Hosts who want to serve a classic treat
You want to serve whole stroopwafels with hot coffee and are looking for a pack with enough for your guests.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Coffee drinkers who want to offer smaller portions
You’re putting several sweet treats on the table and would rather let guests help themselves to a small stroopwafel than give everyone a large one.
Groups where allergens need to be considered
For example, one of your guests needs to avoid gluten or another allergen. In that case, the information on the pack of the variety you choose matters—not the product category.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check whether you need a suitable variety for one of your guests. Then choose the size and number of waffles. If fibre is an important reason for looking for a ‘digestive’ option, compare the nutritional information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Fibre | Compare the fibre per 100 g on the label; don’t treat ‘digestive’ as a nutritional claim. | If fibre is my reason for considering a stroopwafel, I want to know what it actually contains. Around 33% of consumers put this question first. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you choose. If you need a gluten-free option, check that the pack clearly says ‘gluten-free’. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to serve something that suits their needs. For around 25% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Size and portion | Check the number of waffles and the portion size; minis and whole waffles call for different ways of serving. | I want guests to be able to help themselves to something small, especially if there are other treats on the table. This way of serving is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Check the number of waffles and the pack weight to make sure there’s enough for your group. | If more friends are coming, I want to put out enough waffles without having to open several small packs. Around 17% of consumers put quantity first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘digestive’ is a quality of ordinary stroopwafels
The Voedingscentrum lists wholegrain products, fruit, pulses and nuts among sources of fibre. Daelmans stroopwafels listed by PLUS contain 1.5 g of fibre per 100 g. That figure doesn’t justify a general claim that stroopwafels are a high-fibre choice.
Serve stroopwafels as a sweet treat with coffee. If you also want to think about fibre, consider other options for the table and compare the nutritional information.
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Assuming all stroopwafels contain the same allergens
The Daelmans variety listed by PLUS contains wheat, milk and soya. That doesn’t tell you which ingredients or warnings apply to another variety.
If someone has an allergy or needs a gluten-free option, always check the current packaging of the product you’re actually serving.
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Automatically assuming minis are a different nutritional choice
A smaller waffle doesn’t automatically change the composition per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists its mini stroopwafels with caramel and sea salt as containing 32 g of added sugars per 100 g.
Choose minis if the smaller size suits your coffee table, and decide for yourself how many to put out at once.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
Classic stroopwafels for serving whole waffles with coffee; the pack listed by PLUS contains 10.
- PLUS describes this variety as a stroopwafel made with butter, cinnamon and vanilla.
- The variety listed contains wheat, milk and soya. PLUS also lists 38 g of sugars and 1.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
Albert Heijn
Mini stroopwafels with caramel and sea salt are a good option if you want guests to be able to help themselves to a smaller size.
- Albert Heijn lists 25 portions of 8 g per pack for this variety.
- The product information lists wheat, milk and soya; check the packaging before serving these to guests with an allergy.
Jumbo
The range overview includes regular stroopwafels made with butter and a separate variety in the Jumbo Lekker Vrij range.
- Jumbo lists Stroopwafels met Roomboter, 468 g, and Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels, 240 g, as separate products.
- If you need to eat gluten-free, check the description and full information on the packaging of the variety you choose.
Sondey (Lidl)
A regular butter stroopwafel in a pack for sharing with several coffee guests.
- Lidl lists 12 stroopwafels in a 480 g pack.
- Check the packaging of this specific variety for nutritional values, ingredients and allergens.
Heerlijck Banket (ALDI)
Butter stroopwafels with caramel syrup in a pack for sharing.
- ALDI Nederland lists 12 waffles and a pack weight of 480 g.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the packaging before serving.
PLUS Korenlanders
Butter stroopwafels in a 400 g pack.
- PLUS provides the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for this variety, so you can compare them with those of other packs.
- The variety listed contains wheat and milk. PLUS lists 0.7 g of fibre per 100 g; check for ‘may contain’ warnings too if they’re relevant to your guests.
Stroopwafels on Joybuy
This selection is suited to serving classic stroopwafels when enjoying coffee with friends.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
A pack of classic stroopwafels to serve with coffee and friends. Contains 8 pieces; check the current packaging for fibre and allergen information if these matter to your choice or your guests.
Frequently asked questions
Are stroopwafels a ‘digestive’ choice because of their fibre?
Don’t assume so. The Voedingscentrum lists wholegrain products, fruit, pulses and nuts among sources of fibre; Daelmans stroopwafels listed by PLUS contain 1.5 g of fibre per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information if fibre is a deciding factor for you.
Can a guest who eats gluten-free have ordinary stroopwafels?
Don’t serve them an ordinary stroopwafel without checking the label first: the Daelmans variety listed by PLUS contains wheat. Look for a variety clearly labelled as gluten-free, and check the current packaging for any other relevant ingredients and warnings.
How do you warm a Daelmans stroopwafel with coffee?
For the Daelmans variety listed, PLUS recommends resting the waffle on a cup of hot drink for two minutes. For another variety, follow the instructions on its own packaging.
How should you store an opened pack of stroopwafels?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. The Daelmans variety listed should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends keeping its mini stroopwafels in a sealed tin after opening.