If protein is one of those nutrients you know you need more of, but aren’t always sure how to get it, let us introduce you to Kodiak. No matter what you choose—from waffle and muffin mix to instant brownies—there’s a hefty dose of protein inside every serving. Of course, it’s always ideal to get your protein fix from foods like buckwheat, eggs, quinoa, seafood, and hemp seeds, but sometimes we need a little help from products that do double-duty. You can think of Kodiak like your secret weapon in the kitchen. After all, it was started by a mom who got her first sales going door to door in her neighborhood. Today, the entire family still develops every new product with love.

The History of Kodiak Cakes

In 1982, founder Penny Clark sent her then eight-year-old son through the neighborhood with a red wagon and bags of her dad’s heirloom pancake mix. That was the beginning of a business that remains family-owned and operated in Utah’s Wasatch mountain range. In addition to responsible sourcing for all of its ingredients, the brand takes a special interest in a local resident: the region’s bears. In addition to making it easier to eat wholesome meals around the family table, preserving grizzly habitats is high on Kodiak’s list of priorities.

Kodiak Company Mission

With its line of protein-filled products, Kodiak is inspiring people to eat healthier every day. Inspired by the diet of frontier explorers who ate meals rich in protein, fiber, and carbohydrates, Kodiak is for anyone who’s a pioneer at heart (or just wants to enjoy some added nutrients with every meal.)

Benefits of Kodiak

Kodiak makes its products with whole grains and high-quality proteins. In addition to offering its good-for-you ingredients, this brand is heavily invested in conservation, specifically for bears. It’s believed that when bears settle into a habitat, it’s always a sign of a healthy ecosystem where food is abundant to forage. Kodiak says it feels a kinship to these animals because, for the founders, a stocked pantry is also a sign of a healthy family. Each year, the brand donates part of its profits to conservation efforts for today’s frontiers.

Top Kodiak Products

To boost your protein intake, here are the products to stock up on.

Protein Packed Buttermilk Flapjack & Waffle Mix

Keep this box handy for practically instant pancakes and waffles that are filled with 14 grams of protein per serving.

Double Dark Chocolate Protein-Packed Muffin Mix

For an afternoon snack that’ll really get you out of the slump, try a protein-packed muffin made with decadent dark chocolate.

Chocolate Fudge Brownie in a Cup

This fudge brownie mix might look and taste like dessert, but it also packs a nutritional punch: 10 grams of protein per serving, plus calcium and iron.

The Best Breakfast Recipes

Make the most important meal of the day one to remember.

The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich

If your breakfast of choice doesn’t involve a waffle, runny egg, and sausage patty, you’re missing out. A box of Kodiak Cakes buttermilk waffle mix makes easy work of it, so you can enjoy a hearty start to your day.

Fall Breakfast Ideas

When the weather cools down, turn to morning favorites like a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, Sweet Potato Hash Brown Waffles, or Paleo Pumpkin Bread to celebrate the season.

Keto Breakfast Ideas

To keep things keto as you begin your day, grab our list of six recipes worth adding to your rotation.

Kodiak, Buttermilk & Maple Flapjack Cup