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Zucchini Carrot Cake Waffles, 9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Zucchini Carrot Cake Waffles, 9 OZ

Evergreen
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
4g
Protein
11g
Sugars
420mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You might grab these from the refrigerated or frozen breakfast section as an easy weekend-brunch or quick weekday breakfast option; they give off a cozy, nostalgic carrot-cake vibe with maple sweetness and warm spices. The ingredient list reads like mostly recognizable foods (whole wheat, eggs, carrots, zucchini, almonds) but also includes industrial preparations like a fruit & veggie powder and leavening blends, which explain the uniform, ready-to-eat waffle texture. These cues point to a processed, convenience-focused product rather than a minimally processed homemade item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 WAFFLES
Servings per Container: 3
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars11g
Protein4g
* 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

WATER, WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR, MAPLE, SYRUP, EVERGREEN, FRUIT, &, VEGGIE, POWDER, BLEND, (APPLE,, CARROT,, ZUCCHINI,, GREEN, PEA), WHOLE, EGGS, AVOCADO, OIL, CARROTS, ZUCCHINI, ALMONDS, BAKING, POWDER, (MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, CORN, STARCH), CINNAMON, SEA, SALT, BAKING, SODA, VANILLA, EXTRACT, ALLSPICE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • avocado 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole-food ingredients with added industrial components like fruit/veggie powders and leavening agents and sold as a ready-to-eat packaged waffle; it lacks the long list of synthetic additives typical of ultra-processed foods but is still an industrially processed product (NOVA 3).

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Common Questions about Zucchini Carrot Cake Waffles, 9 OZ

These waffles are a nutritious choice for breakfast, especially if you're looking for something a bit different. They pack in whole wheat flour and a blend of fruit and veggie powders, which adds some vitamins and fiber. Just remember, 'healthy' can depend on your dietary needs — they’re great for a balanced breakfast but not a health food miracle.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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$6.29
per package