Waffle ratings: best also cheapest

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Before a sunny summer time holiday weekend, Consumer Reviews examined 12 frozen waffles and waffle mixes, choosing Aunt Jemima Original Pancake & Waffle Mix, minimal costly, because the best-tasting.

In the August problem, the magazine stated Aunt Jemima Original is "slightly sweet and eggy, crisp outdoors and moist inside." Aunt Jemima Original and Trader Joe's Multigrain were selected as Consumer Reports' "best buys."

Most healthy is Kashi 7 Grain, with less calories and much more fiber compared to other items, Consumer Reviews stated.

Listed here are Consumer Reports' top seven listing of "excellentInch suggested brands, in taste order, and it is five "good" brands:

"ExcellentInch Brands

1. Aunt Jemima Original Pancake & Waffle Mix: $.29 per serving

220 calories

2. Trader Joe's Multigrain: $.50 per serving

230 calories

3. 365 Everyday Value Organic Homestyle (Whole-foods): $1 per serving

200 calories

4. Eggo Nutri-Grain Honey Oat: $.67 per serving

190 calories

5. Eggo Homestyle: $.58 per serving

190 calories

6. Kashi 7 Grain: $.98 per serving

150 calories

7. Aunt Jemima Homestyle: $.40 per serving

170 calories

"Good" Brands

1. Great Value Homestyle (Walmart): $.070 per serving

180 calories

2. Eggo Thick & Fluffy Original Recipe: $.48 per serving

160 calories

3. Market Kitchen Homestyle (Target): $.38 per serving

180 calories

4. Nature's Path Organic Homestyle Gluten-free: $1.07 per serving

210 calories

5. Van's Wheat Gluten-free: $1.08 an amount

230 calories