Which mix is right for you?

Families cooking for a group

Check how many pancakes each pack makes and see which ingredients you already have at home. A standard plain mix usually needs milk, eggs and cooking fat as well.

Home cooks without milk or eggs to hand

A complete mix can shorten your shopping list: for the options we looked at, you just add water to the mix. Check what cooking fat or oil you’ll need, too.

Households checking ingredients and allergens

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the latest packaging. A gluten-free label alone doesn’t tell you whether the product contains egg or milk.

What should you look for when choosing?

For your school holiday lunch, work out how many pancakes you want to make and which essentials you already have at home. Then check the preparation instructions and, where necessary, the allergen information.

What to considerWhat to checkWho it matters to
Ingredients for a big lunch Check how many pancakes the pack makes and whether you already have milk, eggs and cooking fat. If I’m making pancakes for several children, I want to use what I already have at home rather than having to shop halfway through. For around 36% of consumers, avoiding extra purchases is the top priority.
Quick preparation Check whether you need to add water, or milk and eggs as well as the mix; also check which cooking fat is required. If I don’t have milk or eggs at home, I want to get started with a short shopping list. Around 29% of consumers say this convenience is their top priority.
Dietary needs and allergens Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information, including for gluten-free options. If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what the chosen mix contains or may contain. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Pack size and availability Compare the number of pancakes stated on the pack with the number of people eating, and check where the product is available. For a small lunch, I want to find a suitable pack size and know whether I can get it at my local shop. Around 14% of consumers put this practical consideration first.

Common mistakes

  • Buying only the mix

    A standard plain mix also needs ingredients for the batter and cooking. According to the preparation instructions for PLUS Plain, you’ll need milk, eggs and butter or oil.

    Check the packaging before you set off to see what you’ll need, and make sure you know what you already have at home.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens

    PLUS states that its Koopmans Gluten-free mix may contain egg and milk. So a gluten-free label doesn’t replace checking for other relevant allergens.

    Check the latest label every time you buy, including information about substances the product may contain.

  • Choosing a small pack for a large group

    PLUS says its 175 g Koopmans shaker bottle makes 4 to 6 pancakes when prepared according to the instructions. That may not be enough for a group.

    Compare the stated yield with the number of people eating.

  • Assuming an online product listing means it’s in stock in store

    Lidl Netherlands lists Belbake Original Pancake Mix as available in store only. A product page doesn’t tell you whether it’s stocked at your local branch.

    Check your local shop’s range before making a special trip to buy the mix.

Brands to consider

Albona

ALDI’s own-brand range includes a 400 g pack of plain pancake baking mix.

  • A standard plain mix for anyone who already has the extra ingredients to hand.
  • Check the preparation instructions, ingredients and allergens on the packaging.

PLUS

PLUS sells both a standard plain mix and a complete mix in 400 g packs.

  • PLUS says its Plain mix needs milk and eggs, while its Complete mix just needs water added.
  • The preparation instructions for PLUS Complete also call for butter or oil to cook the pancakes. For this mix, check the label for wheat, egg and milk as well.

AH

Albert Heijn lists a 400 g pack of AH Plain Pancake Mix, which makes around 12 pancakes.

  • The stated yield helps you plan a lunch for a group.
  • The standard recipe needs milk, eggs and cooking fat. Check the latest label for oats and wheat, and for the possible presence of egg and milk.

Koopmans

Koopmans offers Original, Complete, Multigrain and Gluten-free mixes, as well as a shaker bottle. The ingredients you need to add and the yield vary by product.

  • PLUS says a pack of Original makes 11 to 13 pancakes when prepared according to the instructions. Koopmans says to add water to its Complete mix.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for each product. PLUS says its Koopmans Gluten-free mix may contain egg and milk.

Belbake

Lidl Netherlands lists a 400 g pack of Belbake Original Pancake Mix, which makes around 12 pancakes.

  • The stated yield gives you a starting point for working out how many packs you’ll need for lunch.
  • Lidl lists this product as available in store only, so check your local branch’s range.

Pancake mix at Joybuy

This Koopmans mix is a good fit for a lunch with several people if you have milk, eggs and cooking fat or oil available.

Koopmans Original Pancake Mix, 400 g pack

Koopmans Original Pancake Mix 400 g

An option for lunch with several people if you already have milk, eggs and cooking fat or oil at home.

The pack contains 400 g of mix. PLUS says Koopmans Original makes 11 to 13 pancakes when prepared according to the instructions.

If you have allergies or intolerances, check the ingredients and allergens on the latest packaging.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

What do I need besides a standard pancake mix?

It depends on the mix you choose. PLUS says its plain mix needs milk, eggs and butter or oil. Check the preparation instructions on your pack before you go shopping.

Which mix can I use if I don’t have milk or eggs at home?

A complete mix could be handy: PLUS says its Complete mix needs water, and Koopmans also says to add water to its Complete Pancake Mix. Check what cooking fat you’ll need, too, and check the ingredients if allergens are a concern.

Is a gluten-free mix also free from egg and milk?

No, you can’t tell that from a gluten-free label. PLUS says its Koopmans Gluten-free mix may contain egg and milk. Always check the latest packaging for your specific allergy.

Can I eat pancake batter raw?

No. The product information for the Koopmans mixes we looked at says the batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be thoroughly cooked. Follow the preparation instructions on the packaging.

Can I order Belbake Original Pancake Mix online?

Lidl Netherlands lists this Belbake mix as available in store only. Check your local branch’s range before you go.