For small, thick pancakes at a Mother’s Day brunch, an American pancake mix with matching preparation instructions is the obvious choice: Dr. Oetker describes pancakes that are about 10 cm across. If you want large, thin pancakes, choose a regular mix. A complete mix or shaker bottle can cut down on preparation, but it doesn’t guarantee thick pancakes; check the ingredients, allergens and any extras needed for each product, too.
Would you rather stack small pancakes than let the batter spread across the whole pan? Look for instructions specifically for American pancakes. For its American Pancakes Origineel, Dr. Oetker describes pancakes that are about 10 cm across.
If you want to measure out as few ingredients as possible for brunch, a complete mix or shaker bottle could be a good fit. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, you only need water to make the batter for Koopmans Compleet; check the instructions for the version you choose.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, compare the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. For example, a vegan or lactose-free label doesn’t tell you whether a mix is also gluten-free.
First, decide whether the shape of the pancake or ease of preparation matters most. Then compare the additional ingredients, allergens and yield of the pack you plan to use.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pancake shape | If you want small, thick pancakes, look for instructions specifically for American pancakes; Dr. Oetker specifies a diameter of about 10 cm. | For brunch, I want to be able to stack small pancakes rather than make pan-sized ones; about 36% of consumers prioritise this shape. |
| Preparation | Check what you need to add to the batter. According to Albert Heijn, the 400 g pack of Koopmans Compleet only requires 700 ml of water. | If there’s little time to prepare in the morning, I don’t want to measure out milk and eggs for the batter; convenience is the biggest priority for about 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information. Albert Heijn labels its wholemeal mix as vegan and lactose-free, but also lists wheat and gluten. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I want to know what’s in this particular mix before buying it; about 21% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Yield | Compare the stated number of pancakes per pack with the number of guests. Koopmans says its 210 g Compleet shaker bottle makes 4 to 6 pancakes. | When catering for a group, I want to make enough without using more packs than necessary; about 14% of consumers prioritise yield. |
With the regular method, Koopmans says the batter spreads over the base of the pan. By contrast, Dr. Oetker describes American Pancakes Origineel as making small pancakes about 10 cm across; changing the topping won’t change how you make them.
If you want small, thick pancakes, choose a mix with specific instructions for American pancakes.
With Koopmans Compleet, the convenience is about what you need to add to the batter. According to Albert Heijn, the mix reviewed contains wheat, milk and egg, among other ingredients.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, even if you only need water to prepare it.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that eating raw batter can make you ill.
Don’t taste the batter. Wash your hands and utensils after contact with it, and cook the pancakes through.
The range includes Origineel, Compleet and a shaker bottle, among other options; preparation methods vary by version.
Under its own brand, Albert Heijn offers options including a wholemeal mix and a mix for American pancakes.
American Pancakes Origineel comes with instructions for making small pancakes about 10 cm across.
Choose a mix with specific instructions for making small American pancakes. For American Pancakes Origineel, Dr. Oetker describes pancakes that are about 10 cm across; with a regular pancake method, the batter is intended to spread over the base of the pan.
No. According to the product information, the Koopmans Compleet mixes reviewed only require water for the batter: 700 ml for the 400 g mix and 350 ml for the 210 g shaker bottle. Check the instructions on your pack, as the regular mix and American pancake mix reviewed do require milk and eggs.
No, those labels don’t tell you anything about gluten on their own. Albert Heijn labels the wholemeal pancake mix reviewed as vegan and lactose-free, but lists wholemeal wheat flour and wheat gluten as ingredients. If you need to avoid an ingredient, always check the latest packaging.
Don’t taste raw batter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that it can make you ill. Cook the pancakes through and wash your hands and utensils after contact with raw batter.
