Pancake & Waffle Mix: Trader Joe's Ube MochiTJ's Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix is a treat, not a nutritional powerhouse. It's high in carbs (52g per 1/6 dry mix) and added sugar (12g, 24% DV), so it's not ideal for daily consumption, especially for kids. The main ingredients are sweet rice flour and sugar, which means it will spike blood sugar. Benefit: It contains ube (purple yam), which has antioxidants. But the amount is likely small. Concern: High sodium (380mg, 17% DV) per serving is a lot for a sweet breakfast item. The saturated fat will be even higher if you prepare it with butter and milk. Ingredients: Sweet rice flour, sugar, and tapioca starch are the top 3, so it's mostly carbs. It also contains processed ingredients like baking powder and 'natural flavors'. Vegetable juice is just for color. Alternatives: If you want a healthier pancake, look for mixes with whole wheat flour or oat flour as the main ingredient, and less sugar. Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes are a better option. Or, make pancakes from scratch using whole wheat flour, eggs, and a bit of sweetener. Pair with protein to blunt blood sugar spike.