Looking for a filling, snack-style pancake? Don’t choose by the mix alone: the preparation instructions reviewed from Albert Heijn and PLUS describe batter that spreads thinly across the pan. Choose a complete mix if you mainly want to add water, or a classic mix if you’d like to use your own milk and eggs. If you need to avoid gluten, look for a clear gluten-free label and check the other allergens on the packaging too.
If you want to enjoy your pancake as a filling snack, first decide what thickness and final shape you have in mind. The instructions reviewed from Albert Heijn and PLUS call for batter that spreads thinly, so the name of a mix alone doesn’t mean you’ll get a thick pancake.
A complete mix is a good fit if you mainly want to add water to the batter. Koopmans Compleet and PLUS Complete describe this method; also check what you’ll need for baking.
Wholemeal, multigrain and gluten-free refer to different product characteristics. Check the ingredients for each option, look for a gluten-free label if needed, and read the allergen information on the packaging.
Start with the pancake you want: a different name on the mix doesn’t guarantee a thicker result. Then consider which ingredients you want to add and which grains or allergens matter to you.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Desired thickness | Read how the packaging says to spread the batter across the pan, and decide what final shape you’re looking for. | If I want to make a filling snack, I want to know whether the recipe suits that result. For around 46% of consumers, the texture they want would be the main priority. |
| Preparation | Check whether you need to add water, milk, eggs or cooking fat. | If I have few ingredients at home, I want to know in advance what else I’ll need to add to the mix. For around 27% of consumers, keeping extra preparation to a minimum would come first. |
| Grains and allergens | Compare the ingredients and allergens; if you need a gluten-free option, look for a clear gluten-free label. | If I need to avoid gluten or want to choose particular grains, the label matters more than the general name of the mix. Around 27% of consumers would consider grains or allergens first. |
The wholemeal mixes from Albert Heijn and PLUS reviewed here contain wheat or oats. A label such as wholemeal or multigrain is therefore no substitute for a gluten-free label.
If you need a gluten-free option, check the label and allergen information on the current packaging.
Koopmans Origineel requires milk, eggs and fat, while Koopmans Compleet and PLUS Complete list water as the liquid to add.
Read the full preparation instructions before buying so you know what else you’ll need besides the mix.
The instructions reviewed from Albert Heijn and PLUS describe batter that spreads thinly. They don’t confirm that a mix will make a thick, snack-style pancake.
First decide what final shape you have in mind, then look for a suitable recipe and cooking method.
According to the Voedingscentrum, raw eggs can contain harmful bacteria.
Don’t taste the batter raw, and cook the pancakes all the way through.
Pancake mixes for a range of options, including classic preparation, preparation with water and a gluten-free choice.
Albert Heijn’s own brand, with wholemeal and multigrain mixes among its range.
Own-brand pancake mix in a plain variety.
Lidl’s baking brand, with an original pancake mix.
ALDI’s baking brand, with pancake mixes including a multigrain option.
Own-brand range including complete and wholemeal pancake mixes.
The mix information reviewed doesn’t confirm ‘thick cut’ as a comparable feature of the mix. The preparation instructions from Albert Heijn and PLUS instead describe batter that spreads thinly. So first decide whether you mean a thick pancake, or whether you’re looking for a topping, filling or another product.
A complete mix is the best option if you want to use water as the liquid you add. Koopmans Compleet and PLUS Complete list water; check the packaging to see what else you’ll need for baking.
Not necessarily: the wholemeal mixes from Albert Heijn and PLUS reviewed here list wheat or oats. If you need to avoid gluten, choose a product with a clear gluten-free label and check the current allergen information.
It’s best not to taste raw batter. The Voedingscentrum warns that raw eggs can contain harmful bacteria; cook the pancakes all the way through.
