Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Vegan Oatmeal Cream Pies, a nostalgic treat that perfectly balances soft, chewy cookies with a creamy vegan vanilla buttercream filling. These dairy-free and eggless cookie sandwiches are not only easy to make, but they also bring a healthier twist to the classic dessert. Ideal for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or as an everyday indulgence, these vegan treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these comforting pies that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 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 option)
- 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 (for frosting)
- 2–6 tbsp non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water; let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the flax egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add quick oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet; slightly flatten each ball. Bake for 13–15 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool before preparing the frosting: cream together softened vegan butter with powdered sugar and non-dairy milk until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto half of the cooled cookies; top with remaining cookies to create sandwich pies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg