Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies

Here's a decadent treat to enjoy on special occasions. It even has fresh carrots baked into it!
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Cook time
- 15 min
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- Servings
- 12 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 whoopie pie
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
- 1
- 1
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low-calorie brown sugar blend (such as Truvia or Splenda)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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olive oil
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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egg substitute
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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vanilla extract
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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whole wheat flour
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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baking powder
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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baking soda
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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shredded carrots
- 2 cup
- 2 cup
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fat-free cream cheese
- 8 oz
- 227 g
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vanilla extract
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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maple syrup
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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low-calorie granulated sugar substitute (such as Truvia)
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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lemon juice
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar blend, applesauce, oil, egg substitute, and vanilla. Mix well and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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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.
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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).
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Bake 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth and fluffy. Spread a light layer of frosting between two cookies.
Reviews
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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!!!!