15 Breakfast Foods You Should Always Avoid in the Morning

2. Pancakes or waffles

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Pancakes and waffles are breakfast favorites made from flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and leavening. Even gluten-free or vegan versions usually have sugar. Toppings like syrup and bacon add extra sugar, fat, and salt, increasing calories with little nutrition. Most are made with white flour, lacking B vitamins and fiber.