Chocolate Whoopie Pies Made With Spinach

_{A recipe for chocolate whoopie pies made with spinach puree. A traditional recipe with a little twist. Perfectly sweet with a rich chocolate cake and a creamy marshmallow filling.}

Chocolate Whoopie Pies Made With Spinach

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 20 Minutes Servings: 16 Pies

Desserts and chocolate are big in my house, as are these Hidden Veggie Whoopie Pies. We have a small treat every night after dinner. I can’t help it. I have a huge sweet tooth.

And I have to admit I purposely eat my dinner to get something special. Do I sound like a kid? 🙂 You bet! It is no secret that I am a baker. I bake cakes, cookies, and lots of desserts. You can come to my house anytime during the week and pick up a special treat.

This week I wanted to put a new spin on a dessert by adding in a “Healthy Veggie“. I took spinach and incorporated it into a sweet whoopie pie cookie. Did the kids notice? NOT AT ALL!! They loved them and so do I. One cookie is just enough to curve my sweet tooth and give me enough strength to be like Pop-eye.

Ingredients Needed

For Whoopie Pie Cookies

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (I used King Arthur)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar packed
• 3/4 cup spinach puree (I used frozen spinach and pureed it in my food processor)
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• nonstick cooking spray

For Whoopie Pie Filling

• 1 stick unsalted butter (at room temp)
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups marshmallow cream
• 2 cups powdered sugar

How to Make These Whoopies Pies

Step One: Preheat over to 350 degrees. Whisk together in a large bowl for later use, flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt & cocoa powder.

Step Two: In a mixing bowl, combine oil and dark brown sugar. Beat until incorporated. Add in eggs. Slowly add spinach puree & vanilla. Once combined, add alternatively dry mix ingredients and milk. Mix until smooth.

Step Three: Coat 2 large air bake pans with cooking spray. Place one tablespoon of batter on the baking sheet, every 2 inches. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Step Four: While the cookies are baking, prepare the whoopie pie filling. With a mixer beat butter and all ingredients together until smooth. Spread about a tablespoon of filling on one flat side of a cookie and attach another.

Step Five: Eat and enjoy!

How To Store Your Whoopie Pies

In the refrigerator: Store the finished homemade whoopie pies in an airtight container. I usually keep them in the fridge, but many filling/cake combos would be fine at room temperature. I find that after 3 to 5 days they’ve usually dried out a bit, but they keep pretty well.

In the freezer. You can freeze these whoopie pies in an airtight for up to four months in the freezer. If stacking whoopie pies in a container – place a piece of parchment paper in between each. They do typically stick together if you don’t.

More Chocolate Dessert Recipes to Try

Sea Salt Chocolate Sables Cookies

No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe

Chocolate Depression Cake Recipe – No Eggs, Milk or Butter

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