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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'd spot these in the freezer breakfast aisle or pull them from the freezer for a quick weekend brunch or busy weekday morning — a familiar, nostalgic carrot-cake–style waffle with maple sweetness. The product feels wholesome yet convenient: cakey, tender texture from industrial mixing and leavening, with visible nods to real ingredients like carrots, zucchini and almonds. The ingredient list is largely recognizable whole-foods plus powdered fruit/veg concentrates and baking agents for shelf-stability, signaling processed manufacturing rather than a freshly made 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?

Contains mostly whole-food ingredients (whole wheat, eggs, vegetables, nuts) combined with added sweetener, oil and leavening agents and uses powdered concentrates for stability and convenience. It lacks the extensive industrial additives and formulations typical of ultra-processed foods, so it aligns with NOVA 3 (processed foods).

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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

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back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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$6.29
per package