Choose a wholegrain mix if fibre and a fuller grain flavour are your priorities, or an original mix if you want a familiar pancake that’s likely to appeal to fussy eaters. A complete mix is handy when you want to add fewer individual ingredients, but the preparation method doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the mix. Check the label on the pack you buy.
If you want a wholegrain base, comparing the flours used and the fibre per 100 g of prepared product is more useful than looking at the name on the front alone. Bear in mind that a fuller grain flavour and slightly chewy texture won’t appeal to everyone.
An original mix is a good fit if a familiar pancake matters more than a wholegrain base. You can top each pancake with sweet or savoury ingredients, so everyone can choose what they like.
A mix that’s made with water means you have less to add to the batter. Check the ingredients list too: using water during preparation doesn’t mean the dry mix is free from milk, egg or cereals containing gluten.
First, decide what matters most for your Easter brunch: the type of flour, a familiar flavour or easy preparation. Then check the additional ingredients and allergens on each pack, even if the mix otherwise seems right for its taste or convenience.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and flour type | Compare fibre per 100 g of prepared product and check which flours the mix contains. Albert Heijn lists 3 g of fibre per 100 g of prepared product for Koopmans Volkoren, compared with 0.8 g for Koopmans Origineel. | If fibre matters more to me than a classic flavour for my Easter brunch, I want to know what the mix I choose provides once prepared. Around 33% of consumers put fibre first. |
| A familiar pancake | Check whether an original or plain mix will make the kind of pancake you want, and how many you can make. Albert Heijn says that a pack of Koopmans Origineel makes 11–13 pancakes. | With fussy eaters at the table, I’d rather have a familiar base that I can top differently for each person. For around 27% of consumers, a familiar choice matters most. |
| Easy preparation | Read the full preparation instructions, including which fat to use for frying. PLUS says its Complete mix requires 700 ml of water and butter or oil. | If I’m making other dishes for brunch too, I want to get fewer individual ingredients ready for the batter. Convenience comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Allergens and preparation method | Check the ingredients, allergens and any instructions for plant-based preparation on the current pack. Albert Heijn describes a plant-based way to prepare AH Mix voor pannenkoeken volkoren using a plant-based drink and apple purée or an egg replacer. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in both the dry mix and the prepared batter. For around 20% of consumers, this check is their top priority. |
The wholegrain mixes mentioned contain cereals with gluten. A higher fibre content doesn’t remove the need to check the ingredients and allergens if you have an allergy or coeliac disease.
Compare nutritional information on the same prepared-product basis, then read the label on the exact variety you want to use.
PLUS says its Complete mix is made with water, but the mix contains wheat, milk and egg. You’ll also need butter or oil for frying.
Read both the preparation instructions and the ingredients list. Don’t assume you can use plant-based instructions from another mix without checking those for your product.
When shopping for Easter, the information on the pack you actually buy is what matters, especially if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
Check the current packaging shortly before you buy, and make sure you have any extra ingredients you’ll need.
These brands offer different types of pancake mix. Always compare the specific variety and its preparation instructions rather than looking at the brand alone.
Offers, among other options, original and wholegrain pancake mixes for those choosing between a classic and a wholegrain base.
Albert Heijn’s own-brand wholegrain mix also has a plant-based preparation option.
Offers a wholegrain pancake mix containing, among other ingredients, wheat, oat and buckwheat flour.
Alongside a wholegrain mix, it offers a Complete mix for those looking for an option made with water.
ALDI lists, among other products under the Albona brand, a multigrain mix and a plain pancake mix.
These products are suited to a classic pancake, preparation with water or a mix containing different grains. Check the quantity in each pack: according to the product information, the two shaker varieties make fewer pancakes than the 400 g packs.
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An original pancake mix for a smaller serving at the brunch table. According to the product information, one shaker makes 4–6 pancakes and requires 400 ml of milk. Check the current label if allergens are a concern.
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An option if you’d rather add water to the batter than measure out milk and eggs separately. The product information says to add 350 ml of water and that the mix makes 4–6 pancakes. The mix lists wheat, egg and milk as allergens, so check the pack even though water is the liquid you add.
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An original mix for anyone looking to make a bigger stack of classic pancakes. According to the product information, one pack makes 11–13 pancakes. You’ll need to add 850 ml of milk, 2 eggs and butter or oil. If you have an allergy, read the ingredients and allergens on the current pack.
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Worth considering if you’d like a mix made with different grains, but don’t assume it’s the same as the wholegrain variety in the brand comparison. The listed ingredients include 78% wheat flour alongside several wholegrain flours. You’ll need milk, eggs and butter or oil to prepare it. Only compare fibre values when they’re based on the same preparation method, and check the allergens on the pack.
No, take everyone’s preferences into account. A wholegrain mix is a good choice if you’re keeping an eye on the type of flour and fibre. An original mix may suit guests who prefer a classic pancake. Make sure you compare fibre on the same prepared-product basis: Albert Heijn lists 3 g per 100 g of prepared product for Koopmans Volkoren and 0.8 g for Koopmans Origineel.
It depends on the specific mix and its instructions. For AH Mix voor pannenkoeken volkoren, Albert Heijn gives a preparation option using a plant-based drink and apple purée or an egg replacer. Don’t automatically use those instructions for another mix, and check the ingredients if you want to avoid certain animal products.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the current pack of the mix you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the label. The mixes discussed here vary in composition. For example, instructions to prepare a mix with water don’t mean the dry mix is free from milk or egg.
Don’t taste batter containing raw egg before the pancake has been thoroughly cooked. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre particularly advises pregnant women, young children, older people and those with weakened immune systems to avoid dishes containing uncooked egg.
