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Little Bites Crumb Cake Muffins, 5 packs, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Mini Muffins, 8.75 oz Multipack
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Little Bites Crumb Cake Muffins, 5 packs, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Mini Muffins, 8.75 oz Multipack

Entenmann's
8.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Little Bites Crumb Cake Muffins come as a boxed multipack of five portable pouches, each containing several cinnamon and brown sugar mini muffins. On grocery shelves you are most likely to see this item in the snack or bakery aisle near other packaged muffins, toaster pastries, snack cakes and lunchbox-friendly brands like Little Debbie and Hostess, and sometimes in aisle endcaps for breakfast or impulse buys. This product suits quick breakfasts, back-to-school lunchboxes, office snacks, and grab-and-go moments for busy families or anyone wanting a sweet treat on the road. Brand positioning leans into comforting, family-oriented nostalgia: Entenmann's is presented as a legacy, mainstream bakery brand selling convenient, portioned indulgence to parents and kids; marketing emphasizes softness, sweetness and portability rather than artisanal or health credentials. The label carries obvious kid-friendly and convenience cues—bright packaging, the Little Bites name, and serving suggestions—while it does not carry organic certification and does not rely on natural or health claim positioning. Processing context: these mini muffins are industrially produced and contain multiple functional ingredients and additives to ensure shelf stability, texture and consistent flavor. Sensory details highlight a moist, tender crumb with a soft cake center and a slightly crunchy brown sugar and cinnamon crumb topping; aroma is sweet and cinnamon-forward. The product is eaten directly from the pouch, paired with coffee or milk, or spread on a party table for casual entertaining. Portioned pouches encourage single-serve convenience and an on-the-go ritual that is central to its appeal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein2g
* 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,, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar,, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Butter, [Cream,, Salt],, Water,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Eggs,, Dextrose,, Whey,, Cinnamon,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Fructose,, Glycerin,, Salt,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Phosphoric, Acid],, Artificial, Flavors,, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Polysorbate, 60,, Cellulose, Gum,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Phosphoric Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 numerous industrial ingredients and additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, modified starch, artificial flavors) and is manufactured as a shelf-stable, multi-ingredient convenience snack, which fits the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Little Bites Crumb Cake Muffins, 5 packs, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Mini Muffins, 8.75 oz Multipack

Well, it depends on your definition of healthy! These muffins pack a sweet punch with 17 grams of added sugars per serving, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to save these for an occasional treat. But if you're looking for a quick snack that satisfies your sweet tooth, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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