Crispy, sweet, and flaky, wafers are a decadent treat and perfect complement to coffee or tea. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat during your next coffee break or for your next dessert recipe, we have you covered. We’ve gathered a list of the top 5 wafer brands to simplify your search.
Each of these brands of wafers are unique in terms of flavor offerings and shapes, but they are all considered to be of top quality and are absolutely delicious.
- Loacker
- Rip Van
- Nilla Wafers
- DAELMANS Stroopwafels
- Tropical Fields Organic Crispy Coconut Rolls
In this article, we will discuss the various flavors of wafers, as well as their nutritional value. We will also present healthier wafers and alternatives. Let’s dig in!
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1. Loacker
Once you have just one bite of a Loacker wafer, you’ll be hooked. Creamy and flaky, these wafers come in mini bites as well as standard long shaped wafers. Loacker originated in Italy and was founded in 1925 by Alfonso Loacker.
These wafers are Kosher and Halal, but they are not allergen-friendly. Specifically, they are not gluten-free, dairy-free, or nut-free.
Loacker offers nearly 30 different flavors of wafers, including:
- Vanilla
- Dark Chocolate
- Cocoa & Milk
- Hazelnut
- Chocolate
- Cappuccino
- Lemon
- Tiramisu
- Coconut
- Espresso
- Matcha Green Tea
- Raspberry-Yogurt
- Blueberry-Yogurt
- Gingerbread
Loacker Vanilla
Ingredients:
- Wheat Flour
- Coconut Oil
- Glucose Syrup
- Sugar
- Whey Powder (milk)
- Nonfat Dry Milk
- Soy Flour
- Barley Malt Extract
- Leavening (sodium hydrogen carbonate, disodium diphosphate)
- Salt
- Soy Lecithin
- Cocoa Processed with Alkali
- Natural Vanilla Pods
- Hazelnuts
- Spices
- Contains milk, hazelnuts, coconut, wheat and soy. May contain almonds and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts (Per 8 Cookies/29g):
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 9g
- Includes 5g Added sugars
- Protein: 2g
2. Rip Van
Rip Van prides itself on offering low sugar, low glycemic, keto-friendly, and vegan wafers. Using only the finest ingredients such as chicory root fiber, stevia, premium dark chocolate, and non-GMO ingredients, these wafers certainly qualify is a healthier option. In fact, Rip Van compares their wafers to Loacker’s on their blog, noting that the Rip Van wafers contain 5g less sugar and 13g less net calories.
However, unlike Loacker, Rip Van wafers only come in two flavors: Dark Chocolate and chocolate Hazelnut.
Where Rip Van can give Loacker a run for their money is the Rip Van Wafels. Their Wafels are shaped like a disc; it is circular, thin, and crunchy. The Wafels come in a variety of flavors: Caramel, Snickerdoodle, Birthday Cake, Cookies & Cream, Lemon, Oats & Honey, and Chocolate Brownie.
The best part about Rip Van? If you are unsatisfied with your shipment, they offer 100% free returns guarantee.
Wafers Chocolate Hazelnut
Ingredients:
- Palm Fruit Oil*
- Wheat Flour
- Chicory Root Fiber
- Cocoa Pressed with Alkali
- Chocolate (Chocolate, Sugar)
- Sugar Cane Fiber
- Canola Lecithin
- Coconut Oil
- Salt
- Stevia Leaf Extract
- Baking Soda
*Sustainably sourced
Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Wafer):
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 15mg
- Total Carbs: 9g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 2g
- Added: 1g
- Protein: 1g
Wafel Dutch Caramel & Vanilla
Ingredients:
- Chicory Root Fiber
- Wheat Flour
- Palm Fruit Oil*
- Butter
- Cane Sugar
- Chickpea Flour
- Vegetable Glycerin
- Eggs
- Sea Salt
- Vanilla Extract
- Sunflower Lechitin
- Oat Fiber
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Soda
- Monkfruit Extract
- Contains Eggs, Milk & Wheat
*Sustainably Sourced
Nutrition Facts (Per Wafel):
- Calories: 120
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 90mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 19g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Total Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 1g
3. Nilla Wafers
Nilla wafers are an all-time classic. This vanilla-flavored cookie by Nabisco has been around since 1898! Whether eaten on its own or used, dunked in dips, or used in banana pudding, these melt-in-your-mouth treats have been around for 123 years for a good reason.
Though these are a classic and are quite delicious, Nilla Wafers are far from healthy. Additionally, Nilla Wafers contain dairy, eggs, gluten, and soy. Thus, they are not gluten-free or vegan-friendly.
Ingredients:
- Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate Vitamin B1, Riboflavin Vitamin B2, Folic Acid)
- Sugar
- Canola Oil
- Palm Oil
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Whey (From Milk)
- Eggs
- Salt
- Leavening (Baking Soda, Calcium Phosphate)
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin)
- Artificial Flavor
- Natural Flavor
Nutrition Facts (Per 8 Wafers/30g):
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: less than 5mg
- Sodium: 115mg
- Total Carbs: 21g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Total Sugars: 11g
- Includes 10g Added Sugars
- Protein: 1g
4. Daelmans Stroopwafels
Very similar to the Rip Van Wafel, Daelmans Stroopwafels are circular, disc-shaped wafers. Daelmans Stroopwafels have been around since 1904 and originated in southern Netherlands.
