If you’re cooking for several people, a 400 g bag is a useful starting point: Albert Heijn states that AH plain makes around 12 pancakes, while Koopmans Complete makes around 10. The complete mix only needs water, whereas the basic mix requires milk and eggs; according to Joybuy, a 210 g Koopmans shaker bottle makes 4 to 6 pancakes, so it’s better suited to an extra round. If you’re catering for specific dietary needs, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy.
You’ll want to work out in advance how many packs you need, allowing for guests to have a second pancake. Albert Heijn states that a 400 g pack of AH plain makes around 12 pancakes, while a 400 g pack of Koopmans Complete makes around 10.
You’re preparing other dishes too, so you’d rather measure out fewer ingredients. The Koopmans complete mix mentioned here only needs water. A shaker bottle makes fewer pancakes, so it’s mainly an option for an extra round.
You need to know whether a mix is suitable for what a guest can eat. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, even if it’s labelled gluten-free: that doesn’t mean it’s free from other allergens.
First, decide how many pancakes you want to make. Then compare what you need to add to the batter, which ingredients matter to your guests and how much dry mix you’re likely to use.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Yield | Check the number of pancakes stated per pack and allow for any second helpings. | If I’m cooking for several guests, I don’t want to run out of batter halfway through the meal. Around 33% of consumers prioritise getting enough servings. |
| Preparation | Check whether the mix needs water, milk or eggs, and whether you mix the batter in a bowl or a bottle. | When I’m making other dishes too, I want to measure out as few separate ingredients as possible. For around 27% of consumers, easy preparation matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, and check that they meet your guest’s needs. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the pack I’ve bought before I start. For around 20% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Leftover mix | Choose an amount you can use, and check how to store any leftover dry mix. | When I don’t know how much people will eat, I want to avoid having lots of mix left over. Around 20% of consumers prioritise choosing a suitable pack size. |
According to Joybuy, the 210 g Koopmans shaker bottle makes 4 to 6 pancakes. By comparison, Albert Heijn states that two different 400 g mixes make around 10 and 12 pancakes per pack.
Use the yield per pack to work out how many you need. You could keep a small bottle for an extra round.
Only needing to add water doesn’t tell you whether the ingredients are suitable for a guest. The regular complete mixes mentioned here contain ingredients including wheat, milk and egg.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on each pack you buy. If you choose a specialist mix, check its other ingredients too.
At Christmas dinner, pancakes can be left out while you cook the next batch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises not leaving leftovers out of the fridge for more than two hours.
It’s better to serve smaller batches. Cool any leftover cooked pancakes quickly and store them in a sealed container in the fridge or freezer.
The Koopmans products mentioned include an original mix, a complete mix, a shaker bottle and a gluten-free option. Compare the individual packs for yield and preparation.
AH Mix for Plain Pancakes is a 400 g basic mix that you add your own ingredients to.
At PLUS, you can compare options including a 400 g complete mix, a 200 g bottle and a 400 g wholemeal mix.
Albona has a plain pancake mix for anyone looking for a basic mix to which they can add their own ingredients.
Belbake has a 400 g original pancake mix whose stated yield you can use for comparison.
These Joybuy products include 400 g bags for planning several portions and smaller shaker bottles for an extra round. Compare the yield of each pack and what you need to add during preparation.
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A 400 g bag to include in your plans for a shared pancake meal.
Check the preparation instructions to see what ingredients to add, and read the label if any guests need to avoid certain grains or other ingredients.
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When planning for several people, you can use the yield stated by Joybuy as a guide: 11 to 13 pancakes per pack.
This is a 400 g bag. Before cooking, check which extra ingredients you’ll need and, if you’re catering for dietary needs, check the current label.
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This bottle is suited to a small extra round: according to Joybuy, it makes 4 to 6 pancakes.
The shaker bottle contains 210 g of mix and needs 350 ml of water. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack.
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This 175 g shaker bottle is an option if you want to be able to make a small batch alongside a larger supply.
Check the pack to see how many pancakes the bottle makes, which liquid to add and which allergens are listed.
Use the yield stated on the pack as a guide, and allow for any second helpings. Albert Heijn says a 400 g pack of AH plain makes around 12 pancakes and a 400 g pack of Koopmans Complete makes around 10; Joybuy says the 210 g Koopmans shaker bottle makes 4 to 6.
A complete mix can save you measuring out separate ingredients: the Koopmans and PLUS mixes mentioned here are made with water. Check the yield and ingredients for each product, though; the regular complete mixes mentioned here contain ingredients including wheat, milk and egg.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack and check it against what your guest needs to avoid. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, 14 allergens must be declared on labels. A claim such as gluten-free doesn’t tell you whether a product is also free from other allergens.
Cool cooked pancakes quickly and store them in a sealed container in the fridge or freezer. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises not leaving leftovers out of the fridge for more than two hours. Store dry pancake mix in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.
It’s best not to taste the batter raw. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that raw flour and egg can contain harmful bacteria; cook the pancakes thoroughly before serving.
