Choose a complete pancake mix if you want to use as few separate ingredients as possible; with an original mix, you’ll usually need to add them yourself. If wholegrain is a priority, check the ingredients rather than relying on the ‘multigrain’ label. If you have an allergy, always check the latest packaging.
Want to measure out less on a busy morning? According to the preparation instructions, all you need to add to Koopmans Pannenkoeken Compleet is water. Check each product, as the name of a mix doesn’t always tell you exactly what else you’ll need.
If the grain content is your main consideration, it’s worth looking at wholegrain and multigrain mixes separately. For example, AH Meergranenmix also lists 74% wheat flour.
In that case, the stated yield per pack and the ingredients you need to add are important. According to Koopmans, an original mix requires milk, eggs and butter; check how much batter you can make with the specific pack.
First, decide what matters most for your breakfast: minimal preparation, a particular grain content or enough pancakes for everyone. Then check the preparation instructions on the pack you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal preparation | Check which liquid and other ingredients you need to add. If you’re choosing a complete mix, check the allergen information too. | When I’m cooking on a busy morning, I want to get as few separate ingredients ready as possible; around 40% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Grain content | Compare the ‘wholegrain’ label with the ingredients list. For multigrain mixes, check which flours and grains are listed. | I want to know whether wholemeal flour is the main ingredient, or I may deliberately choose a mix of grains. This choice of grains comes first for around 30% of consumers. |
| Yield per pack | Check the stated number of pancakes and the ingredients needed to make them. | If I’m cooking for several people, I want to know in advance how much batter I can make. This yield matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
A mix of different grains doesn’t mean that wholemeal flour is the main ingredient. AH Meergranenmix lists 74% wheat flour.
If wholegrain is your main priority, look for the ‘wholegrain’ label and check the ingredients list on the specific pack.
The pack size alone doesn’t tell you how many pancakes you can make according to the preparation instructions. An original mix also requires separate ingredients.
Compare the stated yield and check whether you have the required milk, eggs and cooking fat at home.
Not having to add milk or eggs says nothing about the ingredients in the dry mix. Jumbo Mix voor Pannenkoeken Compleet, for example, lists whey powder and egg powder.
If you have an allergy, check the latest ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack you’re using.
According to Voedingscentrum, raw eggs and flour can contain harmful bacteria.
Don’t taste the batter raw, and cook the pancakes all the way through.
Offers original, complete and grain-based pancake mixes, among other options.
Albert Heijn’s own brand offers both wholegrain and multigrain pancake mixes.
The own-brand range includes a complete pancake mix.
Offers an organic buckwheat pancake mix for anyone specifically looking for buckwheat as the main ingredient.
Lidl lists an original 400 g pancake mix from this brand, with a stated yield of around 12 pancakes.
These mixes offer different preparation methods and grain contents for a sweet breakfast. Check what you need to add to each pack, and read the latest packaging if you have an allergy.
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A shaker pack for anyone who wants to prepare the batter this way. Check the pack for the liquid required and the stated yield; it contains 175 g of mix.
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For anyone looking for an original mix who wants to add the batter ingredients themselves. Koopmans describes Origineel as being made with milk, eggs and butter; this pack contains 400 g of mix.
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For anyone who wants to check which grains are used in a pancake mix. The name Wholegrains doesn’t make the ingredients list any less important: check the proportions of flour and wholemeal flour on this 400 g pack.
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A 100 g pack for anyone looking for a milk-flavoured pancake mix. According to the preparation instructions, you’ll also need an egg and water; check the yield on the packaging before planning your portions.
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A 200 g complete mix for anyone comparing preparation requirements by pack. Check which ingredients you need to add. The listed ingredients and allergen statement contradict each other; if you have an allergy, rely solely on the latest packaging to decide whether this product is suitable.
No. ‘Multigrain’ tells you that different grains have been used; it doesn’t mean the mix is made entirely from wholemeal flour. For example, Albert Heijn lists 74% wheat flour for AH Meergranenmix. Check the ingredients if wholegrain is important to you.
Some mixes can be made this way according to their preparation instructions. Albert Heijn suggests using a plant-based drink and apple purée or an egg replacer with AH Volkoren. Check the dry mix itself too: Jumbo Mix voor Pannenkoeken Compleet lists whey powder and egg powder.
Yes. Check the ingredients, emphasised allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the latest packaging of the specific product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels.
It’s best not to taste raw pancake batter. According to Voedingscentrum, both raw eggs and flour can contain harmful bacteria; cook the pancakes all the way through.
