All that’s missing is the butter and syrup!

Grant Webster

For many of us at BHG, pancakes are a Saturday morning ritual.

In search of the perfect buttery, fluffy stack, we put 9 popular pancake mixes to the test.

9 boxes of store bought pancake mixes

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Find out which mix earned raves among our tasters.

We evaluated the finished pancakes on flavor, texture, appearance, and aroma.

Our tasters felt that while the flavor was good, the texture was too flat.

Single pancake made from a box of Annie’s Organic Classic pancake mix

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One commenter felt there was a bit of a floury aftertaste.

This mix made 5-inch pancakes that were just over 1/2 cm tall.

Our Verdict: If you prefer a thin cake like Swedish pancakes, this is the mix to try.

Single pancake made from a box of That’s Smart Complete Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix

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Commenters noted that the flapjacks were airy despite being thin.

The flavor also earned good marks.

That’s Smart!

Single pancake made from a box of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix

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Our tasters loved the fluffy texture but felt the finished cakes weren’t very flavorful.

Our pancake maker noted the batter was very airy and the directions were easy to follow.

Our Verdict: Fluffy pancake lovers, this is for you.

Single pancake made from a box of Birch Benders' pancake mix

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However, many reviewers felt the texture was a bit gummy and the flavor was bland.

Our pancake maker shared that the batter was very thick and bubbly on the griddle.

The recipe on the box made pancakes that were 4 1/2 inches wide and 3/4 cm tall.

Single pancake made from a box of Bob’s Red Mill pancake mix

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If you prefer a chewier texture, you’ll like this mix.

Our Test Kitchen pro noted the batter was thick without any clumps.

When making the pancakes, use a well-oiled griddle.

Single pancake made from a box of Great Value Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix Buttermilk

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The recipe made pancakes that were 3 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 cm tall.

Reviewers also noted that the finished pancakes were a bit saltier than the other flapjacks we tried.

Many commenters felt this mix fell a little flat texture-wise and noted the finished cakes were a bit dry.

Single pancake made from a box of Dolly Parton’s Buttermilk pancake mix

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The recipe made 4-inch-wide pancakes that rose to 1 cm tall.

Our Verdict: This bagged mix earned top marks for its nuttiness, thanks to the whole grain blend.

We appreciated the slightly savory flavor, especially when tried with a drizzle of syrup.

Single pancake made from a box of Hungry Jack Complete Buttermilk pancake mix

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However, it was repeatedly noted that the finished pancakes were very spongy.

Our tasters wished they were a bit lighter and fluffier but complimented the flavor.

Our Test Kitchen recipe tester thought the instructions were accurate and easy to follow.

Single pancake made from a box of Krusteaz Buttermilk pancake mix

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The recipe on the box made pancakes that were 4 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 cm tall.

Our Verdict: This is a solid pancake mix in terms of flavor and appearance.

If you prefer the spongy texture that the bubbles in pancakes create, you’ll really enjoy this option.

However, a few tasters felt the flavor was a bit artificial.

These pancakes have an “eggy” texture, which several of our tasters really enjoyed.

The recipe made 4-inch-wide pancakes that rose to just over 1 cm tall.

Our Verdict: If you love a sweet,eggy pancake, this is the mix for you.

Our tasters enjoyed the flavor, and these pancakes are sugary enough; you don’t even need syrup.

One commenter noted they, “taste like restaurant pancakes.”

If you’re looking for classicdiner-style pancakes, this is the mix for you.

This pancake mix scored top marks in texture, with appearance a close second.