When choosing stroopwafels for an advent calendar, start with the number of treats you need and the space in each compartment, rather than looking only at the pack’s weight. A larger pack can also stock the biscuit tin; mini stroopwafels may fit smaller compartments better, while a duo pack contains two waffles but does not give you two separate packs. Check the number of pieces, the packaging and the allergen information on the label for the variant you choose.
If the compartments have limited space, the size of the treat matters. Mini stroopwafels and duo packs are different ways of portioning them from a regular individual waffle, so compare their size with the calendar compartments.
If you want some stroopwafels left for the biscuit tin after filling the calendar, compare both the number of pieces and the total contents. Check the storage instructions for the pack you choose, too.
If several people will be given stroopwafels, the label on the specific variant matters. Albert Heijn offers, among others, a plant-based and a gluten-free option, but those labels do not address the same dietary or allergy requirements.
Decide how many treats you want to hand out, then measure a calendar compartment before choosing a pack size. Check that the ingredients and allergen information are suitable for each recipient.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Number of calendar treats | Count the compartments you need to fill and compare that number with the stated number of pieces or portions. A duo pack is one pack containing two waffles. | I want enough for every planned compartment, without mistaking a duo for two separate packs. For around 36% of consumers, the number of individual treats is the top priority. |
| Size and portioning | Measure a compartment and check whether the pack contains regular waffles, mini waffles or individually wrapped duos. | I need the treat to fit in my small calendar and be easy to portion. Around 29% of consumers give size and portioning the highest priority. |
| Family-sized supply | Compare the number of pieces and the total contents; check how to store the chosen pack after opening. | I want some waffles left for the biscuit tin after filling the calendar. For around 21% of consumers, having a useful supply left over is the main concern. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack you buy; assess each variant separately. | If I’m giving stroopwafels to someone with a dietary or allergy requirement, I want to know what is in this particular variant. For around 14% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
The weight does not tell you how many regular waffles or mini waffles you can divide between the compartments. For example, ALDI lists a pack of 12 stroopwafels weighing 378 g, while Lidl lists a mini pack containing around 37 pieces and weighing 316 g.
First, work out how many waffles or mini waffles you want for each compartment and add up the total. Then check the number of pieces stated on the pack.
Mini waffles are mainly useful when you need to check whether a waffle will fit in a compartment. A pack of 4 × 2 contains eight waffles, but they come as four wrapped duos.
Measure a compartment and check how the waffles are packed. If you want to keep the packaging intact, count one sealed duo as a single portion.
Plant-based and gluten-free do not mean the same thing. The plant-based stroopwafels listed by Albert Heijn contain wheat and soya; the gluten-free variant listed contains egg and lupin.
Before handing them out, read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack of the variant you have chosen.
A planned variant may change or disappear from the online range. For example, Jumbo says its pack of 10 organic stroopwafels is no longer available online.
Check that the pack you want is available shortly before buying, and compare the latest product information with the label.
PLUS and Albert Heijn stock Daelmans in several pack formats, including a bag of 10, mini waffles and 2-packs.
The stroopwafel range includes regular, mini, plant-based and gluten-free options.
Jumbo lists regular stroopwafels, mini waffles and Kanjers Original Stroopwafels in packs of 4 × 2, among other options.
Lidl lists Sondey mini butter stroopwafels, with around 37 pieces in each 316 g pack.
ALDI lists a pack of 12 regular stroopwafels weighing 378 g, as well as 300 g packs of mini stroopwafels.
PLUS lists, among other options, its own 480 g pack of stroopwafels and bags of 10 caramel stroopwafels.
These Kanjers packs are particularly useful if you want to plan the number of waffles and decide how to divide them between calendar days and the biscuit tin. Measure the compartments before using them in the calendar, and check the current pack.
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A handy option if you plan to put two waffles together: the eight waffles are wrapped in pairs, giving you four sealed duos.
Check that a duo will fit in a calendar compartment. Read the label for allergen information before handing them out.
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The stated quantity of 10 waffles helps you plan treats for the calendar or a small supply for home.
Before buying, check whether the waffles are individually wrapped and whether they will fit in the calendar compartments. Read the label for allergen information before handing them out.
It depends on what you want to put in each compartment: a whole waffle, a sealed duo or one or more mini waffles. For 24 whole waffles, you’ll need three packs of Kanjers 4 × 2; that gives you twelve sealed duos, not 24 separate packs.
Regular stroopwafels are a practical choice only if the compartments are large enough for the pack you choose. Measure a compartment before buying; for smaller ones, compare the size of mini waffles.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of stroopwafels you choose. Storage advice varies by product, so check whether the label explains how to reseal the pack after opening.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack before portioning out the waffles. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that, for pre-packed foods, the presence of regulated allergens must be clearly stated on the label. Also check for any warnings relevant to the recipient.
No, plant-based does not automatically mean gluten-free. Albert Heijn lists wheat in its AH Terra Plant-Based Stroopwafels; according to the product label, the separate AH Gluten-Free Organic variant contains egg and lupin. Choose based on the ingredients and allergens listed for the specific pack.
