Choose plain speculaas biscuits or chunks if you want something ready to grab or share while gaming. Filled pastries and tart are better suited to a planned dessert break, when portion sizes, allergens and any refrigeration requirements need extra attention. Speculoos spread is an ingredient for a topping or dessert, not a biscuit to eat straight from your hand.
If you want something to grab during a longer session without preparing a dessert, plain biscuits or chunks are a practical choice. You can put out a small portion in advance and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
If you’re putting something out for your fellow players, choose a pack that’s easy to share. For example, Albert Heijn lists the portions for its Bakkers speculaas, and Jumbo does the same for its Speculaasbrokken. Check how much you’ll need for your group.
If you’re planning a break to enjoy something together, consider filled pastries, tart or a dessert made with speculoos spread. Keep serving, the allergens in your chosen variety and, for tart, storage instructions in mind.
Decide whether you want a snack while playing or are planning a dessert break. Then consider the portions and ingredients of the product type that suits you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-eat snacking | Choose something you can serve without preparation; check the storage instructions. | If you want something to grab between rounds, biscuits ready to serve are more practical than a dessert that still needs to be plated. Around 31% of consumers prioritise convenience for immediate snacking. |
| Sharing and portions | Check the number of portions and whether you can share the product without cutting it or using cutlery. | For a session with fellow players, you’ll want to portion everything out in advance, rather than relying on one large pastry as the only option. Around 25% of consumers prioritise shareability. |
| Dessert break | Compare the product type, portion size and any refrigeration requirements. | If the break is all about dessert, filled pastries or tart may suit the occasion better than individual biscuits. Dessert appeal is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you’ve chosen. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients, you can’t rely on the word ‘speculaas’ alone: biscuits, filled pastries and tart have different ingredients. Around 19% of consumers put this check first. |
A filled muffin or tart can be a great choice for a dessert break, but it takes more effort to serve than biscuits you can set out in advance. Jumbo also says its Jumbo Luxe Speculaasvlaai Half must be kept refrigerated.
Before you choose, decide when you want to eat: while playing or at the table during a break.
A label such as ‘vegan’ doesn’t tell you whether a product contains wheat. Ingredients can also vary between different varieties of filled speculaas and desserts.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact product’s packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label.
A product listing doesn’t mean you can buy the same speculaas online or in your local shop at any time. Jumbo says its Luxe Speculaasvlaai Half is no longer in its online range; Lidl directs customers to its shops for Bakkers speculaas.
Check the range at the shop or in the delivery area you plan to use just before you do your shopping.
The brands below offer different options for a gaming session, from plain biscuits to filled pastries and speculoos spread. Choose by product, as portions, ingredients and storage instructions can vary.
Lotus Bakeries offers Biscoff biscuits and speculoos spread. The spread is especially useful if you want to make your own topping or dessert.
The AH range includes plain Bakkers speculaas, filled mini pastries and a filled speculaas muffin.
Jumbo offers Speculaasbrokken to serve on a platter, as well as a Jumbo Luxe Speculaasvlaai Half for dessert.
ALDI offers different snack and dessert options, including plain Bakkersspeculaas, filled speculaas and Sam Speculoospasta.
Lidl lists Bakkers speculaas as plain biscuits in a 600 g pack.
This selection includes plain biscuits to set out during a gaming session, as well as smooth speculoos spread for anyone preparing a dessert break. When comparing products, check the pack size, product type and allergens for the exact variety.
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A biscuit option you can set out in advance for a gaming session.
The product name lists 8 pieces and 200 g. Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens before sharing the biscuits.
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Individual biscuits are a handy choice if you want something to serve or share without preparing a dessert.
The pack is labelled 250 g. Check the current packaging for allergen information, particularly if soya is relevant to you.
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You can set these plain speculaas biscuits out in a bowl in advance if you want to share biscuits while playing.
The pack is labelled 450 g. Check the packaging to see how many biscuits to put out per person, and check the allergen information.
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This smooth speculoos spread is ideal for a prepared topping or dessert break, not for eating straight from the jar.
The pack is labelled 720 g. Have something to serve the spread with, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
Plain biscuits or chunks laid out in a bowl in advance take less serving effort during play than filled pastries or tart. If you’d rather have a dessert break, check the portion size and storage instructions for that product.
Yes. Check the allergen information for the exact variety, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label; biscuits, filled pastries and tart don’t necessarily contain the same ingredients.
No. A vegan label doesn’t mean speculaas is gluten-free. Check the ingredients and allergens separately on the pack you’ve chosen, including whether it contains wheat.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. Always follow the advice on the packaging. Jumbo says its Luxe Speculaasvlaai Half must be kept refrigerated at a maximum of 7 °C, so don’t store tart in the cupboard with your biscuits.
Don’t assume it’s available online: Jumbo says its Luxe Speculaasvlaai Half is no longer in its online range. Check the current selection at your local shop or in your delivery area before planning a dessert break around this tart.
