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Jiffy Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon 7 oz
Cooking & Baking
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Jiffy Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon 7 oz

Jiffy
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
3g
Protein
30g
Sugars
610mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jiffy Muffin Mix Apple Cinnamon 7 oz is a small, blue-box baking mix you'll most often find in the baking aisle next to pancake mixes, cake mixes, boxed muffin blends and instant dessert mixes. It sits alongside budget-friendly, convenience-focused brands and is often stocked near other Jiffy products, baking staples like flour and sugar, or seasonal breakfast displays. This mix suits quick breakfasts, last-minute weekend brunches, back-to-school mornings, or emergency pantry shopping for storm prep — any occasion when people want a warm baked item with minimal effort. Jiffy positions itself as an all-American, value-oriented brand with long-standing name recognition; its marketing leans into nostalgia, simple home baking, and family-friendly affordability rather than gourmet credentials. The label typically includes small-type ingredient and nutrition panels, modest health halos such as “made with real cinnamon” or “quick and easy,” and mentions of natural flavors, but it is not organic and carries no specialty health certifications. In plain language, the product is a highly processed boxed mix that relies on refined flours, sugars, emulsifiers and chemical leavening. Sensory notes: when prepared it yields sweet, dense muffins with a soft, slightly moist crumb, a pronounced cinnamon-sugar aroma, and a tender top that can be cakey rather than light; a faint vegetable-oil richness may be noticeable. Packaging is a compact cardboard box with recipe directions printed on the back; the ritual is fast — measure, mix with water or milk and egg as directed, spoon into tins and bake — making it a familiar, practical staple in many American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium610mg27%
Total Carbohydrate59g21%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars30g
Added Sugars30g60%
Protein3g
* 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

Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil,, Soybean, Oil),, Dextrose,, Wheat, Starch,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Salt,, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Aluminum, Sulfate,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Palm, Oil,, Fructose,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Cinnamon,, Fruit, Juice, Color,, Malic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Fruit Juice Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

The mix contains refined flours and sugars plus industrial ingredients (emulsifiers, leavening salts, artificial and natural flavors, xanthan gum, palm oil), consistent with an ultra-processed food classification.

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Common Questions about Jiffy Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon 7 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a quick treat or a breakfast option, this mix can fit the bill. It's definitely not a superfood, but in moderation, it can be part of a balanced diet, especially if you pair it with some fruit or yogurt.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
storm-prep

Vibe:

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