That means you’re free to leave those nutrient-void mixes in the past.

Choosing a healthy pancake mix involves more than just nostalgia.

The key lies in reading the label, from the ingredient list to the nutrition facts panel.

healthy pancake mix brands collage on yellow background

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How To Shop for Healthy Pancake Mixes

Ingredients are just the tip of the iceberg.

This healthy pancake mix has a buttermilk flavor and is made with 100% whole-grain wheat and oat flour.

One serving has 15 grams of satiating protein and only 7 grams of added sugar, Mashni says.

Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix

Kodiak Cakes

She also likes that this mix contains 10% DV of calcium, a vital bone-supporting mineral.

To add even more filling protein and fiber, slather a tablespoon of peanut butter over your stack.

To add some healthy fats to the mix, consider layering your stack with a bit ofalmond butter.

Birch Benders Protein Pancake and Waffle Mix

Birch Benders

It also contains a handful of artificial dyes and saturated fat-rich palm oil.

bobs red mill buttermilk pancake and waffle mix

Bobs Red Mill

simple mills pancake mix

Simple Mills

arrowhead mills organic oat flour pancake mix

Arrowhead Mills

whole foods buttermilk pancake mix

Whole Foods

krusteaz protein pancake mix

Krusteaz

mrs butterworth’s epic fruity pebbles pancake kit

Mrs Butterworth’s

betty crocker lucky charms pancake kit

Betty Crocker

mrs butterworth’s epic double chocolate pancake kit

Mrs Butterworth’s