Choose a dry wholemeal pancake mix if you want to make a stack from scratch for pancake night and have time for the ingredients and cooking. If getting food on the table quickly matters more than cooking from scratch, ready-made wholemeal pancakes that you can heat up may be a better fit. When comparing mixes, check the wholemeal ingredients, yield and nutritional information on a like-for-like basis, and read the allergen label.
If you make pancakes from scratch and want to consider the wholemeal content, the ingredients and fibre content of your chosen mix are worth checking. Look at the nutritional information to see whether it refers to the dry mix or the prepared pancakes.
If you're feeding several people, the yield per pack and the time it takes to make and cook the batter both matter. Koopmans states that one pack makes 13–15 pancakes; Jumbo gives a yield of around 14 servings per pack.
If you're planning a plant-based meal or checking for allergens, the word ‘wholemeal’ on its own isn't enough. Albert Heijn describes a plant-based preparation option; the dry mixes reviewed list cereals containing gluten.
First, decide whether you want to cook from scratch: a dry mix needs to be prepared, while ready-made wholemeal pancakes are an alternative if heating them up works better for your evening. Then compare the ingredients, yield and preparation instructions with what you're looking for.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrains and fibre | Check which wholemeal flours are listed in the ingredients. Compare fibre per 100 g only when both products are shown in the same preparation state. | If you're making pancakes from scratch for pancake night and mainly want to check the wholemeal ingredients and fibre, the product name alone won't tell you enough; this is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Yield and preparation | Check how many pancakes or servings the pack makes and which ingredients you need to add yourself. | If I'm making pancakes for several people, I want to know whether one pack will make enough and whether the preparation time fits into the evening. This practical consideration matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and plant-based preparation | Read the allergen information on the pack. For plant-based preparation, check both the mix and the recipe. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients or want to cook plant-based, don't rely on the word ‘wholemeal’; this is the main buying priority for roughly 25% of consumers. |
The wholemeal mixes reviewed contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten. Some packs also state that they may contain egg or milk.
If you have an allergy or need to avoid gluten, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
Values for dry mix and prepared pancakes aren't directly comparable. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS product pages reviewed show nutritional values for the prepared product.
Check whether the nutritional information is per 100 g or per serving, and whether milk, eggs and cooking fat have already been included in the calculation.
With a dry mix, the extra ingredients and cooking time also determine whether you can make the stack you have planned. Koopmans states that one pack makes 13–15 pancakes, while Jumbo gives a yield of around 14 servings per pack.
Check the yield and preparation instructions before deciding whether to cook from scratch or heat up ready-made pancakes.
Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. This is especially important if an ingredient is something you must avoid.
Before using the product, check the physical packaging of the one you've bought.
For its dry wholemeal pancake mix, Koopmans lists 60% wholemeal oat flour, 35% wholemeal wheat flour and 3.6% buckwheat flour.
Albert Heijn sells a 300 g wholemeal pancake mix and describes the dry mix on its product page as vegan and lactose-free.
For its 400 g wholemeal mix, Jumbo lists wholemeal wheat, oat and buckwheat flour, with around 14 servings per pack.
For its 400 g wholemeal pancake mix, PLUS lists 75% wholemeal wheat flour and 20% wholemeal oat flour.
No. The wholemeal mixes discussed here aren't necessarily gluten-free: Koopmans lists wheat and oats, among other ingredients, while the product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists cereals containing gluten. If you need to avoid gluten, check for clear gluten-free labelling and read the allergen information on the current pack.
For its mix, Albert Heijn describes a plant-based preparation option using a plant-based drink and apple purée or an egg replacer, alongside the standard recipe with milk and eggs. For a fully plant-based meal, check the cooking fat and toppings, too; if you have allergies, always read the label.
Compare like with like: per 100 g of dry mix against dry mix, or prepared product against prepared product. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS product pages reviewed show values for prepared pancakes; any ingredients you add yourself will affect the nutritional value.
Yes. The Koopmans product information on PLUS says the batter isn't intended to be eaten raw and needs to be thoroughly heated. Follow the preparation instructions on the pack of your mix, too.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you've bought. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS product pages say to store their dry mixes in a cool, dry place; check the pack for the use-by date and any additional instructions.
