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Duncan Hines Muffin Mix, Blueberry
Cooking & Baking
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Duncan Hines Muffin Mix, Blueberry

Duncan Hines
20.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Duncan Hines Muffin Mix, Blueberry (20.5 oz) is a boxed baking mix you’d spot in the supermarket baking aisle alongside cake and pancake mixes, streusel toppings, and other quick-bake breakfast kits. Packaged in a colorful cardboard box, it leans into a family-friendly, convenience-oriented story: “Simple Mornings” promises homemade-style blueberry muffins with minimal fuss. The label highlights whole wheat flour, real blueberries packed in water, and a sweet crumb topping while also calling out no high fructose corn syrup, no preservatives, and 0 g trans fat — cues that create a health-halo without organic certification. Marketing targets busy parents and home bakers who want an easy, comforting breakfast or snack that feels wholesome and familiar. In practice you add water, eggs and oil, stir, pour into a pan and bake; there’s a small ritual of measuring and mixing that still delivers a quick bakery-style result. Sensory expectations are a tender, moist crumb studded with fruity pockets from rehydrated blueberries and a sugary streusel crust; texture is soft with a slightly grainy whole-wheat note. The product sits in a middle ground of processing: it contains real ingredients (wheat, blueberries) but also industrial components like dextrin, palm oil, corn starch, leavening agents, natural flavor, and gums to maintain moisture and texture. It reads as a convenience food that translates into a homemade moment — perfect for rushed weekday breakfasts, weekend brunch spreads, or school-lunch additions — and fits squarely within everyday American grocery culture as a quick, nostalgic baking solution.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.083
Servings per Container: 12
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein2g
* 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

INGREDIENTS:, WHEAT, FLOUR,, SUGAR,, BLUEBERRIES, PACKED, IN, WATER,, WHITE, WHEAT, BRAN,, WHEAT, GERM,, DEXTRIN,, PALM, OIL,, CORN, STARCH,, LEAVENING, (MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA),, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, XANTHAN, AND, GUAR, GUMS+. +CARBOHYDRATES, TO, MAINTAIN, MOISTURE.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (dextrin, palm oil, xanthan/guar gums, natural flavor) and is a ready-made processed mix, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Duncan Hines Muffin Mix, Blueberry

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This muffin mix has 140 calories per serving, which isn't too shabby for a quick treat. It does have added sugars and isn't particularly high in fiber or protein, so while it's a fun option for a snack or breakfast, it might not be your go-to for a health boost.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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