If you want to share biscuits with a larger group after exercise, choose a pack with enough biscuits for everyone. For pre-portioned treats, the individual bags in Lotus Biscoff XL are more practical. Whichever you choose, check the allergens on the pack you’re handing out. A biscuit isn’t a substitute for a post-workout meal: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends something containing protein and carbohydrates, or a regular main meal.
You want something to eat after training, as well as a biscuit to share. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends something containing protein and carbohydrates, or a regular main meal, after exercise; you can share a biscuit as an extra treat.
You’re sharing with a team, family or group of friends and want to know in advance how many biscuits or portions are in the pack. For its 600 g pack of Bakkers speculaas, Albert Heijn lists 48 portions, while Jumbo lists around 48.
If you’re sharing biscuits on the go or after training, you may prefer handing out individual bags rather than opening a single pack. According to Jumbo’s product information, Lotus Biscoff XL contains ten bags, each with two biscuits.
First decide whether you mainly want something to share, or whether you also need to eat after exercise. Then check the number of biscuits, the packaging and the allergens in your chosen product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Food after exercise | Think about what you’ll eat after training; compare the nutritional information per portion if it matters to your choice. | After an intense workout, I want to sort out suitable food first and share a biscuit only as a treat; this is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| How many to share | Compare the pack weight with the stated number of biscuits or portions. | When I’m sharing with a group, I want to know whether everyone can have a biscuit; this is the first thing around 27% of consumers consider. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack you’re handing out. | If someone in the group has an allergy, I don’t want to rely on a biscuit’s name or appearance; checking the ingredients is a priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Individual portions | Check whether the biscuits are loose in one pack or come in individual bags. | When I’m sharing on the go, I want to give everyone their own portion easily; this way of sharing matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
A pack to share won’t answer the question of what to eat after an intense workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends something containing protein and carbohydrates, or a regular main meal.
Plan that meal separately and bring biscuits if you’d also like to share a treat.
A vegan label doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about gluten or other allergens. For example, the Lotus Biscoff and Jumbo speculoos products reviewed list wheat.
Before sharing, read the allergen information on the current packaging, especially if someone in the group has an allergy or needs to eat gluten-free.
If there are biscuits left after sharing, you’ll need to be able to take the opened pack with you and store it.
Choose an amount that suits the group and, if necessary, bring an airtight container or bag.
Speculoos biscuits in a standard 250 g pack and an XL pack containing ten individual bags of two biscuits each, according to Jumbo’s product information.
Own-brand products include 600 g packs of Bakkers speculaas and 250 g packs of speculoos biscuits.
Own-brand products include 600 g packs of Bakkers Speculaas and 250 g packs of speculoos biscuits.
Lidl’s biscuit brand, which includes speculoos biscuits.
ALDI’s biscuit brand, which includes 600 g packs of Bakkersspeculaas.
These packs are suited to sharing biscuits after exercise. Focus on how many biscuits you need and how you want to hand them out; choose what you’ll eat after training separately.
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An option if you want to decide in advance how many biscuits to bring and share.
The pack contains 8 biscuits and weighs 200 g. Check the current label for allergens before sharing.
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A smaller pack for sharing milk chocolate biscuits after training.
The pack weighs 150 g. Check the current label for the number of portions and allergen information.
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An option for a group who want to share Lotus Biscoff biscuits from one pack.
The pack weighs 250 g. Jumbo’s product information gives around 32 biscuits for the standard pack; check the contents and allergens on the pack you buy.
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A pack of mini biscuits for a smaller sharing occasion.
The pack weighs 160 g. Check the current label for the number of biscuits and any listed allergens.
No, don’t choose a biscuit as a substitute for your post-workout meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends something containing protein and carbohydrates, or a regular main meal; you can share a biscuit as an extra treat.
According to Jumbo’s product information, Lotus Biscoff XL contains ten individual bags, each with two biscuits. Check whether ten pairs are enough for your group, and check the allergens on the packaging.
Yes, read the allergen information on the pack you’re actually handing out. The standard Lotus Biscoff pack reviewed lists wheat and soya; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be declared on the label.
No, a vegan label doesn’t mean a biscuit is gluten-free. Check the ingredients, allergens and any gluten-free claim separately on the pack you choose.
