Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies

15 min prep time
15 min cook time
12servings
Recipe by Lara Rondinelli-Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Chef Jennifer Bucko Lamplough Source The Diabetes Cookbook Photo by Mittera
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies

How to Make Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies

Here's a decadent treat to enjoy on special occasions. It even has fresh carrots baked into it!

15 min prep time
15 min cook time
12servings
1 whoopie pie
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar blend, applesauce, oil, egg substitute, and vanilla. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the sugar (wet) mixture to he dry ingredients all at once and mix well.
  5. Stir in the carrots. Scoop mounds of batter the size of a heaping tablespoon onto the baking sheets. Space them about 2 inches apart for a total of 24 cookies (2 sheets of 12).
  6. Bake 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  7. In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth and fluffy. Spread a light layer of frosting between two cookies.
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Nutrition facts

12 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 whoopie pie
  • Amount per serving Calories 160
  • Total Fat 5g
    • Saturated Fat 0.7g
  • Cholesterol 5mg
  • Sodium 270mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 23g
    • Dietary Fiber 3g
    • Total Sugars 9g
  • Protein 6g
  • Potassium 200mg
  • Phosphorous 245mg
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
1
brown sugar substitute
1/2 cup
unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup
olive oil
1/4 cup
egg substitute
1/2 cup
vanilla extract
1 tsp
whole wheat flour
1 cup
old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup
baking powder
2 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp
shredded carrots
2 cup
fat-free cream cheese
8 oz
vanilla extract
1 tsp
maple syrup
2 tbsp
low-calorie granulated sugar substitute (such as Truvia)
2 tbsp
lemon juice
1 tsp

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Delicious!!!! My husband is A diabetic & has a unbelievable sweet tooth lol He loves carrot cake & moon pies and when I came across this recipe I knew I had to try it for him!!!!! He was tickled and said it taste like something you'd buy in A store!! Thank you!!!!