Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie Cookie, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Soft-Baked
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Moderate Protein
- Meaningful Fiber
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie Cookie, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Soft-Baked is a dense, sweet snack designed for on-the-go fuel. Its main strength is the moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the high amount of added sugar. Overall, it is a calorie-dense convenience food for those needing a quick, portable pick-me-up.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a piece of fresh fruit or a handful of raw almonds for a more balanced snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by high calorie density and a significant sugar load. These factors are offset by a helpful amount of fiber and protein per serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs | 34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars | 10g | — |
| Added Sugars | 10g | 20% |
| Protein | 8g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The cookie is built from enriched wheat flour, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. The formulation relies on multiple sweeteners and industrial gums to achieve its signature soft-baked texture.
Ingredients
Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Peanut Butter, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dextrose, Natural Vanilla Extract), Inulin, Invert Sugar, Protein Blend (Vital Wheat Gluten, Pea Protein, Rice Protein), Cane Sugar, Vegetable Glycerine, Peanuts, Palm Fruit Oil, Sunflower Lecithin or Canola Lecithin, Natural Flavors, Baking Soda, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum.
