Van's Chocolate Chip Plant-Based Protein Pancakes
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Van's Chocolate Chip Plant-Based Protein Pancakes are a frozen, heat-and-eat breakfast food. Its main strength is the moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the presence of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a convenient, sweet-leaning breakfast for those needing a quick morning meal.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup for a complete breakfast bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by a decent protein level balanced against a moderate amount of added sugar and sodium. Saturated fat remains low, though fiber is minimal.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs | 26g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 6g | — |
| Added Sugars | 5g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The pancakes are built from enriched flour, wheat protein isolate, and cane sugar. The formulation is highly processed, utilizing pea protein, canola oil, and natural flavors to achieve its texture and taste.
Ingredients
WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE, RAW CANE SUGAR, SEMI SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), ORGANIC CANOLA OIL, PEA PROTEIN, SPROUTED WHEAT (DRIED), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, RICE FLOUR, MONOCALCIM PHOSPHATE), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, OAT FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT.
