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Joy Waffle Bowls
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Joy Waffle Bowls

Joy
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Joy Waffle Bowls are a shelf-stable, small-format packaged dessert accessory you’d spot hanging out in the cookie/snack or ice cream cone aisle, often shelved near sundae toppings, sprinkles, and boxed cones. Packaged in a recycled paperboard box, the product leans into family-friendly, celebratory messaging — a century of baking, a partnership with St. Jude, and playful copy aimed at kids and parents. On a shopping trip they read as an impulse pick for weekend treats, backyard parties, movie nights, or anytime an at-home sundae bar is on the agenda. The brand positioning mixes old-fashioned bakery heritage with cheerful charitable storytelling; Joy markets itself as wholesome and community-minded, which softens the perception of a convenience-oriented product. Label cues include “100 years” anniversary language, charitable partnership callouts, and the presence of “natural flavor” in the ingredient list — but there’s no organic certification and the box lists enriched bleached flour and added sugar. In plain processing terms, these are a made, packaged bakery item using refined flour, added sugar, emulsifiers and processed oils. Sensory-wise the bowls deliver a light, crisp waffle crunch with a sweet brown-sugar note and a slightly toasted aroma; they’re designed to hold a scoop of ice cream and toppings without collapsing, creating a playful ritual of assembling sundaes at the counter. Use occasions range from kid-friendly dessert rituals and impromptu celebrations to nostalgic snack moments when shoppers want an easy, festive finish to a meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 10
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars6g12%
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

Bleached, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Brown, Sugar,, Contains, less, than, 2%, of:, Natural, Flavor,, Oat, Fiber,, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vegetable, Oil, Shortening, (Canola, Oil, and/or, Modified, Palm, Oil, and/or, Soybean, Oil,, Soy, Lecithin)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean 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 not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined bleached/enriched flour, added sugar, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), 'natural flavor' and modified/shortening oils — a packaged product made from industrial ingredients and additives typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Joy Waffle Bowls

The Joy Waffle Bowls can be a fun addition to your dessert lineup, but calling them 'healthy' can be a bit tricky. They contain added sugars and are low in fiber and protein, so while they can satisfy a sweet craving, they don't pack a nutritional punch. Think of them as a treat rather than a health food!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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