Whoopie Pies are something to get excited about! These classic treats are fluffier than your typical sandwich cookie, with a cake-like texture and a sweet, whipped filling. A whoopie pie that's vegan, made completely plant based and lightened up and crazy delicious!
I just might be the only person who had never heard of whoopie pies until a few years ago. Not even joking.
I never knew they were a thing.
Now I realize what I have been missing all of these years.
When I first tried one, I though they would be more like an Oreo cookie, but boy was I wrong. Absolutely nothing like an Oreo.
These are sooooo much better.
These are like little chocolate cakes with a sweet, creamy filling. Unbelievable delicious, sweet, creamy filling. Filling that is WAY better than an Oreo.
If you are looking for some other delicious vegan treats, you will love this Peanut Butter Cake, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Low Carb Healthy Homemade Snickers Bars and these Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups! These would all be even more yummy with this Apple Chai Latte and my Chamomile Latte!
Why You Should Make These Whoopie Pies
These were such a huge hit with the kids too. This was their first time eating a whoopie pie too, so now there's no guilt over here for depriving my kids (as if!)
The possibilities are endless with these whoopie pies, you just need to be a little creative. There are so many yummy ways you can make these.
Vanilla "cakes" with chocolate frosting, chocolate "cakes" with peppermint frosting, and my personal favorite...lemon "cakes" with lemon frosting!
For now we will just still with the classic chocolate "cakes" and vanilla frosting.
Nothing beats a classic, right?
Recipe Tips
I've received some questions from readers about the ingredients. Yes, you can absolutely use butter if you don't have coconut oil.
Obviously they would no longer be vegan, but just as delicious.
If you do not have whole wheat pastry flour an all purpose flour will work fine too. It will have less fiber, but will be just fine and won't change the texture or the flavor at all.
You can also use another unrefined sugar in place of the coconut sugar as well. I've also made these whoopie pies with monk fruit which is a natural sugar alternative and they were delicious.
For the cookies I used ⅓ cup Monk fruit and for the delicious filling I used ½ cup powdered Monk fruit. This is an easy way to cut back on sugar and not sacrifice flavor at all.
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Vanilla Raspberry Cheesecake Whoopie Pies from Whole and Heavenly Oven
Peppermint Whoopie Pies from Brown Eyed Baker
Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies from A Spicy Perspective
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Whoopie Pies
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ⅓ coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup ground flax
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup almond milk
- For the Filling:
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons almond milk
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 350.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract and applesauce in a large bowl until well combined.
- With a spoon, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, flax, cocoa and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, slowly adding milk.
- Beat until thoroughly mixed.
- Drop by spoonful onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven.
- While cookies are cooling, beat the coconut oil, vanilla, almond milk and sugar for a few minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- To assemble:
- Turn cookies bottom side up and spread 1-2 tablespoons of filling. Top with another cookie.
Emily
I tried making these and I just could not make it work. I put the coconut oil (solid), coconut sugar, vanilla, and applesauce in my stand mixer to beat and the the mixture just did not mix. At all. I tried again using softened butter to replace the coconut oil and it didn’t work again… I had a little hissy fit and gave up. Any advice? I’m thinking maybe to beat just the sugar and coconut oil/butter then adding everything else? I think the mixture is too wet to beat together? Advice please!!
Lauren Kelly
I am so sorry it didn't work, Emily. I have made these so many times without fail and I know there are many other positive reviews.
It's hard for me to say what happened without being there but was your coconut oil at room temperature or completely solid? That does make a difference and that is the only thing I can think of. I apologize and wish I could help more. I know how annoying and frustrating it is when a recipe doesn't turn out.
Anne
We made these last weekend and my family DEVOURED them! The soft chocolate cookie paired with the creamy filling is just absolute perfection. Definitely making another batch soon!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you loved them Anne!
Erin
We all loved these! And my kid loved filling them. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Lauren Kelly
So great to hear Erin!
Taylor
We LOVED these whoopie pies! The cookies were perfectly soft and tender with just the right amount of chocolate flavor. And the cream filling takes them over the top!
Lauren Kelly
Yay! Thank you!
V
Thank you for this recipe 🙂
Can I make these in a whoopie pie pan ?
I have one from Wilton but never used it !
Lauren Kelly
Hi there! I have never heard of a whoopie pie pan! Please let me know if you make them and how they come out!
Toni
These are so perfect!! My kids enjoyed a whole batch and finish it in one sitting!
Lauren Kelly
Love that! Thank you!
Allyssa
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Lauren Kelly
Thanks so much!
Toni
These are really nice and delicious treats! I really love that it is so easy to make!
Matt Taylor
Nice! A great way to turn a classic sandwich cookie into something more healthy. 🙂
Beth
These look so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to give this a try! So excited!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Beth!
Susan
Question for you: is the coconut oil you use in the filling the liquid kind or the solid kind? Thanks!