Which option is right for you?

Small holiday group

If you’re making pancakes for one to three people, the stated yield matters more than the pack’s weight alone. A smaller bottle can help you avoid making up more mix than you’ll want to use during your stay.

Holiday cook with limited supplies

If there’s no milk or eggs in the holiday cottage, check the instructions for a complete mix. According to Koopmans, you only need to add water to its Pannenkoeken Complete mix. You’ll still need a pan and cooking fat for frying.

Shopper with allergies or dietary requirements

Check the ingredients and allergens on each pack, even if you’ve bought that variety before. Also check what you’ll be adding to the batter yourself.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many pancakes you want to make during your stay. Then compare the ingredients required and read the label for the specific mix.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion size Compare the pack weight with the stated yield. Koopmans says its 175 g shaker bottle makes around 5 pancakes, while its 400 g Original mix makes 11 to 13. If I’m only making pancakes once for a small group, I don’t want to have much mix left over. Around 45% of consumers put portion size first.
What you’ll need Check what you need to add and what’s required for frying; a shaker bottle and a complete mix don’t necessarily call for the same ingredients. If there’s no milk or eggs in the holiday cottage, I want to know what to add to my shopping list. For around 33% of consumers, keeping extra ingredients to a minimum is the main concern.
Label Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the pack you’ve chosen, as well as the ingredients you’ll be adding yourself. If I have an allergy or dietary requirement, the mix I buy needs to be suitable for me. Checking the label comes first for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a standard pack without checking the yield

    According to Koopmans, its 400 g Original mix makes 11 to 13 pancakes, compared with around 5 from its 175 g shaker bottle. That difference matters if you’re only making pancakes once for a small group during your stay.

    Decide how many pancakes you want to make, then compare both the pack size and the stated yield.

  • Assuming ‘complete’ means you don’t need anything else

    According to Koopmans, you need water to make the batter for Pannenkoeken Complete. PLUS Complete also calls for butter or oil for frying; you’ll still need a suitable pan, too.

    Read the full instructions and check what’s already available in the holiday cottage kitchen.

  • Storing prepared batter without checking the pack

    PLUS says that once milk has been added to the batter in its 200 g plain shaker bottle, it should be used straight away and must not be stored.

    With this bottle, only make up as much batter as you can cook straight away.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    Ingredients and allergen information can vary between mixes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.

    Read the label on the specific pack before use, including any warnings and the ingredients you’ll be adding yourself.

Brands to compare

Koopmans

Koopmans offers, among other options, a 175 g shaker bottle, Original mix and a complete mix. Compare the varieties by yield and the ingredients they require.

  • According to Koopmans, its 175 g shaker bottle makes around 5 pancakes and requires milk.
  • According to Koopmans, its Original mix requires milk and eggs, while you add water to Pannenkoeken Complete. The instructions therefore vary by variety.

AH

Albert Heijn’s own brand includes several pancake mixes. Check the information for the variety you’re actually choosing.

  • Albert Heijn says that its 400 g AH Plain mix makes around 12 pancakes.
  • For AH Plain, Albert Heijn lists 3 eggs and 800 ml semi-skimmed milk as ingredients to add. Also check the current label for allergens.

PLUS

PLUS offers a 200 g bottle of plain mix and a 400 g box of complete mix.

  • For its plain mix bottle, PLUS says to add milk and mix the batter in the bottle.
  • PLUS says that batter made from its plain mix bottle should be used straight away. For its Complete mix, PLUS lists water and butter or oil for frying.

Albona

Albona is the own-brand name under which ALDI lists a 400 g multigrain pancake mix.

  • The listed 400 g pack gives you a specific size to compare with smaller bottles.
  • Check the instructions and availability at your chosen ALDI store.

Belbake

Lidl lists a 400 g pack of Belbake Original pancake mix.

  • Lidl says this pack makes around 12 pancakes.
  • The product listing says it’s sold in store. Check current availability with your local shop.

Pancake mixes for a small batch

These two bottles are sized for a smaller pancake-making session. Before buying, compare how many pancakes you want to make with what the pack says you need to add to the batter.

Koopmans Pancakes Complete, 210 g

Koopmans Pancakes Complete, 210 g

The 210 g pack is an option if you’re planning a smaller pancake-making session. Check the instructions, yield and allergens on the bottle before deciding whether this size is right for your group.

View on Joybuy
Koopmans Shaker Pancakes, 175 g

Koopmans Shaker Pancakes, 175 g

The 175 g shaker bottle is a good option if you want to avoid having much dry mix left over. Check the pack to see which ingredients you need to add and how many pancakes it makes.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How much pancake mix should I take for a small group?

Use the yield on the pack and the number of times you plan to make pancakes as your guide. Koopmans says its 175 g shaker bottle makes around 5 pancakes and its 400 g Original mix makes 11 to 13; Albert Heijn says its 400 g AH Plain mix makes around 12. A smaller size makes sense if you’re not planning a second batch.

Do I need milk and eggs for a complete pancake mix?

According to Koopmans, you only need to add water to the batter for Pannenkoeken Complete. You’ll still need a pan and cooking fat for frying. Always check the instructions for any other variety.

Can I store prepared batter or cooked pancakes?

It depends on what you want to store. PLUS says batter from its 200 g plain mix bottle should be used straight away once milk has been added. For cooked pancakes, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for 3 months.

How do I check for allergens in pancake mix?

Read the allergen information on the specific pack and check the ingredients you’ll be adding yourself, too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods, so checking the brand or product name alone isn’t enough.