Who might enjoy mini speculaas?

If you like to choose a small portion with your coffee or tea

A familiar little biscuit and a portion size given in grams can help you decide how much to take from a multi-portion pack.

If you prefer speculaas with almonds

With a filled or almond-enriched variety, it’s not just the flavour and ingredients that matter – portion size does too. For example, Albert Heijn lists a 47 g portion for AH Speculaas picolientje.

If you need to check ingredients and allergens

Ingredients vary from product to product, so check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the variety you plan to eat.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the amount you want to have with your coffee. Then compare the type of speculaas and check the nutritional information and ingredients on the exact pack.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Choosing a small portion for yourself Compare the portion size in grams and the number of portions per pack. Think about how many biscuits you want to have. With coffee or tea, I want a few small biscuits without treating the whole pack as one portion. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Flavour and filling Check whether it’s plain mini speculaas biscuits, an almond variety or filled speculaas; compare the portion size in grams too. If I’m craving speculaas with almonds, I’d rather choose that variety deliberately than go by the word ‘mini’ alone. This flavour preference is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Check the current packaging for allergens, any ‘may contain’ warnings and nutritional information per 100 g or per portion. I want to know before eating whether the ingredients suit my needs and what the nutritional information says about the amount I’m having. This check is the top priority for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means a set snack portion

    Mini describes the size of a biscuit, not how many you have at a time. Albert Heijn lists a 9 g portion for AH Mini speculaasjes, but a 47 g portion for AH Speculaas picolientje.

    Compare the portion size in grams and decide for yourself how much to take from the pack.

  • Treating an almond variety as ordinary mini speculaas

    Fillings and ingredients can vary between varieties. For AH Speculaas picolientje, Albert Heijn lists ingredients including almonds, egg, milk and wheat.

    Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety, even if the products look similar.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s currently available

    Jumbo said its Mini Speculaasjes were no longer available online, while ALDI listed its mini butter speculaas biscuits as unavailable.

    Use this product information to compare sizes, but check current availability before relying on it.

  • Reading only the front of the pack

    A label such as ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you which ingredients or nutritional values apply to your portion.

    Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and nutrition table on the pack you’re buying.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells both AH Mini speculaasjes and a separate speculaas variety with almond paste.

  • For AH Mini speculaasjes, Albert Heijn lists a pack size of 125 g, a 9 g portion and 14 portions per pack.
  • Don’t apply this product’s portion size to other varieties; check the current label each time.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a product page for 125 g Mini Speculaasjes, with ingredient and nutritional information.

  • The product information gives you a starting point for comparing ingredients and size.
  • Jumbo said this product was no longer part of its online range; check current availability separately.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus describes Biscoff as a crunchy speculoos biscuit to enjoy with coffee. That makes it a flavour comparison, not necessarily a mini speculaas variety.

  • Lotus’s description makes it clear what type of biscuit you’re comparing.
  • If a small, portionable biscuit is your main priority, check the size and portion of the specific pack.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl presents Sondey as a range of biscuits and snacks, and also lists bakers’ speculaas as a store product.

  • The range is worth considering if you want to compare biscuit sizes.
  • The 600 g bakers’ speculaas described by Lidl isn’t confirmed as a mini size, so check the specific pack.

ALDI

ALDI described mini butter speculaas biscuits topped with flaked almonds, sold in packs of 9.

  • The stated number of biscuits helps distinguish this pack from a bag of loose mini biscuits.
  • ALDI listed the product as unavailable, so use current product information when planning a purchase.

Speculaas at Joybuy

These two speculaas products may suit you if you’re looking for small biscuits to enjoy as a snack. Compare the stated pack weight with the amount you want to have at a time; the total weight isn’t a portion size.

Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 stuks, 200 g

Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 stuks, 200 g

For anyone who likes to enjoy speculaas biscuits with a coffee and choose their own portion. The product name gives the pack size as 8 biscuits and 200 g; check the current label for the portion size and any allergens that matter to you.

View at Joybuy
Bolletje Ball of Shaking Bellies Speculaas, 300 g

Bolletje Ball of Shaking Bellies Speculaas, 300 g

For anyone who likes to have a few mini speculaas biscuits at a time and choose their own amount for each snack break. The pack weighs 300 g; check the current label for the portion size and allergens before settling on a regular amount.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Do mini speculaas biscuits make it easier to have a small portion?

Only if you also decide how many biscuits to have. Albert Heijn lists a 9 g portion for AH Mini speculaasjes, but opening a multi-portion pack doesn’t stop you after one portion.

What can I have if I don’t want sweet biscuits every day?

You could also look at other foods for an everyday snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options including vegetables, fruit, nuts and wholegrain products; for packaged foods, compare the ingredients and nutritional information.

Which allergens should I check in mini speculaas?

Check the allergens on the exact pack, as they vary from product to product. For AH Mini speculaasjes, Albert Heijn lists ingredients including milk and wheat and warns that the product may contain soya and almonds. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.

How should I store mini speculaas after opening?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought. For AH Mini speculaasjes, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; seal an opened pack securely, following the instructions on the label.