If you want to add nothing but water for your coffee break, Koopmans Compleet is an option. For a small portion, you could try a shaker bottle, although the original Koopmans shaker bottle requires milk. If you’re cooking for several people, Koopmans says that a pack of Origineel makes 11–13 pancakes, provided you also have milk, eggs and cooking fat. Check the yield, additional ingredients and label for each variety.
Want to keep ingredient prep to a minimum for a spontaneous coffee break? According to the manufacturer, Koopmans Compleet requires only water. The original Koopmans shaker bottle is another option for a small portion, but you’ll need milk for this one.
If you want to make a bigger stack, the stated yield gives you a useful guide. Koopmans says a pack of Origineel makes 11–13 pancakes; remember that you’ll also need to add milk, eggs and cooking fat.
If you’re cooking for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the current packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority notes that allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.
Decide how many pancakes you want to make and what you’re happy to add. Then choose the pack size and check the label for the variety you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal preparation | Check whether water is enough or if you’ll also need milk, eggs or cooking fat. | If I want to make pancakes unexpectedly, I don’t want to have to find extra ingredients first. Keeping preparation to a minimum is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Small portion | Compare the yield per pack and check what you need to add to a shaker bottle. | For a small coffee break, I don’t want to make more batter than I need. The right-sized portion is the main consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
| Several people to feed | Check how many pancakes one pack makes and what you need to add. | When I’m having guests over, I want to know whether one pack will be enough before I start cooking. Getting a good yield comes first for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any other statements on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the variety I choose must be suitable. Checking the label is the top priority for around 15% of consumers. |
According to the manufacturer, Koopmans Compleet requires only water, while Koopmans Origineel needs milk, eggs and cooking fat added. The original shaker bottle also requires milk.
Before buying, check which ingredients you need to add so you can prepare the variety you want.
The name ‘pancake mix’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular variety contains. Regular mixes may contain, among other things, cereals containing gluten, egg or milk.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. If gluten-free is essential, only choose a product that is explicitly labelled as such.
Lidl lists the Belbake Pannenkoekenmix Origineel reviewed here as an in-store-only product. A product listing alone doesn’t tell you whether it will be available when you visit.
Check availability at your local store or ask if you need the mix on a particular day.
Koopmans offers several options, including a classic mix, a complete mix and a shaker bottle for pancakes.
Albona is an ALDI own brand, including a 400 g multigrain pancake mix.
Belbake is a Lidl brand that includes Pannenkoekenmix Origineel.
Below you’ll find shaker bottles and packaged mixes for different coffee breaks. Check the additional ingredients needed for each variety. If you’re cooking for a group, use the stated yield to work out how many packs you’ll need.
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A shaker bottle is worth considering if you want to mix the batter in the bottle for a small coffee break. You’ll need milk for this variety; check the yield and ingredients on the packaging.
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A packaged mix to consider if you’re cooking for several people and want to add the milk, eggs and cooking fat yourself. Check the yield, quantities and ingredients for this variety on the packaging.
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For a bigger coffee get-together, Koopmans says this mix makes 11–13 pancakes. You’ll need to add milk, eggs and cooking fat; check the label for ingredients and allergens.
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A bottle to consider if you want to make a small portion and just add water. Check the preparation instructions, yield and ingredients on the label for this 210 g variety.
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A smaller pack to consider if you want to cook with water and an egg. Check how many pancakes it makes before choosing this mix for guests.
According to the manufacturer, Koopmans Compleet requires only water. Check the packaging you’ve chosen, though: the original Koopmans shaker bottle requires milk, while Origineel needs milk, eggs and cooking fat added.
Start with the yield shown on the packaging for the variety you’re buying, then decide how many pancakes you want to serve. Koopmans says a pack of Origineel makes 11–13 pancakes, Compleet makes 8–10, and the original shaker bottle makes around five. Check the yield again if you choose a different size.
Yes. Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list on prepacked foods. Another mix from the same brand may contain different ingredients.
If so, only choose a pack that is explicitly labelled gluten-free. The regular Koopmans varieties reviewed contain cereals containing gluten, so don’t rely on the product name or packaging alone.
