
REESE'S Chocolate Peanut Butter Creme XL, Candy Bar, 4.25 oz
What You Should Know
REESE'S Chocolate Peanut Butter Creme XL is the oversized, shareable candy-bar take on a classic American flavor pairing. On the shelf you’ll spot it in the candy and seasonal aisle, often near other chocolate bars, peanut butter candies, Halloween and holiday displays, and sometimes on endcaps or by the checkout for impulse buys. It suits quick-grab occasions — movie night, road trips, party favor stashes, or last-minute additions to holiday baking and gift baskets. The brand leans on nostalgia and broad mass-market appeal: bright orange wrappers, familiar REESE’S logo and kid-friendly imagery signal a retro, comfort-food positioning aimed at families, teens and nostalgic adults; marketing emphasizes sharing, fun and indulgence rather than nutrition. Label characteristics are straightforward: no organic or natural claims, a kosher certification mention on pack, and small-print additives and preservatives (artificial vanillin, TBHQ) rather than health halos. In plain terms the bar is an ultra-processed candy made from refined sugars, blended vegetable oils, milk derivatives, peanut paste and flavoring agents. Sensory notes: the XL bar unwraps into individually breakable segments wrapped in glossy orange foil; a smooth, sweet chocolate coating gives way to a creamy, slightly oily peanut butter creme with roasted peanut notes and occasional grittiness from peanut pieces. Texturally it’s melt-and-chew — soft chocolate, creamy center, subtle grain from sugar and peanuts. Rituals include breaking pieces for sharing, using chunks in s’mores or baking, or unwrapping one for a quick sweet pick-me-up. Overall it is convenience-oriented, indulgent treat food embedded in everyday American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (PALM, OIL,, SHEA, OIL,, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, &/OR, SAFFLOWER, OIL),, PEANUTS,, LACTOSE, (MILK),, REDUCED, PROTEIN, WHEY, (MILK),, CHOCOLATE,, SKIM, MILK,, DEXTROSE,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, COCOA,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, HYDROGENATED, VEGETABLE, OIL, (PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, PALM, OIL),, SALT,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, VANILLIN, (ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR),, TBHQ, &, CITRIC, ACID, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •shea oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
- •Red 40 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (refined sugars, hydrogenated and blended vegetable oils, artificial flavoring, preservatives) and is formulated and packaged as a ready-to-eat processed confection, consistent with NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about REESE'S Chocolate Peanut Butter Creme XL, Candy Bar, 4.25 oz
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This candy bar packs in 160 calories and 16 grams of sugar per serving, which is not exactly a health food. However, if you're looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, it definitely hits the spot without any guilt — just keep moderation in mind!
