Choose a flavoured mix such as Koopmans Speculoos if the flavour is part of the fun; go for a plain base if the children would rather choose their own toppings, or pick a complete mix if you want to measure out fewer ingredients. Before buying, check whether it is marked as a limited edition and whether it is available at your retailer: the PLUS product page lists the Speculoos mix as unavailable at the PLUS store shown. Whichever you choose, read the label and make sure an adult supervises the cooking in the hot pan.
A mix with a distinctive flavour can give your baking session a theme. If the children would rather choose their own sweet or savoury toppings, a plain mix gives them that freedom; PLUS describes this option for Koopmans Original.
A complete mix is handy when you want to measure and mix everything together without measuring out milk and eggs for the batter. Koopmans says its Complete mix only needs water adding; check the instructions for the variety you buy.
Both the ingredients in the mix and anything you add yourself matter. For example, the Koopmans gluten-free mix described by PLUS may contain egg and milk. Read the label on the exact pack before you start baking together.
First decide whether flavour, an easy-to-make batter or control over the ingredients matters most for your baking session. Then compare what you need to add and how many pancakes each pack makes.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Special flavour | Check the mix’s flavour or pieces, and whether your preferred limited-edition variety is available. | If the children want to bake specifically for the special flavour, I want to know whether our local shop stocks that mix. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a festive flavour. |
| Easy-to-make batter | Read what you need to add to the mix and how to prepare the batter. | When the children are at the table, I don’t want to measure out lots of separate ingredients. For around 25% of consumers, simple preparation is the most important factor. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack; check anything you add yourself, too. | If someone can only eat certain ingredients, I want to be able to assess the whole recipe. For around 25% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
| Yield and leftovers | Compare the number of pancakes listed per pack with how many you want to make. | For our baking session, I want enough batter without having lots of mix left over. Around 17% of consumers prioritise getting the right yield. |
PLUS describes Koopmans Speculoos as a mix with speculoos pieces, but an unusual flavour alone does not prove that it is a limited edition. The product page also lists it as unavailable at the PLUS store shown.
Before buying, look for an explicit limited-time label from the retailer and check availability at your local store or in your delivery area.
A complete mix makes preparing the batter easier, but it does not mean the mix is suitable for someone with an allergy. You will still need a hot pan and cooking fat to make the pancakes.
Read the label and instructions for the mix you choose. An adult should heat the pan and do the cooking or supervise it closely.
The Koopmans gluten-free mix described by PLUS may contain egg and milk. Any ingredients you need to add yourself according to the instructions must also be suitable for everyone eating the pancakes.
Check the ingredients list and any may-contain statements on the exact pack, along with all the ingredients you will add to the batter.
Pack weight and the stated number of pancakes tell you different things. PLUS lists Koopmans Speculoos at 320 g and around 8 pancakes, and Koopmans Original at 400 g and 11–13 pancakes.
Check the yield listed by the retailer for the mix you have chosen, as well as which ingredients you still need to add.
Koopmans offers a range that includes an Original mix, a Complete mix, a gluten-free variety and Speculoos. For this baking session, the main differences are the flavour and what you need to add to the batter yourself.
Albert Heijn’s range includes plain, complete, multigrain and spelt mixes. That gives you a choice of bases to suit the way you want to prepare your pancakes.
PLUS offers its own Complete pancake mix, among other options. It is worth considering if you would rather not measure out milk or eggs when making the batter.
Albona is the own brand on a multigrain pancake mix described by ALDI, making it an option for anyone looking for a multigrain variety.
Lidl describes an Original pancake mix from Belbake, for anyone who prefers a plain base with their own choice of toppings.
These mixes suit two ways of baking together: a complete mix for easy preparation, and a multigrain mix that lets children choose their own toppings. If you are after a limited-edition flavour, check that the product is labelled as such.
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For a baking session where you want to make batter with the children without measuring out lots of separate ingredients.
Pack size: 210 g. Check the label to see what you need to add and which allergens are listed.
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For a baking session where the children want to choose their own pancake toppings.
Pack size: 400 g. Check the pack to see which ingredients you need to add and how many pancakes the mix is stated to make.
PLUS’s product information describes a mix with speculoos pieces, but does not explicitly call it a limited edition. If you are specifically looking for a limited-time product, check the retailer’s description and availability at your local store before buying.
A complete mix can make preparing the batter easier: Koopmans says you only need to add water to its Pancakes Complete mix. Do read the instructions on the pack you choose, though, and make sure an adult remains responsible for the hot pan.
Yes. The Koopmans gluten-free mix described by PLUS may contain egg and milk, and the instructions call for milk and eggs. So check both the exact pack and all the ingredients you plan to add yourself.
Check the stated yield for the mix you have chosen, rather than relying on the pack weight alone. Lidl says Belbake Original makes around 12 pancakes from a 400 g pack; follow the instructions and portion sizes for your own mix.
