Are Stroopwafels Vegan? (Dutch Syrup Waffles)
Are Stroopwafels Vegan? (Dutch Syrup Waffles)
A stroopwafel is a Dutch waffle cookie with a caramel center, and it is baked with butter and egg. The caramel is butter-based too. Here is how to find the vegan version.
Key Takeaways
- Traditional stroopwafels are vegetarian but not vegan.
- The waffle cookie and the caramel filling are made with butter, egg and milk.
- Vegan stroopwafels exist in Dutch supermarkets and specialty shops.
- Check the label for butter, egg and milk.
TL;DR: Traditional stroopwafels are vegetarian but not vegan: the thin waffle cookies and the caramel syrup filling are made with butter, egg and milk. Vegan stroopwafels exist.
What’s in a stroopwafel
- Waffle cookie: flour, butter, sugar, egg, yeast.
- Syrup filling: caramel made with butter and sugar (some add cinnamon or honey).
Both the cookie and the filling contain dairy and egg, so a classic stroopwafel is neither vegan nor dairy-free.
The vegan version
Dutch supermarkets and specialty shops now sell vegan stroopwafels made with plant-based butter and no egg. Look for “vegan” on the label: or check the ingredient list for butter, egg and milk.
The bottom line
- Vegetarian? Yes.
- Vegan? Only the explicitly vegan kind.
See our Stroopwafel dish guide for the full breakdown.
Check before you eat. The Verify Veg app scans a barcode or reads an ingredient list from a photo and flags ingredients against your diet (vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher, Jain and more). Download on the App Store - Android is coming soon.
Written by Samir Narain, founder of Verify Veg. Verify Veg helps people check packaged food against their diet by scanning barcodes and reading ingredient lists from photos.
Note: Verify Veg provides ingredient-based compatibility checks, not certification. Recipes and preparations vary by restaurant, region and cook, so always confirm with the restaurant, brand or vendor.