For a toddler’s breakfast, choose a mix labelled wholegrain and check that the ingredients list includes wholemeal flour; ‘multigrain’ does not necessarily mean the same thing. Then read the allergen information and preparation instructions, as what you add to the batter may also affect your choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a small wholegrain pancake as a possible option to vary the diet of children aged 1 to 3.
You want to choose a wholegrain pancake mix for your toddler’s breakfast, rather than relying on the ‘multigrain’ label alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a small wholegrain pancake as a possible option to vary the diet of children aged 1 to 3.
If gluten or other allergens are a concern, the ingredients and warnings on the current label are what matter. The wholegrain mixes discussed here contain gluten-containing grains; other allergen information varies by product.
You want to know what else you need besides the mix and how much batter you’ll make. So compare the preparation instructions and pack size before choosing a mix for a busy morning.
Start with the wholegrain claim and the ingredients, then check the allergens and preparation instructions. A mix may meet your preference for certain grains but still be unsuitable if an ingredient or something you need to add doesn’t work for you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain cereals | Look for the wholegrain label and check which wholemeal flours are listed in the ingredients; ‘multigrain’ on its own doesn’t tell you this. | If I’m looking for wholegrain options for my toddler’s breakfast, I want to know which grains the mix contains. This is a priority for around 43% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including warnings about possible traces; if you’re taking pancakes with you, check the school or childcare setting’s policy too. | If allergens are a concern for my family or at childcare, I need to be able to check the mix and anything added to it. This is the most important consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare how much mix you’re buying with how much batter the instructions say it will make. | I don’t want to make more batter than we need, so I check the pack size. This is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers. |
| Preparation and portions | Check which ingredients you need to add and how many pancakes the instructions say the mix will make. | On a busy morning, I want to know in advance what else I need to add and how many pancakes to make for my toddler. Preparation and portion size are the top priorities for around 14% of consumers. |
A ‘multigrain’ label alone doesn’t tell you which flours the mix contains. Lidl Belbake and ALDI Albona are described as multigrain mixes in their product listings.
If wholegrain is a must, look for the wholegrain label and check the ingredients on the pack.
The wholegrain mixes discussed here contain gluten-containing grains. Product listings also include various warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Check the current label every time you buy. If you’re taking pancakes to school or childcare, check the setting’s allergy policy too.
You may need to add ingredients such as milk and eggs when making the mixes discussed here. Instructions and the amount of batter vary by product.
Read the preparation instructions before you start and decide how many pancakes you want to make for breakfast.
Koopmans wholegrain pancake mix is available in a 400 g pack.
Albert Heijn has its own wholegrain pancake mix in a 300 g pack.
Jumbo lists its own 400 g wholegrain pancake mix.
PLUS has its own 400 g wholegrain pancake mix.
ALDI describes Albona pancake mix as a multigrain mix.
Yes, as an option to add variety: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a small wholegrain pancake as a possible breakfast choice for children aged 1 to 3. Check the ingredients in the mix and prepare a portion that’s right for the occasion.
No. The wholegrain mixes from Koopmans, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list gluten-containing grains. If gluten needs to be avoided, check that the pack you choose is clearly labelled gluten-free and read the full allergen information; a gluten-free mix isn’t automatically wholegrain.
No, don’t taste pancake batter raw. Koopmans says its mix is not intended to be eaten raw and must be cooked thoroughly; for any other mix, follow the instructions on its own packaging.
