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Betty Crocker Gluten Free Mix, Brownies
Cooking & Baking
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Betty Crocker Gluten Free Mix, Brownies

Betty Crocker
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
18g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Gluten Free Brownie Mix is a familiar, convenience-focused boxed mix that sits on supermarket shelves in the baking aisle alongside other cake and brownie mixes, gluten-free flours, and single-serve dessert mixes. Shoppers often spot it near specialty gluten-free products or right next to mainstream Betty Crocker lines, offering an easy swap for households avoiding wheat. This mix fits quick weeknight desserts, last-minute celebrations, movie-night treats, and bake-and-share occasions when someone wants a scratch-like brownie without measuring multiple pantry items. Betty Crocker positions itself as a friendly, legacy baking brand — approachable, family-oriented, and aimed at home bakers who value speed and reliable results; the branding appeals to parents, busy adults, and nostalgic bakers who grew up with the red spoon icon. The front label emphasizes “Gluten Free,” which creates a health-halo effect for shoppers seeking allergen-friendly options, but it does not carry organic or “all-natural” certifications; packaging is mainstream, colorful, and straightforward rather than artisanal or kid-focused. In plain terms, the product is a factory-made mix blending refined flours, sweeteners, fats, and stabilizers — designed for convenience rather than whole-food simplicity. Sensory expectations: a cardboard box containing an inner pouch of powder that bakes into fudgy, chocolate-forward brownies with pockets of melting chips; texture ranges from chewy to slightly cake-like depending on preparation. Rituals around use include measuring, stirring in a few wet ingredients, and the comforting smell of cocoa filling the kitchen as the timer counts down, turning a simple boxed mix into a homemade-style dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.0625
Servings per Container: 16
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein1g
* 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

Sugar,, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor),, Rice, Flour,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Potato, Starch,, Corn, Starch,, Canola, Oil,, Salt,, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy 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 industrially formulated ingredients (refined sugars, starches, emulsifiers like soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and flavorings) and is a ready-to-use processed mix, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Gluten Free Mix, Brownies

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a treat, these brownies can definitely hit the spot, but they do contain added sugars and aren’t particularly high in fiber or protein. So, in moderation, they can be a fun indulgence rather than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
back-to-school

Vibe:

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