Trader Joe's has been introducing more and more gluten-free products recently. Just a month or two ago they introduced a brownie mix (click here for my review) and now they have a pancake and waffle mix. I'm very pleased that they are becoming more aware of the need for GF products.The pancake and waffle mix costs $2.99 for an 18 ounce bag. The mix contains: sweet brown rice flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, rice milk powder, cream of tartar, xantham gum, baking soda, sea salt, ground vanilla bean. It makes about 12 pancakes or waffles. The package includes a recipe for Cinnamon Coffee Cake on the side. I didn't try the recipe but it looks tasty.
The biggest drawback of this mix for me is that the recipe requires using the entire package rather than say one cup. With only myself to feed, I prefer making fewer than 12 servings at a time. If I make a whole package I have to eat waffles for the next two days!
I chose to make waffles with the mix. I followed the directions, adding 3 eggs, 3 T oil and 1.5 cups water. The mix was pretty runny. I had problems a couple of times with the batter running over the sides of the waffle iron. It cleaned up really easily but getting the right amount of batter on the iron was tough.
The waffles cooked up to a beautiful golden brown. The texture and flavor were good, although a little eggy. I would buy this mix again (particularly to try the pancakes and coffee cake). If I use for waffles again, I'll use less water or one less egg.
They look delicious. I crave waffles from time to time and often cook too many and freeze them for later. With the 'packet' versions, I usually work out the amount for, say, one egg and weigh out the dry mix to suit. Thanks for the review, my mouth is watering!
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