For a small King’s Day pancake-making session, what matters most is whether the quantity suits the number of people eating. A small shaker bottle won’t necessarily prevent leftovers: PLUS says that batter made from its plain shaker bottle should be used straight away. The complete mixes mentioned here only need water, but check the ingredients and allergen information on the label. Just add water doesn’t mean the mix is free from milk or egg.
If you’re making pancakes for one or a few people, look beyond the pack size and consider how much batter it makes. PLUS says that batter made by mixing milk into its plain shaker bottle should be used straight away.
If you’d rather not add milk and eggs for a special occasion, consider a complete mix that only needs water. According to the product information, this includes Koopmans Compleet and PLUS Complete.
A 400 g pack may suit a larger group. Compare the stated yield and any additional ingredients needed for each variety before deciding how many packs to buy.
Decide how many pancakes you want to make, then check what you need to add to the batter. Preparation methods and yields vary between products.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and leftovers | Compare the pack size with the stated yield. Check whether prepared batter needs to be used straight away. | I’m cooking for a small household and don’t want to make more batter than we can eat. For around 45% of consumers, finding a suitable portion size would be the top concern. |
| Ease of preparation | Check whether you need to add water, milk or eggs, and read the preparation instructions. | For an impromptu pancake-making session, I want to be able to get started with what I have at home. Convenience would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Yield for several people | Check how many pancakes the manufacturer says the pack makes and what else you need to add. | If more people are joining us, I want to know in advance whether one pack will be enough. For around 22% of consumers, getting enough pancakes would be the main concern. |
Even a small bottle can make more batter than you need for one meal. PLUS says that batter made by mixing milk into its plain shaker bottle should be used straight away.
Compare the stated yield with the number of people eating before you make the batter.
Only needing to add water doesn’t mean the dry mix is free from milk or egg. The complete mixes mentioned here contain these ingredients.
If you have an allergy, check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen.
Offers original, complete and shaker-bottle varieties, among others. Check the exact variety if you’re choosing between adding water and making the mix with milk.
Offers its own pancake mixes in several varieties, including plain, complete and mixes made with other types of grain.
Offers a complete pancake mix in a 200 g shaker bottle, among other products.
Offers a 400 g Complete mix and a 200 g plain shaker bottle: two packs with different preparation methods.
Belbake Original Pancake Mix comes in a 400 g pack.
Albona offers a 400 g multigrain pancake mix.
This selection includes smaller packs for a quick pancake-making session and 400 g packs to consider when cooking for several people. Check the stated yield for each product before making the batter.
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The 210 g pack is an option for a smaller pancake-making session. Compare the yield with the number of people eating and, if you have an allergy, check the latest ingredients on the pack. Just add water doesn’t mean the mix is free from milk or egg.
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This 175 g shaker bottle is worth considering if you’d rather not open a larger pack of dry mix. Before mixing, check how many pancakes the bottle makes, what you need to add and how to use the prepared batter.
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This 400 g multigrain mix is worth considering if you’re making a larger quantity for several people. Check the stated yield and what else you need to add. The pack may be too large for a small pancake-making session.
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With 200 g of dry mix, this is a smaller pack to consider for a quick pancake-making session. Check the preparation instructions and yield on the pack. The ingredients and allergen information in the product details contradict each other, so if you have an allergy, don’t rely on that information without checking the latest label.
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This 400 g original mix is an option if you’re cooking for several people. Check how many pancakes the pack makes and what ingredients you need to add before preparing the whole pack.
No. Even with a small shaker bottle, the yield needs to suit the amount you want to make. PLUS says that batter made from its plain bottle should be used straight away after mixing with milk, so compare the stated yield with the number of people eating before you mix it.
For the complete mixes mentioned here, you only need to add water, while original or plain varieties call for milk and sometimes egg. Check the requirements on the specific pack, as preparation methods vary between products.
Don’t assume it is: the complete mixes mentioned here contain milk and egg, even though you only need to add water to prepare them. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack you want to use.
No. Albert Heijn says that Koopmans Compleet batter must not be eaten raw and needs to be cooked thoroughly.
