If you don’t want to measure out milk and eggs during a short break from work, consider Koopmans Compleet or PLUS Complete: according to the product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS, you only need to add water to these mixes. A shaker bottle, wholemeal mix or multigrain mix may require different additions, so compare the preparation instructions, the quantity you want to make, and the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. Even with a complete mix, you’ll still need to cook the batter.
You want to make a hot lunch without measuring out lots of ingredients. A complete mix could suit you if you have water to hand; with a shaker bottle, the liquid you need to add varies by product. Allow time to cook the pancakes with either option.
You’re looking for a product with that specific label. Compare the product name, ingredients and what you need to add yourself: wholemeal and multigrain are not the same type of mix.
You want to check before buying that the mix and anything you add are suitable for your dietary requirements. A gluten-free mix doesn’t automatically mean you can make it without milk or eggs.
First decide which ingredients you want to add during your lunch break. Then compare the type of mix you’re after and the quantity you want to make. If allergens are a deciding factor, check the information on the packaging first.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Check whether you need to add water, milk or eggs, and how many pancakes the pack says it makes. | Between meetings, I want to measure out as few ingredients as possible and still leave enough time to cook; around 31% of consumers prioritise quick preparation. |
| Type of mix | Check whether the packaging says wholemeal or multigrain. Compare nutritional information only when it’s based on the same preparation method. | I’m specifically looking for a wholemeal or multigrain option for lunch, rather than just any pancake mix; for around 31% of consumers, choosing the right type matters most. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the packaging; remember to include anything you add yourself. | If I need to avoid gluten or other allergens, I want to check before buying that all the ingredients I’ll use are suitable; this check is the deciding factor for around 15% of consumers. |
| Pack size and availability | Compare the pack size with the stated yield and check which options are available at your shop. | I usually make enough for one lunch and don’t want to choose a bigger pack than I need, or I’m looking for an option I can get at my shop; for around 23% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
The product information for Koopmans Compleet and PLUS Complete says to add water, but you’ll still need to make the batter and cook the pancakes.
Read the preparation instructions before you start, and make sure you have a frying pan.
PLUS also lists butter or oil for frying as a requirement for its PLUS Complete mix.
For Koopmans Pannenkoeken glutenvrij, Albert Heijn lists 550 ml of milk and 3 eggs to add. So the gluten-free label doesn’t tell you which other ingredients you’ll need.
Check the current packaging and everything you’ll add yourself, including the allergen information and any warnings.
The product names refer to different mixes. According to the product information, the AH wholemeal mix and Koopmans multigrain mix also require different amounts of milk.
Search for the exact product name and compare the ingredients, preparation instructions and nutritional values per 100 g on the same basis.
An option appearing online doesn’t tell you whether it’s available at your chosen shop.
Check that shop’s current range before planning your lunch around a particular mix.
These brands offer a range of pancake mixes. Compare the exact product rather than just the brand name.
Koopmans offers a complete mix, a multigrain mix, a gluten-free option and a shaker bottle, among other products.
Albert Heijn offers own-brand mixes labelled, among other things, plain, multigrain and wholemeal.
PLUS offers own-brand mixes, including a Complete option and a plain mix in a bottle.
ALDI sells plain and multigrain mixes under the Albona name.
Lidl offers Belbake Original Pancake Mix.
These Koopmans products include Wholegrains, Complete and Original options for anyone looking to make pancakes for lunch while working from home. Choose the type you want, then check the preparation instructions and allergen information on each pack.
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For anyone looking for a Wholegrains option in particular for lunch. Check the packaging to see which ingredients you need to add.
Pack size: 400 g.
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For anyone considering a Complete option for a work break. Check the preparation instructions on this pack to see what you need to add yourself; you’ll still need to cook the pancakes.
Pack size: 210 g.
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For anyone looking to compare an Original option with other mixes for lunch. Check the packaging to see what you need to add before you start.
Pack size: 400 g.
Koopmans Compleet and PLUS Complete are options if you don’t want to measure out milk and eggs: Albert Heijn and PLUS say to add water to these mixes. You’ll still need to cook the batter, so check the preparation instructions and whether you’ll need fat for frying.
No. For Koopmans Pannenkoeken glutenvrij, Albert Heijn lists 550 ml of milk and 3 eggs to add. Check both the mix packaging and everything you’ll use yourself.
First check that the packaging explicitly says it’s the option you want. Then compare the preparation instructions and nutritional information on the same basis. For its wholemeal mix, Albert Heijn lists 700 ml of milk and 2 eggs; for Koopmans Meergranen, it lists 900 ml of milk and 2 eggs.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods in the Netherlands. Before buying, read the ingredients list and any warnings, and check the ingredients you’ll add yourself too.
