Campers who are already bringing the ingredients
If milk, eggs and cooking fat are already on your shopping list, you could choose a dry basic mix. Check each pack to see what you need to add to make the batter.
Which mix is best for you?
Campers with limited fridge space
If you’d rather not bring milk and eggs for the batter, look for a complete mix that you can prepare with water. Check separately whether you’ll need cooking fat.
Campers with dietary requirements or allergies
If you have a specific dietary requirement or need to avoid allergens, choose based on the latest product description, ingredients and warnings on the pack.
What should you look for?
First, work out which ingredients you can bring camping. Then consider how to store the mix and any dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Extra ingredients | Check how much milk, how many eggs and how much cooking fat you need to add to this mix. | If I’m already bringing milk and eggs, I want to know in advance whether I need anything else. Around 36% of consumers put planning these ingredients first. |
| Fridge space | Check whether you can use water for the batter and whether you’ll need cooking fat. | If I have limited fridge space, I’d rather not bring milk and eggs for the batter. For around 29% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Keeping it dry | Check the storage instructions and take a pack you can seal securely. | If the mix is going to be in my camping gear for a while, I want to keep moisture away from the powder. This storage requirement comes first for around 21% of consumers. |
| Diet and allergens | Check the latest ingredients and allergen information, as well as any warnings. If needed, look for an explicit gluten-free label. | If an ingredient isn’t suitable for me, the pack needs to make that clear before I start cooking. Around 14% of consumers give this check top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a basic mix only needs water
According to Albert Heijn, its plain pancake mix needs eggs, milk and cooking fat added. When camping, you’ll also need space to bring and store these ingredients.
Before you set off, read the preparation instructions on the pack you’ve chosen.
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Thinking ‘complete’ means you don’t need to bring anything
A complete mix may mean you don’t need milk and eggs for the batter, but you’ll still need water and may need cooking fat.
Check the pack to see what you need to add, and get your pan and other cooking essentials ready too.
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Assuming a product is suitable for your diet based on its brand or product photo
A standard pancake mix isn’t automatically suitable for a specific diet. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods.
Check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the latest packaging.
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Storing the mix and cooked pancakes in the same way
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, moisture and warmth increase the risk of insects in flour. Cooked pancakes need to be stored differently from dry mix.
Keep the dry mix sealed and away from moisture. If you don’t have reliable refrigeration, it’s best to cook only as much as you’ll eat straight away.
Brands to consider
Albona
ALDI offers, among other products under the Albona brand, a plain pancake mix and a multigrain version.
- The plain version is an option if you’re looking for a dry basic mix.
- Check the pack to see which ingredients you need to add; the requirements may differ between versions.
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Albert Heijn’s plain mix is a good fit for campers who can bring milk, eggs and cooking fat.
- Albert Heijn lists the ingredients you need to add to this mix.
- The preparation instructions call for 3 eggs, 800 ml semi-skimmed milk and margarine or oil, in addition to the mix.
PLUS
PLUS offers both a plain and a complete pancake mix, so you can factor in the extra ingredients when choosing.
- The product information for PLUS Complete specifies 700 ml of water for the batter.
- You’ll also need cooking fat or oil for this complete mix.
Koopmans
Koopmans offers several pancake mixes, including Original, Complete and a version labelled gluten-free.
- The different versions give you a choice of preparation methods.
- According to Koopmans, its Original mix needs milk, eggs and butter. For the gluten-free version, check the latest ingredients and allergen information too.
Pancake mixes at Joybuy
The main difference between these mixes is what you need to bring to make the batter. Compare the preparation instructions with the ingredients you can bring and the fridge space you have at the campsite.
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Koopmans Pancakes Complete 210 g
An option if you’d rather use water instead of milk and eggs for the batter. Check the pack to see what else you’ll need for cooking.
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Koopmans Shaker Pancakes 175 g
A shaker mix for anyone who can bring milk. Factor this into your camping shop and check the preparation instructions.
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Koopmans Wholegrains Pancake Mix 400 g
A multigrain option for anyone who can bring milk and eggs. Check how much you’ll need to prepare it and how to store those ingredients.
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Koopmans Original pancake mix 400 g
A basic mix for anyone who’s already bringing milk, eggs and cooking fat. Check the quantities on the pack before you set off.
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Xiaoyeqingzhu milk-flavoured pancake mix 100 g
An option if you can bring water and an egg for the batter. Check the preparation instructions and plan how you’ll store the egg while camping.
Frequently asked questions
Which mix should I choose if I don’t want to bring milk and eggs?
Look for a complete mix that the pack says can be made with water. Also check whether you’ll need cooking fat: PLUS says its PLUS Complete mix needs cooking fat or oil as well as water.
How should I store an opened pancake mix while camping?
Keep the dry mix sealed, cool and dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that moisture and warmth increase the risk of insects in flour. Don’t use the mix if you see any signs of infestation.
How can I check whether a mix is suitable for my diet?
Check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the latest packaging. If you follow a gluten-free diet, look for a version explicitly labelled gluten-free rather than relying on the brand name.
Can I store cooked pancakes without refrigeration?
Don’t leave leftovers unrefrigerated for long: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping them out of the fridge for no more than two hours. If you don’t have reliable refrigeration, it’s best to cook only as much as you’ll eat straight away.