Home cooks making several pancakes
You have time to prepare the batter and cook the pancakes. With a standard dry mix, check which ingredients you’ll need in addition to the mix and how many pancakes you want to make.
Which option is right for you?
People who want to get lunch ready quickly
You want to add fewer ingredients, or would rather not make batter at all. A complete mix simplifies preparation; ready-made pancakes are another option if you only want to heat them up.
Shoppers comparing labels
You’re checking the type of flour, nutritional information or ingredients you want to avoid. Check the exact variety and, if you have an allergy, the allergen information on the current packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to cook pancakes for lunch or simply heat them up. If you’re choosing a mix, then check the ingredients required, the type of flour and the label for that particular variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Making several pancakes | Check the pack size, the stated yield and which ingredients you need to add yourself. | If I’m making lunch for several people at home, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. This is the top priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Minimal preparation | Check whether the mix requires water or milk and whether you still need to cook it; a ready-made product may only need heating. | When I’m short on time, I don’t want to mix lots of ingredients first. Keeping preparation to a minimum is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Wholegrain and nutritional information | Read the ingredients list and compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g of prepared product. | I want to know which types of flour are in my lunch, so I compare the label on the mix I’ve chosen. This is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current packaging for the exact variety for allergens and warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I don’t rely on the mix name instead of checking the label. This check is the top priority for around 8% of consumers. |
Common misconceptions
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Assuming ‘complete’ means there’s no cooking involved
According to PLUS, you add water to PLUS Complete mix, but you’ll also need butter or oil for cooking and a frying pan.
Read the preparation instructions for the mix you’ve chosen before deciding whether it suits your lunch plans.
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Assuming the mix name tells you about allergens
‘Wholegrain’, ‘plain’ and ‘complete’ don’t tell you which allergens are in a specific variety. The AH wholegrain mix reviewed contains wheat; PLUS lists wheat, milk and egg in its Complete mix.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the current packaging.
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Confusing pancake mix with a ready-made lunch
You still need to make the batter and cook the pancakes when using a dry mix. By contrast, ALDI describes its ready-made pancakes as a product that only needs heating.
Before choosing, decide whether you want to cook at home or simply heat something up; these are different types of product.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Albona / ALDI
Albona is ALDI’s own brand in this selection of dry baking mixes; ALDI also offers a 400 g plain pancake mix.
- A dry plain mix is an option if you want to make the batter and cook the pancakes at home.
- Check the pack you choose for the ingredients required and allergen information.
Albert Heijn
The AH own-brand range includes several types of pancake mix, including plain, complete and wholegrain.
- The wholegrain variety reviewed contains wholemeal wheat flour.
- This variety contains wheat and, according to the product information, you’ll need milk, eggs and cooking fat to prepare it.
Jumbo
The Jumbo category includes plain, complete, wholegrain, organic and gluten-free pancake mixes.
- You can compare the types of mix in the category before choosing a variety.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each individual product; the category name alone isn’t enough.
Belbake / Lidl
Lidl lists Belbake Original Pancake Mix as a 400 g dry mix.
- According to Lidl, the pack makes around 12 pancakes.
- Check the pack for the preparation method and ingredients for this variety.
PLUS
As well as a standard mix, PLUS offers a 400 g Complete mix for pancakes.
- According to PLUS’s preparation instructions, you add 700 ml of water to the Complete mix.
- You’ll still need butter or oil for cooking; according to the product information, the mix contains wheat, milk and egg.
Koopmans
Koopmans offers several preparation options, including Original, complete mixes and a shaker bottle.
- For the Original shaker bottle, the product information says to add milk and mix the batter in the bottle.
- According to Koopmans, Koopmans Original requires milk, eggs and butter or oil. Check the instructions for the variety you choose.
Pancake mixes for making pancakes at home on Joybuy
These products are mixes for making pancakes at home: a complete mix, a mix with several types of grain, a shaker bottle and a standard mix. They’re not ready-made pancakes that you only need to heat up.
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Koopmans Pancakes Complete 210 g
For anyone looking for a complete mix to make pancakes at home.
Pack size: 210 g. Check the preparation instructions and allergen information on the packaging.
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Koopmans Wholegrains Pancake Mix 400 g
For anyone who wants to check the types of grain in a mix for making pancakes at home.
Pack size: 400 g. Read the ingredients and preparation instructions for this variety.
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Koopmans Shaker Pancakes 175 g
For anyone who wants to mix the batter in a shaker bottle before cooking the pancakes at home.
Pack size: 175 g. Check which ingredients you need to add.
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Koopmans Original Pancake Mix 400 g
For anyone looking for a standard mix to make pancakes at home.
Pack size: 400 g. Check the packaging to see which ingredients you need to make the batter and cook the pancakes.
Frequently asked questions
Is pancake mix convenient if I want lunch straight away?
Not if you don’t have time to make the batter and cook the pancakes. Ready-made pancakes are a better fit if you only want to heat something up; ALDI describes its ready-made pancakes as a product that only needs heating.
What does ‘complete’ mean on pancake mix?
It doesn’t mean the pancakes are already cooked. According to PLUS, you add 700 ml of water to PLUS Complete mix, but you’ll also need butter or oil for cooking and a frying pan. Always read the instructions for the exact variety.
Do I need milk and eggs for standard or wholegrain mix?
It depends on the variety. According to the product information, the AH wholegrain mix reviewed requires milk and eggs, as does Koopmans Original. Check the preparation instructions on the pack you choose.
Can I rely on ‘wholegrain’ or ‘complete’ if I have an allergy?
No, those names don’t tell you exactly which allergens are present. The AH wholegrain mix reviewed contains wheat and, according to the product information, PLUS Complete mix contains wheat, milk and egg. Check the current packaging for the exact variety, including any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Can I skip cooking the pancakes if I use a shaker bottle?
No, a shaker bottle makes mixing the batter easier, but you still need to cook the pancakes. According to Albert Heijn, you add 400 ml of milk to the Koopmans Original shaker bottle reviewed; check the pack for the other preparation steps before use, too.