If you’re after a sweet snack with a cracker-like crunch
You want a ready-to-eat snack that combines chocolate and a cracker-like bite, without having to pair separate products yourself.
Who are these options suitable for?
If you’re putting together a Sinterklaas platter
You want to offer guests crackers alongside chocolate or seasonal sweets, and choose each item separately.
If you’re checking for allergens
You’re buying for someone who needs to know about ingredients or warnings about possible cross-contamination. When serving several snacks, you’ll need to check each pack individually.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want chocolate in a cracker-style product or would prefer to serve separate snacks. Then check the packaging for each product, especially if you’re sharing the platter.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate and a cracker-like crunch | Check the product type and whether chocolate is part of the cracker or oat cracker, rather than a separate biscuit. | I’m looking for one snack that combines a cracker-like bite and chocolate, not two separate products. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Variety on the table | Choose crackers and chocolate separately if you want to mix and match flavours; check the current range for seasonal products. | I want to serve sweet and less sweet snacks separately for my guests. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having this choice. |
| Allergens and labelling | Check the ingredients and allergen information, including warnings about possible cross-contamination, on every pack. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check each product before putting it on the platter. Around 25% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
Common mistakes
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Calling every chocolate product a chocolate cracker
A chocolate biscuit, cookie or piece of chocolate won’t necessarily have the cracker-like bite you’re looking for. Jumbo lists crackers and chocolate biscuits in separate product categories.
Read the product name and ingredients. Choose a combined product only if chocolate is actually part of the cracker or oat cracker.
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Assuming one label covers the whole platter
Separate crackers, chocolate and seasonal sweets each have their own ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Check each pack individually and, where necessary, keep products separate for guests who need to avoid certain ingredients.
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Relying on an old seasonal range
A Sinterklaas product shown previously may no longer be available. Albert Heijn states that one Smarties Sinterklaas product has been discontinued.
Check what’s currently available just before you buy, and choose a non-seasonal alternative if needed.
Brands and retailers to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its AH Havercracker chocolade as an oat cracker with 40% chocolate.
- The product page lists the ingredients and allergen information, and states that the pack contains four 40 g portions.
- This information applies to this specific product. Check the packaging, as online product information can change.
Bolletje
Bolletje lists a range of crackers and seasonal products, including chocolate kruidnoten.
- These separate product types can come in handy when you’re putting together a Sinterklaas platter yourself.
- If you’re looking for a cracker with chocolate, don’t rely on the brand name alone; check the description of the individual product.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists crackers and chocolate biscuits in separate categories.
- This makes it easier to search for separate items to create a varied platter.
- A chocolate biscuit in that category isn’t automatically a chocolate cracker.
Lidl
Lidl has a product category for crackers and crispbreads.
- This category is a good starting point if you’re looking for crackers to put on a platter you’ve assembled yourself.
- For a chocolate variety, check the current product description and packaging.
ALDI
ALDI has separate categories for chocolate, biscuits and other snacks.
- Choosing separate items lets you decide exactly what goes on a sharing platter.
- Check whether each product is a cracker, biscuit or chocolate product, and whether it’s available when you shop.
Chocolate biscuits as an alternative at Joybuy
These products are worth considering if you want a sweet chocolate snack and don’t specifically need a cracker. Choose a chocolate oat cracker, or separate crackers and chocolate, if that particular combination is important to you.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
An option if you’d like to serve chocolate biscuits instead of crackers. The product type is described differently in the title and description, so check the packaging to see what kind of snack you’re buying.
Pack size: 150 g. Check the ingredients and allergens before sharing this product, too.
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Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate, 150 g
A chocolate-based alternative if you don’t need a cracker. Don’t assume it’s a cracker just because oats are mentioned in the name.
Pack size: 150 g. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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Glico Pocky Cookie Bar Chocolate Flavor, 47g IN
An alternative with a chocolate flavour if you’re not specifically looking for a cracker. If the exact type of snack matters to you, check the product description and packaging.
Pack weight: 47 g. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Is a chocolate biscuit the same as a chocolate cracker?
No, a chocolate biscuit isn’t automatically a cracker with chocolate. Check the product name and ingredients if the cracker-like bite is important to you; Jumbo also lists crackers and chocolate biscuits in separate categories.
Which allergens should I check when sharing a platter?
For each product, check the allergens that are relevant to your guests, including warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. AH Havercracker chocolade lists, among other things, cereals containing gluten, soya and oats; the product page also includes warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Can I rely on a supermarket website for ingredient information?
Use the website to compare products, but check the physical packaging before serving. Albert Heijn states that ingredients, nutritional and allergen information can change when products are updated.
How should I store a chocolate oat cracker until Sinterklaas Eve?
Follow the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you buy. For AH Havercracker chocolade, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark and dry place; don’t assume the same instructions apply to other snacks without checking their labels.