Choose mini chocolate-covered stroopwafels for small advent calendar compartments if you’re happy to divide them into portions yourself. If you want to put a whole waffle in each compartment, check that both the individual wrapper and the waffle will fit. Larger packs need more space or some repacking; always check the current ingredients and allergen information on the label for the recipient.
Minis are small enough to spread across different days or combine with other treats. PLUS lists Daelmans mini chocolate-covered stroopwafels in a 157 g bag; bear in mind that you may need to portion and wrap them yourself.
A whole chocolate-covered stroopwafel needs a roomy compartment. Daelmans lists a snack pack containing four waffles and multipacks with two waffles per wrapper. Check how many waffles come in each wrapper for the product you choose.
The ingredients list may determine what’s suitable for the recipient. For the Daelmans chocolate varieties it has checked, PLUS lists wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, and states that they may contain nuts. Read the label on the pack you’re actually buying.
First, work out how much space each compartment offers and how much repacking you’re happy to do. Then check that the ingredients are suitable for the recipient.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and size | Compare the compartment’s internal dimensions with the waffle and any wrapper; check how many pieces are in the pack. | If I’m filling small compartments, I don’t want to find out that a whole waffle won’t fit. Getting the size right comes first for around 40% of consumers. |
| Whether you need to repack | Check whether the waffles are wrapped individually, in pairs, or together in a bag or tray. | If you’re short on time when filling the calendar, you’ll want a ready-to-place portion for each day. Keeping repacking to a minimum is the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, including any warning that nuts may be present. | If the recipient has a food allergy, I want to know which ingredients are in this variety before filling the calendar. Checking this is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
A snack pack containing several waffles or a bag of minis doesn’t tell you whether each waffle is wrapped separately. This matters if you want to put a ready-to-eat portion behind each calendar door.
Check how many waffles come in each wrapper and look at their dimensions. Choose a bag of minis if portioning them yourself suits your plans.
Portioning them yourself takes time and requires suitable food packaging.
The product pages for the chocolate-covered stroopwafels described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo say that these varieties have been discontinued or are no longer available online.
Before buying, check the current range at the shop where you plan to order or shop.
The waffle and other ingredients matter for allergens too. For the Daelmans chocolate varieties it has checked, PLUS lists wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, as well as possible traces of nuts.
If you’re giving the calendar to someone with a food allergy, read the label on the current packaging first.
The storage advice for the chocolate-covered stroopwafels it has checked recommends keeping them somewhere cool, dry and dark.
Keep the calendar out of direct sunlight and away from radiators, and follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought.
Daelmans lists several types of packaging for chocolate-covered stroopwafels, including minis, a snack pack with four waffles and multipacks with two waffles per wrapper.
Albert Heijn describes milk chocolate and white chocolate stroopwafels in trays, each containing five portions.
Jumbo describes a 219 g milk chocolate stroopwafel and a 231 g milk chocolate variety with 5% salted caramel pieces.
ALDI Netherlands includes chocolate-covered stroopwafels in its biscuits range.
PLUS has product pages for 157 g bags of Daelmans mini chocolate-covered stroopwafels and a 163 g chocolate snack pack.
This pack of four chocolate caramel stroopwafels is most suitable if you want to fill a few advent calendar compartments with a whole waffle. Before buying, check that the waffles and their packaging will fit in your compartments.
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An option for a few advent calendar days when you want to give a whole chocolate caramel stroopwafel.
Four pieces per pack. Check that the waffle and any wrapper will fit in the calendar compartment.
Information about nuts varies; if you have a nut allergy, read the label on the current packaging before choosing this product.
Minis are a good choice for small compartments, but you’ll still need to check the dimensions. Measure the inside of the compartment and allow for any wrapper or packaging of your own.
Follow the advice on the packaging you’ve bought; the varieties it has checked recommend a cool, dry and dark place. Keep the original packaging sealed until you’re ready to fill the calendar, and reseal any opened packs securely.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging. The chocolate varieties it has checked include wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; Jumbo also lists egg for the varieties it describes. Check for any warnings about peanuts or nuts too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on food labels.
Choose according to the recipient’s taste, and check the ingredients for each variety; neither type of chocolate affects whether a waffle will fit in the compartment. Albert Heijn describes both varieties, but the product pages in question say they have been discontinued.
