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Arrowhead Mills Organic Buckwheat Pancake & Waffle Mix
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Arrowhead Mills Organic Buckwheat Pancake & Waffle Mix

Arrowhead Mills
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
5g
Protein
280mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arrowhead Mills Organic Buckwheat Pancake & Waffle Mix arrives on the grocery shelf in the natural/organic aisle alongside other whole-grain pancake mixes, flours, and breakfast staples like oatmeal and muesli. You might also find it near specialty baking flours or in the breakfast center aisle next to organic maple syrup. It suits weekend brunches, quick school-morning breakfasts, or camping and road-trip breakfasts when a lightweight bag of mix is convenient. The brand positions itself as heritage-minded and health-forward, appealing to shoppers who value organic certification, whole grains, and pantry basics — often millennials and families who want a perceived healthier alternative to mainstream boxed mixes. The label leans into “organic,” “whole grain” and simple-ingredient messaging, avoiding loud kid-focused characters; packaging is a paper bag with earthy tones and a rustic, homey look that evokes an artisanal mill. Processing context: this is a shelf-stable, factory-milled dry mix made from organic flours with added leavening and starch for predictable performance. Sensory details: the mix yields pancakes with a nutty, earthy buckwheat aroma and a slightly coarse, tender crumb; waffles crisp on the outside while retaining a hearty center. Preparation is a short ritual — whisking the dry mix with milk and egg, pouring batter on a hot griddle, and topping with butter and syrup — a comforting, tactile morning routine. The product feels practical and wholesome, promising an accessible way to introduce whole grains into a family breakfast without milling your own flour.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup dry mix
Servings per Container: 14
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Protein5g
* 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

Organic, Buckwheat, Flour,, Organic, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Organic, Rice, Flour,, Leavening, (Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Corn, Starch),, Salt..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The mix is an industrially packaged combination of whole-food flours and simple additives (leavening, starch, salt) for shelf stability and functionality; it is processed for convenience but lacks the range of industrial additives and flavorings typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Arrowhead Mills Organic Buckwheat Pancake & Waffle Mix

The Arrowhead Mills pancake mix offers a wholesome start to your day with organic ingredients like buckwheat and whole wheat flour. It’s low in sugar and provides a decent amount of dietary fiber, making it a better choice compared to many conventional pancake mixes loaded with added sugars and artificial ingredients. Of course, 'healthy' can be subjective — it really depends on your overall diet and lifestyle!

Perfect For

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back-to-school
road-trip

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