Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Vegan Oatmeal Cream Pies, a heartwarming treat that merges soft, chewy cookies with creamy vegan frosting. These cookie sandwiches are not just delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional desserts. Made without dairy or eggs, they cater to various dietary preferences while remaining utterly satisfying. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy night in, holiday gatherings, or potlucks—these wholesome delights are sure to impress friends and family alike. With their customizable flavors and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself making these sweet oat pies repeatedly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2–6 tbsp non-dairy milk, as needed (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
Instructions
- Prepare the flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water; let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the flax egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine quick oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, ensuring space between each cookie.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes until edges are golden; let cool before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together softened vegan butter with non-dairy milk and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Once cooled, spread frosting on half of the cookies and sandwich with another half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg