Paleo Whoopie Pie Recipe (gluten free) - (2024)

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This paleo whoopie pie recipe is SO. GOOD. Seriously. I’m in love. But what’s not to love about marshmallow creme stuffed between 2 soft chocolate cookies? And they’re gluten free and paleo too?! I mean, COME ON!

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What is a whoopie pie?

Traditionally, a whoopie pie consists of two chocolate cookies stuffed with marshmallow creme, or some kind of frosting. The cookies are typically soft and almost cake like. These days, there’s a lot of unique twists on the traditional chocolate whoopie pie recipe. Flavors like gingerbread, strawberry, pumpkin, and even peppermint are just a few of the variations you can find.

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How to make whoopie pies

Start by baking the cookies and setting them aside to cool. No matter what filling you choose to put in between the two cookies, they’ll need to be completely cooled. If the cookies are still warm when you’re assembling the whoopie pies, the filling will melt and they won’t stay together.

Directions for paleo chocolate whoopie pies:

Combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add in the eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and oil and mix again until everything is well incorporated. Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 11-13 minutes. If you like a softer cookie, stick to 11 minutes, if you like the edges to be just a little crispy, bake for the full 13 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the pan. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the marshmallow creme.

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Directions for paleo marshmallow creme:

Add 1/4 cup of water to the stand mixer bowl. Slowly sprinkle the gelatin into to water, stirring as you go so it doesn’t clump up. Set aside to let bloom (rest) while you’re heating the sugar mixture.
Into a medium saucepan, add the maple syrup, honey, and remaining 3/4 cup of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once it starts bubbling, turn the heat down to medium low and let it simmer until it reaches 240℉. This usually takes anywhere from 10-15 minutes. You’ll need an instant read thermometer or a candy thermometer for this process.Once the sugar mixture reaches 240℉, turn the mixer fitted with a whisk attachment to medium speed, and slowly (and carefully!) poor the sugar mixture into the water/gelatin mixture. Mix on high for 5 minutes, then add in the vanilla and salt. Mix for 5 more minutes on high. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, and then turn the mixer on again for a minute or 2.

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Do whoopie pies need to be refrigerated?

These whoopie pies will keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can store them in the fridge if you’d like to serve them cold, but it’s not necessary. Because this paleo whoopie pie recipe is made from almond flour, they will soften over time. Almond flour is a very moist flour, and as such, it’s just the nature of paleo baked goods to soften in the following days. If you’re going to be serving these to guests, I recommend baking them the same day.

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I had so much fun creating this recipe for you because whoopie pies were one of my favorite desserts as a kid. I hope you love them as much as I do!

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Paleo Whoopie Pie Recipe (gluten free)

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This chocolate whoopie pie recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and grain free! It's stuffed with marshmallow creme and is pretty irresistible.

Servings 11 whole whoopie pies

Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 43 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • FOR THE COOKIES
  • 2 2/3 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons raw cocao powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • FOR THE MARSHMALLOW CREME
  • 1 cup water divided 1/4 cup and 3/4 cup
  • 1/2 tablespoon grass fed beef gelatin
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 level cup thick honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • small pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • FOR THE COOKIES:

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉

  • Combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl and stir to combine.

  • Add in the eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and oil and mix again until everything is well incorporated.

  • Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 11-13 minutes.

  • Let the cookies cool on the pan. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the marshmallow creme.

  • FOR THE MARSHMALLOW CREME:

  • Add 1/4 cup of water to the stand mixer bowl.

  • Slowly sprinkle the gelatin into to water, stirring as you go so it doesn’t clump up. Set it aside to let bloom (rest) while you’re heating the sugar mixture.

  • Into a medium saucepan, add the maple syrup, honey, and remaining 3/4 cup of water.

  • Bring the maple syrup mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.

  • Once it starts bubbling, turn the heat down to medium low and let it simmer until it reaches 240℉. This usually takes anywhere from 10-15 minutes. You'll need an instant read thermometer or a candy thermometer for this process.

  • Once the sugar mixture reaches 240℉, turn the mixer (fitted with a whisk attachment) to medium speed, and slowly (and carefully!) poor the sugar mixture into the water/gelatin mixture.

  • Mix on high for 5 minutes, then add in the vanilla and salt.

  • Mix for 5 more minutes on high.

  • Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, and then turn the mixer on again for a minute or 2.

  • Once the cookies have cooled to room temperature, generously frost the bottom of one cookie, and place another cookie on top of the creme to make a cookie sandwich. Enjoy!

Notes

If you like a softer cookie, stick to 11 minutes, if you like the edges to be just a little crispy, bake for the full 13 minutes.

Author: Simply Jillicious

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: paleo, whoopie pies

Diet: dairy free, gluten free, paleo, refined sugar free

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FAQs

How many calories are in a gluten-free whoopie pie? ›

Nutrition Facts
NutrientValue
Calories170
Fats9g
Saturated fats1g
Trans fats0g
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Why are whoopie pies so high in calories? ›

Outer Layers: The cakey, soft outer layers of a Whoopie Pie are primarily made from flour, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder (for a chocolate whoopie), and buttermilk or similar. These ingredients contribute to the overall calorie count of the dessert.

Are gluten free desserts less calories? ›

As the popularity of the gluten-free diet as a weight-loss tool grows, some dietitians have pushed back, saying that gluten-free foods tend to be higher in calories, carbohydrates, and fat (and therefore less suitable for weight loss) than regular, wheat-based foods.

Is gluten free crust less calories? ›

Unlike the traditional wheat crust, the gluten-free crust is made of alternative flour, such as rice flour, tapioca starch, and cornmeal. These flours often have higher calorie content, and gluten-free crusts can contain more fat and salt than their wheat-based counterparts.

What is the filling made of in whoopie pies? ›

Ingredients for Whoopie Pie Marshmallow Cream Filling:

Marshmallow Creme or Marshmallow Fluff work here. Marshmallow creme has a slightly thinner consistency than fluff, so you may need to add a bit more powdered sugar to sufficiently stiffen it up. Butter – This helps create the creamy filling.

What is the most caloric dessert? ›

Kaiserschmarrn, Kaisergarten, Munich, Germany — 1,110 calories per serving. Kaiserschmarrn — translated as "emperor's mess" — is an Austrian dessert consisting of shredded pancake with plenty of sweet dipping sauce.

Why do my whoopie pies come out flat? ›

Why are my whoopie pies flat? Answer: Overmixing the batter when adding the dry ingredients can result in a flatter whoopie. When mixing in the dry ingredients make sure to mix them just until combined.

How many calories in a whoopie pie? ›

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1 Whoopie Pie (47g.), Servings: 6, Amount Per Serving: Calories 181, Fat Cal. 59, Total Fat 7g (9% DV), Sat. Fat 2g (9% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest.

How many calories in a homemade whoopie pie? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
873Calories
46gFat
110gCarbs
9gProtein
Aug 28, 2022

How many calories are in gluten free pastry? ›

Nutritional Info
Nutrient NamePer 100gPer portion (50g)
Energy1423kJ/341kcal712kJ/171kcal
Fat19.6g9.8g
of which saturates9.1g4.5g
Carbohydrate36.8g18.4g
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How many calories in a gluten free pie crust? ›

Serving Size (1/8 of crust), Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 110), Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat g), Cholesterol mg, Sodium 150mg, Total Carbohydrate 16g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars g), Protein 2g, Potassium mg, thiamine mg, Riboflavin mg, niacin mg, Folate mg, Vitamin B6 mg, Vitamin B12 mcg, Vitamin A mg, ...

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