Choose mini stroopwafels if you want to count one whole waffle for each calendar compartment: Lidl lists around 37 minis per pack, while PLUS lists 25 Daelmans minis per bag. A large pack of regular stroopwafels is better for sharing outside the compartments or for a smaller number of treats. Before buying, check the number of pieces, the space in each compartment and the label for every recipient.
A stated piece count makes it easier to divide treats between days or recipients. Lidl lists around 37 Sondey minis per pack; PLUS lists 25 Daelmans minis per bag. You’ll need to check separately whether they fit in your compartments.
If the waffles don’t all need to fit into individual compartments, you could also consider regular packs. ALDI lists twelve stroopwafels per pack, while Jumbo lists twelve portions. As well as the weight, check how many treats you need.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before handing out the stroopwafels. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of checking food labels for food allergies; a ‘gluten-free’ label alone says nothing about other allergens.
First, decide how many whole treats you need and whether they have to fit in the compartments. Then compare the amount you want to share and check the relevant label information for each recipient.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of whole treats | Compare the number of pieces with the number of compartments and recipients; measure a compartment too if fit is important. | If you want to put one whole waffle in each compartment, the number in the bag needs to add up. This fixed piece count is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Amount to share | Check both the weight and the number of pieces or portions, so the pack suits the way you plan to hand them out. | For a group treat, you’ll want enough to go around, even if not every waffle is going into a compartment. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the amount and the balance with their budget. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the variety you’re buying. | If a recipient has a dietary requirement, you’ll want to know whether this particular pack is suitable to share. For around 18% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
A heavy bag won’t necessarily contain enough individual treats for an advent calendar. ALDI lists twelve regular stroopwafels in 480 g; Jumbo lists twelve portions in 468 g.
Count the compartments and recipients first. Then compare that number with the stated number of pieces or portions, especially if you want to serve the waffles whole.
The word ‘mini’ and a stated piece count don’t tell you how much space your calendar compartments have.
Measure a compartment and check the waffle dimensions if fit is essential.
According to their product information, Jumbo’s butter stroopwafels and the regular Daelmans stroopwafels listed by Albert Heijn contain ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk and soya. That tells you nothing about the label on another variety.
Before handing them out, read the ingredients and allergen information on every pack you’re actually using.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing stroopwafels in a cool, dry, dark place, in a well-sealed container. If the waffles will be loose in a calendar for a while, pay attention to the packaging and where you store it.
Check the storage instructions on the pack and keep any leftovers well sealed.
The supermarket listings we checked include Daelmans regular stroopwafels and a mini variety.
Albert Heijn lists both its own-brand stroopwafels and a pack of Daelmans.
Jumbo lists a 468 g pack of regular butter stroopwafels.
Lidl lists Sondey Mini Butter Stroopwafels as a 316 g pack.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket as a pack of twelve regular stroopwafels in 480 g.
PLUS lists Daelmans minis in a 25-piece pack, as well as a separate gluten-free stroopwafel variety under its own brand.
These packs of regular stroopwafels have a stated piece count. They’re most useful if you’re planning a smaller number of treats or sharing waffles outside the calendar. Check they’ll fit if you want to put them in compartments.
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A pack for planning ten whole treats or sharing stroopwafels with others. Measure your calendar compartments if each waffle needs to fit, and check the allergens on the pack before handing them out.
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The stated count of eight suits a smaller batch, but not a calendar with more compartments if you want to put one whole waffle in each. Check the dimensions before using them in a calendar, and read the label for your recipients.
Minis are handy if you want to count one whole waffle for each compartment, as long as they fit. Lidl lists around 37 Sondey minis and PLUS lists 25 Daelmans minis per bag; for regular waffles, ALDI lists twelve pieces and Jumbo twelve portions. Choose a pack that suits your calendar and recipients.
Store them in a cool, dry, dark place, in a well-sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Check the storage instructions on the pack too, and consider how long the waffles will be in the calendar.
Yes, read the packaging for the exact variety you’re giving out. The product information for Jumbo’s regular butter stroopwafels and the regular Daelmans stroopwafels listed by Albert Heijn includes ingredients such as wheat or gluten, milk and soya. Don’t rely on this information for a different pack.
