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Stroopwafel is one of the many great Dutch snacks
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Amazing Dutch Snacks You Must Try in the Netherlands

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Traveling to the Netherlands anytime soon? Here is a list of Dutch snacks that must try on your visit.

Poffertjes

poffertjes is one of the great dutch snacks
poffertjes as a snack

The English translation for poffertjes is mini pancakes. traditionally, you eat them with butter and powdered sugar. If I’m feeling extra naughty I’ll eat them with caramel as well! I’m hoping to get a Poffertjes pan so I can make these on my own at home (hoping the Dutchie reads this one).

Spekkoek Pandan

Pandan cake
pandan cake

This is a delicious multilayer cake that originates from the Dutch East Indies. In the Netherlands, it goes by the name Spekkoek which translates to bacon in Dutch because of its similar appearance. Original Spekkoek consists of layers in two colors which come from brown and white sugar. There are many Spekkoek flavors like chocolate, banana, and coconut but my favorite is Spekkoek Pandan!

Pandan is a tropical plant that is used in many Southeast Asian dishes and is known for its fragrant smell. It can almost be compared to vanilla and is a plant I am familiar with because of its usage in many Filipino dishes and desserts. 

Spekkoek is very difficult to make and takes lots of patience due to the numerous layers that you must be bake separately. I have my heart set on making this dessert one day, but for now, I’ll settle with buying it from the local Toko.

Stroopwafel

Stroopwafel
Stroopwafel

During my first time in the Netherlands, this was the very first Dutch sweet I tried. The Stroopwafel originates from the city of Gouda and goes back to the 19th century.  Whenever I head back to the states I bring bags of these with me because it’s is difficult to find authentic tasting ones. My favorite way to eat them is fresh from the local market. When eating Stroopwafel at home the Dutchie instructed me on the correct way to eat it. You must put the cookie over a piping hot cup of coffee or tea. This way the temperature will melt the caramel, soften the cookie and release more of its flavor.

Bitterballen

Bitterballen is one of the many Dutch snacks
Bitterballen is another favorite Dutch Snack

A typical Dutch snack, you can find this savory deep-fried, breaded meatball served as bar snacks. Although not the healthiest Bitterballen is absolutely delicious and paired nicely along with a cold beer. You must be careful about immediately taking the first bite because it will absolutely burn your mouth. Although a Dutch bar snack, you may notice that they are eaten at parties and events too.

Kibbeling

Kibbeling is a yummy Dutch snack
One of my favorite Dutch Snacks is kibbeling

It’s hot, it’s crunchy and it is perfection. Kibbeling is a popular Dutch street food that you can find at any fish shop, market, or street stall. It’s very similar to Fish and Chips but to be honest I prefer Kibbeling since it is more flavorful. Order them met (with) fries and the delicious dipping sauce and you’ll be sure to have a happy stomach.

What Dutch Snacks will you be trying?

I’m hoping you will get the chance to try them all on your visit to the Netherlands. If not, you can Stroopwafel and Pandaan at the stores and bring them back home.

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22 comments
  1. Gina says:
    April 7, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    it early morning here and this food just made me hungry! It all looks delicious!

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  2. Melanie says:
    April 7, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    These look incredible! My husband and I fell in love with stroopwafles when neighbors brought some back to us from a trip to the netherlands. We are hooked!

    Reply
  3. World In Eyes says:
    April 8, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    These Dutch Snacks looks delicious, We call it (PAKORA). We use green CHILIES in the Pakora. I never eat sweet dutch.

    Reply
    1. Hannah Scott says:
      April 9, 2020 at 9:05 am

      Oh my goodness I LOVE Pakora! My friend made them fresh for my not too long ago and now I am inspired to make it at home myself!

      Reply
  4. Jessica Collazo says:
    April 8, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    I’ve always like to try different things and these snacks are looking super delicious

    Reply
  5. GiGi Eats says:
    April 8, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    I would be all about that Kibbeling life!!

    Reply
    1. Hannah Scott says:
      April 9, 2020 at 9:04 am

      YES I am so obsessed with Kibbeling!!

      Reply
  6. chad says:
    April 8, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    oh myyyyy…I want all of that delicious food, looks amazing…I am literally drooling.

    Reply
  7. EmiDiv says:
    April 8, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    THESE ARE THE KIND OF SNACKS I LIKE ESPECIALLY THE LOETJE.

    Reply
  8. catherine santiago jose says:
    April 9, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    All of these looks really good and tasty. I just wish to end this health war against covid19 so i can plan and go for a trip again.

    Reply
    1. Melissa says:
      April 9, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Dutch food is amazing in so many ways. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
  9. Charlene says:
    April 9, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    These all look amazing! Especially the POFFERTJES. But I would love to try all of them someday.

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  10. Lavern Moore says:
    April 9, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    Yummy! ThEse dUtch desset look absolutely delicious. My mouth is watering to no end.

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  11. Chris says:
    April 9, 2020 at 11:09 pm

    Oh man, strupwaffel is my absolute favourite delight! THe are amazing!

    Reply
  12. Jon Maldia says:
    April 10, 2020 at 2:06 am

    The Kibbeling Looks really good. I want to try that.

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  13. Rosey says:
    April 10, 2020 at 3:31 am

    That multi-layer cake is pretty fabulous looking!! Frites do make me happy. When we visited france that’s about the only thing i knew to say on the menu. we ate a lot of potatoes when we were there, lol.

    Reply
  14. Joanna says:
    April 10, 2020 at 9:02 am

    Bitterballen are so good, i ate so much of them during my trip the rotterdam. I also loved the herring and the fries with onion and peanut butter sauce on top.

    Reply
  15. Jackline A says:
    April 10, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    The KIBBELING looks tasty. I love anything with fish in it.

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  16. Mariana says:
    April 11, 2020 at 3:50 am

    I have never tried any dutch snacks before, but they all look so delicious. I will make sure to try them all someday if I go to the netherlands.

    Reply
  17. Marjie Mare says:
    April 11, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    Everything looks so yummy.

    Reply
  18. Laura Jafarkhani says:
    June 19, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    I love Stroopwaffles!! ThEy are my favorite!!

    Reply
  19. Sheryl says:
    June 23, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    mouth watering list! When i saw pandan uP top i was like Wait a minute… didn’t know they Had their own version too 🙂 Many Indonesian influences for sure!

    Reply

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