Choose a standard large stroopwafel if you need whole or halved pieces, or crumbs for a recipe; mini stroopwafels are better for smaller decorations. If you want to make the wafels yourself, a baking mix is a different option from a ready-made stroopwafel. Looking for exactly one individually wrapped stroopwafel? Check the pack size: a multipack or a pack with two per wrapper won’t necessarily meet that requirement.
If you only want to open as many stroopwafels as you need, it makes a difference whether the pack contains one stroopwafel, two together or several unwrapped stroopwafels. Check the unit size inside the outer packaging.
For pieces or crumbs in a cake, trifle or crumble, the key is the shape and quantity the recipe calls for. Albert Heijn’s Allerhande features examples of these uses for stroopwafels.
A baking mix is designed for making stroopwafels, not for adding ready-made stroopwafels straight to a dessert. Check the method and the equipment you’ll need before choosing.
First decide whether you want to take a stroopwafel with you, use ready-made stroopwafels in a recipe or bake them yourself. Then compare the pack size, shape and ingredients of the option you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portion | Check the number of stroopwafels and whether each one is wrapped individually or in pairs. | I want to take one stroopwafel with me without opening several at once. An individual portion is the main priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Shape for your recipe | Decide whether you need whole stroopwafels, pieces, crumbs or small decorations; also compare the quantity required. | For a cake, I want to be able to halve or crumble the stroopwafels, while mini ones would be my choice for small decorations. Shape for a recipe matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Baking them yourself | For a baking mix, read the yield, method and requirements. | I want to make the stroopwafels myself rather than use ready-made ones as a topping. This is the main reason for buying for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the nutritional information and allergen details on the current packaging for the exact product variant. | If ingredients are a deciding factor for me, I want to know what’s in the stroopwafel or mix I’ve chosen before baking with it. This check takes priority for around 14% of consumers. |
The number of items shown on the outer packaging doesn’t tell you how many stroopwafels are together in each inner wrapper. For example, Joybuy describes Kanjers Original as eight stroopwafels, wrapped in pairs.
Check whether you’re looking for one unwrapped stroopwafel, one individually wrapped stroopwafel or simply a small quantity for one occasion. Then check the pack size, not just the product name.
A mini isn’t the same shape as a whole or halved standard stroopwafel. This matters when the stroopwafel needs to be a visible part of a cake or dessert.
Before buying, check how the stroopwafel is used in the recipe and choose minis or a larger size accordingly.
Ingredients vary between product variants. The standard stroopwafels from Albert Heijn and Jumbo reviewed here list wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; don’t assume this applies to every variant.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging of the product you’re buying, even if you’ve used a similar stroopwafel before.
A baking mix needs to be prepared; ready-made stroopwafels can be added to a recipe in pieces or crumbs without that step.
Choose the mix if you want to make the stroopwafels yourself. If you only need pieces or crumbs, look for ready-made stroopwafels in the shape your recipe calls for.
Daelmans is an option if you’re looking for a classic large stroopwafel.
Albert Heijn lists both standard butter stroopwafels and a separate product called AH Stroopwafel voor onderweg (AH Stroopwafel to go).
At Jumbo, you can choose between standard stroopwafels, minis and a HomeMade baking mix.
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels and mini butter stroopwafels.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket stroopwafels and a mini version.
PLUS lists its own honey syrup waffles, Daelmans stroopwafels and a HomeMade mix, among other products.
These Kanjers packs are worth considering if you’re looking for stroopwafels as a portion or as a ready-made ingredient. Check how many stroopwafels are wrapped together in each product and whether the shape suits your recipe; these aren’t baking mixes.
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If you want to take one stroopwafel with you, check whether each one is individually wrapped. Before using them in a recipe, compare the size and ingredients on the packaging with what you need.
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Consider these ready-made stroopwafels if you want to use pieces or crumbs in a dessert. According to the Joybuy product information, the eight stroopwafels are wrapped in pairs, not individually. Before use, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
No, the name alone doesn’t confirm how it’s packaged. Before choosing AH Stroopwafel voor onderweg as a single portion, check how many stroopwafels the pack contains and whether they’re individually wrapped.
Use ready-made stroopwafels if you want to add pieces or crumbs to an existing recipe; choose a baking mix if you want to make the stroopwafels yourself. The HomeMade mix listed by Jumbo is designed to make six stroopwafels and, according to the product page, requires water to be added. Also check the full method and the equipment you’ll need.
If you have an allergy, always read the information on the current packaging for the exact product variant. The standard stroopwafels from Albert Heijn and Jumbo mentioned here list wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; this information is no substitute for checking the product you’re buying.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your stroopwafels. Albert Heijn recommends storing its butter stroopwafels in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the packaging securely after use. For other variants, follow the instructions on their own packaging.
