If you want the pancake itself to have a distinctive dessert flavour, a flavoured mix such as speculoos could suit your plans. A plain or original mix lets you choose the finishing touches yourself; a complete mix mainly reduces the number of ingredients you need to add, not the baking. Check the ingredients required, allergens and preparation instructions for each variant.
A mix with its own sweet flavour can be the starting point for your dessert. According to the product information from PLUS, Koopmans speculoos mix contains pieces of speculoos biscuit. Check that the ingredients suit you both, and that the mix is available from your chosen shop.
A plain or original mix leaves room for your own finishing touches, such as fruit and ice cream. Bear in mind any milk, eggs or other ingredients required by your chosen mix.
You’ll generally need to measure out fewer separate ingredients for a complete mix. The Koopmans and PLUS variants discussed here call for water, but you’ll still need to make the batter and cook the pancakes.
First decide whether you want the mix or the toppings to provide the flavour. Then consider how much preparation you’re happy to do, and check the ingredients and allergens for both of you before buying.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dessert flavour | Check the flavourings and what else you’ll need for the finish you want. | If I want the pancake itself to taste like a sweet dessert, I’d choose a flavoured mix rather than a base that relies entirely on toppings. For around 40% of consumers, dessert flavour comes first. |
| Preparation | Check which liquid, eggs and cooking butter or oil you need to add; also check how many pancakes each pack makes. | When I’m short on time to measure out ingredients, I want to know how much work remains before cooking. Around 30% of consumers give minimum preparation top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Compare the current ingredients list and allergen information with what you can both eat. | If you have a food allergy or follow a strict diet, your chosen mix needs to meet the relevant dietary requirements. For around 30% of consumers, this check matters most. |
A complete mix reduces the number of ingredients you need to add yourself, but you still have to prepare the batter and cook it. The instructions for PLUS Complete list water and cooking butter or oil as required ingredients.
Read the instructions on the pack before deciding what else to buy for dinner.
A flavoured mix might work well with your menu, but the range and availability can vary from shop to shop.
Check your chosen shop or delivery location before buying toppings specifically to go with that mix.
A gluten-free label doesn’t mean a mix is also free from egg or milk. Albert Heijn’s information for Koopmans Gluten-Free mix says that it may contain egg and milk.
If you have a food allergy, read the full allergen information on the current packaging, not just the label on the front.
According to Voedingscentrum, raw egg in batter can contain harmful bacteria.
Don’t taste batter containing raw egg during preparation, and cook the pancakes thoroughly.
Offers original, complete, speculoos and gluten-free pancake mixes, among other varieties.
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand mixes alongside pancake mixes from other brands.
Its own-brand Naturel mix provides a base for your choice of toppings.
Lists its own-brand mixes in complete, plain and wholemeal varieties.
Lidl describes an original Belbake pancake mix, 400 g, which makes around 12 pancakes.
ALDI describes a plain Albona pancake baking mix made with milk and eggs.
These Joybuy products give you a choice between a complete mix and pancakes you can finish your own way. Kaiserschmarrn is a different kind of dessert from ordinary pancakes, so first decide what you want to serve.
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An option if you want to measure out fewer separate ingredients for the batter. According to Joybuy’s product information for this 210 g variant, add 350 ml of water and shake the bottle. Check the packaging to see what else you need for cooking.
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A shaker mix for making pancakes with your choice of toppings. Check which liquid you need to add to this 175 g variant, and read the current allergen information.
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An original mix for creating your own dessert flavours with toppings. Koopmans says to add milk, eggs and butter to this mix; according to the brand, one pack makes 11 to 13 pancakes.
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A 400 g pancake mix for anyone who wants to choose their own toppings. Before buying, check which ingredients you need to add and whether the grains and allergens are suitable for both of you.
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Choose this 165 g mix only if you want to serve Kaiserschmarrn with raisins instead of ordinary pancakes. Check the preparation instructions and yield on the packaging to plan your dessert course.
A flavoured mix is a good choice if you want the pancake itself to have a sweet dessert flavour; with an original or plain mix, you can create that flavour mainly through the toppings. A complete mix is a good option if you want to add fewer separate ingredients, but you’ll still need to cook the pancakes.
It depends on the variant. Koopmans Original calls for milk, eggs and butter, while Koopmans Complete requires water; PLUS lists water and cooking butter or oil for its Complete mix. So check the ingredients required on the pack you choose.
Not without checking those allergens separately. Albert Heijn says Koopmans Gluten-Free Pancake Mix may contain egg and milk. If you have an allergy, read the current packaging of the mix you want to use.
It’s best not to taste batter containing raw egg. Voedingscentrum warns that raw egg can contain harmful bacteria, so cook the pancakes thoroughly before serving.
The packaging gives you the product information for the pack you’ll actually be using. Check the ingredients and allergens in particular if either of you has a food allergy or follows a strict diet.
