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Whoopie Pies

These Vegan Whoopie Pies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition have a cake-like texture and a sweet, whipped filling.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert, treat, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 whoopie pies
Calories: 202kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • For the Cookies:
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 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
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 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