Who might find this choice useful?

If you want to avoid extra shopping

You want to make pancakes using what you already have at home. So look beyond the dry mix: some varieties also need milk, eggs and cooking fat.

If you want to make batter easily

You want to measure out as few ingredients as possible for your coffee break. Check whether you only need to add water to each complete mix, as instructions vary between products.

If you want to check wholemeal options or allergens first

You want to know which grains the mix contains and whether its ingredients and allergen information meet your needs. Check the label on the pack you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide what you want to add to the batter and how many pancakes you need. Then compare the type of flour and the labels of the varieties that suit you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Extra ingredients Check whether you need milk, eggs and cooking fat, and see what you already have at home. If I want to make pancakes for a coffee break without having to buy lots more ingredients, what I need to add is a deciding factor. Extra shopping comes first for around 36% of consumers.
Ease of preparation Compare the instructions: some mixes need milk and eggs, while a complete mix may only need water. I want to make the batter without having to measure out lots of ingredients. This convenience is the most important consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Type of flour and allergens Check the ingredients, allergen information and any gluten-free claim on the pack. If I want to choose wholemeal or need to take allergens into account, I read the label first. This check takes priority for around 21% of consumers.
Quantity Check the pack weight and the stated number of pancakes it makes. For a small group, I don’t want to make more batter than I need. Getting the right quantity is a priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the ingredients you need to add

    Albert Heijn says that its 400 g AH Mix for plain pancakes requires milk, eggs and oil or margarine. For the 400 g Koopmans Complete pancake mix described by Albert Heijn, you only need to add water.

    Read the instructions for your chosen variety and check which ingredients you already have at home.

  • Assuming wholemeal means gluten-free

    A wholemeal mix isn’t automatically gluten-free. The wholemeal varieties described by AH and PLUS contain cereals with gluten.

    If you need a gluten-free mix, look for an explicit gluten-free claim and check the allergen information on the latest packaging.

  • Relying on online information instead of the label

    A product’s ingredients and allergen information can change. If you have an allergy, in particular, check the information on the pack you’re going to use.

    Before use, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack.

  • Tasting raw batter

    PLUS says that Koopmans Original Pancake Mix is not intended to be eaten raw and must be thoroughly heated.

    Follow the instructions on the pack and cook the pancakes through.

Brands to consider

Albona

ALDI lists a 400 g Albona plain pancake baking mix.

  • A plain variety if you want to make up the batter yourself.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and instructions on the pack.

AH

Albert Heijn describes a 400 g plain mix and a 300 g wholemeal mix.

  • You can choose between plain and wholemeal.
  • The preparation instructions described require milk, eggs and cooking fat. Check the allergen information for each variety too.

PLUS

PLUS lists plain and wholemeal pancake mixes, each weighing 400 g.

  • Each type of flour is available as a separate variety.
  • The preparation instructions described require milk, eggs and butter or oil.

Koopmans

Koopmans offers, among other options, an Original and a Complete pancake mix.

  • For the 400 g Complete mix described by Albert Heijn, you only need to add water.
  • The Original variety needs different ingredients, so read the instructions on the specific pack.

Belbake

Lidl lists a Belbake Original Pancake Mix.

  • An original pancake mix to consider at Lidl.
  • Before comparing it with other mixes, check the pack size, ingredients, allergens and instructions on the packaging.

Pancake mix on Joybuy

This Koopmans Complete mix is worth considering if you want to match the pack size and preparation instructions to the number of guests at a small coffee break.

Koopmans Pancakes Complete, 210 g

Koopmans Pancakes Complete, 210 g

For a small coffee break when you want to match the amount of mix to the number of people.

Pack size: 210 g. Read the instructions and allergen information on the packaging before use.

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients do I need in addition to pancake mix?

It varies by product. Albert Heijn says that its 400 g AH Mix for plain pancakes needs 800 ml semi-skimmed milk, three eggs and oil or margarine. For the 400 g Koopmans Complete pancake mix, Albert Heijn says to add 700 ml water. Always check the instructions on your pack.

Is wholemeal pancake mix gluten-free too?

No, wholemeal doesn’t mean gluten-free. The wholemeal mixes described by AH and PLUS contain cereals with gluten. If you need a gluten-free mix, check for an explicit gluten-free claim and read the allergen information on the packaging.

How can I check for allergens in pancake mix?

Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information on the pack, even if you’ve bought the product before. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergen information must be provided for 14 allergens. Also check what milk, eggs or other ingredients you’re adding to the batter yourself.

How can I choose the right amount of mix?

Compare the pack weight with the stated yield and the number of people you’re making pancakes for. Albert Heijn says that its 400 g plain mix makes around twelve pancakes; the yield may vary for other varieties.

Can I store leftover dry mix?

Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging. The AH and PLUS product pages described say to store the mix in a dry place. Check the pack for instructions on storing an opened packet.