For a TV night, start by deciding what matters most to you: a classic stroopwafel, enough to share, a smaller size or a variety with ingredients and allergen information that suits your needs. Then compare the number of wafers, portion size and label on the exact pack. For nutritional context, the Voedingscentrum lists 189 kcal and 14.7 g of sugars for one extra-large 40 g stroopwafel; figures can vary between individual products.
If you’re mainly after a syrup filling and the flavour of cinnamon or butter, check the ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen. Some stroopwafels also come with instructions on the product page for warming them over a hot drink.
If you’re watching with other people, the number of wafers and the total pack weight can help you decide how many to serve. Mini and larger wafers give you different ways to portion things out.
If you prefer plant-based food, want a gluten-free option or have a relevant allergy, check the label on the exact pack. A claim on the front doesn’t tell you which other ingredients or allergens the product contains.
First, decide which feature matters most for your TV night. Then compare the sizes and labels of the varieties that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Classic flavour | Check the stated filling and ingredients. If you want to warm the wafer, follow the instructions for that variety. | If I want a wafer with coffee or tea, a familiar flavour comes first; around 27% of consumers prioritise classic flavour and texture. |
| Sharing and size | Compare the number of wafers, the total weight and the size of each one. | When I’m watching with other people, I want enough wafers to serve without being left with an awkward amount in the pack. Around 27% of consumers prioritise sharing and pack size. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including the ingredients list and any relevant allergen information. | I’ll only choose a wafer if the ingredients meet my dietary preference or allergen requirements; this is the first thing around 20% of consumers consider. |
| Sugars and portion size | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, along with the number of wafers you plan to serve. | If I decide in advance how much I’ll eat during the film, portion size and sugars are my starting point. Around 26% of consumers prioritise this. |
According to Albert Heijn, AH Terra Plant-Based stroopwafels are vegan, but they contain wheat and soya and may contain milk or lactose. So a plant-based label won’t answer every allergen question.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, including any warning about traces.
A pack of mini stroopwafels isn’t directly comparable with the same number of large wafers. The mini pack listed by ALDI weighs 300 g; Lidl lists 12 Sondey butter stroopwafels weighing 480 g.
Compare the total weight, size and number of wafers before deciding what’s right for your group.
A claim comparing sugar levels doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the rest of the nutritional information or how much you eat.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and read the ingredients list too.
The ingredients and allergen information for a stroopwafel can change. If you have an allergy, checking a product page you viewed previously isn’t enough to verify the pack you receive.
Check the label again before eating the stroopwafels.
According to the product page, the Original stroopwafels listed by PLUS have a 50% syrup filling between two thin wafers.
Albert Heijn lists both AH Terra Plant-Based and AH Gluten-Free Organic stroopwafels.
Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Stroopwafels in a pack of 10, as well as its own organic variety in a pack of 10 weighing 315 g.
Lidl describes Sondey butter stroopwafels with caramel in a pack of 12 weighing 480 g.
ALDI lists KANJERS stroopwafels, among other products, as well as Heerlijck Banket mini stroopwafels weighing 300 g.
PLUS lists Daelmans stroopwafels and its own-brand stroopwafels, including a 480 g pack.
These two Kanjers packs are a good fit if you’re after classic stroopwafels for a TV night. Choose between 10 Extra Delicious wafers and 8 Original wafers; if you have an allergy, always check the label on the pack you receive.
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A pack to share with everyone watching. If you’re allergic to wheat, milk or soya, it’s important to check the label on the pack you receive.
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A classic option if you’re looking for a pack of 8 wafers. If you’re allergic to wheat, milk or soya, check the label on the pack you receive.
No. A stroopwafel consists of two thin wafers with a syrup filling; a digestive is a different type of biscuit. So compare stroopwafels by their own size, ingredients and nutritional information.
Not necessarily. According to Albert Heijn, AH Terra Plant-Based stroopwafels are vegan, but they contain wheat and soya. If you need a gluten-free option, look for a variety that’s specifically labelled as such, and check the pack for other allergens too.
It varies by product. The Daelmans variety described by PLUS contains wheat, soya and milk. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack before you buy.
For the Daelmans variety at PLUS, the instructions say to place the wafer on top of a mug of hot drink for two minutes. For other varieties, follow the instructions on the pack.
Compare the pack weight and number of wafers, and check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. A smaller wafer doesn’t automatically mean different nutritional information per 100 g.
