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Birch Benders Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix
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Birch Benders Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix

Birch Benders
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
5g
Protein
4g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Birch Benders Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix is a 12-ounce shelf-stable baking mix pitched at shoppers who want a grain-free, lower-carb alternative to traditional pancake mixes. You'd typically find it on a natural and organic endcap or in the specialty diet aisle alongside other paleo, gluten-free and alternative-flour mixes, often near almond flours, coconut products, and other breakfast mixes and syrups. The branding leans playful and outdoorsy — "Caveman approved" and hunting-and-gathering copy invite a modern, health-minded eater to trade conventional stacks for something nut-forward and coconut-sweet. The label highlights paleo positioning and uses words like "organic" for specific ingredients (organic coconut flour, organic coconut sugar) and “just add water,” creating a strong convenience and natural-food halo. Packaging is a small, brightly labeled box or pouch designed for single-household convenience with bold type and whimsical art. Sensory expectations: batter mixes quickly with water into a slightly thick, tan batter that cooks to tender, slightly crumbly pancakes with a nutty almond and coconut aroma, a hint of sweetness, and a light chew from tapioca and potato starches. Rituals include quick weekday breakfasts, leisurely weekend brunches, or a compact travel bag for camping and road trips — pour, flip, top with fruit or syrup. Processing context: it’s an industrial, shelf-stable mix made from isolated starches, nut flours, powdered egg and small functional additives (leavening, guar gum) to ensure texture and consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33
Servings per Container: 8
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol75mg25%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

Tapioca, Starch,, Almond, Flour,, Organic, Coconut, Flour,, Whole, Egg, Powder,, Organic, Coconut, Sugar,, Potato, Flakes,, Sweet, Potato, Flour,, Leavening, (Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Salt,, Guar, Gum..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrial, shelf-stable formulation containing isolated starches, powdered egg, and additives (guar gum, commercial leavening), which places it in NOVA group 4 as an ultraprocessed food despite relatively simple-sounding ingredients.

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Common Questions about Birch Benders Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! This mix is made with almond flour and coconut flour, which can be better choices than traditional white flour, especially for those watching their carb intake. It does have added sugars, but with only 2 grams per serving, it’s not too outrageous. It’s a fun breakfast option that can fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

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road-trip
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