Give Your Breakfast A Major Protein Boost With This Aldi Pancake Mix

Trade your two-egg breakfast with about 12 grams of protein for three pancakes with 15 grams of protein using water and Aldi's Millville Buttermilk Protein Pancake and Waffle Mix — that's it. While there are many ways to turn two ingredients into pancakes, this mix also brings an underrated 5 grams of fiber and only 3 grams of added sugar. One box gives you nine servings of three 4-inch pancakes (or more if you're not a three-pancake person), and it's priced similarly to a dozen of Aldi's Goldhen Cage-Free Large Eggs.

While this pancake mix may not be as naturally nutritious as eggs, its protein boost comes from what dietitians and gym-goers often call "the gold standard" of supplemental protein: whey protein isolate. Like eggs, it's a complete protein derived from dairy but in a powder form that mixes easily when combined with other ingredients, unlike some forms of protein powder that tend to have a chalky texture. This makes it an ideal protein source to use in a pancake mix — no chalky-tasting flapjacks here! Plus, whey protein isolate is one of the easiest proteins to digest and absorb, even for many people who are lactose intolerant. Its intense filtration process removes most of the bloat-causing lactose, though there are still trace amounts, which means the pancake mix is not suitable for those with dairy allergies.

Other ingredients contributing to the mix's nutrient content and classic soft yet hearty pancake texture include 100% whole-grain wheat flour, 100% whole-grain oat flour, and vital wheat gluten. With nourishing ingredients and nearly effortless prep, this mix comes in handy for creating several other tasty morning staples beyond a standard stack.

For a breakfast with more than 30 grams of protein, use Millville's Buttermilk Protein Pancake and Waffle Mix as an ingenious bread swap for breakfast sandwiches loaded with eggs, sausage, or bacon, and a melty slice of American or cheddar cheese. If you're into sweet with savory, drizzle maple syrup on top or inside the sandwich.

If you're a full-fledged sweet breakfast person, protein-packed muffins have never been easier using this pancake mix. Just preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray or use liners, combine the mix with water according to package directions, and add one beaten egg. Then, pour your batter into the muffin tins, top with your choice of mix-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips, and bake for about 15 minutes or until the muffins pass the toothpick test — don't forget to dunk these mighty little babies in maple syrup!

Add these muffins and breakfast sandwiches to your arsenal of the easiest high-protein breakfasts to meal prep. Whether you and your family are sitting down to a protein-packed stack of pancakes or rushing out the door with a grab-and-go meal, this mix shows up with the flavor and fuel to carry everyone through the morning. Made with nourishing, great-tasting ingredients, effortless to make, endlessly versatile, and at a low price you won't find anywhere but Aldi, it's hard not to make Millville's Buttermilk Protein Pancake and Waffle Mix your new favorite pantry staple.