A chocolate-covered syrup waffle is better treated as a planned, measured snack than an obvious choice just before a workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercising. So consider when you eat, the portion you actually have and the current label, as well as what you know you can tolerate.
If you want to eat something shortly before a workout, portion size and what your stomach can tolerate matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre at that point.
Choosing individually wrapped waffles or counting out a set number of minis makes it clear how much you’re taking with you. Compare the stated portion with the amount you actually eat.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, the exact packaging is what matters. The chocolate varieties described list milk, wheat or gluten, and soya; warnings about other allergens vary by product.
First, decide when you’re going to exercise and how much you want to eat. Then compare the nutritional values for that portion and read the label for the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Timing and tolerance | Check the fat content per portion eaten and how long you have before your workout. | If I’m about to exercise, I don’t want a large or heavy snack that doesn’t agree with me. For around 36% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Portion size and taking it with you | Compare the number of waffles, the stated portion and whether they’re individually wrapped. | I want to decide in advance how much to take, without having to divide up a pack on the go. Around 29% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Nutritional values | Compare carbohydrates, sugars and fat per 100 g and for the amount you eat. | When planning a snack, I want to know what’s in my own portion, rather than looking only at values per 100 g. For around 21% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging for the exact variety. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, a similar product name isn’t enough to be sure. Around 14% of consumers put checking the label first. |
Daelmans lists three mini syrup waffles as a portion. A smaller size only means you eat less if you also limit the number you have.
Count how many minis you want to eat in advance and compare the nutritional values for that amount.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the chocolate varieties described contain 21 to 24 g of fat per 100 g.
It’s better to plan to eat the waffle well before your workout. If you’re eating shortly beforehand, keep the portion small and choose something you know you can tolerate.
Albert Heijn’s product page marks its chocolate-covered syrup waffle variety as ‘Discontinued’.
Check whether the exact variety is available and read the information on the packaging when you buy it.
The products described list milk, wheat or gluten, and soya; additional warnings vary. So waffles of the same type don’t necessarily have the same label.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the product you actually receive every time you buy it.
Albert Heijn describes a 4-pack of chocolate-covered syrup waffles, with one waffle as a portion, and a mini variety with three minis as the stated portion.
Albert Heijn describes Kanjers Chocowafels as individually wrapped chocolate-caramel waffles.
The product page for the own-brand milk chocolate-covered syrup waffle is marked ‘Discontinued’.
These chocolate-covered waffles are an option if you’re looking for a measured sweet snack to plan before a workout. Check the packaging to make sure the portion, nutritional values and allergens suit you.
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For anyone who wants to enjoy a sweet waffle as a planned portion well before a workout.
The product name states that the pack contains 4 waffles. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging for the amount you eat.
A chocolate-covered syrup waffle isn’t an obvious choice just before a workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre at that point. Consider how long you have before your workout and what you know you can tolerate.
A special sports snack isn’t necessarily needed. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sports bars and gels are generally unnecessary for exercise lasting less than an hour. Whether you want to eat something beforehand also depends on your previous meal and when you’re training.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variety. The varieties described by Albert Heijn list milk, wheat or gluten, and soya; the Daelmans varieties also warn that they may contain nuts.
Online nutritional values can help with an initial comparison, but use the packaging you receive to make your final choice. Compare like with like, for example per 100 g, then look at the portion you’ll actually eat.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The product pages described recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Also check the best-before date on the product you buy.
