Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches (Vegan + Oil-Free)

Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches (Vegan + Oil-Free)

Vegan Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches that are gluten-free, oil-free, and so dang delicious. They are without a doubt the perfect spring treat!

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

2 chia eggs (2 tablespoons chia seeds + 6 tablespoons water)

3/4 cup grated carrots (packed)

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter* (see notes)

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup raisins* (see notes)

Dry Ingredients

2 cup gluten-free rolled oats

1/4 cup walnuts

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling

2/3 cup plain vegan cream cheese* (homemade or store bought; see notes)

1/3 cup + 1 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, prepare the chia egg by mixing 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with 6 tablespoons of water. Stir together and set aside for 10 minutes to thicken.

In the meantime, add 1 cup of rolled oats to the bowl of a food processor. Process the oats until they have formed a flour-like consistency. Add in the walnuts and pulse until they are chopped but not fine. Transfer the oat and walnut mixture to a large bowl and add in the remaining rolled oats along with the baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined.

full instruction : sweetsimplevegan.com

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