Anyone looking to add something sweet to breakfast
If you enjoy a stroopwafel with coffee, tea or a more substantial breakfast, without treating it as a complete breakfast in itself.
Who are these options for?
Anyone looking for a gluten-free option
If the gluten-free label on the exact pack is essential to your choice. Other allergens, including egg and lupin in some varieties, are worth checking too.
Anyone looking for a pack to enjoy on several occasions
If the number of waffles, storage instructions and availability all factor into your choice.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide what role the stroopwafel will play in your breakfast and whether gluten or other allergens limit your choice. Then compare flavour, portion size and packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Its role at breakfast | Check the sugars, fibre and portion size in the nutritional information, per 100 g and, where provided, per portion. | If I want something sweet without replacing the rest of my breakfast with a biscuit, portion size matters. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this role at breakfast. |
| Gluten and allergens | Check for a gluten-free label and read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the exact pack. | If gluten or another allergen limits my choice, I need to look beyond the product name. Around 20% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
| Flavour and size | Compare the stated filling, ingredients and waffle size. | If I’m mainly looking for that familiar syrup flavour to enjoy with coffee or tea, I want to know which variety I’m choosing. Around 27% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the number of waffles, storage instructions and availability at your chosen shop. | If I want to keep waffles for several breakfasts, the pack needs to suit how I’ll use them. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this. |
Common mistakes
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Thinking of a stroopwafel as a complete breakfast
A sweet biscuit doesn’t automatically replace the other parts of a breakfast. The Dutch Nutrition Centre lists wholegrain foods and fruit among its breakfast choices.
Enjoy the stroopwafel as an addition and decide separately what else you’d like for breakfast.
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Checking only for a gluten-free label
Gluten-free doesn’t mean a stroopwafel is free from all allergens. For example, Jumbo Lekker Vrij and PLUS gluten-free varieties list egg and lupin.
Read the full allergen information for the exact pack before choosing a variety.
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Choosing a different variety without checking the label
Size, ingredients and allergens can vary between stroopwafel varieties, even within the same product category.
If you choose a replacement product, check the pack and the nutritional information that matters to you again.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
The classic variety is aimed at anyone looking for a syrup filling and a waffle to enjoy with a hot drink.
- According to PLUS’s product listing, the Daelmans variety has a syrup filling with ingredients including butter, cinnamon and vanilla.
- The same product listing names wheat, soya and milk as allergens.
Jumbo
The stroopwafel range includes different sizes and a separate gluten-free Lekker Vrij variety.
- Jumbo says its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels carry the Crossed Grain trademark.
- This gluten-free variety lists egg and lupin and may contain nuts and sesame.
PLUS
PLUS sells regular butter stroopwafels as well as a separately labelled gluten-free variety.
- The product pages distinguish between regular and gluten-free stroopwafels.
- The regular variety lists ingredients including wheat, soya and milk; the gluten-free variety lists egg and lupin. Check the label on the pack you choose.
Sondey
Sondey is a Lidl biscuit brand that also includes stroopwafels.
- Lidl features the brand in its range of biscuits and cookies.
- For ingredients, allergens and nutritional values, check the label on the exact stroopwafel pack.
Kanjers
Kanjers offers stroopwafel varieties presented as a sweet treat to enjoy with coffee or tea.
- Joybuy’s listing for Kanjers Original describes larger stroopwafels, individually wrapped in pairs.
- The allergen information for this Original variety lists wheat, milk and soya. Always check the label if you choose a different Kanjers variety.
Stroopwafels at Joybuy
This is a good choice if you’re looking for a classic stroopwafel to add something sweet to breakfast.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces
For anyone looking for a stroopwafel to add something sweet to breakfast. The product name states that the pack contains 10 pieces. If they affect your choice, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Can a stroopwafel be my whole breakfast?
It’s better to think of a stroopwafel as a sweet addition rather than a replacement for your whole breakfast. The Dutch Nutrition Centre lists wholegrain foods and fruit among its breakfast choices. Also check the portion size and nutritional information for the waffle you choose.
Is a gluten-free stroopwafel free from other allergens too?
No. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether a product contains other allergens. For example, Jumbo Lekker Vrij and PLUS gluten-free stroopwafels list egg and lupin, so check the label on the exact variety.
Where can I find allergen information on a pack?
Check the ingredients list and any allergen warnings on the exact stroopwafel pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory labelling of 14 allergens on prepacked foods.
Can I rely on a retailer’s online nutritional information without checking?
Before buying, also check the pack for the variety you’ve chosen, as product information can change. Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and, if provided, per portion.
How should I store stroopwafels after buying them?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for your chosen variety. Product listings from PLUS and Jumbo recommend storing some stroopwafels in a cool, dry place.