Who is this choice relevant to?

Brunch host catering for a crowd

If you’re making pancakes for several people, you’ll want to know how many a pack makes and what other ingredients you’ll need.

Brunch host looking for something other than plain pancakes

A mix with speculoos pieces or one for small American pancakes could suit the dish you want to serve. Your choice also determines which toppings will go well with it.

Host catering for a specific dietary requirement

If gluten-free, organic or wholemeal is important, check that this feature applies to the product you choose. You can’t tell from the brand name or the pancake-mix category alone.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what matters most for your Easter brunch: portions, flavour, ease of preparation or a specific dietary requirement. Then compare the information on packs that fit your needs.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Yield and preparation Check how many pancakes the manufacturer says the pack makes and which ingredients you need to add; the size of your pancakes also makes a difference. When I’m cooking for several guests, I want to plan enough batter without running short just before serving. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough portions.
Flavour and serving style Choose between a plain mix, a flavoured mix and one for small American pancakes; think about which toppings you want to serve. For a celebratory brunch, I want the pancake itself to have a distinctive flavour or to be served as a small stack. For around 27% of consumers, presentation is the deciding factor.
Ease of preparation Check whether you need water, milk, eggs or cooking fat, and whether the stated yield is enough for your group. If I’m preparing other brunch dishes at the same time, I want to be able to start cooking with as few extra ingredients as possible. Convenience is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.
Dietary requirement Read the product description, ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; check the gluten-free claim on the variant you choose. If a guest has a specific dietary requirement, I need to know whether this particular mix is suitable. For around 20% of consumers, this is the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘premium’ is a specific product feature

    The word doesn’t tell you whether a mix is flavoured, intended for American pancakes or carries a specific product claim. Those differences affect what you’ll ultimately serve.

    First decide what type of pancake you want, then compare the features of the specific products.

  • Checking the required ingredients only once you get home

    According to Albert Heijn, Koopmans Complete requires water, while the manufacturer says Koopmans Origineel needs milk, eggs and butter. This affects your shopping list.

    Read the preparation instructions on your chosen pack before buying, and factor any extra ingredients into your brunch plans.

  • Planning to use a shaker bottle for a large group

    Koopmans says its original shaker bottle makes five pancakes. That may not be enough if pancakes are a main part of brunch for several guests.

    Choose the number of packs based on the stated yield and the size of the pancakes you want to make.

Brands to consider

Koopmans

Worth considering if you want to compare different types of pancake mix from one brand, including classic, complete, multigrain and gluten-free options.

  • Koopmans says Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes and requires milk, eggs and butter; according to Albert Heijn, the Complete variant only needs water.
  • Features such as the EKO quality mark on Bio Meergranen or the gluten-free label apply to the specific variant, not to every Koopmans mix.

Dr. Oetker

Worth considering if you want to serve small American pancakes at Easter brunch instead of thin Dutch-style pancakes.

  • Dr. Oetker describes American Pancakes Origineel as a mix for fluffy pancakes and lists 300 ml of milk and two eggs as additional ingredients.
  • This style of pancake won’t necessarily be a substitute for the large, thin pancakes your guests may be expecting.

AH

A supermarket own-brand range to consider if you’re looking for a plain, multigrain or wholemeal mix.

  • Albert Heijn says the AH volkorenmix requires 700 ml of semi-skimmed milk and two eggs.
  • Check the preparation instructions and product information for each variant; the wholemeal label on one mix doesn’t apply to another.

Albona

ALDI’s own-brand range is worth considering if you’re looking for a plain or multigrain mix.

  • ALDI describes an Albona multigrain baking mix and lists milk and eggs as ingredients to add when preparing the plain variant.
  • Don’t choose based on the brand name alone: check that the specific variant and any ingredients you need to add suit your brunch.

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Frequently asked questions

How much pancake mix do I need for an Easter brunch?

Use the stated yield on the exact pack as a starting point, and bear in mind the size of the pancakes you’re making. Koopmans says Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes and Bio Meergranen makes 13 to 15; Albert Heijn says Koopmans Complete makes around 10. The number you need depends on your guests and what else you’re serving.

When is a complete pancake mix useful?

A complete mix is a good choice if you want to cook with fewer extra ingredients. According to Albert Heijn, Koopmans Complete only needs water, while the manufacturer says Koopmans Origineel requires milk, eggs and butter. Check the yield of both before shopping for a group.

Does speculoos mix go well with savoury toppings?

Choose a speculoos mix if you want the pancakes to have a speculoos flavour. Albert Heijn says the Koopmans variant contains pieces of speculoos. If you want guests to choose between sweet and savoury toppings, a plain mix gives you more flexibility.

Is every pancake mix suitable for someone following a gluten-free diet?

No. Don’t assume that pancake mixes are gluten-free in general. Albert Heijn sells Koopmans Glutenvrij as a separate variant; check the label and ingredients information on the current pack of the product you plan to use.