If you want to make batter late at night without needing milk or eggs, choose a 1 kg pancake mix that only requires water. If you usually have those ingredients at home, a traditional mix may suit the way you like to prepare your batter. Whichever you choose, check the allergen information and only buy a large bag if you can store the remainder properly and use it later.
A 1 kg bag is particularly handy if you bake regularly. For a late-night snack, the preparation method also determines whether you already have the ingredients you need at home.
If you want to make batter after midnight without measuring out milk and eggs, look for a mix that only needs water. Van de Meester lists this preparation method for its 1 kg Oud Hollandse mix. You’ll still need a pan and fat for frying, and somewhere to store the remaining mix.
If you bake often enough to use up a large bag and like to use milk and eggs, a traditional mix could be a good fit. Baktotaal says the Molen de Hoop mix is made with both ingredients.
Start by checking the ingredients and allergen information, then consider the bag size and convenience. A claim such as gluten-free or vegan doesn’t mean a mix is suitable for every allergy, so check the warnings about possible traces on the pack you buy too.
If you regularly bake late, first decide which preparation method and ingredients matter to you. Then check whether you can use up and store an opened 1 kg bag.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Easy preparation | Check which ingredients you need to add to the batter and whether the mix needs to rest. | If I want to bake late without having milk or eggs at home, I want to know whether water alone is enough for the batter. For around 31% of consumers, easy preparation is reportedly the top priority. |
| Storing a 1 kg bag | Check the bag size and best-before date, and make sure you can seal the mix securely after opening. | If I bake regularly, I want to use a large bag without leaving the rest unprotected. Being able to use it up and store it is reportedly the main consideration for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Compare the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces. | If I have a food allergy, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. Checking ingredients and allergens is reportedly the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Traditional preparation | Check how much mix, milk and how many eggs the instructions call for per batch. | If I like adding milk and eggs to my batter, I want a recipe that suits the way I bake. For around 15% of consumers, this preparation method is reportedly the main factor in their choice. |
Preparation instructions vary. Van de Meester says to use water for its 1 kg Oud Hollandse mix, while Baktotaal says the Molen de Hoop mix requires milk and eggs.
Before you buy, check what you need to add for each batch so you have the right ingredients at home for a late-night snack.
If you only make a small batch from a 1 kg bag, you’ll have mix left over. According to Voedingscentrum, pancake mix should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place and sealed securely.
Check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack before choosing a large bag.
The 1 kg Koopmans Professional Vegan Pannenkoekenmix Glutenvrij is labelled as potentially containing traces of soya. A dietary claim doesn’t replace the allergen information you need for your specific circumstances.
Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the pack you’re actually buying.
The Albona mix mentioned at ALDI, PLUS plain mix and Koopmans Compleet at Albert Heijn come in 400 g packs. You’ll need several packs if you want to buy at least 1 kg of mix in total.
Check the weight of each pack and choose between one large bag and smaller packs based on how often you bake and how much storage space you have.
These examples show why it’s worth checking the weight, preparation method and label of each product. A brand name alone won’t tell you which version is right for your late-night baking.
Koopmans sells both standard pancake mixes and a 1 kg Professional Vegan Pannenkoekenmix Glutenvrij.
The 1 kg pancake mix is a good fit if you’re looking for a recipe made with milk and eggs.
The 1 kg Oud Hollandse Pannenkoekenmix is an option if you want to make batter with water.
At ALDI, Albona sells a multigrain pancake mix in a 400 g pack.
The PLUS plain and complete pancake mixes mentioned here come in 400 g packs.
No. A large bag is most practical if you bake regularly and can store the remainder. Voedingscentrum recommends storing pancake mix in a cool, dry, dark place and sealing it securely.
Van de Meester’s Oud Hollandse mix is made with water. Baktotaal also says to add water to the Koopmans Professional Vegan Pannenkoekenmix Glutenvrij. Check the instructions on the pack you choose. You’ll still need a pan and fat for frying.
Yes, especially if an ingredient or possible cross-contamination matters to you. Check the ingredients and allergen information, as well as any warnings about possible traces. Don’t rely on labels such as gluten-free or vegan alone.
Yes, if individual smaller packs are a better fit for how often you bake or the storage space you have. The Albona, PLUS and Koopmans Compleet packs mentioned are each 400 g, so check how many you’ll need and the preparation method for each product.
