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Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Bars, Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond, Snack Size
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Bars, Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond, Snack Size

Haagen-Dazs
11.10 foz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
3g
Protein
11g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bars are positioned as a premium freezer-aisle treat: you’ll find them in the frozen desserts or novelty bars section, often shelved near other small-format ice cream bars, pint-sized premium ice creams, and novelty frozen novelties. They’re a grab-and-go item for shoppers stocking the freezer for single-serve desserts. Occasions that suit these bars include after-dinner indulgences, movie-night snacks, or easy treats packed for road trips and small gatherings. The brand leans on a heritage, premium positioning — European-sounding name, rich ingredients, and artisanal cues — aimed at adults who want a slightly elevated, nostalgic treat rather than a child-focused impulse buy. Labeling highlights include “gluten free” and a no-rBST* milk claim, and the packaging emphasizes quality ingredients rather than organic or reduced-sugar certifications; there’s no child-targeted cartooning, and the individual wrapping is marketed for convenience. In plain terms, this is a processed, factory-made frozen confection: dairy ice cream formed into bars, enrobed in a manufactured milk-chocolate and oil-based coating with roasted almonds, then individually wrapped and frozen. Sensory details deliver on expectation: a dense, ultra-creamy cold vanilla center with a clean, sweet vanilla note; a thin, snap-ready milk-chocolate shell accented by crunchy, oil-roasted almonds; melt-in-your-mouth creaminess balanced by the brittle coating. The ritual is quick and celebratory — unwrapping a bar, a two- or three-bite indulgence for portion control, or multiple bars passed around at casual evenings. Overall it reads as a convenient, slightly upscale packaged dessert in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars9g18%
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

INGREDIENTS:, VANILLA, ICE, CREAM:, CREAM;, SKIM, MILK;, SUGAR;, EGG, YOLKS;, VANILLA, EXTRACT., MILK, CHOCOLATE, AND, VEGETABLE, OIL, COATING, WITH, ALMONDS:, MILK, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR;, WHOLE, MILK, POWDER;, CHOCOLATE;, COCOA, BUTTER;, SOY, LECITHIN;, VANILLA, EXTRACT);, ALMONDS, ROASTED, IN, VEGETABLE, OIL, (ALMONDS;, SAFFLOWER, OIL);, COCONUT, OIL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-eat frozen confection is industrially produced and contains processed components like milk chocolate coating, added vegetable oils, and individually packaged bars—characteristics consistent with ultra-processed foods. The product is formulated and manufactured rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Bars, Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond, Snack Size

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 180 calories per bar, it’s a treat, not a snack replacement. It's rich in flavor and can be a delightful indulgence, but if you're looking for a low-calorie option or something high in protein, you might want to explore other choices.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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