oatmeal 17.5 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This mix is a fun treat with a good balance of flavor and nostalgia, but it does have added sugars and isn't particularly high in fiber or protein. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence, it's perfect for that, but if you're after a superfood, you might want to look elsewhere.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
movie-night

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