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Blueberry Plant Based Protein Waffles, 9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Blueberry Plant Based Protein Waffles, 9 OZ

VANS INTERNATIONAL FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
210
Calories
9g
Protein
6g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'll spot these in the freezer or breakfast aisle as a quick grab for busy mornings or an easy weekend brunch; the box markets plant-based protein and blueberry flavor. The vibe is convenient and nostalgic — like classic toaster waffles — but presented as a slightly healthier, protein-forward option. The long ingredient list (protein isolate, emulsifiers, gums, added sugars and 'natural flavors') and the predictably uniform crisp-yet-soft texture point to industrial processing typical of ultraprocessed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 WAFFLES
Servings per Container: 3
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars6g
Protein9g
* 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, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), GRAIN, BLEND, (WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WHEAT,, OATS,, MILLET,, BROWN, RICE), EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, WHEAT, PROTEIN, ISOLATE, CANE, SUGAR, BLUEBERRY, PIECES, (CANE, SUGAR,, DRIED, BLUEBERRIES,, RICE, FLOUR,, POTATO, STARCH,, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, [CARROT,, BLUEBERRY],, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, NATURAL, FLAVOR), CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS:, SOY, LECITHIN, WHEAT, GLUTEN, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), OAT, FIBER, CALCIUM, CARBONATE, NATURAL, FLAVOR, GUAR, GUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - 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 refined and enriched flours, wheat protein isolate, added sugars, emulsifiers/lecithin, gums, baking chemistry and flavored fruit pieces with stabilizers — a composition and processing profile consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods. These industrial ingredients and techniques create a uniform texture, extended shelf life, and ready-to-eat convenience.

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Common Questions about Blueberry Plant Based Protein Waffles, 9 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These waffles offer a decent protein punch at 9 grams per serving, which is great for a breakfast option. However, they're not loaded with fiber or super low in carbs, so if you're looking for something ultra-nutritious, you might want to pair them with some fresh fruit or nut butter.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
$2.35
per package