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Cinnamon Sugar Breakfast Biscuits 5 Count, 1.6 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Cinnamon Sugar Breakfast Biscuits 5 Count, 1.6 OZ

SWEET LORENS
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
4g
Protein
11g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these cinnamon sugar breakfast biscuits in the breakfast/snack aisle or on a grab-and-go endcap, pulled into the cart for a quick morning bite or lunchbox treat. They give a nostalgic, comforting breakfast vibe — oat-forward marketing suggests a wholesome angle while the sweet, crunchy texture feels indulgent and convenient. The ingredient list (added cane sugar, palm oil, natural flavors, emulsifier and rosemary extract as a preservative, plus added B vitamins) and the ready-to-eat packaged format point to intensive industrial processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 5
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars11g
Protein4g
* 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

FLOUR, BLEND, (OAT,, ROLLED, OATS,, TAPIOCA, STARCH), CANE, SUGAR, PALM, OIL†, FLAX, SEED, MEAL, MOLASSES, CINNAMON, SEA, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVORS, BAKING, SODA, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT, (TO, PRESERVE, FLAVOR), SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, THIAMIN, (VITAMIN, B1), RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2), NIACIN, (VITAMIN, B3), PYRIDOXINE, HCL, (VITAMIN, B6), CYANOCOBALAMIN, (VITAMIN, B12)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • rosemary extract - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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?

Product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (natural flavors, sunflower lecithin, rosemary extract), added sugars and palm oil, and is a ready-to-eat fortified packaged snack, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Cinnamon Sugar Breakfast Biscuits 5 Count, 1.6 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These biscuits pack a delightful cinnamon flavor and are lower in sugar compared to many other cookies. However, they do contain some fats from palm oil and are not high in protein or fiber, so they're best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily breakfast staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
breakfast-on-the-go

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicindulgent
$7.49
per package