Which pack size is best for you?

Housemates eating together

A 400 g pack is a practical starting point for a shared meal. Check the stated yield and see what ingredients you’ll need in addition to the mix.

Students with few ingredients at home

A complete mix can save you a trip for milk and eggs if the variety you choose is made with water. You may still need cooking fat.

Small groups short on time

For one or two people, a shaker bottle may be more practical than a full pack. Koopmans states that its 210 g shaker bottle makes 4 to 6 pancakes.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many pancakes you want to make. Then check which ingredients you already have for the batter and how much preparation you’re happy to do.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Ingredients required Check what you’ll need in addition to the mix, such as milk, eggs and cooking fat, and what you already have at home. When I’m cooking for my housemates, I want to know in advance what else I need to buy. Around 42% of consumers put having the full ingredient list for a shared meal first.
Easy preparation Check whether you need to add water or milk, and how much the pack specifies. When I want to keep preparation to a minimum, I look for a batter that needs as few extra ingredients as possible. For around 25% of consumers, convenience is the deciding factor.
Portions for your group Compare the stated yield with the number of people eating and the portions you want to serve. I want to make enough pancakes to share without ending up with an awkward amount of leftover batter. For around 33% of consumers, getting the portion size right comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the extra ingredients

    A plain or original mix may need milk and eggs. You may also need cooking fat with a complete mix.

    Read the preparation instructions before working out what to buy for the whole meal.

  • Expecting a shaker bottle to feed a group

    The 210 g Koopmans shaker bottle reviewed states that it makes 4 to 6 pancakes. The 400 g packs reviewed state that they make around 10 to 13 pancakes, depending on the variety.

    Work out how many packs you need based on how many pancakes you want to serve each person.

  • Assuming ‘complete’ means allergen-free

    The fact that you only need to add water to make the batter tells you nothing about the allergens in the mix itself.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you’re choosing.

  • Assuming a product is available

    Product ranges can vary from shop to shop. Lidl lists its Belbake pancake mix as an in-store product.

    Before you shop, check whether the pack you want is available at your local branch.

Brands to consider

Koopmans

Koopmans offers Original and Complete mixes, as well as a smaller shaker bottle.

  • According to Koopmans, a 400 g pack of Original makes 11 to 13 pancakes; you add milk, eggs and cooking fat.
  • According to the product information, Koopmans Complete 400 g is made with water. Check the other ingredients required and allergen information for each variety.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn stocks its own-brand pancake mixes and Koopmans varieties, including plain and complete mixes.

  • When choosing, you can compare mixes that need extra ingredients with complete varieties.
  • Check the preparation instructions on the pack you choose; they won’t necessarily apply to other varieties.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers a 400 g plain pancake mix.

  • The Jumbo Mix for Pancakes Plain pack states that it makes around 12 portions.
  • Check the ingredients and allergen information for this specific mix before cooking for others.

Lidl / Belbake

Belbake Original Pancake Mix is a 400 g pack that Lidl lists as an in-store product.

  • Lidl states that it makes around 12 pancakes.
  • Check whether the pack is available at your local branch before visiting.

ALDI / Albona

Albona Pancake Baking Mix is a 400 g multigrain mix.

  • The pack size can be a useful starting point when planning a shared meal.
  • Check the pack for preparation instructions and see whether this variety is available at your ALDI shop.

PLUS

PLUS offers both a 400 g plain mix and a 400 g complete mix.

  • According to PLUS, the Plain mix needs milk, eggs and cooking fat; PLUS says the Complete mix needs water and cooking fat.
  • Choose based on the preparation instructions for the variety you’re actually buying.

Pancake mixes on Joybuy

These 400 g packs are worth considering when planning pancakes for a shared meal. Check what ingredients you’ll need to add for each variety and the yield stated on the pack.

Koopmans Wholegrain pancake mix 400 g

Koopmans Wholegrain pancake mix 400 g

A pack size to consider if you’re cooking for several people. You’ll also need milk, eggs and butter or oil; check the pack for quantities and allergen information.

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Koopmans Original pancake mix 400 g

Koopmans Original pancake mix 400 g

For a shared meal, Koopmans states that a pack of its Original mix makes 11 to 13 pancakes. You add milk, eggs and butter or oil; follow the instructions on the pack for this variety, including quantities and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

How many packs of pancake mix do I need for a student dinner?

Use the yield stated on the pack you choose and the number of pancakes you want to serve per person as your guide. Depending on the variety, the 400 g packs reviewed state that they make around 10 to 13 pancakes; the 210 g Koopmans shaker bottle states that it makes 4 to 6.

When is a complete mix useful?

A complete mix is useful if you don’t want to add milk and eggs to the batter. According to the product information, the Koopmans Complete and PLUS Complete 400 g packs reviewed need water; remember to allow for cooking fat too, and check the instructions on the pack you choose.

What should I check if someone avoids gluten, milk or eggs?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variety you’ve chosen. ‘Complete’ only describes how to prepare the mix; it doesn’t mean it’s free from milk, eggs or gluten-containing cereals.

Can I taste pancake batter before cooking it?

Don’t taste the batter raw if the pack advises against it. The preparation information for the Koopmans Original and Complete varieties reviewed says to heat the batter thoroughly.