The Little Debbie brand was born on Aug. 23, 1960, and is named after O.D. McKee's granddaughter. The iconic Little Debbie portrait -- which is still used today with a few small changes -- was created that same year by popular illustrator of the time Pearl Mann.

Little Debbie's oatmeal creme pies are kosher.

BRAND HISTORY McKee was trying to come up with a catchy name for their new family-pack cartons of snack cakes. Packaging supplier Bob Mosher suggested using a family member's name. Thinking of what could be a good fit for the brand, O.D. arrived at the name of his 4-year-old granddaughter Debbie.

Here are the classics: Swiss Rolls, Zebra® Cakes, Raisin Creme Pies, Nutty Buddy® and Oatmeal Creme Pies are still around for tasty snacking. Many of these items hit the market in 1964 under the Little Debbie brand!

Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies are a dairy free, healthier upgrade to the classic snack cake. Made with coconut sugar, whole grains, and heart-healthy walnuts, they'll become a snack time favorite.

This classic snack is made with moist yellow cake, layered with creme, covered in white icing and then it's decorated with delicious fudge stripes. Maybe you remember enjoying them when you were a kid, or perhaps you're passing down the snacking tradition to your kids.

Deborah McKee-Fowler Seriously though, Deborah McKee-Fowler is the Executive Vice President of the whole company. Looks like Little Debbie has made some big strides since her “being four years old and nothing more than a figurehead” days.

Religion: Seventh Day AdventistPart of the family-owned bakery McKee Foods, the Little Debbie brand was launched in 1960 with chewy, gooey oatmeal cream pies to beat all the rest.

Debbie McKee-Fowler In 1960, company founders O.D. and Ruth McKee decided to name a product after one of their grandchildren, four-year-old Debbie. Now Debbie McKee-Fowler serves as Executive Vice-President and serves on the McKee Foods Board of Directors.

In the pumpkin pie, calories and saturated fat are lower while protein and calcium are higher. But the apple pie takes the cake when it comes to fiber, sugar (both total and added) and sodium.

Oatmeal cookies contain significant amount of minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, all of which are needed for overall physical health. Compared to sugar cookies, oatmeal cookies also have less calorie content. Oatmeal cookies also have an iron content that is needed by men and women.

BRAND HISTORY Thinking of what could be a good fit for the brand, O.D. arrived at the name of his 4-year-old granddaughter Debbie. Inspired by a photo of Debbie in play clothes and her favorite straw hat, he decided to use the name Little Debbie® and the image of her on the logo.