Who is this choice relevant to?

Parents who want to offer an occasional treat

You’re looking for syrup waffles for a special occasion, not as a regular snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends giving young children biscuits weekly rather than daily.

Anyone hosting a small playdate or family gathering

Several people will be eating, but a large pack may contain more waffles than you want to hand out. Checking the number and size of the waffles makes it easier to plan ahead.

Households that need to check allergens

Variants described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo include ingredients such as wheat, milk and soya. Which ingredients and possible traces are relevant depends on the exact pack you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether these are for an occasional treat. Then choose a pack that lets you work out in advance how much you’ll need for your group. If anyone has dietary requirements, check the label of the variant you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
How often you offer treats Decide whether the syrup waffles are for a special occasion; keep other options to hand for everyday snacks. When I offer a treat at a playdate, I don’t want biscuits to become an everyday habit. For around 36% of consumers, how often they have them is the main consideration.
Amount per child Check the weight of each waffle and the nutritional information per waffle or portion, then decide how much you’ll hand out. When handing them out, I want to decide how much each child gets. Being able to control the amount is the main concern for around 29% of consumers.
Pack size Compare the number of waffles with the number of people eating, and consider how many will be left over. For a small group, I want to have enough without ending up with a large amount left over. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Allergens Check the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you buy. If a child needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the exact variant before handing anything out. This is the top priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a whole waffle is a suitable portion for a toddler

    Jumbo lists twelve 39 g portions in its 468 g pack; according to Jumbo, one of these portions contains 179 kcal. A portion size listed on the pack isn’t a recommendation for how much to give a toddler.

    Decide what you’ll offer before handing them out, and keep syrup waffles for occasional treats. For everyday snacks, try fruit, vegetables or wholemeal bread, for example.

  • Assuming minis or twin packs are automatically a small treat

    A smaller size or a pack of two can make handing them out or storing them easier. The pack name doesn’t tell you how much a child will eat.

    Check the weight and nutritional information for the exact variant, and decide in advance how much you’ll hand out.

  • Buying more than your group needs

    A pack with more waffles is handy when you’re feeding a larger group, but you may have some left over after a small gathering.

    Count the people you’re expecting, then compare that number with the number of waffles in each pack. Store any leftovers according to the instructions on the pack.

    Leftovers need storage space and a plan for using them later.

  • Relying on the brand name to check for allergens

    Different syrup waffle variants described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain wheat, milk and soya; for Kanjers, Jumbo also lists possible traces of nuts. Ingredients can vary between variants.

    Before serving, check the current label on the pack you’re actually handing out, especially if a child needs to avoid certain ingredients.

Brands and ranges to help you choose

Sizes vary by product and retailer, so compare the exact pack rather than just the brand name.

Daelmans

Albert Heijn lists a 290 g pack containing ten syrup waffles; PLUS also offers Daelmans mini and twin-pack variants.

  • The pack listed by Albert Heijn contains ten 29 g waffles, which are easy to count when handing them out.
  • Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya in this variant. Check the ingredients on the pack you choose.

Jumbo huismerk

Jumbo offers, among other products, butter syrup waffles in a 468 g pack and a 300 g mini variant.

  • The 468 g pack lists twelve portions, making it easier to plan for a larger group.
  • According to Jumbo, a listed 39 g portion contains 179 kcal and 14 g of sugars. The portion size doesn’t determine how much to give a toddler.

Kanjers

Jumbo lists Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles as four packs of two, weighing 320 g in total.

  • The two-waffle packs mean you don’t have to open them all at once.
  • Two waffles don’t automatically make a toddler-sized portion. For this variant, Jumbo also lists ingredients including egg and possible traces of nuts.

Albert Heijn huismerk

Albert Heijn offers regular and mini syrup waffles, as well as a variant with ‘less sugar’ in its name.

  • The different sizes give you options for how to organise a sharing occasion.
  • ‘Less sugar’ on its own doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable as a toddler snack. Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variant.

PLUS huismerk

PLUS lists its own caramel and butter syrup waffles, including packs of ten.

  • A stated number of waffles makes it easier to choose a pack to suit your group.
  • PLUS lists 36 g of sugars per 100 g and a Nutri-Score of E for its caramel syrup waffles. Use the nutritional information for the variant you choose to assess the amount.

Syrup waffles for a planned sharing occasion

These Kanjers packs contain ten and eight syrup waffles respectively. Knowing how many are in each pack helps you plan for your group; decide separately how much to give toddlers, and check the label of the variant you choose.

Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces

Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces

With ten in the pack, you can count in advance how many waffles you’ll need for your group.

Check the weight and nutritional information per waffle on the pack before deciding how much to give toddlers.

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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces

Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces

For a planned sharing occasion, a pack of eight lets you decide in advance how many waffles to open and hand out.

Joybuy lists wheat, milk and soya for this product, as well as possible traces of ingredients including egg and nuts. Check the current label when checking for allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Are syrup waffles suitable as an everyday snack for a toddler?

No, not as an everyday choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends giving young children biscuits once a week rather than once a day. For everyday snacks, you could choose fruit, vegetables or wholemeal bread, for example.

How can I share a large pack without automatically giving out whole waffles?

Decide how much you’ll offer before opening the pack, and hand them out yourself rather than leaving the open pack within reach. Check the weight and nutritional information per waffle: a 39 g portion listed by Jumbo contains 179 kcal. A pack with countable waffles helps you plan, but it doesn’t determine how much each child gets.

Which allergens should I check in syrup waffles?

Always check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant. The regular products described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including wheat, milk and soya; for one Kanjers variant, Jumbo also lists egg and possible traces of nuts. Check the label on the pack you’ve bought before handing them out.