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Oatly Frozen Dessert Chocolate
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Oatly Frozen Dessert Chocolate

Oatly
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
2g
Protein
18g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Oatly Frozen Dessert Chocolate is a 16 fl oz plant-based frozen dessert positioned in the supermarket freezer aisle alongside other non-dairy frozen desserts and premium ice creams. You'd spot it near almond- and coconut-based pint options, specialty vegan brands, and frozen novelties targeting lactose-free shoppers. The packaging is a single 16-ounce tub designed for home scooping, with a matte branded label that emphasizes vegan and sustainability credentials. This product suits everyday indulgence occasions — a Friday movie night, a relaxed weekend treat, or as a dairy-free option for holiday dessert spreads. It also appears on shopping lists for consumers planning gatherings where guests have mixed dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free). Oatly’s brand positioning is contemporary and ethically oriented: it appeals to millennials and Gen Z who prioritize animal-free options, environmental messaging, and designer grocery choices; marketing leans into sustainability and lifestyle values rather than traditional health claims. Label characteristics include strong "vegan" and "gluten-free" certification logos, Non-GMO Project and Sustainable Forestry Initiative references, and clear "no dairy / no nuts" statements — all creating a health-halo effect even though the product contains multiple refined ingredients. In plain terms, the frozen dessert is made from an oat base with added coconut and rapeseed oils, sugars, emulsifiers, and stabilizing gums — a highly formulated plant-based treat. Sensory notes: chocolate-forward flavor, creamy and slightly slick mouthfeel from added fats, smooth scoopable texture, and a ritual of spooning straight from the tub or serving with warm desserts for contrast. The overall story is modern indulgence: plant-based, convenient, and designed for socially conscious consumers seeking a familiar ice-cream experience without dairy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars18g36%
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

Oat, Base, (Water,, Oats),, Coconut, Oil,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Glucose, Syrup,, Low, Erucic, Acid, Rapeseed, Oil,, Cocoa, Powder, Treated, with, Alkali., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Mono-, and, Diglycerides, of, Fatty, Acids,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids - 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 sweeteners (sugar, dextrose, glucose syrup), added plant oils, emulsifiers, and stabilizing gums—ingredients and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods, consistent with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Oatly Frozen Dessert Chocolate

The Oatly Frozen Dessert Chocolate can be a fun treat, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. With 18 grams of added sugars per serving, it’s definitely on the sweeter side. If you're looking for a dessert to enjoy occasionally, it fits the bill, but if you’re trying to cut back on sugar or processed foods, you might want to save it for a special occasion.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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