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Blueberry Protein Waffles, 7.4 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Blueberry Protein Waffles, 7.4 OZ

Banza
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
9g
Protein
5g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot these Banza Blueberry Protein Waffles in the frozen breakfast aisle or a grab-and-go section—an easy morning fix for busy weekdays or a cozy weekend brunch. They give a wholesome, slightly nostalgic waffle vibe while feeling modern and convenient; the inclusion of isolated proteins, emulsifiers and stabilizers (xanthan, lecithin, “natural flavors”) and the ready-to-heat format point to industrial processing that yields a fluffy texture and consistent shelf-stable product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 WAFFLES
Servings per Container: 3
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars5g
Protein9g
* 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

CHICKPEAS, WATER, AVOCADO, OIL, BLUEBERRIES, PROTEIN, BLEND, (EGG, WHITE,, PEA, PROTEIN), CANE, SUGAR, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, TAPIOCA, SALT, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, XANTHAN, GUM, NATURAL, FLAVORS, LEAVENING, (MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE).

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Packaged, ready-to-heat product containing protein isolates/blends, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin), stabilizers (xanthan gum) and 'natural flavors' fits NOVA group 4 as an ultra-processed food despite some whole-food ingredients like chickpeas and blueberries.

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Common Questions about Blueberry Protein Waffles, 7.4 OZ

The Blueberry Protein Waffles can definitely fit into a balanced diet! With 9 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving, they're a decent option for a quick breakfast. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — they’re a great choice compared to a sugary cereal, but maybe not the best if you’re looking for something ultra-clean.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
post-workout

Vibe:

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$6.99
per package