People who have milk and eggs at home
Fancy making pancakes late in the evening with what you already have in the kitchen? Look for a standard mix in a packet and check which ingredients you’ll need to add yourself.
Who are the different mixes suitable for?
People who want to keep preparation to a minimum
A complete mix is worth considering if you don’t want to add milk and eggs to the batter. If you’d rather make a small portion without measuring lots of ingredients, look for a shaker bottle and check whether it requires milk.
People with specific ingredient requirements
Looking for wholegrains or need to avoid certain allergens? Read the ingredients and allergen information on the product packaging. The type of mix alone won’t tell you enough.
What should you look for when choosing?
Check what you already have at home and how much preparation you’re happy to do, then read the ingredients for the product you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Extra ingredients | Check what you’ll need in addition to the mix, such as milk, eggs or cooking fat. | If I already have milk and eggs at home, I want to use a standard mix without needing to buy anything extra. That’s the priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Preparation | Check what you need to add to the batter and whether the mix comes in a shaker bottle. | Late in the evening, I want to make the batter with as little effort as possible, even if I don’t have milk or eggs. Around 30% of consumers prioritise simple preparation. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current label for grains, allergens and any statements about possible traces. | If I’m looking for a particular grain or need to avoid an allergen, the product I choose must meet my requirements. For around 20% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Forgetting what you need to add to a standard mix
The preparation instructions for PLUS Naturel call for milk, eggs and butter or oil. If you don’t have these at home, you won’t be able to make pancakes with the packet alone.
Compare the preparation instructions with what you have in your kitchen. With PLUS Complete, you add water to the batter, but you’ll still need butter or oil for cooking.
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Assuming a shaker bottle works without milk
A shaker bottle means less measuring, but Koopmans’ instructions say to add milk to its Schudfles Pannenkoeken Origineel.
Only choose this option if you have milk; otherwise, check the instructions for a complete mix.
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Assuming wholegrain or complete means allergen-free
PLUS Wholegrain contains wheat and oats. The word ‘complete’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a mix contains either.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on every packet. If you’re looking for a gluten-free mix, choose one that’s explicitly labelled as such and check the other allergen information too.
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Leaving cooked pancakes out
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives different storage advice for cooked leftovers and dry pancake mix: don’t leave cooked pancakes out of the fridge for more than two hours.
Cool leftovers quickly and store them in a sealed container. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, cooked pancakes will keep for two days in the fridge.
Brands to consider
Albona (ALDI)
ALDI lists a 400 g Albona baking mix for plain pancakes.
- A standard packet mix for anyone who already has the required ingredients at home.
- According to ALDI, you need to add milk and eggs.
AH
Albert Heijn lists, among other options, a plain mix and a complete mix.
- You can compare a standard mix with a complete mix from the same range.
- Check what you need to add for each product; the different types of mix aren’t interchangeable.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 400 g plain pancake mix.
- A standard packet mix if you want to add the required ingredients yourself.
- The product information lists wheat and oats; check the label if you have allergies.
PLUS
PLUS lists plain, complete and wholegrain pancake mixes.
- The instructions for PLUS Complete say to add water to the batter.
- You’ll still need butter or oil for cooking. The wholegrain version contains wheat and oats.
Koopmans
Koopmans lists, among other options, Origineel, Compleet and a shaker bottle for pancakes.
- According to Koopmans, the Schudfles Pannenkoeken Origineel makes five pancakes.
- The shaker bottle requires milk; for Koopmans Origineel in a packet, the brand also lists eggs and butter as ingredients you’ll need.
Belbake (Lidl)
Lidl lists Belbake Pannenkoekenmix origineel, which makes around twelve pancakes.
- An option to consider if you’re looking for a standard mix in store.
- Lidl states that this mix is only available in store.
Pancake mixes on Joybuy
These Koopmans mixes offer a range of ways to make pancakes for a late-night snack: a complete mix, a shaker bottle and two packet mixes. The main thing to compare is what you’ll need for the product you choose.
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Koopmans Pancakes Complete 210 g
A complete mix to consider if you don’t want to add milk or eggs to the batter. Check the preparation instructions and allergen information on the packaging for this 210 g version.
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Koopmans Shaker Pancakes 175 g
A shaker bottle for anyone who wants to make a small portion with less measuring and has milk at home. Check the preparation instructions and allergen information for this 175 g version.
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Koopmans Original Pancake Mix 400 g
A standard packet mix for anyone who already has milk, eggs and cooking fat at home. Read the preparation instructions and label for this 400 g version.
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Koopmans Wholegrains Pancake Mix 400 g
A packet mix to consider if you’re looking for a range of grains and have the required extra ingredients at home. Check the packaging for this 400 g version to see which grains and allergens are listed.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose a standard packet mix?
A standard mix is a good choice if you already have the ingredients needed to prepare it. Check the instructions on the packet you choose: for example, PLUS Naturel calls for milk, eggs and butter or oil.
Which mix can I use without adding milk or eggs to the batter?
Look for a complete mix and read the preparation instructions for the version you choose. PLUS says to use water for the batter and butter or oil for cooking with PLUS Complete.
Is wholegrain pancake mix gluten-free too?
No. ‘Wholegrain’ doesn’t mean ‘gluten-free’: PLUS’s wholegrain mix contains wheat and oats. If you’re looking for a gluten-free mix, check that it’s explicitly labelled as such and read the other allergen information too.
How should I store dry mix and cooked pancakes?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing dry pancake mix in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. Don’t leave cooked leftovers out of the fridge for more than two hours; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, they’ll keep for two days in the fridge in a sealed container.