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

Homestyle Protein Waffles, 7.4 OZ

Banza
Available at Whole Foods
220
Calories
10g
Protein
5g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the freezer aisle or breakfast section as a quick, protein-forward take on a nostalgic Saturday-morning waffle — marketed to people who want a convenient, somewhat healthier comfort food. The product delivers a uniform, fluffy texture and stable shelf life through processed ingredients (protein blends, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and ‘natural flavors’), which points to industrial formulation rather than a homemade whole-food waffle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 WAFFLES
Servings per Container: 3
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars5g
Protein10g
* 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, 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (pea protein isolate/egg-white protein blend, sunflower lecithin, xanthan gum, natural flavors, leavening agents) and is a ready-to-eat/heat formulated product, consistent with NOVA category 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Homestyle Protein Waffles, 7.4 OZ

The Homestyle Protein Waffles pack a punch with 10 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. However, 'healthy' is subjective; they’re a great option for a quick breakfast or snack, especially if you’re looking for something different from traditional waffles. Just remember to balance them with other whole foods throughout your day!

Perfect For

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$6.99
per package