On their website, Daelmans Stroopwafels explain exactly how to “experience the magic of stroop”. This involves placing the disc-shaped wafel on top of a hot coffee or tea, wait two minutes for the caramel inside the wafel to melt, and dig in!
These wafels are perfect as a dessert, served alongside coffee, crushed and used as pie crust or cake garnish. The possibilities are endless with these flavorful crunch treats.
These wafels come in a variety of flavors, including:
- Caramel (Original)
- Chocolate
- Honey
- Maple
- Coffee
Daelmans Stroopwafels Caramel (Original)
Ingredients:
- Glucose Syrup
- Wheat Flour
- Butter
- Sugar
- Palm Oil
- Treacle Syrup
- Canola Oil
- Soy Flour
- Salt
- Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)
- Leavening (Baking Soda)
- Spice (Cinnamon)
- Vanilla Pods
- Egg
- Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)
- Contains Wheat, Milk, Soy, Egg.
Nutrition Facts (Per Wafel/39g):
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Total Carbs: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 13g
- Protein: 1g
5. Pirouline
You have certainly come across these rolled wafers at your local grocery store. These log shaped rolls come in a distinguished tin and a variety of flavors including: Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Strawberry, Meyer Lemon, and Chocolate Hazelnut.
Pirouline was founded 40 years ago in the United States by the DeBeukelaer Corporation, based on a Belgian family tradition.
Pirouline are delicious (and borderline addicting!) but unfortunately these wafers contain highly processed ingredients.
Pirouline Chocolate Hazelnut
Ingredients:
- Chocolate Hazelnut
- Sugar
- Flour (Enriched Wheat Flour [Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour)
- Vegetable Oil (Highly Refined Palm Oil, Highly Refined Peanut Oil)
- Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali)
- Contains 2% or Less of:
- Highly Refined Hazelnut Oil
- Vanilla Bean
- Rice Flour
- Soy Flour
- Whey
- Sugar Cane Molasses
- Soy Lecithin
- Salt
- Caramel Color
- Corn Starch
- Natural Flavors
Nutrition Facts (Per 8 Pieces/33g):
- Calories: 153
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 97mg
- Total Carbs: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: Less than 1g
- Sugars 7g
- Includes 4g Added Sugars
- Protein: Less than 1g
Healthier Alternatives
Any of the top brand above are an excellent choice for occasional indulgence. However, most of these wafers contain high amounts of sugar and other processed ingredients. Additionally, these options are not suitable for those who are gluten-free or follow a vegan lifestyle.
Siete Grain-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies
These delicious and guilt-free cookies are our top choice for a healthier alternative to traditional wafers. These are much similar to Nilla Wafers than a flaky Loacker type wafer. Made with natural and whole ingredients such as almond flour and coconut oil, these cookies are much healthier. They are also gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients:
- Grain Free Flour Blend (almond flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, chickpea flour, cassava flour)
- Coconut Oil
- Coconut Sugar
- Powdered Sugar (sugar, tapioca flour)
- Pecan Pieces
- Avocado Oil
- Water
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sea Salt
- Baking Soda
- Cinnamon
- Orange Peel Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- Jasmine Tea Extract
- Contains: Almonds, Pecans
Nutrition Facts (Per 6 Cookies/30g):
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 100g
- Total Carbs: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 6g
- Includes 6g Added Sugars
- Protein: 1g
Tropical Fields Organic Crispy Coconut Rolls
These log shaped rolls are not what you typically think of when you think of a wafer, but they are just as flaky, crispy, and soft as a regular wafer. These are most similar to Pirouline wafers. However, these coconut rolls are gluten-free and are made of just a handful simple ingredients!
Ingredients:
- Coconut Milk
- Tapioca Flour
- Sugar
- Egg
- Water
- Salt
- Sesame
Nutrition Facts (Per 8 Pieces/33g):
- Calories: 153
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 97mg
- Total Carbs: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: Less than 1g
- Sugars 7g
- Includes 4g Added Sugars
- Protein: Less than 1g
Related Questions
What Are Wafer Cookies Made Of?
This varies depending on the flavor but the basic ingredients include flour, oil/fat, sugar, and a leavener.
Are There Wafer Cookies with Peanut Butter Filling?
Absolutely. Trader Joe’s sells a Chocolate Covered Wafer Cookie with Peanut Butter Filling. This large wafer is covered in chocolate and super rich and delicious. If you are looking for a healthier peanut butter filled cookie, check out Catalina Crunch Peanut Butter Keto Sandwich Cookies.
Are Wafers Considered Cookies or Crackers?
Wafers are considered a cookie. These sweet type of cookie are sweet snack meant to be eaten as a standalone cookie, rather than a cracker.