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Jello No-Bake Oreo Dessert
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Jello No-Bake Oreo Dessert

Jell-O
12.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
2g
Protein
29g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
129
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O No-Bake Oreo Dessert is a convenience-driven boxed kit found in the baking aisle near pie fillings, instant pudding mixes, and other no-bake dessert kits. Shoppers often grab it alongside whipped topping, evaporated milk, or cookie crust mixes when planning quick treats for gatherings. It suits impulse buys for last-minute parties, family-friendly potlucks, holiday dessert tables, or weeknight desserts when you want something indulgent with minimal effort. Brand positioning leans on playful nostalgia and ease: Jell-O evokes classic American home baking while pairing with the iconic cookies-and-cream profile of Oreo to appeal to parents, busy caregivers, and bakers who want a crowd-pleasing outcome without an oven. The box uses family-friendly imagery and calls out quick prep times; label characteristics may include convenience-oriented language and familiar brand marks but no organic or natural certification, and nutrition front claims are minimal — the product trades on taste and speed rather than health halos. Processing context: the kit is made from industrially processed components and powdered mixes containing emulsifiers, modified starches, and sweeteners. Sensory details: finished dessert yields a silky, velvety filling with crunchy cookie pieces and a crumbly chocolate crust, served from a single-use cardboard box containing two powder mixes and cookie pieces; requires adding milk and butter. The ritual is short and social — whisking the filling, pressing the crust, chilling for a brief set, and slicing for sharing. In American grocery culture this product occupies the intersection of convenience, retro comfort, and approachable entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.166
Servings per Container: 6
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate47g17%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars29g
Added Sugars29g58%
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

FILLING, MIX, (SUGAR,, DEXTROSE,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, FRACTIONATED, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, PROPYLENE, GLYCOL, MONOSTEARATE,, CALCIUM, SULFATE,, SODIUM, CASEINATE, [FROM, MILK],, ACETYLATED, MONOGLYCERIDES,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, TETRASODIUM, PYROPHOSPHATE,, MODIFIED, CELLULOSE,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, SALT,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, SKIM, MILK,, CELLULOSE, GEL,, CELLULOSE, GUM),, CRUST, MIX, (UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, FOLIC, ACID],, SUGAR,, PALM, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, COCOA, [PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI],, INVERT, SUGAR,, LEAVENING, [BAKING, SODA, AND/OR, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE],, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT,, CHOCOLATE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR),, COOKIES, (UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, FOLIC, ACID],, SUGAR,, PALM, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, COCOA, [PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI],, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, LEAVENING, [BAKING, SODA, AND/OR, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE],, SALT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, CHOCOLATE,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • propylene glycol monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • mono- and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • acetylated monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified cornstarch, fractionated palm kernel oil, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavor, emulsifiers) and is a ready-formulated mix, consistent with an ultra-processed food classification.

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Common Questions about Jello No-Bake Oreo Dessert

The Jello No-Bake Oreo Dessert isn't exactly a health food, but it can be a fun treat! With about 260 calories and 29 grams of added sugars per serving, it's more of an indulgence than a wholesome snack. If you're looking for something sweet occasionally, this dessert fits the bill, just keep moderation in mind!

Perfect For

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movie-night

Vibe:

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