Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack & Waffle Mix

Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack & Waffle Mix is a pancake and waffle mix built on 100% whole grain wheat flour and 100% whole grain oat flour, with whey protein concentrate, wheat protein isolate and milk protein concentrate in the ingredient line. It comes in a 20 oz box, and the basic directions call for water only.

Who it suits

It suits shoppers who want a pancake mix with the protein figure printed per serving and whole grain flours listed first. For how to read the dry mix number next to the “as prepared” numbers, see our protein pancake mix label guide, and to compare it with other protein foods by price, use our cost per gram of protein method. Browse more healthy pantry staples.

Key facts

• Per 1/2 cup dry mix serving: 220 calories, 15 g protein, 37 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g total sugars (3 g added), 2.5 g fat and 450 mg sodium; 9 servings per box (Hannaford label listing)
• Kodiak prints three protein options: 15 g with water, 18 g if you replace the water with milk, and 21 g with milk and an egg (Kodiak Cakes)
• Flapjack directions: 1 cup mix to 3/4 cup water; waffles add 1 tbsp oil (Hannaford label listing)

What reviewers say

A tester at Chowhound found the batter dark and heavy and the pancakes a little dry and mild in flavor, but closer to regular pancakes in texture than expected. Mashed, ranking Kodiak flavors from customer comments, placed Buttermilk last, noting fans who love it and others who call it bland or dry.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Whole grain wheat and oat flours lead the ingredient line
• Pro: Water-only directions, with the protein figure printed for each option
• Con: 450 mg sodium per dry serving on the panel
• Con: Reviewers describe the texture as drier and denser than refined flour pancakes

Cautions

• The label states “Contains milk and wheat.” Kodiak’s product page adds that, due to processing on shared equipment, it may contain trace amounts of egg, soy and tree nuts (Kodiak Cakes).
• If you have a food allergy or celiac disease, read the box each time and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.