If you want to offer every guest a full-sized stroopwafel while making oliebollen, start by checking how many waffles are in the bag. For small bites to share, minis are a better fit. If you’re catering for a smaller group, a pack of eight or ten waffles may be closer to the amount you want to serve. Always check the label before sharing if any of your guests need to be mindful of allergens.
If you want to serve regular stroopwafels alongside your oliebollen, the number in the pack can help you work out how many you’ll need. Lidl and ALDI each list a regular pack of 12 waffles weighing 480 g; Jumbo lists 12 portions in a 468 g pack.
Mini stroopwafels are a good choice for a table where guests can help themselves to a little something between bites. Lidl lists around 37 minis in a 316 g pack; for other bags, compare the number of pieces, not just the weight.
If any guests have a food allergy, always follow the label on the pack you’re serving. The Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Daelmans varieties reviewed list ingredients including milk, soya and wheat; the information varies by product.
First, choose between regular stroopwafels and minis. Then match the number in the pack to your group and check the label on the bag you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Regular portions for a group | Compare the number of regular waffles or stated portions with the number of guests; also check the total weight. | I want to be able to offer a full-sized stroopwafel to everyone who fancies one. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough regular portions. |
| Small bites to share | Check that they’re mini stroopwafels and how many pieces the pack contains. | I want to put out small bites on my sharing table for guests to pick up between courses. For around 29% of consumers, these smaller portions are their first choice. |
| The right quantity | Compare the number of pieces with the size of your group, rather than choosing by bag weight alone. | If I’m hosting a small group, I don’t want to open more waffles than we expect to eat. Getting the right pack size is a priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including any warnings about possible traces, before serving the waffles. | If a guest has a food allergy, I want to check what’s in this specific pack first. Around 14% of consumers give this check top priority. |
A 480 g bag may contain 12 regular stroopwafels, while Lidl lists around 37 small pieces in a 316 g bag of minis. So the weight alone won’t tell you how many full-sized waffles you can hand out.
Decide what size portions you want to serve, then compare both the number of pieces and the weight.
A description such as ‘made with butter’ doesn’t tell you which other allergens are in a particular stroopwafel. The Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Daelmans varieties reviewed also list soya and wheat.
Check the ingredients and allergens on each pack, including any warnings about possible traces, before offering the waffles to guests.
The stroopwafels mentioned are presented as biscuits to enjoy on their own or with a hot drink. No method is provided for adding them to oliebollen dough or frying oil.
If you like, serve them alongside the oliebollen. If you want to add them to an oliebol, use a separately tested recipe.
The pack reviewed contains 10 stroopwafels and weighs 290 g: an option if you don’t need a bag of 12 regular waffles.
The AH stroopwafels reviewed come in a pack of 8, with a total weight of 310 g.
The regular Jumbo stroopwafels reviewed weigh 468 g and are listed as containing 12 portions.
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in a pack of 12 weighing 480 g, alongside minis at around 37 pieces and 316 g.
ALDI lists a regular pack of 12 stroopwafels weighing 480 g, as well as a separate 300 g mini variety.
PLUS lists its own 400 g pack of butter stroopwafels, as well as a Daelmans bag containing 10 pieces.
These Kanjers packs contain eight or ten regular stroopwafels. They’re a good fit for a smaller gathering alongside your oliebollen; choose the quantity to suit the guests who want a full-sized waffle.
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A pack for a smaller group if you want to serve regular stroopwafels alongside your oliebollen.
Contains 8 pieces. If anyone has an allergy, check the pack label before serving.
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An option if you want to serve ten regular stroopwafels to a smaller group.
Contains 10 pieces. Check the weight if you want to compare the total quantity with another pack, and read the current label if anyone has an allergy.
Base the amount on how many guests will want a full-sized stroopwafel too. Lidl and ALDI list regular bags of 12 waffles weighing 480 g; packs of eight or ten are also available for smaller groups. If you mainly want to serve small bites, count the minis rather than full-sized waffles.
Minis are a good fit for a platter of small bites, while regular stroopwafels are better if you want to hand out full-sized waffles. Lidl lists around 37 minis in a 316 g pack. Compare the number of pieces and the weight of the pack you’re considering.
Read the allergen information on the pack you’re actually serving. The Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Daelmans varieties reviewed list milk, soya and wheat; one Kanjers variety reviewed also warns that it may contain traces of nuts. Don’t assume these details are the same for every variety.
Use a product page to compare options in advance, but check the pack itself before serving. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. This is particularly important if a guest has a food allergy.
