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Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix, 16 OZ
pantry-essentials/baking
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Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix, 16 OZ

Birch Benders
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
15g
Protein
7g
Sugars
520mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this on the pancake & waffle aisle or grab it for a quick at-home breakfast on busy mornings or weekend brunches — often when you want the comfort of pancakes but with a protein-forward, ‘healthy convenience’ twist. The vibe mixes nostalgic breakfast comfort with a practical, fitness-minded tweak. The blend of fractionated proteins, added leavening and shelf-stable formulation points to an industrially processed mix that delivers consistent, fluffy texture and fast prep typical of highly processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 8
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium520mg23%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Protein15g
* 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

UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, VITAL, WHEAT, GLUTEN, WHEY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE, CANE, SUGAR, LEAVENING, (MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA), CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT, POTATO, STARCH, TAPIOCA, STARCH..

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 fractionated industrial ingredients (whey protein isolate, vital wheat gluten) and added functional additives (monocalcium phosphate leavening), and is an industrially formulated, shelf-stable mix — features consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods. These ingredients and processing steps produce standardized texture, extended shelf life, and quick preparation.

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Common Questions about Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix, 16 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This mix packs a solid punch with 15 grams of protein per serving, which is great if you're looking to fuel up for the day. However, it does have 520 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to keep that in mind.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
post-workout
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientwholesomecomforting
$7.19
per package