If you want to decide in advance how many mini stroopwafels to have as a late-night snack, choose a product with a stated portion size. For example, Albert Heijn lists each mini as 8 g, but even with a resealable bag, you’ll need to put a set number of wafers aside yourself. Also check the label of the exact variety for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information; a small size alone doesn’t tell you anything about these.
If you fancy a few wafers after work, gaming or watching TV, a stated portion size gives you a useful guide. A resealable bag lets you put the rest away, but it doesn’t determine how much you eat.
If you avoid gluten, milk, soya, egg or lupin, check the label of the exact variety. Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya in its regular minis; the gluten-free stroopwafels from PLUS that were reviewed contain egg and lupin.
If you’re looking for a honey variety or stroopwafels made with butter, for example, compare the ingredients and nutritional information for that variety. The name on the front doesn’t tell you how much sugar or saturated fat a portion contains.
First decide how many wafers you want for your late-night snack. Then compare the packaging and labels of the varieties you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check the portion size and the number of items in each pack. Albert Heijn lists 8 g per mini and 37 portions per bag. | If I fancy a little something late at night, I’d rather put a few wafers aside in advance than keep dipping into the bag. For around 33% of consumers, a measured portion comes first. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information; a mini size or a gluten-free product name doesn’t tell you which other allergens may be present. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I want to check the exact variety before eating it. For around 25% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the top priority. |
| Preferred variety | Compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and per stated portion, for example for honey or butter varieties. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour or recipe, I want to know what that choice involves beyond the small size. For around 17% of consumers, the variety is the deciding factor. |
| Pack size and storage | Check the number of items, the weight of the bag and the storage instructions for the pack you choose. | If I use a bag over several snack occasions, I want to be able to put the rest away after portioning them out. For around 25% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
A bag of mini stroopwafels contains several portions. Albert Heijn, for example, lists 37 portions in a 300 g bag; the small size doesn’t stop you reaching into the bag again.
Decide in advance how many wafers you’ll have, put them aside and reseal the bag.
Albert Heijn’s regular minis contain wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients. Individually wrapping a stroopwafel doesn’t change its ingredients.
Check the allergen information on the pack every time you buy, even if you already know the brand.
According to the product information, PLUS’s gluten-free stroopwafels contain egg and lupin. This gluten-free alternative has also not been confirmed as available in a mini size.
Check the size, all relevant allergens and the nutritional information for this variety separately.
Jumbo says its Mini Stroopwafeltjes, in packs of 18 × 8 g, are no longer part of its online range. Lidl describes its Sondey minis as available in store only.
Check where your preferred variety is available shortly before buying.
Compare the exact variety: portion sizes, allergens and packaging can differ even within the same brand.
Daelmans makes mini stroopwafels with caramel filling; PLUS lists a stand-up pouch containing 25.
According to Albert Heijn, its regular AH Mini stroopwafels have a portion size of 8 g and come in a 300 g resealable bag. There’s also a separate organic honey variety.
The product information for Jumbo Mini Stroopwafeltjes describes 18 individually wrapped portions of 8 g.
Lidl lists Sondey Mini butter stroopwafels in a 316 g pack containing around 37 wafers.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Mini Stroopwafels as a 300 g pack containing 25% butter.
PLUS sells regular 300 g bags of mini stroopwafels, as well as separate gluten-free stroopwafels.
No. Their size makes them easy to count, but it doesn’t determine how many you have. Albert Heijn lists each regular mini as 8 g; put aside the number you want to eat in advance and store the rest.
Check the allergens on the packaging of the exact variety. Albert Heijn’s regular minis contain wheat, milk and soya, while PLUS’s gluten-free stroopwafels contain egg and lupin.
Don’t assume so for the PLUS gluten-free stroopwafels mentioned here: a mini size has not been confirmed for this variety. If you’re looking for an alternative to mini stroopwafels, check the size and other ingredients on the packaging.
Follow the storage instructions on your own packaging. For its regular minis, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening; instructions may differ for other varieties.
