If you’re catering for several people, choose a mix with a stated yield that suits your breakfast: according to their product information, the 400 g packs discussed here make around 10 to 13 pancakes, depending on the variant. A complete mix means you only need to add water to make the batter; a small shaker bottle is better suited to a smaller batch, but the PLUS variant discussed here requires milk. Check the additions, ingredients and allergens for the specific pack you choose.
If you’re making pancakes for several people, the yield per pack can help you decide whether one batch will be enough. For the variants discussed here, Koopmans and Albert Heijn state a yield of around 10 to 13 pancakes per pack.
A complete mix only requires water for the batter. The PLUS shaker bottle discussed here is a smaller-batch option, but you’ll need milk, and the prepared batter must be used straight away.
Wholemeal, multigrain and gluten-free are different product choices. Compare the ingredients and allergens for the exact variant you want to buy, including anything you’ll need to add yourself.
Decide how many pancakes you want to make, then check what you need to add to the batter. Finally, check the ingredients and any allergens in the variant you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Yield | Compare the pack size with the stated number of pancakes. Depending on the variant, Koopmans and Lidl state that the 400 g packs discussed here make around 10 to 13 pancakes. | If several people are eating, I want to know whether one pack will be enough without leaving lots of cooked pancakes over. Around 33% of consumers prioritise planning portions. |
| Preparation | Check whether you need to add water, milk or eggs, and whether the prepared batter must be used straight away. Remember to allow for cooking fat, too. | On a busy morning, I want to keep the number of separate ingredients to a minimum. This matters most to around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients and, if nutritional value matters to your choice, compare the nutritional information on a like-for-like basis, such as per 100 g. | If I’m looking for a wholemeal base, I want the label to show which flour the mix contains. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging of your chosen variant; check anything you’ll be adding yourself, too. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, checking them comes before pack size or convenience. For around 13% of consumers, this is their top priority when buying. |
The stated yield varies between the 400 g packs discussed here. A smaller shaker bottle is also a different option from a pack designed for several people.
Before buying, compare the number of pancakes on the pack with the number of people eating, and think about what you’ll do with any cooked pancakes left over.
For the complete mixes discussed here, ‘complete’ means you only need to add water to make the batter. It doesn’t, in itself, tell you whether the ingredients are suitable for someone with an allergy.
Read both the preparation instructions and the ingredients and allergen information for the specific pack.
The wholemeal and multigrain variants discussed here contain cereals with gluten. A separate gluten-free variant has a different ingredients list.
If gluten-free is essential, choose a product that is clearly labelled as such, and check the other allergen information on the pack, too.
Albert Heijn states that the 2-pack discussed here is supplied as separate items. So the way it’s delivered doesn’t necessarily tell you how much is in each individual pack.
Before planning breakfast, check the pack size, stated yield and delivery format for each item.
The range discussed here includes Original, Multigrain, Complete and a separate gluten-free variant.
The 300 g AH Wholemeal Mix discussed here is a smaller option to compare with 400 g packs.
The products discussed here are a 400 g complete mix and a 200 g plain shaker bottle.
The Belbake Original Pancake Mix discussed here comes in a 400 g pack.
The Albona baking mix discussed here is a 400 g multigrain pancake mix.
This 400 g Koopmans mix is one option to consider if you’re looking for a pack for a shared breakfast. Compare the stated yield and required additions on the packaging with the number of people eating and your morning plans.
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If you’re looking for a pack for several people, compare the stated yield and required additions with your breakfast plans.
Pack size: 400 g. If you have specific ingredient or allergen requirements, check the label on this pack.
Start with the yield stated on the pack and the number of people eating. Depending on the variant, Koopmans, Albert Heijn and Lidl state that the 400 g packs discussed here make around 10 to 13 pancakes; don’t judge by pack size alone.
For the complete Koopmans and PLUS mixes discussed here, you only need to add water to make the batter. You’ll still need cooking fat and a pan; the PLUS shaker bottle discussed here requires milk, and the batter must be used straight after mixing.
According to the Voedingscentrum, dry pancake mix should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. The Voedingscentrum says cooked pancakes will keep for two days in the fridge or three months in the freezer. Cool leftovers quickly and store them in a tightly sealed container.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack for the exact variant you’re buying, and include any ingredients you’ll be adding yourself. A multigrain or wholemeal mix isn’t automatically gluten-free; even with a product clearly labelled gluten-free, other allergens and any warnings are still important.
