Rip van Wafels

Box of Wafels

Reminding people (cyclists, too) to take mindful coffee breaks is part of Rip van Wafels' mission. The other part involves delivering delicious "wafels" to you in true Euro style. It all started out when Rip Pruisken arrived at Brown University roughly a decade ago, only to find that while the coffee was fine, most Americans were missing out on his favorite snack. Jump ahead to 2015, and Rip and team are spreading the word that a "short break goes a long way." That is, when you have a delicious snack to accompany that damn fine cup of joe.

This box includes 16 individually wrapped Rip van Wafels — perfect to tuck along in a jersey pocket for that mid-ride coffee break. The pro tip here is to rest your disc of deliciousness on the rim of your cup, allowing the heat of your beverage to soften the wafel. Choose either the traditional flavor or cocoa-filled option. Only simple ingredients are used, including the following: wheat, margarine, glucose, whole eggs, cocoa, spices, sugar, baking soda, molasses, soy flour, vanilla extract, and salt.