Which pack is right for you?

Family bakers who need plenty of waffles

If you’re making a tart, cake or several portions, count how many whole stroopwafels the recipe calls for. A larger pack may be suitable, but the number of waffles matters just as much as the weight.

Bakers looking for minis as a topping

For small decorations or individual portions, a pack of mini stroopwafels may be more convenient than a pack of whole waffles. Just check that the recipe doesn’t call for whole waffles.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

If you need to avoid certain ingredients, don’t choose on size alone. Check the packaging each time you buy: regular stroopwafels from retailers including PLUS and Jumbo list allergens such as wheat, milk and soya.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking how your recipe uses the waffles. Then look at the number of waffles and the pack size. If the ingredients are important to you, begin with the label.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity Compare the net weight and the stated number of waffles or portions with your recipe. If I need waffles for several stages of baking, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. For around 37% of consumers, the quantity needed comes first.
Waffle shape Check whether the pack contains whole stroopwafels or minis, and which shape the recipe calls for. I want to be able to use minis for a small topping, but may need whole waffles for a layer. Shape is the most important factor for around 36% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging. If I need to avoid an ingredient, the product must suit my needs, whatever the pack size. For around 27% of consumers, this check comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all large packs contain the same amount

    The weight doesn’t always tell you how many whole waffles you’ll get. Jumbo lists twelve portions for its 468 g pack; PLUS lists a pack weighing 480 g.

    Count the waffles your recipe calls for, then compare the information on the packaging.

  • Swapping minis for whole waffles without checking

    Lidl says its 316 g Sondey pack contains around 37 mini stroopwafels. These are different from the whole waffles you may want for a layer or large pieces.

    Check the relevant recipe step before choosing minis or whole waffles.

  • Relying on an ingredients list you saw before

    Regular stroopwafels may contain ingredients including wheat, milk and soya. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed foods.

    Check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying, even if you’ve used the same product before.

  • Assuming a product you’ve found is available to buy

    A product page doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be able to buy the pack for your baking project. ALDI listed its Heerlijck Banket pack of twelve, weighing 480 g, as unavailable.

    Check current availability before planning a recipe around one particular pack.

Brands compared

PLUS

The own-brand range includes a regular 480 g pack of individually wrapped stroopwafels.

  • The stated weight gives you a starting point when buying for several stages of baking.
  • Check how many waffles you need and read the label; this product lists ingredients including wheat, milk and soya.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular butter stroopwafels weighing 468 g, as well as a separate gluten-free version weighing 240 g.

  • The regular pack is listed as containing twelve portions.
  • The smaller gluten-free version is a different pack from the regular one; check the current label for each version.

Daelmans

PLUS lists a Daelmans pack containing ten regular stroopwafels made with butter, cinnamon and vanilla.

  • The fixed number is useful when your recipe calls for a specific number of whole waffles.
  • There are fewer waffles than in some larger packs, so check whether ten will be enough.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a 310 g own-brand pack of stroopwafels, with eight portions and 25% butter.

  • The stated number of portions is useful for recipes where you need to count the waffles.
  • Check that you have enough if you’re baking for several people; the pack is lighter than the PLUS and Jumbo packs mentioned here.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl lists a 316 g pack of Sondey mini butter stroopwafels, containing around 37 minis.

  • Their small size may work well for decorations and individual portions.
  • Lidl says these are sold in store. Check the packaging there too if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.

Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)

ALDI lists a pack of twelve regular stroopwafels weighing 480 g, as well as a separate 300 g mini version.

  • The two pack sizes make the difference between whole waffles and minis clear.
  • The large pack was listed as unavailable on the ALDI page consulted; check current availability.

Stroopwafels at Joybuy

These Kanjers packs contain whole stroopwafels for recipes that call for whole waffles or pieces. Compare the number in each pack with your recipe before choosing.

Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pack

Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pack

An option if your recipe calls for whole stroopwafels and ten will be enough.

Check the net weight if your recipe also specifies an amount in grams. For allergen information, read the current packaging.

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Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pack

Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pack

An option for a recipe calling for whole waffles, if eight will be enough.

Compare the number in the pack with what you need for every step of your recipe, and check the current packaging for allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose stroopwafels for a baking recipe?

Start with the shape: choose whole waffles if the recipe calls for a layer or large pieces, and consider minis for small toppings or individual portions. Then count how many waffles you need and compare this with the stated number in the pack and the net weight.

Are regular stroopwafels suitable if I need to avoid gluten, milk or soya?

Don’t assume they are without checking the label. The regular stroopwafels described from PLUS, Jumbo, Daelmans and Albert Heijn list one or more of these allergens, so check the packaging of your chosen version every time you buy it.

How should I store an opened pack of stroopwafels?

Store stroopwafels in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy.