If you have limited refrigeration, first look for a mix that doesn’t require you to bring fresh milk and eggs. If you’d also like to make wholemeal pancakes, consider the ingredients you’ll need to add. And if you have fussy eaters, think about taking a separate plain or original mix. Whatever you choose, check the label and the campsite’s cooking rules.
If you’d rather not store milk and eggs for one meal, a complete mix is a sensible option to consider first. According to Albert Heijn, Koopmans Pannenkoeken Compleet only needs water added to the mix. You’ll still need cooking fat and a suitable place to cook.
If not everyone likes the same type of grain or flavour, you could combine a wholemeal mix with a plain or original version. Check each pack to see what you’ll need for both.
If ingredients or allergens affect your choice, the name of the mix isn’t the only thing that matters. Check for warnings about possible allergens, as well as any milk, eggs or other ingredients you’ll need to add yourself.
Start with what you can store and prepare at the campsite. Then choose the type of grain that suits your group, and check the specific pack if you need to avoid certain allergens.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh ingredients and refrigeration | Check whether you need to add water, milk or eggs, and whether you can store those ingredients safely. | If I have limited fridge space, I don’t want to have to store fresh milk and eggs for one meal. Around 46% of consumers prioritise limiting fresh ingredients and the need for refrigeration. |
| Wholemeal options and flavour preferences | Compare the types of flour and, if needed, choose a plain or original mix for the group too. | I want to be able to make wholemeal pancakes without everyone having to eat them. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this combination of grain choice and group preferences. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the current label, including any warnings about possible allergens, and consider the ingredients you’ll add yourself too. | If an ingredient needs to be avoided, I want to know before buying whether both the mix and the preparation are suitable. This is the first concern for around 18% of consumers. |
A simple preparation method doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients in the dry mix. The Koopmans Complete version described contains, among other things, whey powder and dried egg powder.
Read the pack label, especially if someone needs to avoid milk, eggs or gluten.
The Koopmans and PLUS wholemeal mixes described require milk and eggs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping perishable foods chilled when camping.
Check the quantities before you leave and arrange suitable refrigeration, or choose a mix that doesn’t require you to bring fresh milk and eggs.
The fact that some people in your group prefer wholemeal doesn’t mean the chosen mix will suit everyone else.
Talk about flavour preferences beforehand, and consider taking a separate plain or original option as an alternative.
Cooking with gas or a flame also brings fire and carbon monoxide risks, which the Netherlands Fire Service highlights for campers.
Check the campsite rules and follow the cooking equipment’s instructions. Keep flammable items away from the heat source.
Koopmans offers a range of pancake mixes, including complete and wholemeal options. The preparation method varies by version.
Albert Heijn’s range includes several types of pancake mix, including complete, multigrain and wholemeal options.
Jumbo offers, among other options, plain, complete and wholemeal pancake mixes.
PLUS offers a 400 g wholemeal pancake mix that you can compare with other grain options.
ALDI lists a 400 g Albona multigrain pancake baking mix.
Lidl lists a 400 g Belbake original pancake mix.
These mixes offer different ways to prepare a campsite meal: a complete mix, a grain option, an original mix and a mix that requires you to add an egg. Compare what you’ll need to take with you before choosing for your group.
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An option if you don’t want to take fresh milk and eggs for this meal: you just add water to this version. Check the required quantity and the allergens on the pack. You’ll also need a pan, a heat source and cooking fat.
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A grain option for a group that doesn’t want only an original mix. The preparation method described requires milk and eggs, so plan for refrigeration and check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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An original option to consider alongside a grain mix if not everyone wants the same kind of pancake. The preparation method described requires milk and eggs, so check the quantities, refrigeration options and label before you leave.
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An option if you can bring an egg as well as water. Check how many pancakes the mix makes to see if it’s enough for your meal, and read the label if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
Yes. For the Koopmans Pannenkoeken Compleet described by Albert Heijn, you add 700 ml of water instead of bringing milk and eggs. You’ll still need butter or oil for cooking. Check the label, as the dry mix contains, among other things, whey powder and dried egg powder.
Take perishable ingredients with you as late as possible and make sure they’re kept chilled properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing perishable foods in a good cool box with ice packs, or an electric cool box, for no more than one day.
No. The Koopmans, Jumbo and PLUS wholemeal mixes described contain gluten-containing grains. If you need a gluten-free option, check the current label of a mix specifically labelled gluten-free. Also check the other allergens and ingredients needed for preparation.
The label on the pack you buy is the one that matters when checking ingredients and allergens. Read the instructions for anything you need to add yourself too, so you can check that both the mix and the preparation method are suitable for the campsite.
