Product Review – Water Buddies

My Children have always loved water. I have never really offered them anything else other than that and we never have soft drinks in the fridge. A special treat is a lemonade when we are out for dinner or a popper juice at Grandma and Grandads house. The only problem is my school aged daughter sees her friends having slushies, soft drinks and of course those dreaded character pop tops bought in food courts that are not only packed with around 18-20 g of sugar but are ridiculously overpriced.

I have grown to accept that my children are children and it’s natural for them to want to pick a “Superman” or “Barbie” bottle of juice instead of a traditional plain water bottle. I have always questioned why no one made a water bottle that appealed to children. Then I came across WaterBuddies. After I contacted them about reviewing their products they sent me a sample pack.

I swear I had not even got the parcel (it was transparent) into the house before the kids were grabbing at the bottles. I had to convince them to let me chill them in the fridge for 1/2 an hour first as it was a really hot day.

So straight away I knew they appealed to kids, but how did they taste?

Each flavor has less than 2% sugar (around 1.8g)

No Artificial Flavors.

No Artificial Colors.

No Artificial Sugars.

My daughters first response was “You can tell it has no sugar”. But she continued to drink it without hesitation.

My son didn’t comment just drank it and then they swapped to taste each others flavors and said nothing more.

I honestly think my kids (who love water) would have been happy with plain water inside (also available in the buddies range). After all it’s all about how COOL the packaging looks.

I would love to see this product in food courts and takeaways all over Australia.

Now available in over 500 Woolworths Australia stores and over 300 Independent Stores across Australia.

Existing stockists $1.99 per bottle.

I challenge you to walk your kids down the aisle and just see if it grabs their attention!

Do your children drink enough water?

Cupcakes never go out of style. They’re the little black dress of the baking world—simple, versatile, and always a hit at parties. But give them a twist of creamy Biscoff frosting, and suddenly you’ve got a dessert that feels modern, trendy, and completely irresistible.

These Biscoff Cupcakes start with a soft, fluffy vanilla sponge that’s perfectly balanced—not too sweet, not too dense. Then comes the star: a swirl of rich Biscoff buttercream frosting, topped with a mini Biscoff biscuit for crunch. They look bakery-worthy but are surprisingly easy to make at home.

Whether you’re baking for birthdays, school events, bake sales, or simply treating yourself with an afternoon cuppa, these cupcakes are guaranteed to disappear fast.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Bakery-style results at home – fluffy sponge + silky frosting.
Cookie butter goodness – spiced caramel flavor in every bite.
Picture perfect – ideal for Pinterest boards, dessert tables, and Instagram shots.
Crowd pleaser – loved by both adults and kids.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

200g (1 cup) sugar
200g (1 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour
120g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
120ml (½ cup) milk
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For the Biscoff Buttercream Frosting:

150g (? cup) unsalted butter, softened
200g (1 ½ cups) powdered sugar
150g (about ½ cup) Biscoff spread (smooth)
1–2 tbsp milk (to loosen, if needed)

For Topping:

Mini Biscoff biscuits (one per cupcake)
Crushed biscuits for sprinkling (optional)

Method

Step 1 – Bake the Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a 12-hole cupcake tray with cases.
Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, mixing gently until combined.
Divide batter evenly into cupcake cases.
Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and springy.
Cool completely before frosting.

Step 2 – Make the Biscoff Buttercream

Beat softened butter until pale and creamy.
Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth.
Beat in Biscoff spread until fully combined.
If too thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk for a silky, pipeable consistency.

Step 3 – Decorate

Pipe swirls of Biscoff buttercream onto cooled cupcakes.
Top each with a mini Biscoff biscuit.
Sprinkle crushed biscuits for extra crunch.

Tips for Perfect Biscoff Cupcakes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
Don’t overbake – cupcakes should be soft and springy.
Chill the frosting slightly before piping for firmer swirls.
Make ahead – cupcakes can be baked the day before and frosted when ready to serve.

Where to Get Biscoff

Stock up on Biscoff on Amazon, or if you love homemade projects, try making your own Cookie Butter Spread.

These Biscoff Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and topped with the creamiest cookie butter frosting you’ll ever taste. Bakery-style, Pinterest-pretty, and dangerously delicious—they’re guaranteed to be the star of any dessert table.

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