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Van's Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles
Frozen Foods
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Van's Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles

Van's
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
460mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Van's Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles (9.50 oz) sits in the frozen breakfast aisle, usually on a middle shelf next to other frozen waffles, toaster pancakes and the growing section of gluten-free frozen breakfasts. You might also spot it shelved near family-friendly breakfast staples or alongside other Van’s branded items. Shoppers grab it during busy morning runs, weekend brunch stocking or family road-trip packing — it's built for quick, familiar breakfasts and on-the-go kids' meals. Van's positions itself as a better-for-you, gluten-free brand that markets to health-conscious parents, people with gluten intolerance and shoppers looking for simpler ingredient lists; its packaging leans into wholesome, homey imagery rather than flashy indulgence. Labels emphasize "gluten-free" and use natural-looking language and ingredients callouts (bananas, brown rice flour) to create a health-halo, though there is no organic certification on this ingredient list. Processing-wise, this is a ready-to-heat frozen product made with modified flours, oils and several additives typical of commercial frozen waffles. Sensory cues: out of the toaster the waffles have crisp, golden edges and a tender, slightly chewy interior flecked with banana and melty semisweet chocolate chips — aroma of warm banana and chocolate; texture alternates between crisp exterior and soft insides. Packaging is a cardboard box containing individually stacked frozen waffles that toast or heat in minutes; the ritual is quick: pop in toaster or oven, add syrup or fruit, and serve on busy mornings. The product carries the comfort of childhood waffles while signaling convenience and dietary accommodation in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 3
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

Water,, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Tapioca, Starch,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Rice, Flour,, Semisweet, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract),, Bananas,, Contains, 2%, or, Less:, Natural, Flavor,, Fruit, Juice, Concentrate, (Pineapple,, Peach,, Pear),, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Sea, Salt,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Guar, Gum,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Cocoa..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 industrially processed ingredients (refined starches, emulsifiers, leavening agents, added flavors) and is a ready-to-heat frozen convenience product, characteristics consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Van's Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' These waffles have a decent balance of carbs and fats, and they provide some calcium thanks to the added calcium carbonate. They’re not exactly a superfood, but if you’re looking for a quick breakfast option that’s better than a sugary cereal, they might just hit the spot!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
road-trip

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