Who is this choice relevant to?

Party organiser who wants to serve dark chocolate

You’re looking for a chocolate topping that’s clearly labelled as dark for your birthday. A product name that just says ‘chocolate’ isn’t enough to be sure.

Party organiser who wants easy-to-serve treats

You want stroopwafels that guests can help themselves to. Check the size and type of chocolate separately: mini stroopwafels aren’t necessarily a dark chocolate option.

Party organiser who needs to check allergens

Before serving, you want to be able to read the labels on both the stroopwafels and any chocolate you add yourself.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether dark chocolate is a must-have. A ready-to-serve milk chocolate option meets a different need from a product labelled as dark chocolate or a stroopwafel you finish yourself.

Ready-made with dark chocolate

Best if: you want to serve them straight away and can confirm that the chocolate on the item you choose is dark.

The trade-off: Coco & Sebas mentions dark chocolate in its range, but a range-level description doesn’t tell you which individual stroopwafel you’re choosing.

Finish them yourself with dark chocolate

Best if: you want to choose a chocolate bar explicitly labelled as dark and have time to finish the wafers.

The trade-off: you’ll need two products and must leave the chocolate to set before serving the stroopwafels.

Ready-made with milk chocolate

Best if: serving straight away matters more than having a specific preference for dark chocolate.

The trade-off: the chocolate stroopwafels that PLUS describes from Daelmans, and the Jumbo own-brand option, are milk chocolate varieties.

What to consider What to check when buying Most relevant to
Dark chocolate Look for the words ‘dark chocolate’ on the specific item; check there too for any stated cocoa percentage. If I want to serve dark chocolate, I don’t want to choose milk chocolate based only on the word ‘chocolate’. For around 36% of consumers, certainty about the type of chocolate comes first.
Allergens Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the stroopwafel and, if you’re finishing it yourself, for the chocolate too. If guests have a food allergy or intolerance, I need to know what’s in both products before serving them. Checking allergens is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Serving and preparation Compare the number of pieces and the type of packaging. If you’re finishing them yourself, allow time for the chocolate to set. I want guests to be able to help themselves easily, without having to finish the stroopwafels at the last minute. Ease of serving matters most to around 21% of consumers.
Quantity needed Decide how many pieces you want to serve and compare pack sizes. For a group, I want to have enough stroopwafels ready without planning for more portions than necessary. Quantity is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘chocolate’ means ‘dark chocolate’

    The Daelmans varieties described by PLUS and the Jumbo variety described contain milk chocolate. So their product names alone don’t tell you whether they meet a preference for dark chocolate.

    Check the packaging of the item you choose to see what type of chocolate it contains and whether a cocoa percentage is stated.

  • Checking only the stroopwafel when finishing it yourself

    The chocolate you add has its own ingredients and allergen information. You need to check this too before serving the treat.

    Read both labels and let the chocolate set before stacking or wrapping the wafers.

    Finishing them yourself also means choosing a separate chocolate bar and allowing time to melt, dip and set the chocolate.

  • Assuming mini stroopwafels are a dark chocolate option

    Size tells you nothing about the type of chocolate: PLUS describes Daelmans chocolate minis made with milk chocolate, while Lidl’s mini butter stroopwafels are described as containing butter and caramel.

    Check the type of chocolate first, then compare the size and number of pieces for serving.

  • Using average nutritional values for every product

    Nutritional values vary from one stroopwafel to another. Adding chocolate yourself also changes what you’re ultimately serving.

    When comparing products, use the nutritional information for the items you’ve chosen and check whether values are given per 100 g or per portion.

Brands and ranges to explore

Coco & Sebas

Coco & Sebas lists milk, white and dark chocolate among its chocolate stroopwafel bites.

  • A good place to start if you’re looking for a ready-made stroopwafel bite with dark chocolate.
  • Check the type of chocolate, any stated cocoa percentage and the allergen information on the individual item.

Daelmans

Daelmans’ range includes chocolate stroopwafels and mini packs.

  • A choice of sizes to compare if guests will be helping themselves to a stroopwafel.
  • The snack pack described by PLUS contains 29% milk chocolate; the chocolate minis described there are also a milk chocolate variety.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH butter stroopwafels and Daelmans chocolate varieties.

  • The AH butter stroopwafel pack contains 12 stroopwafels, so you can factor the number of pieces into your plans.
  • The butter stroopwafel isn’t a chocolate variety. For chocolate products, check separately whether the coating is dark.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular stroopwafels, minis and a gluten-free variety as separate products.

  • Different sizes and types of product to compare on the label.
  • The chocolate stroopwafel described by Jumbo contains milk chocolate, not chocolate explicitly labelled as dark.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey mini butter stroopwafels with caramel.

  • The pack described contains around 37 minis per 316 g, which is useful when planning portions.
  • The product description doesn’t mention a dark chocolate coating, so you’d need to finish them yourself to make a dark chocolate option.

ALDI / Moser Roth / Choceur

ALDI lists individual dark chocolate bars, including an Moser Roth bar with 85% cocoa.

  • A bar with a stated cocoa percentage gives you a specific chocolate option to consider for finishing the stroopwafels yourself.
  • A chocolate bar isn’t a ready-made stroopwafel: you’ll also need the wafers and should check both labels.

PLUS

PLUS describes Daelmans chocolate stroopwafels in both snack packs and mini packs.

  • You can compare two types of packaging for serving.
  • Both products described are milk chocolate varieties, not evidence of a stroopwafel with dark chocolate.

Stroopwafels to finish with dark chocolate yourself

You can use these regular stroopwafels as a base and add a separately chosen dark chocolate yourself. They haven’t been selected as ready-made dark chocolate stroopwafels.

Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, pack of 8

Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces

A base you can finish with separately chosen dark chocolate to serve at a birthday party.

Pack of 8 stroopwafels. Before serving, check the latest ingredients and allergen information for both the wafers and the chocolate you add.

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Frequently asked questions

Are chocolate stroopwafels always made with dark chocolate?

No. PLUS describes the Daelmans snack pack and chocolate minis as milk chocolate varieties, and the chocolate stroopwafel described by Jumbo also contains milk chocolate. If you want dark chocolate, check the label on the specific product.

Which allergens should I check when serving stroopwafels to guests?

Check the latest ingredients and allergen information for every product you serve. If you add chocolate yourself, read its label too; don’t rely only on the word ‘dark’ or on information about the stroopwafel.

How should I store stroopwafels that I’ve finished with chocolate?

Follow the storage instructions for the products you’ve chosen and let any chocolate you add set before stacking or wrapping the wafers. For ready-made stroopwafels, follow the instructions on the packaging.

Can I use average nutritional values to compare stroopwafels?

An average is, at best, a rough guide; it isn’t the nutritional value of the product you’re serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 189 kcal and 14,7 g of sugars for an extra-large 40 g stroopwafel. For your own choice, compare the nutritional information on the packaging, especially if you’re adding chocolate.