Fitness Romance SagaTaste Test: Eggo Whole Wheat Waffles
July 31st, 2009 • 18 Comments | Leave a Comment »
You better Leggo My Eggo! Somebody from Nutri Grain threw some brownish
tint and grainy specks on a bunch of Eggos and slapped the words “Whole Wheat” and “Whole Grain” on the box. So it is legit?
Ahh, yes it is. A regular Eggo can only meet up with my mouth out of hungry
desperation, but their wheaty Nutri-Grain version is a healthier on-the-go option. It’s taste resembles wheat bread, but there’s no mistake that you’re eating a waffle. It’s also denser and did a great job of quenching my post-dinner hunger pangs (plain, no syrup).
But for all my friends who have Kashi Waffles on the brain, I’ll be happy to try those when the lame stores in my area start selling them. Kashi’s Mercedes Benz nutritional profile makes Eggo Whole Wheat look like a 1970′s Gremlin.
Nutri Grain Waffle Notes
- Price Paid: $4.29 for 10 waffles
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 170
- Fat Calories: 50
- Total Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Carbs: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 4g
There’s also a low-fat Whole Wheat version for 140 calories and 2.5 grams of fat.
Reactions from the Taste Test Crew
Health-hater Husband - Reminds me of buckwheat pancakes.
Greedy Kid #2 – Mom, I’m only trying this as a favor to you…eh, tastes nasty.
Yum UP! to: Brownish tints and grainy specks….but only on food.
Yuck Down to: Post-dinner hunger pangs (or maybe that’s a good thing).
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Erica July 31st, 2009 at 9:46
$4.29 seems kind of expensive? Or is it me??? Making waffles/pancakes at home is so cheap…hmm Glad you enjoyed them though!
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Donna July 31st, 2009 at 11:13
Sounds good, but that sodium looks a little high. I love the Kashi waffles. They totally fill you up, which is great. But the only store that sells them in my area is the overpriced fancypants Kroeger chain. I love that they have better options for those of us who give a rip about nutrition, but hate that I’d have to take a second job to shop there. Heart Healthy Bisquick it is … *sigh*
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Erin July 31st, 2009 at 12:18
Ya I’m with the other ladies. These don’t really do anything for me. Can’t wait to see the Kashi review!
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Jack Sh*t, Gettin' Fit July 31st, 2009 at 12:22
Will stick with the Kashi, but thanks for asking.
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Michael JB July 31st, 2009 at 14:14
i have been eating these for a couple years now; i prefer the whole wheat with blueberry since i don’t add syrup; the “berries” give it a bit more flavor.
as for $4.29 price tag, i only buy them when they go on sale: 2 boxes for $5! i catch that sale every month or so and stock up. my kids eat the plain ones so i stock up on those too. yay waffles!
i’ll keep an eye out for the kashi ones.
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Shannon Fab Fattie July 31st, 2009 at 14:31
Those actually sound really good. I am hungry right now though…lol
Thanks for sharing all of this on your fun blog! I love stopping by
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Jody - Fit at 51 July 31st, 2009 at 14:52
I still love all my variety of breads!!!! I am a bread person…. well, one of them big ole thick waffles at the specialty house would be OK BUT I don’t think that is what we are talking about here!
I tried some of those “better” waffles on my not so into health hubby too… he felt like your group! Needed to put more syrup on it to make his day!
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Lauren @ Team Giles July 31st, 2009 at 17:05
Hmm that seems pricey. I get the blueberry ones for husband {gag} and I’m pretty sure I pay $1.99 or so for them… hmmmm
I like english muffins. Did that sound uppity? oops
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Josie July 31st, 2009 at 20:55
I do want a waffle maker, but busting out the homemade kind for hungry kid at 10 p.m. (when he should be asleep!) is kinda inconvenient. And yes, I pay way too much for groceries.
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Joanna August 1st, 2009 at 8:48
I’m on the hunt for a waffle maker, too! I make a mean protein pancake but would love to transform them into waffles, make them into big batches, and pop them in the freezer. That way, I could just pop them in the micro, toaster and go!
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Amos the Lion Heart August 1st, 2009 at 16:41
i have a waffle maker (circa 1989) but it takes 20 min to warm up, and another 10 to make two waffles (which are HUGE) never mind making the batter. I’d rather be able to pop one in the toaster.
I’ve never tried either…and will look for them. Kashi would be PERFECT… I’ll have to bug my local grocer. Thanks!
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healthandfitnessgeek.com August 1st, 2009 at 22:14
yummy!!
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She-Fit August 1st, 2009 at 23:06
I love buckwheat pancakes! I should try these out!
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Gigi August 3rd, 2009 at 4:17
I love these! I have been known to eat them “naked” (aka no butter, no syrup) for dinner!
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natalie August 4th, 2009 at 18:35
These look great! I’ll have to check them out and compare them to the Kashi GOLean waffles in Strawberry Flax. I’ll have 2 in the morning with frozen blueberries and a banana…a great breakfast. The best part is that 2 waffles only have 160 calories.
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Jay August 4th, 2009 at 19:22
My wife and I love the different nutrigrain options of eggo waffles, especially the blueberry. We generally love kashi cereals and bars, but their waffles are more like licking the mercedes as well as having a gungho nutritional content.
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Nancy January 5th, 2010 at 11:53
Hi Joanna,
Would you share your recipe for protein pancakes?
Thanks!!!
Nancy
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ckw July 14th, 2010 at 8:40
I love them. I didnt think they would be tasty but they are. The are priced lower at Walmart. Along with the Kelloggs Fiber Plus Bars, these are great for my system.
Enjoy!
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