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But sometimes we don’t have the time (or the ingredients) to whip them up from scratch.
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Pancakes aren’t exactly known for their stick-to-your-ribs staying power, though.
Healthy pancake mix that tastes great, too?
What to know:The texture is a bit heavier than traditional pancakes made with all-purpose flour.
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Bobs Red Mill is known for its extensive line of whole grains and baking ingredients.
What to know:Cooks up with a blue-gray hue from the blue cornmeal.
The brand’s blue corn pancake mix won over Hannah Freedman,EatingWells Director of Content Strategy.
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These pancakes have a unique, rich corn flavor that works with both sweet and savory toppings.
Our advice: Let the buttermilk flavor shine by skipping the syrup and serving with less-sugary toppings.
Nutty almond and coconut flours puff these grain-free pancakes up without the gumminess other gluten-free mixes tend to have.
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If youre looking for even more protein, Simple Mills also makes a gluten-free protein pancake mix.
In addition to almond flour, it also contains chickpea protein and has 11 grams of protein per serving.
What to know:Contains erythritol, a calorie-free sugar alcohol, which can give some people digestive upset.
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Whey protein concentrate and eggs help bump up the protein content to 6 grams per serving.
We were shocked by how closely these pancakes smelled, looked and tasted like their added-sugar counterparts.
They browned evenly, cooked quickly, had a light and fluffy texture and tasted lightly sweet and buttery.
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Opt for a whole-grain mix over refined.
But don’t just pick up any box claiming whole grains on the front.
Look for the word “whole” in the ingredient list and verify it’s listed first.
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Another clue: If fiber is very low (0-1 gram), the product is probably not whole-grain.
Just keep in mind: 1 tablespoon of maple syrup adds 12 grams of sugar.
A better bet is to pick a standard mix and add your own mix-ins or toppings.
When choosing grain-free, opt for blends with almond or coconut flour to get a fiber bump.
Check for Protein
Most pancake mixes have between 2 and 4 grams of protein per serving.
We then evaluated the nutrition facts of each pancake mix suggested to find those that met our nutrition criteria.
Common Questions
What makes a boxed pancake mix healthy?
The most recent version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting intake of added sugars.
Healthy pancake mixes also contain whole grain flours or alternative flours, like almond or coconut flour.
These flours contain more fiber and protein compared to all-purpose flour, making them more filling choices.
Can you make boxed pancake mix healthier?
you’re able to make boxed pancake mix healthier by using nutritious add-ins and toppings.
As for toppings, butter and maple syrup are classic and delicious, but not exactly filling ingredients.
Are boxed pancake mixes high in sugar?
Some, but not all, boxed pancake mixes contain a good bit of added sugar.
Can you use pancake mix to make other baked goods?
Pancake mix can also be used as the base for crepes, biscuits, muffins and cakes.
What is the healthiest flour to use in pancakes?
Any flour made from whole grains is a healthy choice for pancakes.
Whole grain flours contain more fiber and protein than all-purpose wheat flour.
Our Trusted Expertise
Maxine Yeung, RD, is the original author of our pancake roundup.
Parts of this articlewhich was written byJulia Westbrookoriginally appeared in EatingWell Magazine.
