If you want to bake just before the Easter egg hunt without needing lots of separate ingredients, look for a complete mix that only requires water. A shaker bottle can also be handy, but check whether it calls for water or milk. If you’re catering for a larger group, the number of pancakes per pack matters more than the pack weight alone. If someone needs to eat gluten-free, choose a mix explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the other ingredients and preparation instructions too.
If you’re making the batter shortly before the Easter egg hunt, choosing a mix with fewer extra ingredients can make things easier. Compare a complete mix with a shaker bottle: according to product information from Koopmans and PLUS, the amount you need to add varies by product, and may be water or milk.
If you’re baking for children and their accompanying adults, check the stated yield per pack and the ingredients you’ll need to add. For example, Koopmans says its Origineel mix makes 11 to 13 pancakes, while Compleet makes 8 to 10; these figures apply to those specific products.
If someone attending needs to avoid gluten or another allergen, your choice will depend on the exact product. Check the current label, and if you’re preparing gluten-free food, take toppings and kitchen utensils into account too.
First, decide what matters most for your plans: fewer extra ingredients, enough pancakes, a suitable ingredients list or a particular type of flour. Then check the instructions on the packaging of the product you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal preparation | Check whether you need to add water, milk, eggs or cooking fat. | If I’m baking just before the hunt, I don’t want to have to find several more ingredients. For around 36% of consumers, simple preparation is the top priority. |
| Yield for your group | Compare the stated number of pancakes per pack with the number of guests and accompanying adults. | For a larger group, I want to be able to work out how many packs I need without relying on pack weight alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise yield above all else. |
| Gluten and other allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ statements. If you’re catering for someone who eats gluten-free, consider the whole preparation process. | If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether the mix and preparation method are suitable. For around 21% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
| Type of flour and variety | Check which grains the product contains and which ingredients you’ll need to add. | If I specifically want to use a wholemeal or multigrain option, I check the actual types of flour on the label. Around 14% of consumers put this choice first. |
‘Complete’ describes what you still need to add during preparation. The complete mixes described by Koopmans and PLUS may still contain ingredients that matter to someone attending.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
Yield varies by product. Koopmans says its Compleet mix makes 8 to 10 pancakes per pack and its Origineel mix makes 11 to 13. Pack weight alone won’t tell you how many pancakes you’ll have for your group.
Count the people you’re catering for, then compare the stated yield and preparation instructions for each pack.
Storage advice depends on the ingredients and the product. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping dishes made with raw egg in the fridge for no more than 24 hours. PLUS says that batter made with milk in its shaker bottle should be used straight away.
Follow the instructions for your chosen mix and don’t leave batter or leftover cooked pancakes out of the fridge for longer than necessary.
Koopmans offers a range that includes original, complete, wholemeal and gluten-free pancake mixes. Compare the products based on what you need to add and how many pancakes they make.
According to its own category page, Albert Heijn’s range includes plain, complete and organic multigrain options.
Jumbo offers a complete pancake mix in a 400 g pack, among other products.
PLUS offers both packet mixes and shaker bottles. What you need to add varies by product.
Albona is an ALDI brand offering pancake mixes that include plain and multigrain varieties.
Lidl offers a 400 g Belbake original pancake mix.
These products offer different ways to make pancakes for an Easter egg hunt, from mixes that require water to shaker bottles and a wholemeal option. Check the ingredients you need to add and the label for each product. Being included in this selection does not mean a product is suitable for a particular dietary requirement.
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A shaker bottle for anyone who wants to make batter without adding milk or eggs separately. According to the Joybuy product information, you need to add water. Check the instructions and allergen information on the pack.
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A wholemeal mix to consider if the type of flour matters to you. According to the Joybuy product information for this option, you need to add 900 ml of milk, two eggs and butter or oil. Make sure you have these ingredients ready, and check the current label.
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A shaker bottle for anyone who wants to mix the batter in the pack and has milk available for preparation. The pack contains 175 g of mix. Check the label for the amount of milk required and allergen information.
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This 100 g pack is an option if you’re looking for a smaller quantity of mix. If you’re baking for a group, check the yield and preparation instructions first. Read the current label for ingredients and allergen information. The product name alone does not substantiate a nutritional claim.
A complete mix that only requires water means you’ll need fewer separate ingredients. Koopmans and PLUS describe complete options like this. Check shaker bottles individually, as the one described by PLUS requires milk.
No. As well as checking that it’s labelled gluten-free, check the other ingredients and the whole preparation process. Look at the current label, any other allergens, the toppings and the kitchen utensils you’ll use.
It depends on the ingredients and the instructions for the mix you choose. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping dishes made with raw egg chilled for no more than 24 hours. PLUS says that batter made with milk in its shaker bottle should be used straight away. According to the Voedingscentrum, cooked pancakes can be kept in the fridge for two days or in the freezer for three months.
Store an opened pack in a cool, dry, dark place and keep it tightly sealed, as the Voedingscentrum advises for pancake mix. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging too.
