Who is this for?

Families who want to share

You need enough syrup waffles for several people. The number of waffles matters, as does being able to leave some at home and protect the ones you take from damp and breakage.

Walkers who want to plan portions

You want to decide how many waffles to take for each person or snack break. A smaller pack, mini waffles or waffles portioned out at home may be more practical than opening a large pack.

Walkers who need a gluten-free option

You’re looking for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free, and you’ll check the label on the pack you choose for other allergens and warnings too.

What should you look for?

First, work out how many people will share the pack and whether anyone needs to avoid a specific allergen. Then compare pack sizes and nutritional information for the portions you plan to take.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is it important for?
Enough to share Compare the number of waffles with the number of walkers and consider how many you can leave at home. If several people are sharing one pack, I want to know in advance how many waffles there’ll be for everyone. An estimated 33% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Portions for the walk Check whether the waffles are individually wrapped or simply smaller in size; portion them out at home if needed. For separate snack breaks, I don’t want to keep opening a large pack. Portion planning comes first for around 27% of consumers.
Gluten and allergens Read the current label on the pack you’re choosing, including the ingredients and any warnings. Don’t rely on the product name alone. If I need to avoid an allergen, the label on this exact pack is what matters. An estimated 20% of consumers put this criterion first.
Space in your walking snacks Compare the nutritional value per 100 g and per portion, and think about what else you’ll be taking to eat and drink. I want to fit a sweet snack in alongside the rest of my food, not rely on it for all my food or drink. This is the first consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the pack size

    A large pack is only useful if it contains enough waffles for your group and you can store any leftovers.

    Check the number of waffles and take only as many as you want to share on the walk.

  • Assuming a regular syrup waffle is gluten-free

    The standard varieties reviewed and the explicitly labelled gluten-free option differ in a way that matters if you need to avoid gluten. And gluten-free doesn’t tell you whether the product contains other allergens.

    Choose a product with the appropriate label and read the full, up-to-date information on the pack before buying.

  • Taking an opened family pack without planning portions

    On the walk, it’s less clear how many waffles are meant for each person or snack break when everyone is taking them from the same pack.

    Portion the waffles out at home and protect the ones you take from damp and breakage.

  • Treating syrup waffles as all the food you need for a walk

    A syrup waffle is a sweet snack, not a replacement for all the food and drink you need on a walk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre covers food and drink during exercise as part of your overall diet.

    Take a drink as well, and plan the rest of your food around the walk and what else you’ll be eating.

Brands and shops to consider

Daelmans

A brand to consider if you’re looking for a pack of ten syrup waffles.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 10-piece Daelmans pack with a net weight of 290 g.
  • If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack.

Jumbo

The Jumbo own-brand pack reviewed is an option if you want to share syrup waffles with several people.

  • Jumbo lists a 468 g pack of its butter syrup waffles, with 12 portions.
  • A stated portion may not be the same as the amount you want to take for each walker.

PLUS

PLUS lists both a larger pack of butter syrup waffles and a separate gluten-free option.

  • PLUS lists Korenlanders butter syrup waffles at 400 g and gluten-free syrup waffles at 240 g.
  • The gluten-free label doesn’t replace checking the other ingredients and allergens.

ALDI

You can look here for both a pack to share and smaller syrup waffles.

  • ALDI lists a 12-piece pack of syrup waffles weighing 378 g, as well as 300 g of mini syrup waffles.
  • Mini waffles aren’t necessarily individually wrapped, so check the product you choose if that matters for your walk.

Albert Heijn

The category reviewed includes both own-brand syrup waffles and packs from Daelmans.

  • Albert Heijn lists 12 AH butter syrup waffles and a 10-piece Daelmans pack.
  • Check the pack you actually buy for its ingredients and allergens.

Syrup waffles on Joybuy

If you want to portion out syrup waffles in advance for walkers or snack breaks, here’s an eight-piece pack to consider. Decide how many waffles to take, and check the label if allergens are important to your choice.

Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, pack of 8

Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces

A pack to portion out at home for walkers or snack breaks. The product name states that it contains 8 syrup waffles; check the label on the pack you choose for ingredients, allergens and storage advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a family pack of syrup waffles handy for a long walk?

A family pack can be handy if you’re sharing with several people and portioning it out in advance. Take the waffles in protective packaging, and bring drinks and other food too: a sweet snack isn’t a replacement for them.

How many syrup waffles are in a family pack?

It varies by product: ALDI lists a 12-piece pack weighing 378 g, while Albert Heijn lists a 10-piece Daelmans pack weighing 290 g. Check both the number of waffles and the net weight.

Are regular syrup waffles gluten-free?

Don’t assume they are. If you need a gluten-free option, look for one explicitly labelled gluten-free, such as the one from PLUS, and check the current label for other allergens too.

What should I check on the pack if I need to avoid an allergen?

Read the full ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying, including any warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides information about how allergens are listed on food labels.

How can I take syrup waffles with me without damaging them?

Portion out the amount you want in advance and protect it from pressure and damp. Also follow the storage advice on the pack you choose.