Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix by Birch Benders, Kosher, Gluten-free, 12 oz Bag

A friend of mine mentioned she had tried (and loved) this Birch Binder Paleo Pancake & Waffle mix so even though it is expensive - I am gluten-free and I get it... you simply cannot compare to gluten versions... but still... typical wheat-based pancake mix can be had for 7¢ an ounce! Anyway... I decided to give it a try. I bought in May 2020, stuck the bag into the cupboard and kind of forgot it until a few months later bought a pink Dash Mini 4" Waffle Maker and remembered the mix.Recommended RecipeTried the recipe as recommended on the package a few times, it's super simple, you just add water if you are making pancakes. If making waffles it is recommended to add a small amount of fat - they like coconut oil. The waffles were amazing. There is a slight sweet taste due to the Monkfruit (last ingredient), which is tolerable when having these drizzled with butter and scrambled eggs on the side. Just two of these 4" waffles are filling and satisfying (that surprises me and makes me happy all at once). By the way, even though I had the mix probably six months before opening it is fresh and delicious.Keto vs. PaleoFull disclosure, I have not tried the Keto version yet. I'd prefer less carbs, but the Keto version (10 grams carbs per serving) is currently 65¢/ounce whereas the Paleo (16 grams carbs per serving) is 41¢/ounce. After thinking about it, I decided paying less was worth a few more carbs. I see that the Keto version doesn't contain the Monkfruit so I might like the Keto version better. The Paleo version has Cassava starch, Coconut Flour and Almond Flour, while the Keto version has Almond Flour, Cassava starch and Tigernut Flour.Buttermilk Waffle RecipePaleo omits dairy... so if you are strict Paleo you won't be able to try this. My husband (the bargain shopper) bought three half-gallons of buttermilk because they were marked down to just 50 cents. When I used to eat gluten, buttermilk pancakes were a huge favorite so I thought I'd try the Birch Binders mix with buttermilk. The recipe is equal parts of the Paleo pancake mix, and buttermilk. so for one serving (two waffles) 1/4 cup mix and 1/4 cup buttermilk. Mix together and it forms a thick batter. You might need to add a tablespoon (or more) of buttermilk to thin it out a bit. The Dash mini-waffle maker is non-stick surface but I still brush the surface with coconut oil or butter. I snapped a photo of the batter after I plopped it onto the waffle iron before closing it so you can see it is pretty thick. Ohhhhhh... what a wonderfully delicious waffle this makes. If you can have dairy products, you should definitely try it. It has been a really special treat. So fast! I plug in the waffle iron and while it's heating up, mix up the batter. I usually wait until the waffle maker light goes off, and steam rising reduces significantly to check and see if the waffle is done. In between checking the waffle iron I'm scrambling the eggs so everything is ready to eat in minutes.I have the three flours on hand so maybe will try putting together a DYI version but in the meantime I have been having these with scrambled eggs (and grated mild cheddar) several times a week (see picture). Really delicious and fills me up for several hours.I would definitely recommend Birch Benders Paleo Pancake and Waffle mix, especially if you are the only person you're making food for, the small bag (12 ounces) makes 10 servings (20 pancakes or waffles) so the bag could easily last a month or two depending on how often you get a craving.

This Paleo Pancake mix is great.I really like that it is gluten free. I really like the healthy ingredients - see photo.I really like that it is easy to mix. Just add eggs and water.This mix tends to be thick, so I had to add more water to adjust to my liking.These pancakes take a little longer to cook so make sure the heat is medium low so they cook well.I like that the pancakes turned out great, soft and healthy.I am very pleased with this pancake mix.

Believe it or not, this little package kept fresh in a locktite container, in the bag, but it was opened a year and a half ago. We didn't care for the grainy consistency for waffles or pancakes (I just reverted to the way I've always made my pancakes, which are always soft and fluffy with a creamy texture and always add a large dollop of sour cream to any generic box mix, along with a half teaspoon more of baking powder and milk to a thicker consistency; I also only use butter in the pan). I've been out of groceries for a while and living off of pantry staples until I can get to the store, so having a hankering for corn fritters(trying to make my mother's delicious recipe), I decided to see if I could use this mix up. I was skeptical it wouldn't be rancid but it wasn't at all. I dumped some in a bowl, added a can of creamed corn, a little garlic and onion powder, bit of salt and paprika and dolloped spoonfuls into the hot canola oil. When I took them out, again, I was skeptical, but they were so crunchy and delicious! Yum. I really like the flavor it adds, too! I hardly ever fry anything except maybe eggs and hamburgers but I'm telling you, this is a fantastic texture when fried. If you can't do tempura batter or flour, try this!

Very tasty and healthy too. Added ricotta, lemon zest and blueberries for an extra treat.

Have you ever had a good craving, yet you were determined to stick to your Paleo or keto eating plan? Well, it was pancakes, for me! I found this product, initially, in a local market, but it was outrageously expensive! So you can imagine my excitement when I found this great deal on Amazon!This mix is extremely easy to prepare - you only have to add water. The pancakes are thick and fluffy - and the quality makes them just like a regular pancake, except they are keto (and Paleo) compliant!Now I always keep these on hand for when my pancake craving strikes. Highly recommended product!

I like the consistency of the pancakes. The instructions is short and concise and it's extremely easy to make. The texture can be described as decent but not as "fluffy" as you'd expect it to be.The flavor is very minimal but having it with syrup and fruits on the side balances out the flavor to the real thing.I've also had intense stomach pain ~6-7 hours after eating the pancakes for dinner which took me multiple trips to the bathroom. By no means do I know the cause behind my stomachache, so I can't quite blame this product as the cause of it. Just sharing this minor information in case anyone also had similar problems.

The first time I tried mixing it with water and an egg, it was crumbly and fell apart, taste wasn’t great. Second time, I mixed it with only egg whites (added stevia and vanilla for flavor) and I got delicious fluffy pancakes. The mix itself doesn’t smell like anything. I will be purchasing again.