Early morning eats don’t have to sacrifice taste in order to be healthy. This month our green couple mixes it up by sampling five organic and gluten-free pancake & waffle options. See which ones rise to meet their expectations.
THE PURE PANTRY – BUCKWHEAT FLAX PANCAKE MIX
SHE SAID: Who knew buckwheat was a fruit seed?? It sure made a hearty, healthy, tasty pancake fit enough for a lumberjack. I thought they were definitely “O-tay!”
She gave it: ★★★★
HE SAID: These gritty flapjacks had a good flavor and would be my favorite if I was the type of guy that decided to live in a tree, but I’m not that guy. So to me, they just tasted like a perfectly good pancake that was dropped in dirt.
He gave it: ★★
365 – ORGANIC BUTTERMILK PANCAKE MIX
SHE SAID: Exactly what a pancake should be: flavorful, fluffy, and a cinch to cook. It’s the best bang for your “bacon” too!
She gave it: ★★★★★
HE SAID: 365 is the perfect name for these pancakes because I could eat them everyday of the year. They were easy to make too. They turned out light, fluffy, and delicious when I cooked them.
He gave it: ★★★★★
ARROWHEAD MILLS – ORGANIC SPROUTED GRAIN PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX
SHE SAID: I liked this one for the added healthy sprouted grains, but otherwise it’s your run-of-the-”mill” pancake. Add a little fruit, and you’re golden!
She gave it: ★★★
HE SAID: I could really taste the sprouted-ness in this mix!… no, not really, but it did make some light fluffy pancakes. This mix was a tiny, tiny bit grainier than the plain old buttermilk mix.
He gave it: ★★★★
BOB’S RED MILL – ORGANIC 7 GRAIN PANCAKE MIX
SHE SAID: Bob must be a mighty talented man. He’s got several great products, including this one. These pillowy cakes were tasty, with a healthy kick that makes it practically guilt-free
She gave it: ★★★★
HE SAID: I’m sure were saying “fluffy” way to many times, but there’s very few other words to describe a pancake. These Bob’s Red Mill pancakes came out light and uhh, soft? They had the slightest grit to them but considering they’re the healthiest of the bunch I’ll let it slide…. Fluffy.
He gave it: ★★★★
NATURE’S PATH – ORGANIC BUTTERMILK PANCAKE MIX
HE SAID: This mix will turn out tasty, super pillow-y pancakes, if you pay no attention to the recipe on the back of the bag. Two times I followed the instructions to the tee and two times I ended up with biscuits. Save your time and money until NP adjusts their recipe.
She gave it: ★★
SHE SAID: Almost a “door stop” pancake, this egg-less mix was dense and flavorless. The only thing that saved them were some adjustments: water, banana chunks and chocolate chips.
He gave it: ★★
