I’m not going to lie to you, this recipe was a pain to figure out how to make. I wish I had taken a picture but my first round of whoopie pies actually came out as flat blobs on a baking sheet. I babysit for a 6 year old several afternoons after school and she told me they looked like dinosaurs. She did however walk in and say she smelled brownies. That’s a good thing right?! I let her try them but told her it was okay to tell me if she didn’t like it. I couldn’t imagine a 6 year old enjoying a Paleo treat. Well she ended up eating the whole piece I gave her and enjoyed it. I was a bit shocked but that made me all the more determined to figure out how to make a Paleo whoopie pie. I eventually settled on baking the cakes in a muffin tin and slicing them in half. Whatever works! So thanks to my random story you now know these are kid tested and approved. They’re also sister tested and approved. She always ask whether something is Paleo or gluten free before she tries it. She tends to not be a fan of Paleo things. We are very much opposites when it comes to our eating habits.
Ingredients:
For the cake
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- dash of salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup almond breeze
For the filling
- 15 fresh strawberries
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tbs. coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. xanthan gum
Directions:
For the filling…
- You will prepare your filling a day ahead for these. Before making the filling refrigerate your coconut milk in the can at least 24 hours.
- For the filling use a food processor to puree the strawberries.
- Add in your sugar, vanilla, and xanthan gum and continue to blend.
- Add in the thick part of your coconut milk (omit the water) and puree just until blended.
- Refrigerate your filling overnight.
For the cake…
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl combine the cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Next mix in the eggs, melted coconut oil, honey and almond breeze mixing well until combined.
- Pour your batter into a greased large muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until done.
- Let the muffins cool completely. Slice them in half lengthwise to create your whoopie pies.
- Using a hand mixer whip your filling on high speed until fluffy.
- Fill your pies and enjoy!
Makes 6 whoopie pies
What’s your favorite “kid approved” recipe?
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you know, I don’t think I’ve ever actually had a whoopie pie before…???!! these little gems sound pretty tasty though
No way?! I think you have to try it then!
I love the strawberry filling for these – you’re so creative!
My favourite kid approved recipe is my banana bread. Whenever I make it for family parties, my little cousins end up eating almost the whole thing haha.
That’s too funny! At least it has bananas so it’s kind of healthy for them
I wasn’t a big sweets kid growing up (I was a bread monster)…but the one thing I loved was my mom’s homemade whoopie pies! I’m sure these are a little more healthy!
Probably just a little bit
Ive never WHOOPIED either!!!
No way?! You have to try them!
I don’t think those whoopie pies would ever see the filling….they look like pure chocolatey goodness!
Hahaha too funny!
yummy! I made regular whoopee pies last week they were just okay! These look delicious though! (:
Thanks Danielle!
I am glad that you persevered in making this recipe, even though it wasn’t the easiest, because these look GOOD!! Chocolate and strawberry is such a yummy combination
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Thanks so much Hannah!
i love strawberry and chocolate so these look AMAZING!!
Thanks Linz! I love that combo too!
These are so awesome!! Now, I have got to get me some xantham gum, so I can try these out. My favorite kid approved healthy treat is my giant cookie cake made with garbanzo beans. Have a great day, Danielle!
Every time you post that recipe I want to try it! I really need to
My kid approved recipe is actually one of my favorite desserts – Rice Krispie Squares
I know they’re crazy simple, but there’s just something about them that’s insanely delicious, and I love how easy they are to change up for special occasions just by throwing in some chocolate or candy.
I love them too! So simple but so good
Strawberries and chocolate, what’s not to like?!! They look awesome, I might have to make some.
Thanks Laura!
I dont think I have ever had a whoppie pie! These looks really good though!
Thanks Kaitlin!
I will eat anything that smells like a brownie! haha
Hahaha I love it!
I’ve never had a whoppie pie! This I could totally get down with though!
Of course I love anything that uses coconut and chocolate. Such a great combo:)
Me too! Coconut and chocolate are my favorite together!
Okay seriously Danielle, where do you come up with such awesome recipes!!!! Do you wake up at like 2 am with a crazy-awesome idea and jot it down on a notebook next to your bed? lol
Hahaha! I do keep a list going of ideas but usually don’t wake up in the night with them lol!
Oh my gosh whoopie pies will always remind me of Pennsylvania. They are addicting
So glad you like them Ashley!
This sounds delicious!! I think the strawberry puts it over the top!
Thanks so much Brittany!
Whoopie pies were one of my favorite childhood treats! I always picked the funky banana-flavored yellow ones, though. *Cringe* ;-p
Yours look MUCH more delicious than the ones I ate when I was young, and I love that the cakes are completely flour free! How did you manage to do that?! I’m guessing the cocoa powder kind of acts as a flour replacement, but still–so creative!
My favorite child-approved treat is puppy chow. I nannied my way through college, and would make variations on puppy chow every week (or that’s what it felt like!).
Happy Tuesday, Danielle! <3
Thanks so much Sara! I used to love fake banana flavor as a kid too…how gross! The cocoa definitely acts as a replacement for the flour. It makes them super chocolatey too!
Super cute! Kid-approved recipes are always my favorite
Hahaha you know they have to be good if they’re kid approved
These were yummy! Definitely sister approved
Thanks Katelyn
Miss you!
yum! these look delicious! and so appropriate for the love-month of february! =)
Thanks so much Ariel!