Batter Blaster: Pancakes in a can
Experience has taught me that foods served via spray can are generally inferior versions of the real thing. Reddi-wip saves you some time and mess, and while tasty, doesn’t really compare to actual whipped cream. Easy Cheese only bears a slight resemblance to its namesake, mainly in it’s color.
So what was it that compelled me to reach for a three-pack of a new aerosol-propelled food product at my neighborhood Costco? The attractive packaging? The promise of quick and easy waffles and pancakes? Maybe I simply needed more stuff in the door of my refrigerator. In any case, I came home with over three pounds of Batter Blaster.
Let me tell you: This stuff is great. It’s real pancake batter–in a can. It’s not a simulation or an approximation. The resulting pancakes and waffles are light and tasty, and the only cleanup (besides the cooking implement) is rinsing off the tip of the can.
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Amazing!
I’m wondering, though, what city you purchased this in? I don’t live near a Costco, so that’s not an option. Also, when I entered my zipcode into the website’s product locator I didn’t find anything near me :(
Ahaha, thats awesome!
What will they come up with next?
While I am terrified by the concept of pancakes-inna-can, this could speed up Pankegg production considerably…
@TJ: I bought it in Los Angeles. The company is based out of San Francisco, so maybe it’s just on the West Coast for now. I’ll ping them and report back.
@Jim: Fantastic idea. I’ll have to try that.
So thrilled to read your review. An actual review of the product and not a review of a review. Thus, you tried it! Batter Blaster is available in the West Coast, including Oregon and Washington. We’re also available at Meijers stores in the Midwest (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Indiana). We are working feverishly to get the product out in other areas as soon as possible. As of mid-November we will be in Whole Foods (Northern CA) and the Raley’s chain. Please go to our website: http://www.batterblaster.com and type in your zip code. If nothing shows up, be sure to check back often as we are growing our distribution daily! Thanks again for a great product review, Batter Blaster
OMG I must try this! Crossing my fingers that I can find it in town.
How much did each can cost?
I can’t remember exactly. I think it was around $9 for the three-pack.
did you see it on G4 wendays?
Oh my, I just now made a batch of these and they are next best thing (to Bisquick). We had a lady demonstrating these at our local grocer (Gene’s supermarket in Saratoga) and my very very picky daughter loved them so I snatched them up. It is PERFECT for those with kids as I hate to make a huge batch of pancake and then the batter or pancakes never freeze that well. So, just when the kids want pancakes, a quick skirt from the can and voila’!! No more frozen pancakes.
Oh, by the way, they plan to distribute these nationwide in 2008 and as stated above you can type in your zip to see if any local stores carry it.
Now I know what I’ll be getting for my camping trips. Way cool!
I was so flabbergasted when I saw this product on the shelves of a grocery store. I don’t want to be a downer and such but two things came to mind.
1. Environment: More aerosol cans in our land fills?
2. Social: What have Americans become?
And yes, there are some pros to this, i.e. convenience, making exact number of pancakes to reduce unwanted pancakes, … Seeing that I am a college student, I can see the benefits for people of all ages but how is this going to help our future survive when if they don’t use their own cooking skills and only depend on “instant food” depriving children from learning to cook for their own?
If kids are taught how to cook and are introduced this product as a last resort or something for fun, then I think it’s alright.
I just shudder to think what they will come up with next…
What will they come up with next? I hope it’s blueberry pancakes in a can…or chocolate chip!!! Or maybe even with a swirl of maple syrup in it already, YUM!!!!
It SAYS it’s organic at least ;)
I’m just dying because this does seem SOOOO awesome for the kiddies! Esp my 1 yo…she ADORES pancakes!!! I live in SoCal and I’m going to look for it tomorrow!
Myrinda
I got this at Costco and followed directions in making them. I am not impressed. They burn easily and the texture is strange. Would I buy them again? No. I prefer the Krustez mix to Batter Blaster if I’m going to make pancakes.
The product is a real convenience.
Be careful with skillet temperature, the sugar content is a bit higher than usual and they tend to brown quickly.
I wonder why the first pancake is always different - regardless of scratch or mix or propelled. The first one with Batter Blaster was a bit thinner and lace-like.
I also saw these on the shelf at Costco and decided to give it a try. I have to agree with Jane and give Batter Blasters two thumbs down. They are easy, I will give them that but the texture and flavor leave a LOT to be desired. The texture is strange, almost powdery. As for flavor, they don’t taste like pancakes and they are extremely sweet. All you can taste is sugar. My wife refuses to even eat them because the texture bothers her so much. I say take a pass on these despite the alluring ease and novelty. Cheers and happy pancaking.
good thanks a lot
yahoo yahoo
As good and handy as this is, i really do feel guilty buying this because its bad for the environment. I wish it came in something that could be refilled so I wouldn’t feel bad :>( Probably wont buy it again because of it (i wish i could though! they’re good!)
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I use mine for chocolate chip pancakes….
However, I tasted the batter once and it had this strange bitter taste to it - and there’s a remnant of that taste in my pancakes, which makes me a bit wary. I wonder if I’m just not cooking them long enough….
It’s great though - I don’t have time to make breakfast, other than mixing up a cup of the carnation breakfast drink in a plastic cup while heading out the door. College is cruel. I wouldn’t buy this at home, I’d only buy it for convenience at college or if I lived alone…
Batter Blaster busts Guinness World Record for quantity of pancakes cooked & served… 76,382. See the TV coverage here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti1cRbD0XRE
I can’t imagine anyone buying this product a second time. They don’t taste like pancakes, they burn easy (as others have mentioned). If you want convenience, buy the frozen pancakes (24 pack) at WalMart. They taste pretty darned good for frozen pancakes. Final word… Do NOT buy batter blaster.