Who is this relevant for?

Time-poor gym-bag snackers

Want to grab a single stroopwafel without opening a bag or portioning it out there and then? Check how many are in the pack and whether they’re individually wrapped.

People who think about when they eat

If you want something to eat shortly before or after exercise, taste isn’t the only thing to consider. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat just before exercise, so choose according to the timing and how much you plan to eat.

Shoppers who need to check ingredients

If you have an allergy, the chocolate coating isn’t the only thing to consider. The Daelmans varieties discussed here list wheat or gluten, milk and soya, and warn that they may contain nuts. Check the ingredients and warnings on the current pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to take one individual waffle or minis you can portion out yourself; then consider when you’ll eat them and check the ingredients.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portability and portion size Check the number of waffles, the pack weight and whether they’re individually wrapped. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack. I want to be able to take one waffle out of my bag after training without first having to choose an amount from a bag. For around 42% of consumers, convenience and a clearly defined portion come first.
When you’ll eat it Think about when you want to eat the waffle and check the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat just before exercise. I don’t want to take a large snack that doesn’t suit me just before exercise. Around 33% of consumers give the timing of when they eat the highest priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the pack you buy. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check before the waffle goes into my bag. Ingredients and allergens matter most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking of a chocolate stroopwafel as a regular sports food

    According to Albert Heijn, the Daelmans chocolate variety contains 21 g of fat and 42 g of sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat just before exercise.

    Buy the waffle for its taste and convenience, not as an automatic replacement for your usual food and drink. If you want to eat one shortly before exercising, keep the portion small and pay attention to what feels right for you.

  • Checking only the front of the pack if you have allergies

    The chocolate stroopwafels discussed here may contain various allergens. Daelmans lists wheat or gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients, and warns that the products may contain nuts.

    Check both the ingredients list and the warnings on the current pack. If the packaging has changed, don’t rely solely on a product page you looked at earlier.

  • Assuming an old product page reflects the current range

    Albert Heijn marks its chocolate stroopwafel discussed here as discontinued; Jumbo does the same for the milk chocolate variety covered here. An older listing doesn’t tell you whether that variety is currently available.

    Check the current range before making a special trip to a shop for a particular waffle.

  • Treating a bag of minis as one portion

    The Daelmans Mini’s Chocolade pack contains 157 g. The smaller waffles let you choose how much you want, but that doesn’t automatically make the whole bag one portion.

    Set aside the amount you want to take with you beforehand, or choose an individually wrapped waffle if you’d rather not portion one out from a bag.

Brands and ranges to help you compare

These brands can help you recognise different packs and varieties; their inclusion here doesn’t mean every waffle discussed is currently available.

Daelmans

If you’re looking for a chocolate stroopwafel, relevant options include a 163 g pack of four milk chocolate waffles and a 157 g bag of chocolate minis.

  • Albert Heijn lists the 163 g pack as containing four portions, each consisting of one stroopwafel.
  • If you have an allergy, check the current label: the varieties discussed here list wheat or gluten, milk and soya, and may contain nuts.

Albert Heijn

Its own-brand milk chocolate stroopwafel shows what a variety coated on one side can look like.

  • The product listing gives a pack size of 180 g and five portions of 36 g.
  • Albert Heijn marks this variety as discontinued. Don’t take the listing as confirmation that you can buy it now.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s stroopwafel range can help you distinguish between regular, mini and explicitly labelled gluten-free products.

  • For the milk chocolate and coconut varieties discussed here, Jumbo lists ingredients and allergens so you can compare products individually.
  • The chocolate varieties discussed here aren’t listed as part of the current online range. A gluten-free stroopwafel in the range isn’t necessarily coated in chocolate.

PLUS

PLUS lists Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels in a 163 g snack pack and chocolate minis in a 157 g bag.

  • The two types of packaging let you choose between individual waffles and minis you can portion out yourself.
  • PLUS notes that product information can change, so check the packaging of the variety you buy.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl lists stroopwafels in Sondey’s biscuits and snacks range.

  • The brand may be a useful starting point if you want to look for stroopwafels in Lidl’s range.
  • Don’t assume a variety is coated in chocolate based on a general range listing; check the specific product in store.

An option for your gym bag

These individually wrapped chocolate caramel waffles are a good fit if you want to take one sweet snack with you. Check the weight per waffle and the ingredients on the pack before making your choice.

Kanjers Milk Chocolate Caramel Waffles, 4 pack

Kanjers Milk Chocolate Caramel Waffles, 4 pack

A handy way to take an individual sweet waffle with you: according to Joybuy’s product listing, all four chocolate caramel waffles are individually wrapped.

Check the weight per waffle, and if you have allergies, read the ingredients and warnings on the current label.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is a chocolate stroopwafel suitable just before exercise?

A small portion may work for you at that time, but a large chocolate stroopwafel isn’t necessarily comfortable to eat just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat at that point, as they can stay in your stomach for longer.

Do I need a stroopwafel or sports bar for a workout lasting less than an hour?

No, not just because you’re going to exercise. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sports bars and gels are generally unnecessary for exercise lasting less than an hour. If you fancy a stroopwafel, choose it for the taste and convenience, not because you assume it’s essential sports nutrition.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate stroopwafels?

Check the full ingredients list and warnings on the label for each product. The Daelmans varieties discussed here list wheat or gluten, milk and soya, and may contain nuts; eggs are also listed for one of the Jumbo varieties discussed here. Ingredients can vary between varieties.

How should I store chocolate stroopwafels around a workout?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack; for the Daelmans chocolate varieties discussed here, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. So don’t leave them for long in a warm car, in direct sunlight or in a damp gym bag.