Choose a 1 kg bag of pancake mix if you regularly make pancakes for several children after school. Check whether the mix is designed for thin pancakes or thicker American-style pancakes, and what you need to add to the batter. If you’re taking pancakes to school, read the allergen information for the mix you’ve chosen and ask about the rules for the group.
If you often make pancakes for several children after school, a 1 kg bag could suit your needs. Check the preparation instructions too: Van de Meester says to add water to its 1 kg Old Dutch mix, while the product information from PLUS says that Koopmans Origineel requires milk and eggs.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact mix before packing or handing out pancakes. Also ask about the rules for the group; according to the Association for Public Education, schools should clearly inform parents about their policies on treats.
If you’re looking for a gluten-free or plant-based mix, compare the exact variant and pack size rather than relying on the front of the packaging alone. Check the preparation instructions too, and whether the mix is for thin pancakes or American-style pancakes.
First, decide whether you’ll use a 1 kg bag regularly and what type of pancake you want to make. Then check the allergens and what else you’ll need to add to the batter.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size for regular baking | Compare the net weight with how often you bake, and check the preparation ratios for the mix you’ve chosen. | I often bake for several children and want a pack size that suits my routine; for around 42% of consumers, pack size comes first. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the current label, including any warnings about cross-contamination. If you’re taking the pancakes to school or handing them out, ask about the school’s rules. | If I’m making pancakes for a group, I need to know what ingredients they contain and what rules apply. Around 33% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Convenience after school | Check which liquid and extra ingredients you’ll need, and whether the mix is suitable for thin pancakes or American-style pancakes. | After school, I want to get started without much preparation; convenience is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
The product pages from Albert Heijn, PLUS and ALDI also show standard 400 g packs. If you bake often, you may need several of these.
Compare the net weight and choose a 1 kg bag only if that quantity suits your needs and the storage instructions.
Van de Meester says its 1 kg Old Dutch mix contains gluten, milk and egg, and may contain traces of nuts. A different product name or variant may have different ingredients and allergen information.
Read the current label on the exact pack. If you need to prepare the pancakes gluten-free, also watch out for cross-contamination from utensils and ingredients you use.
According to the product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS, the complete mixes reviewed require water; PLUS says that Koopmans Origineel requires milk and eggs.
Read the preparation instructions before choosing a mix for a quick baking session after school.
If you don’t have the required ingredients at home, you’ll need to buy them first.
An ingredient that’s suitable at home doesn’t automatically mean you can hand out the pancakes to a group. Rules on treats and allergens can vary between schools.
Ask the teacher about the rules for the group, and keep the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen mix to hand.
This brand’s Old Dutch pancake mix is available in a 1 kg bag.
Koopmans offers several pancake mixes; pack size, ingredients to add and other ingredients vary by variant.
Flipp'd lists its Plain Multigrain Pancake Mix in 500 g and 1 kg packs.
No. According to the product page, Van de Meester’s 1 kg Old Dutch mix contains gluten. Baktotaal lists a separate 1 kg Koopmans Professional Vegan Gluten-Free mix. If you need to prepare pancakes gluten-free, always check the exact pack and avoid cross-contamination while baking.
Yes. Ask what rules apply to the group and share the ingredients and allergen information for the mix you’ve used. According to the Association for Public Education, schools should clearly inform parents about their policies on treats.
No. Albert Heijn and PLUS list water as an ingredient to add to the complete mixes reviewed, while PLUS says that Koopmans Origineel requires milk and eggs. So, check the preparation instructions for the variant you’re buying.
No. Follow the cooking instructions and don’t eat the batter raw. The product information from PLUS for Koopmans Origineel says the batter must be cooked all the way through.
