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Stella D'oro Original Breakfast Treats
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Stella D'oro Original Breakfast Treats

Stella D'oro®
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stella D'oro Original Breakfast Treats arrive on grocery shelves as a nostalgic, pantry-stable breakfast cookie that lives on the aisle with packaged cookies, biscotti and coffee accompaniments. You'd typically find the 9 oz box near biscotti, packaged breakfast biscuits, and shelf-stable bakery items — often cross-merchandised near coffee and tea. These lightly sweet, firm cookies are positioned for morning rituals: dunking with a cup of coffee or tea, a grab-and-go bite for commuters, or a simple addition to weekend brunch spreads. The brand leans into an Old-World Italian bakery story, evoking tradition and an artisanal feel that appeals to adults seeking a comforting, familiar indulgence; packaging and messaging skew toward classic, heritage-minded shoppers rather than kids. Label language favors taste and tradition rather than health claims: expect descriptors like simply Italian and lightly sweet, but no organic certification or meaningful natural-only guarantees — the ingredient list includes a mix of natural and artificial flavors, colorants, and shelf-life additives. Texture is dry-crisp and crunchy with a slightly crumbly interior and a vanilla-almond scent; each bite is designed to hold up to dunking without collapsing. Packaging is a small sealed box with an inner plastic bag or tray, intended for reuse over multiple mornings rather than single-serve use. In plain terms this is a processed, shelf-stable bakery item made from refined flours, sweeteners, fats and emulsifiers — a convenient, coffee-table friendly treat that fits neatly into everyday American breakfast and snack occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
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

INGREDIENTS:, BLEACHED, AND, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, NIACIN,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, INVERT, SYRUP,, EGGS,, CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, BAKING, SODA,, SODIUM, ALUMINUM, PHOSPHATE,, SALT,, AMMONIUM, BICARBONATE,, YELLOW, 5,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS,, BENZALDEHYDE,, NATURAL, VANILLA, EXTRACT,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, VANILLIN, (ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORING),, YELLOW, 6,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, SOY, LECITHIN., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, EGGS,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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, added sugars, palm oil, invert syrup, artificial flavors and colors, emulsifiers and a preservative (calcium propionate), consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Stella D'oro Original Breakfast Treats

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! These treats are a fun snack with 80 calories each, but they’re not exactly a nutritional powerhouse. If you’re looking for something to fuel your morning, consider pairing them with a piece of fruit or some yogurt for a more balanced breakfast.

Perfect For

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coffee-break
road-trip

Vibe:

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