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Tru Fru Banana and Peanut Butter in Dark Chocolate
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Tru Fru Banana and Peanut Butter in Dark Chocolate

Tru Fru
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
3g
Protein
5g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tru Fru Banana and Peanut Butter in Dark Chocolate is a frozen novelty that lands in the supermarket freezer aisle alongside ice cream bars, novelty pops and frozen fruit treats. Packaged as an 8‑ounce indulgence, it reads like a hybrid between a dessert bar and a healthier snack: real, fully ripened bananas dipped in a layer of peanut butter and finished in semisweet and white chocolate. You’re most likely to grab it on a weeknight grocery run as a simple dessert solution, for movie-night treats, a laid‑back weekend indulgence, or to stash in a cooler for a road trip or picnic. The brand positions itself at the crossroads of “real fruit” and convenience—leaning on wholesome imagery and simple ingredient calls (bananas, peanut butter, chocolate) to appeal to parents, millennial shoppers, and anyone seeking an elevated frozen snack that feels less like junk food and more like an intentional treat. Labels lean into health halos: “real fruit,” simple ingredient names, and imagery of fresh bananas; there’s no organic or third‑party certification on the provided information. Processing context: this is a factory-made, frozen coated fruit product with processed chocolate and emulsifiers typical of mass-produced confections. Sensory notes: hyper‑chilled banana yields a firm, slightly icy interior that softens to creamy banana; peanut butter provides a savory, sticky contrast and the chocolate shell gives a quick snap and sweet finish. The ritual is simple—pull from the freezer, let sit a minute if desired, and bite or share as a portioned treat. Its packaging and messaging make it feel like an approachable, slightly upscale frozen snack in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein3g
* 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

Bananas,, Peanut, Butter, (Peanuts,, Salt),, Semisweet, Chocolate, (Chocolate,, Sugar,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor),, White, Chocolate, (Sugar,, Cocoa, Butter,, Skim, Milk,, Milkfat,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although built from recognizable ingredients (bananas, peanuts, chocolate), the product is industrially formulated with processed chocolate, emulsifiers (soy lecithin) and "natural flavors" and is a ready‑to‑eat frozen confection—characteristics consistent with ultra‑processed foods.

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Common Questions about Tru Fru Banana and Peanut Butter in Dark Chocolate

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? For a treat, these bites offer a nice balance of flavors with 100 calories per serving, but they do contain added sugars and aren’t super high in protein or fiber. If you're looking for a sweet snack that feels indulgent without going overboard, these might fit the bill!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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