Which option is right for you?

Sharing with milk and eggs to hand

You’re planning one cooking session for several people and want to know if one pack will be enough, without opening extra packs straight away.

Spontaneous snack-makers

You want to make batter late in the evening without adding milk or eggs. With a complete mix, it’s still important to check what you’ll need for cooking.

Shoppers who check ingredients

Your choice depends on the grains and allergens in the specific variety. Even with a gluten-free mix, check the latest ingredients list and any warnings.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many pancakes you want to make this time. Then check that the preparation method and ingredients suit what you have at home and what you can serve to the others eating with you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Yield and pack size Compare the stated yield with the number of people eating; check whether a multipack contains separate packs. When I’m cooking for a group, I want to make enough without opening extra packs unnecessarily. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a yield that’s easy to share.
Ingredients needed Check what you need for the batter and whether you’ll need butter or oil for cooking. When I want to cook something late at night, I want to be able to use what I have at home. For around 29% of consumers, ease of preparation comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, declared allergens and any ‘may contain’ warning on the pack. When I’m sharing pancakes with others, I want to know whether the variety I’ve chosen meets their ingredient and allergen requirements. For around 21% of consumers, this check is the top priority.
Leftovers after cooking Think about how many pancakes you’ll make at once and how you can store any leftovers. I don’t want to leave cooked pancakes on the worktop after a late-night snack. Storing leftovers matters most to around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking a 3-pack is one large pack

    The Koopmans Origineel 3-pack at Albert Heijn contains three separate 400 g packs. So you don’t have to open all of them for one snack.

    Choose based on what you want to make now; factor in the extra individual packs if you’re planning more cooking sessions later.

  • Assuming ‘just add water’ means you need nothing else

    Water may be all you need to make the batter for a complete mix, but you may still need butter or oil for cooking. A complete mix isn’t automatically free from milk or eggs either.

    Read both the preparation instructions and the ingredients and allergen information before choosing a mix.

  • Confusing wholemeal, multigrain and gluten-free

    These labels answer different questions. PLUS Wholemeal contains wheat and oats, so it isn’t a gluten-free option.

    Choose based on the label and ingredients of the specific pack. With a gluten-free mix, also check for other allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement.

  • Leaving cooked leftovers out until morning

    Even if you’re having your snack late, any leftover pancakes need to be put away promptly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises not leaving leftovers out of the fridge for more than two hours.

    Leave the pancakes to cool, cover them and put them in the fridge or freezer within that time.

Brands to consider

Koopmans

Offers Origineel, Compleet and varieties made with other grains or labelled gluten-free. Compare the specific packs for yield and preparation.

  • Koopmans says Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes per pack and Compleet makes 8 to 10; you only need to add water to the batter for Compleet.
  • Ingredients vary by variety. Origineel contains wheat and rye, among other ingredients; check the current label for each variety.

PLUS

Offers a complete mix and a wholemeal mix, both in 400 g packs. The preparation methods differ.

  • For PLUS Complete, PLUS specifies 700 ml of water for the batter.
  • PLUS also specifies butter or oil for cooking. The wholemeal mix contains wheat and oats and requires milk and eggs.

Albona

The ALDI brand offers a 400 g multigrain pancake mix.

  • The pack size is comparable to other individual 400 g packs.
  • Check the preparation instructions and ingredients on the pack before choosing this multigrain variety for a group.

Belbake

Lidl lists an original Belbake pancake mix in a 400 g pack.

  • Lidl states that this pack makes around 12 pancakes.
  • Compare the stated yield with the number of people you’re serving and check the preparation instructions on the pack.

Pancake mixes on Joybuy

These 400 g packs are options for one cooking session when you want to share pancakes. They’re basic mixes, so check that you have the required additions before you start cooking.

Koopmans Wholegrains pancake mix, 400 g

Koopmans Wholegrains pancake mix, 400 g

An option if you’re looking for a mix made with several types of grain to share as a snack. Check that you have milk, eggs and butter or oil, and read the ingredients and allergens on the pack before cooking for others.

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Koopmans Original pancake mix, 400 g

Koopmans Original pancake mix, 400 g

A standard basic mix if you want to use one pack for a cooking session. Koopmans says the Origineel variety makes 11 to 13 pancakes per pack; the final number depends on how large you make them. Make sure you have milk, eggs and cooking fat, and check the label for allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Is one 400 g pack enough for a late-night snack with several people?

It depends on how many pancakes you want to make, not just on the pack weight. Koopmans says Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes per pack, while Lidl says its 400 g Belbake pack makes around 12; these aren’t fixed serving numbers.

When should I choose a complete mix instead of a basic mix?

A complete mix is a good choice if you don’t want to add milk or eggs to the batter. Koopmans says that only water is needed for the batter for Compleet; PLUS specifies 700 ml of water for its complete mix, as well as butter or oil for cooking. Check the allergens in the mix you choose too.

Do I need to check for other allergens in a gluten-free mix?

Yes. Gluten-free doesn’t mean a mix is free from other allergens too. For the gluten-free Koopmans mix, PLUS states that the product may contain egg and milk. So check the current ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings before serving the pancakes.

How should I store pancakes left over after a snack?

Leave cooked pancakes to cool, cover them and store them promptly in the fridge or freezer. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises not leaving leftovers out of the fridge for more than two hours and says pancakes can be kept for two days in the fridge or three months in the freezer.

Can I taste pancake batter before it’s cooked?

No. Jumbo says that Koopmans Pannenkoekenmix Origineel batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must always be thoroughly cooked.