If you’ve ever had a crunchy Lotus Biscoff cookie with your coffee, you already know how delicious these little treats are. But are they vegan? And what about the chocolate-filled versions? Let’s take a closer look so you can enjoy your Biscoff cookies with confidence!
✅ So… Are Lotus Biscoff Cookies Vegan?
Yes! The original, plain Lotus Biscoff cookies are vegan.
They do not contain dairy, eggs, or any other animal ingredients.
However, some versions are not vegan:
- ❌ Biscoff Cookies with Chocolate (contain dairy)
- ❌ Biscoff Sandwich Chocolate Cream cookies (contain dairy)
So while the classic Biscoff is vegan, the chocolate-filled ones are not.
🍪 A Little Backstory: Where Did Biscoff Cookies Come From?
Lotus Biscoff cookies were created in 1932 by a Belgian baker.
They quickly became famous for their:
- thin, crunchy texture
- rich caramelized flavour
- hint of cinnamon
Today, you’ll find them everywhere—from coffee shops in Europe to dessert recipes on social media. And the fun part? The original recipe has always been dairy-free and egg-free.
🧾 Ingredients in Lotus Biscoff Cookies
Here’s the simple ingredient list for the classic Biscoff cookies:
- Wheat flour
- Sugar
- Vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower, canola, or palm)
- Brown sugar syrup
- Sodium bicarbonate (leavening)
- Soy flour
- Salt
- Cinnamon
Contains: wheat and soy
Does not contain: nuts, eggs, or dairy
This is why many people search for “Biscoff vegan”—because the original recipe is naturally plant-based!
🌴 A Note About Palm Oil
Biscoff cookies do contain palm oil, which is technically vegan but sometimes controversial due to environmental concerns.
Good news:
Lotus has made progress with responsible sourcing, and the WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard shows they are doing fairly well. This gives many vegans more confidence in choosing their products.
🍬 What About the Sugar—Is It Vegan?
Yes.
Lotus states on their website that their cookies are vegan friendly, so we can assume the sugar used is not processed with bone char.
🍮 How Do Vegans Use Biscoff Cookies?
While Biscoff cookies were originally created to pair with coffee, vegans around the world now use them in all kinds of tasty treats:
- Vegan cheesecake crust
- Crumbled on top of ice cream
- Mixed into brownies
- Sprinkled over banana bread
- Added to tiramisu
- Layered in parfaits
- Used in biscuit bases for slices and bars
You can even make homemade vegan Biscoff cookies, letting you control the ingredients and sweetness.
🛒 Where to Buy Biscoff Cookies
You can find Lotus Biscoff cookies in:
- most supermarkets
- coffee shops
- online stores
- bulk food shops
The red wrapper is a giveaway—look for the classic version if you want the vegan-friendly one.
⭐ Overall Takeaways
- ✔️ Original Lotus Biscoff cookies are vegan
- ❌ Chocolate-filled Biscoff cookies are not vegan
- 🌴 They contain palm oil, but Lotus is improving their sourcing
- 🍪 They’re perfect for vegan baking and desserts
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💬 Let’s Chat!
What’s your favourite way to use Biscoff cookies?
Do you crumble them on ice cream, make cheesecake crusts, or simply enjoy them with a hot drink?
Share your ideas in the comments—we’d love to hear them!
