We Taste Tested 50+ Pancake Mixes, And These Are The Absolute Best
Breakfast is served.
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Pancakes are the quintessential weekend breakfast, but not everyone wants to make them from scratch—especially if you're cooking yourself breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day, like so many people are right now. So the pros in the Women's Health Test Kitchen flipped more than 50 flapjacks made from boxed mixes and taste tested them all, with the ultimate goal of finding the best pancake mixes that money can buy. Whether you're looking for a great sweet option, something more savory, a gluten-free blend, or something that'll help you get your protein intake up with your first meal of the day, these pancake mixes deliver—while tasting great. Breakfast is served!
Krusteaz Light & Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Mix - No Artificial Flavors, Colors or Preservatives - 32 OZ (Pack of 12)
When you picture what a pancake should taste like, this is it. Each bite will transport you back to childhood. If you want some extra nutrients, add bananas to the mix.
Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack & Waffle Mix
The pancakes offer the decadence of a pillowy stack—and also happen to be full of whole wheat and oat flours.
Birch Benders Just-Add-Water Pancake & Waffle Mix
Amp up your a.m. with a pile of these whey-packed pancakes. The best part: There's no dense or chalky texture.
Namaste Foods Gluten-Free Waffle & Pancake Mix
If gluten is on your sh*t list, stock up on this option, which is made with brown-rice flour.
Maple Grove Farms Sugar-Free Pancake & Waffle Mix
You won't even miss the sugar in this super-fluffy mix.
Pick this mix if you prefer a cake-y stack that also packs on some protein. Bonus: It’s also made with whole grains—a two-for-one!
These are basically foolproof, and they're the perfect vehicle for any topping (either sweet or savory).
We love the fact that this has a completely recognizable ingredient list. It's also the perfect canvas to blend in bananas or nut butter and still maintain a classic pancake texture you'll love.
Full of five different types of grains and seeds, this stack is loaded with nutty flavor—and no gluten.
We liked the sweetness of this golden-brown stack. A taster noted it seemed like the real deal—the flavor didn't scream "gluten-free."
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