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Eggo Protein Pancakes Vanilla
Frozen Foods
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Eggo Protein Pancakes Vanilla

Eggo
14.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
13g
Protein
9g
Sugars
420mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
72
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Eggo Protein Pancakes Vanilla arrives in the frozen breakfast aisle, stacked alongside Eggo waffles, toaster pancakes and other ready-to-heat breakfast convenience foods. Packaged in a 14.8 oz box with an inner plastic sleeve or tray, these pre-cooked pancakes are sold where shoppers expect quick morning fixes—near syrup, breakfast meats and protein bars. The product leans into busy-morning occasions: kids' school-day breakfasts, grab-and-go work or college meals, and weekend brunches when you want a quick indulgence without cooking from scratch. Marketing emphasizes an extra protein punch (13 g per serving), so it also targets parents, teens and active adults looking for a perceived ‘healthier’ convenience option. The label borrows health-halo language — “protein,” “vanilla,” and nutrient fortification with added vitamins and minerals — but it carries no organic or natural certification and features familiar Eggo kid-friendly branding and bright packaging. In plain terms it’s a highly processed frozen pancake made from enriched flours, isolated proteins, emulsifiers and leavening agents; prepared industrially and finished for home reheating. Sensory cues: warm, soft and slightly spongy pancakes with a mild vanilla aroma, a lightly sweet crumb with a resilient chew after toasting or microwaving, and a surface that easily absorbs butter and syrup. Rituals include popping pancakes into a toaster, stacking with syrup and fruit, or packing a reheated pancake into a lunchbox. Nutrition highlights (250 kcal, 13 g protein, 9 g sugar, 420 mg sodium) reinforce its convenient, on-the-go identity within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 4
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein13g
* 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:, Water,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Egg, Whites,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, And/Or, Canola),, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Calcium, Caseinate,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavors,, Salt,, Vanilla, Beans,, Vanilla, Extract., Vitamins, And, Minerals:, Iron,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - 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 industrial ingredients and additives such as soy protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, emulsifiers, and multi-component leavening agents and flavors, and is manufactured into a ready-to-heat frozen product; these characteristics align with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Eggo Protein Pancakes Vanilla

The term 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, depending on your dietary goals. With 13 grams of protein per serving, these pancakes can be a satisfying breakfast option that helps keep you full. However, they do contain added sugars and sodium, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
post-workout

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