Choose a classic, neutral pancake mix if you want to create your own dessert with toppings and fillings. For a plate of small, thick stacks, an American pancake mix is a better fit; a complete mix or shaker bottle is worth considering if you want to measure out fewer ingredients. Whichever you choose, check what you need to add and read the information on the exact packaging if you have dietary requirements or allergies.
A classic pancake gives you plenty of scope for your own toppings and fillings. If you’d rather serve a stack of small, thick pancakes, consider an American pancake mix. The presentation you have in mind will help determine which base is right for you.
A complete mix or shaker bottle can reduce the need to measure out individual ingredients. Check the packaging to see whether you need water or milk, and whether the mixed batter needs to be used straight away.
A category name or online filter isn’t enough to confirm that a product is suitable. Check the ingredients, allergen information and preparation instructions for the mix you choose, as well as anything you add to it.
For a luxurious dessert or brunch, start by deciding how you want to serve and finish your pancakes, then compare the preparation involved. You’ll still need to check the ingredients and allergens for every option.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dessert finishing | Choose a base that works with the sweet or savoury toppings and fillings you have planned. | If you want to shape the presentation with your own ingredients, you’ll need room to finish the pancake your way. Around 42% of consumers put this freedom to finish first. |
| Shape and texture | Decide whether you want to serve one large, thin pancake or small, thick pancakes. | For a brunch plate featuring stacks of small pancakes, the serving style is key. An estimated 25% of consumers give it top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current packaging and check the ingredients you plan to add yourself, too. | If gluten, milk, eggs or another ingredient limits your choice, the exact combination of mix and additions needs to be suitable. Around 17% of consumers put this check first. |
| Preparation | Check what you need to add and whether the batter needs to be used straight after mixing. | If you’re serving during a busy occasion, you’ll want to measure out as few individual ingredients as possible. An estimated 16% of consumers put simple preparation first. |
According to Koopmans, you only need to add water to Koopmans Compleet, but the pancakes still need to be cooked. Other mixes and shaker bottles may require milk or eggs.
Read the instructions for the exact variant before getting the other ingredients and kitchen equipment ready.
Multigrain doesn’t automatically mean wholegrain, as 24Kitchen explains in its summary of a Consumentenbond comparison. A gluten-free mix isn’t necessarily free from milk or eggs, either.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the current packaging. Remember to include milk, eggs and toppings in your checks, too.
An existing recipe or product listing doesn’t tell you whether the variant you want is available when you place your order. For example, Jumbo says that a Koopmans Speculoos variant is no longer part of its online range.
Check whether the exact flavour is available at your shop or for your delivery address before basing a set dessert menu or brunch plan on it.
A mix determines the type of pancake, but choosing between a thin pancake and small, thick pancakes also changes how you can present toppings and fillings.
First decide what you want on the plate, then choose a mix with the right shape and preparation method.
Koopmans offers several types of pancake mix, from a classic base to complete and gluten-free options.
Dr. Oetker’s American pancake mix is designed for small, thick pancakes rather than one large, thin Dutch-style pancake.
Consenza has a gluten-free range that includes pancake products.
An Atelier Roger mix offers a different ingredient profile to compare with a more neutral dessert base.
These products include two shaker options for classic pancakes, a mix for Kaiserschmarrn and another pancake mix. Choose based on how you want to serve them, and check the preparation instructions and ingredients on each pack.
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An option if you want to finish a classic pancake your own way without measuring out lots of individual ingredients.
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A good fit for classic pancakes if you want to make the batter without using a separate mixing bowl.
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An option for a sweet dessert of torn Kaiserschmarrn pieces, rather than a large, thin pancake.
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A pancake mix to consider if you want a different base for a dessert; check the preparation instructions to see whether it suits the way you plan to serve it.
No, ‘multigrain’ doesn’t automatically mean that wholemeal flour has been used. 24Kitchen also makes this distinction in its summary of a Consumentenbond comparison; check the ingredients list for the mix you’re considering.
No, gluten-free doesn’t tell you whether a product contains milk or eggs. According to Koopmans, you still need to add milk and eggs to its gluten-free pancake mix, so check the mix, any additions and your toppings.
Don’t taste Koopmans Compleet batter raw: Albert Heijn says this product isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be heated thoroughly. Always follow the preparation instructions on the packaging of other mixes.
According to Ondernemersplein, mandatory label information must also be available online. Before buying, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact mix, and inspect the packaging when it arrives.
