Which option is right for you?

If you’re serving a breakfast or brunch platter

If you want to display crisp speculaas or serve it with coffee, butter and almonds are useful features to compare across varieties.

If you prefer filled speculaas

If almond paste and a softer, more cake-like bite are what you’re after, a filled variety is a better fit than a dry, crisp biscuit. Check the allergens for the specific product.

If you compare food labels

If you want to weigh up fibre, sugar or particular ingredients, compare the nutritional information for each variety. A multigrain name is no substitute for checking the details.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want crisp biscuits or speculaas with a filling. Then compare the details on the packaging to find an option that suits your breakfast and the people you’re serving.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Crispness and presentation Compare the butter, almonds and biscuit shape shown on the current packaging. I want to serve crisp almond speculaas on a sweet breakfast platter. This presentation is the priority for around 31% of consumers.
Soft filling Check whether the speculaas contains almond paste, and read the ingredients and allergen information. A softer bite with almond paste is a better fit for what I want to serve than a dry biscuit. The filling is the main reason for choosing it for around 31% of consumers.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g and per serving; check which grains are used too. When choosing between classic and multigrain speculoos, I want to weigh up the nutritional values and ingredients. Around 23% of consumers make this comparison their priority.
Pack size Check the quantity, number of biscuits and storage advice after opening. For breakfast with guests, I want enough biscuits without choosing a pack that will go unused afterwards. Pack size is the deciding factor for around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘indulgent’ is a fixed product feature

    Butter, almonds and almond paste give different types of speculaas their own character, but that doesn’t mean one variety is right for every sweet breakfast.

    Decide what texture you want to serve, then compare the ingredients and pack size of the specific products.

  • Assuming multigrain means low in sugar

    Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists 4.7 g of fibre and 35.5 g of sugar per 100 g for Lotus Biscoff 6 Grains. The name alone doesn’t tell you how its nutritional values compare with your other options.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving with that of the variety you’re considering.

  • Guessing allergens from a name or picture

    Speculaas varieties can contain different grains, nuts and other ingredients. A previous purchase or online description may not match the packaging of the product you’re buying now.

    If you have an allergy, read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before eating the product.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Albert Heijn (AH)

Albert Heijn stocks products including butter speculaas windmills, almond speculaas and filled speculaas.

  • For the butter speculaas windmills described, the listed 5.5% flaked almonds give you a specific detail to compare.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens; Albert Heijn says product information may change.

Jumbo

The Jumbo products described include a butter speculaas mix and filled speculaas with almond paste.

  • The butter mix lists 23% butter and 4.5% flaked almonds, so you can compare these ingredients directly.
  • For filled varieties, check current availability and the label on the pack you’re buying.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Biscoff offers classic speculoos and a 6-grain variety if you want to compare two options from the range.

  • Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists 4.7 g of fibre per 100 g for the 6-grain variety, compared with 1.3 g per 100 g for the classic variety.
  • Compare the sugar content and ingredients too; the difference in fibre alone doesn’t tell you everything about the nutritional value.

Biscotto (ALDI)

The Biscotto baker’s speculaas from ALDI described here comes in a larger pack for sharing.

  • ALDI Nederland lists a pack size of 600 g and 48 biscuits for this baker’s speculaas.
  • Check the physical packaging if ingredients, allergens or nutritional values affect your choice.

Lidl

The butter speculaas windmills from Lidl described here are biscuits for anyone specifically looking for a butter variety.

  • Lidl Nederland lists 18 biscuits and a pack size of 350 g for this product.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging, as well as availability in store.

Speculoos biscuits on Joybuy

This product is suited to anyone who wants to serve a classic speculoos biscuit with a sweet breakfast. If you’re choosing based on butter, almonds, a filling or multigrain ingredients, compare the features of other varieties separately.

250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff speculoos biscuits

Lotus Biscoff speculoos biscuits 250 g

For serving individual speculoos biscuits with a sweet breakfast. According to Joybuy Nederland, the pack contains around 32 biscuits; check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise speculaas for a more indulgent sweet breakfast?

Look for the features you want to serve, such as a crisp texture, butter, almonds or a filling made with almond paste. Compare these details on the packaging rather than relying on the word ‘indulgent’ alone.

Should I choose filled speculaas or butter speculaas?

Choose filled speculaas if you’re after a softer bite with almond paste; choose a butter variety if you want a crisp biscuit. For both, read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product.

Does multigrain speculoos automatically mean a low-sugar choice?

No. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists 35.5 g of sugar and 4.7 g of fibre per 100 g for Lotus Biscoff 6 Grains. Compare both figures and the serving size with those of the variety you’d otherwise choose.

Can I rely on an online product description if I have an allergy?

Use the online description to help you narrow down your options, but read the allergen information on the current packaging before eating the product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label; a product’s ingredients can change.

How should I store an opened pack of speculaas?

Follow the storage advice for the product you’ve bought. For the butter speculaas windmills described, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening; check the label for other varieties.