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Lenny and Larry's The Complete Cookie Birthday Cake
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Lenny and Larry's The Complete Cookie Birthday Cake

Lenny & Larry's
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
8g
Protein
11g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lenny and Larry's The Complete Cookie — Birthday Cake (4 oz) usually sits in the cookie and snack aisle alongside protein bars, packaged cookies, and plant-based snacks rather than in the fresh bakery. You might also find it on endcaps near fitness bars or in a grab-and-go refrigerated section at some stores. It works for quick grab-and-go trips, lunchbox treats, post-workout carb/protein mixes, or as a sweet component for road trips and movie nights. The brand positions itself at the intersection of indulgence and better-for-you convenience: protein-forward marketing, vegan-friendly messaging, and colorful, celebratory flavors aimed at millennials, active shoppers, and parents looking for a convenient treat with a protein claim. Packaging often displays playful, kid-appealing design (sprinkles, bright colors) alongside health-oriented callouts like "protein" or "plant-based," which create a health halo even though the ingredient list includes many processed components; it does not imply organic certification. Processing context: this is an industrial, highly formulated shelf-stable cookie made from refined flours, isolated proteins, added fibers, emulsifiers, gums, and flavorings. Sensory details: expect a dense, chewy, slightly cake-like crumb with a moist mouthfeel from glycerides and oils, a sweet vanilla-sprinkle crunch from the colored bits, and a soft, portable single-serve plastic wrapper that makes it a ritual "treat on the go." People buy it as a convenient everyday indulgence that feels celebratory but is engineered for shelf stability, texture consistency, and protein messaging.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 2
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein8g
* 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, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Protein, Blend, (Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Pea, Protein,, Rice, Protein),, Inulin,, Cane, Sugar,, Invert, Sugar,, Vegetable, Glyceride,, Palm, Fruit, Oil,, Sprinkles, (Sugar,, Palm, Kernel, and, Palm, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Vegetable, Juice,, Annatto, Extract,, Spirulina, Extract,, Turmeric,, Beta, Carotene,, Maltodextrin,, Carnauba, Wax,, Cellulose, Gum),, Sunflower, Lecithin, or, Canola, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor,, Baking, Soda,, Salt,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Kernel Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Canola Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
  • Spirulina Extract - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
  • Beta Carotene - 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?

The product contains refined flours, isolated protein blends, added sugars, emulsifiers, gums, and flavorings typical of industrial formulations, indicating ultra-processed status (NOVA 4). Its ingredients and packaging are designed for shelf stability and specific sensory qualities rather than minimal processing.

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Common Questions about Lenny and Larry's The Complete Cookie Birthday Cake

The Birthday Cake cookie can be a fun and tasty treat, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on what you're comparing it to. It does have some fiber and protein, but it's also got added sugars and isn't low in calories. If you're looking for a satisfying snack that fits into an overall balanced diet, it can definitely work, but it's not a health food by any means!

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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