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Simple Mills Cookies Crunchy Toasted Pecan
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Simple Mills Cookies Crunchy Toasted Pecan

Simple Mills
5.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
6g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Simple Mills Crunchy Toasted Pecan cookies present as a specialty snack on the upper or middle shelves of the cookie/cracker aisle, often clustered with gluten‑free, paleo, and other “better-for-you” packaged snacks and near almond- and nut-based baking mixes. Shoppers spot the compact 5.5 oz box or pouch at natural foods sections, near oat bars, seed crackers, and organic cookies. These pecan cookies fit into quick impulse buys for coffee breaks, picnic baskets on weekend brunch outings, travel snack packs for road trips, or a lighter treat during movie night. The brand positions itself as an artisanal, ingredient-conscious alternative to mainstream cookies — marketed toward health-minded, millennial and Gen X shoppers who value simple ingredient lists, paleo or grain-free options, and a premium boutique aesthetic. Labels emphasize short ingredient lists, “nut flour blend,” and calls out organic coconut sugar and coconut oil, creating a “natural” and wholesome halo; packaging often feels muted and premium rather than kid-focused, with small organic certifications or organic ingredient callouts rather than cartoon marketing. In plain terms, this is a commercially packaged, ready-to-eat cookie made from ground nuts and pantry ingredients (some processed into flours and starches) rather than a home-baked good. Sensory notes: the cookies are thin-crisp and crunchy with a toasted pecan aroma, lightly sweet, slightly coconutty, and a satisfying snap; they come in a resealable bag or tuck-top box that invites grazing straight from the package or plated alongside cheese and fruit as part of a casual entertaining ritual.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars5g10%
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

Nut, Flour, Blend, (Almonds,, Pecans,, Coconut),, Tapioca, Starch,, Organic, Coconut, Sugar,, Organic, Coconut, Oil,, Arrowroot,, Vanilla, Extract,, Baking, Soda,, Sea, Salt,, Cream, of, Tartar,, Rosemary, Extract, (for, Freshness)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although made from recognizably simple ingredients, this is a commercially manufactured, packaged ready-to-eat cookie using extracted ingredients (nut flours, tapioca starch, coconut oil/sugar) and preservative agents for shelf stability, placing it in NOVA 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Simple Mills Cookies Crunchy Toasted Pecan

The Crunchy Toasted Pecan cookies can definitely fit into a balanced diet! They use wholesome ingredients like nut flours and coconut sugar, which are less processed than traditional flour and refined sugar. However, like any treat, moderation is key — think of them as a delightful snack rather than an everyday staple.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

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