Pancakes & Waffles in Breakfast & Cereal

Is powdered pancake mix better than premade batter?

The main difference in powdered and premade pancakes is convenience. With premade batter, you only need to add it to a pan or waffle maker. In powdered form, you'll need to add water or milk and mix it to remove any lumps. As far as taste, you may not notice a difference, but this will vary by brand.

How will I know if the ingredients are allergy free?

Each box of powdered mix and each bottle of premade batter lists all ingredients including possible allergens, such as eggs, wheat, milk, and peanut products. The allergens are typically listed in bold letters below the regular ingredients.

Will mixes with prepackaged fruit taste as good as fresh fruit?

Some mixes will contain dehydrated blueberries or strawberries. They are flavorful, but they may have lost some flavor in the dehydration process. If you enjoy fruit with your pancakes, another option is to slice fresh fruit to put on top or use fruit-flavored pancake syrup, jam, or jelly.