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Bobs Red Mill Mix Pancake Waffle Buttermilk
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Bobs Red Mill Mix Pancake Waffle Buttermilk

Bob's Red Mill
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
5g
Protein
5g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bob's Red Mill Mix Pancake & Waffle Buttermilk is the kind of pantry staple you spot on a middle grocery aisle, shelved with other breakfast mixes, syrups and pancake tools or near baking mixes and quick-bread packages. Packaged in a branded 20 oz bag/box with the company’s familiar red logo and clear ingredient list, it reads like a ‘simple’ mix: milled wheat flours, tapioca, powdered buttermilk and butter, and standard leavening agents. Shoppers reach for it on weekend brunch runs, lazy Saturday breakfasts, or when packing shelf-stable items for quick road-trip mornings and storm-prep kits. The brand positions itself toward cooks who care about whole grains, traditional milling and simple, familiar flavors — the marketing leans slightly artisanal and wholesome rather than ultra-processed, appealing to home bakers, families and shoppers wanting a reliable, “real food” image. Labels often emphasize natural-sounding phrases (buttermilk, sea salt) and a transparent ingredient list; this specific product is not presented as organic but trades on perceived purity and old-fashioned breakfast comfort. In plain processing terms it’s a packaged, blended mix made from milled flours and powdered dairy with industrial leavening agents. Sensory cues: dry mix is powdery with a faint buttery, milky aroma; when mixed with liquid it yields a smooth batter that cooks to tender, fluffy pancakes with a light tang from the buttermilk and a slightly chewy crumb from the wheat. The ritual is simple—measure, whisk, griddle—making it a convenient shortcut for family breakfasts, brunch guests or anytime someone wants quick, nostalgic comfort food at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33
Servings per Container: 13
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars4g8%
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

Flour, Blend, (Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Tapioca, Flour,, Wheat, Gluten),, Sugar,, Buttermilk, Powder,, Butter, Powder, (Butter, [Cream,, Salt,, Annatto],, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Sodium, Caseinate),, Baking, Powder, (Cornstarch,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Baking, Soda,, Cream, of, Tartar,, Sea, Salt..

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?

This is an industrially formulated packaged mix combining refined and processed ingredients (powdered dairy, tapioca flour, baking agents) rather than single whole foods; such convenience blends are classified as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Bobs Red Mill Mix Pancake Waffle Buttermilk

The Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix is a tasty choice for breakfast, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. It has a decent amount of calories and offers some protein, but it also contains added sugars and is not particularly high in fiber. If you're looking for a treat to start your day, it's a fun option!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
road-trip
storm-prep

Vibe:

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