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    Vegan Whoopie Pies

    Published: Dec 14, 2016 · Modified: Feb 15, 2022 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Vegan Whoopie Pies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition have a cake-like texture and a sweet, whipped filling.

    Vegan 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.

    Whoopie Pies on a white plate.

    I just might be the only person who had never heard of a whoopie pie until a few years ago. Not even joking.

    I never knew they were a thing.

    I know! Who knew I was completely missing out?

    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!

    Horizontal picture of Whoopie Pies on a white plate.

    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?

    Hands holding Whoopie Pies with a plate full of whoopie pies in front of them.
    Ben holding Whoopie Pies and taking a bite of one.

    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.

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    Whoopie Pies

    These Vegan Whoopie Pies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition have a cake-like texture and a sweet, whipped filling.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Dessert, treat, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 12 whoopie pies
    Calories: 202kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    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.

    Notes

    This recipe will make between 12 and 16 whoopie pies, depending on the size that you make them.
    To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    To store in the freezer: Wrap in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Fitoru

      January 07, 2020 at 3:22 am

      This vegan whoopie pies, looks delicious. Great blog, nice post, good read and informative.

      Reply
    2. Vicki Karschner

      April 07, 2017 at 12:22 am

      Yes Lauren I did beat for a few minutes like you suggested, then kept watching it and it never mixed together. How long did you mix the icing? I noticed the longer it sat while I tried to fill them, the runnier it became.

      Reply
    3. Vicki Karschner

      April 07, 2017 at 12:06 am

      I made these today and had to toss them all. The icing will not whip up and the oil separates. Yuck!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 07, 2017 at 12:10 am

        Oh no, I am sorry to hear that! Did you beat the filling? They should whip together!

        Reply
    4. Agness of Run Agness Run

      January 20, 2017 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely recipe Lauren. I have all of the ingredients, can't wait to prepare this .

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        January 20, 2017 at 8:38 pm

        I hope you like them! Thank you for stopping by!

        Reply
    5. mira

      December 23, 2016 at 2:29 am

      Love that these Whoopie pies are healthy!Pinned to they them!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 23, 2016 at 11:27 am

        Thank you Mira!

        Reply
    6. Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday

      December 21, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      Your gorgeous whoopie pies aren't helping my chocolate cravings at the moment! 😉 I'm trying to be good until Christmas! Ok was! 😉

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 21, 2016 at 10:34 pm

        These are made healthier, Jennifer so no guilt 🙂

        Reply
    7. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      December 21, 2016 at 1:59 am

      Fantastic comfort food!

      Reply
    8. Kristen @A Mind Full MOm

      December 20, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      These look amazing. My kids have never had a treat like this, but with these healthier ones, I can totally let them have one without a care. Fabulous recipe

      Reply
    9. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes

      December 14, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      Whoopee pies are so much fun! Fun to eat too. Your kids are so cute!

      Reply
    10. Taylor Kiser

      December 15, 2016 at 4:25 am

      These look so addicting!! I bet it's hard to stop at just a couple!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2016 at 11:31 am

        YES! The struggle is real Taylor 🙂

        Reply
    11. Molly

      December 15, 2016 at 4:24 am

      Do you think I could sub a gf flour mix from Costco for the whole wheat?

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2016 at 11:31 am

        Hi molly! I bet you can use the Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free flour! Let me know how they come out! Have a great day!

        Reply
    12. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny

      December 15, 2016 at 12:47 am

      We love whoopee pies! Cannot wait to try these out!

      Reply
    13. Erin @ Texanerin Baking

      December 14, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Fluffier?! I want some! Save me a stack. 🙂

      Reply
    14. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      December 14, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      Wow! What a wonderfully healthy take on the whoppie pie! So, don't laugh, but I've had a devil dog but never a whoppie pie - but am all on board for trying one of these! And you snuck some flax in there too! Phenomenal!

      Reply
    15. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

      December 14, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      I'll be craving these all day now! They look amazing!

      Reply
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